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Small Group Shanghai Evening Food Tour
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From $69.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Far more than a meal’s worth of food
- Enjoy local beer, and soft drinks at 4 sitdown, safetoeat restaurants
- Small, familyrun restaurants that prepare their food by hand
- All Food & Drinks Included
- Learn about the foods that locals love and why they became so popular
- Local Englishspeaking guide that explains each dish, restaurant, and neighborhood
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Shanghai's Famous Soup Dumplings Xiaolongbao (local for soup dumplings) are Shanghai’s most famous claim to fame, but do you know how to tell the good from the great? We’ll let you know at our favorite local dumpling joint that can compete with the touristy Michelin recommended restaurants. Try All the Carbs Scallion noodles, dumplings with sesame sauce, local curry, and more! Don’t forget to check out the kitchen on your way in, the labor intensive pan-fried-bun making process has been selected as Local Intangible Cultural Heritage. Explore Shanghai's French Concession by Foot Discover the homes and lanes that laid the foundation of this quaint neighborhood, now home to long-time locals and trendy markets, cafes, and bars. As we walk, we’ll visit restaurants that are hidden in plain sight and only visited by those “in the know.” Discover Classic Shanghainese Dishes Two words: Pork Belly. Shanghai’s favorite dish takes an entire day to prepare, and for a good reason. Enjoy this plus other “only in Shanghai” dishes that celebrate quality ingredients with fresh preparation. Shanghai's Sweet Secret Driven by a passion for dessert and community spirit, the Shanghainese owner of this cozy shop caters to the local neighborhood, crafting fresh desserts without pre-made shortcuts. Fresh mango atop chilled sago cream with a dash of pomelo…we’re drooling already! Local Craft Beer Taphouse Mingle street-side or cozy-up inside this 15-seat taphouse for an inside look (and taste) into China’s evolving micro-brewery scene. The taphouse is located near to South Shaanxi Road Subway Station.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Shanghai
Food Tasting.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
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Gratuities
What to Bring
Starts at Jiashan Road Subway Station. Ends 10 minutes walk away from South Shaanxi Road Subway Station. An email will be sent with detailed meeting location details immediately after booking.
Restrictions
We do not guarantee the availability of any special diet or the absence of potential food allergy triggers. While we do our best to accommodate vegetarians and food allergies, we accept no responsibility for any allergies and/or dietary requirements or restrictions of the customer. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to take care of his or her own dietary needs.
Meeting & Pickup
Starts at Jiashan Road Subway Station. Ends 10 minutes walk away from South Shaanxi Road Subway Station. An email will be sent with detailed meeting location details immediately after booking
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
All dietary requests must be communicated at the time of booking. When booking online, you will have the opportunity to let us know if you have any dietary requirements or special requests. Please use the following information to understand if this tour is right for you. This tour can accommodate vegetarian travelers, including those who are pescatarian and those who do not eat beef, pork, seafood, shellfish, and/or mutton. However, there will not always be direct substitutes for every dish that we try on the tour. Vegetarian guests will have fewer choices and may miss out on some signature dishes, such as soup dumplings and pan-fried buns at the second stop. Instead, we’ll order extra vegetarian items. Please note that every stop we visit during the tour does use meat in their kitchen. This tour cannot accommodate vegan or gluten-free travelers. Wheat products are featured at every stop, in sauces like soy sauce and in tour highlights like steamed buns and fried doughs. There are no substitutes or alternatives available. This tour also cannot accommodate severe allergies as we do not have control over the preparation for your food. Travelers that don’t eat nuts are welcome, but kitchens do use nuts and cross-contamination is possible. If you have any questions not answered here, please contact us prior to booking.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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