The Best Restaurants in Shanghai

Shanghai is a dazzling global metropolis where historic shikumen lanes meet a futuristic skyline. Its unique Benbang cuisine is celebrated for its signature “red braised” technique, offering a mellow, slightly sweet profile. Authentic must-try foods include delicate Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), crispy Shengjian Bao (pan-fried buns), savory scallion oil noodles, and seasonal hairy crab.

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