During weekends or short holidays, many friends come to Shanghai for sightseeing. There are many fun places worth visiting in Shanghai, and Disney is here, loved by everyone. So, what are the local specialties and delicacies that are suitable to bring back and give away when you arrive in Shanghai
Big White Rabbit Milk Candy
The predecessor of Big White Rabbit Milk Candy originated from the Shanghai "Aipixi Candy Factory" in 1934. It was once regarded as a nutritious food with the advertising slogan "Seven Big White Rabbit Milk Candy are equal to a glass of milk", accompanying the growth of a generation
When I was a child, receiving a bag of white rabbit milk candies during the Chinese New Year was like obtaining the most precious treasure. I can't bear to finish it in one breath, the sweet and fragrant taste is particularly unforgettable
Butterfly pastry
From western style Dim sum to successful localization, butterfly pastry has become one of the synonyms of Shanghai, appearing in various specialty stores
Chestnut cake
Kailing, an old western restaurant with a history of more than 90 years, and his Hadou, Guannai Cup, Napoleon, Baituojuan, etc. are all from snacks to big Dim sum
Fresh meat mooncakes
As one of the undisputed must eat time-honored brands in Shanghai, mentioning Guangming Estate brings a little pride to every Shanghainese
His mooncakes line up almost all year round, and there are often "elderly people" lining up from the store entrance to the other side of the road
Fresh meat mooncakes have the highest ordering rate, and are one of the few mooncakes that are fried on both sides. The meat juice of the fresh meat is soaked in the fragrant puff pastry, and once eaten, it is unforgettable
Takahashi Pancake
Takahashi Pancake is named after its crispy texture at the entrance, and is also known as a thousand layer cake due to its distinct layers of thin, paper like pastry
Chongming Cake
Chongming's traditional specialty food, steamed cakes are served by every Chongming household during the Spring Festival, symbolizing "high every year"
Chongming cake, sweet and soft when hot, can be stored in the refrigerator for a whole year after cooling. This simple pastry continues the most traditional holiday memories
Xiasha Shaomai
Xiasha Shaomai is well-known in Shanghai and is also one of the intangible cultural heritage foods
Shaomai is divided into savory and sweet flavors, among which the most popular one is bamboo shoot Shaomai, which is filled with fresh spring bamboo shoots, fresh meat, and secret boiled pork jelly. It is a must-have to check in every spring
Nanxiang Xiaolong
If you come to Shanghai and can only taste one snack, I believe many people will choose Xiaolongbao
Coming to Nanxiang without eating Xiaolong can be considered a great regret. Every few steps in Nanxiang, you will come across a small cage shop. Old Shanghainese have a deep emphasis on small cages, which should be "picked up without breaking the skin, turned over without leaking the bottom, filled with brine in one bite, and delicious without being greasy"
Qibao Lamb
Which dish is the most famous among Qibao? Of course it's Qibao lamb. Since the Southern Song Dynasty, there has been a tradition of eating lamb and drinking shochu, which has extended to the Seven Treasures Festival<95
Malu Grape
Malu Town is known as the "Turpan" of Shanghai. Malu grapes have now become a prominent business card of Shanghai
Large in size, juicy, sweet in taste, and rich in aroma, the favorable timing and location of Malu have contributed to the wonderful taste of grapes
Shanghai has a rich variety of specialty products, and the following are some representative ones:
- Gaoqiao Pancake: The outer skin is crispy, the inner filling is soft, and the sweet bean paste filling or brown sugar filling is wrapped in crispy skin, which is made through fine craftsmanship. Its surface is yellow, surrounded by milky white color, with distinct layers when cut open. The skin is thin and filled with many fillings, without deviation from the skin or impurities. The bottom has no stiffness, and the taste is loose, sweet, and glutinous
- Chenghuang Temple spiced beans: it was first created by Guoji Xinglong spiced beans store in the Old City God Temple of Shanghai, also known as Chenghuang Temple cream spiced beans. This food has a thin skin and loose flesh, even salt frost, and a soft and chewy texture. It is fragrant and sweet when eaten, with a unique flavor. It can not only be tasted as a snack, but also as a souvenir for friends and family
- Shanghai Pear Paste Candy: a traditional specialty in Shanghai and one of the time-honored Chinese brand products. It is made of snow pear or White Yali and Chinese herbal medicine as the main raw materials, added with rock sugar, orange powder, lemon powder, etc. It has a certain effect on the treatment of cough, and can also be eaten as a snack alone. It has a smooth taste, moderate sweetness, and pear fragrance
- Shanghai Sheng Jian: One of the traditional famous dishes in Shanghai, usually made with pork filling as the main ingredient, with the addition of seasonings such as scallions and ginger. The production process is unique. The bottom of it forms a golden crispy shell after frying, while the internal filling still maintains its juice and rich taste. The finished product has a fragrant aroma and is soft and loose when pinched. The meat filling is fresh and tender, with braised sauce in the middle. When chewed, it has the fragrance of sesame and scallions. It is best to eat it hot after serving
- Sanlin Beng Gua: A traditional famous melon in Shanghai, with thin and crispy skin that will crack upon slight impact when ripe. It has a long and round shape, slightly thicker in the middle, resembling an olive shaped bell, also known as a bell shaped melon. Its skin has a light green background, and the flesh is orange yellow, covered with irregular green fine mesh patterns. The flesh is fine, with less fiber, juicy and refreshing, and has a unique milk aroma
- White Rabbit Milk Candy: A famous traditional candy in Shanghai with a rich milk aroma and silky texture. It is made from high-quality milk and sugar as raw materials, with each piece of sugar wrapped in an edible transparent white paper
- Butterfly Cake: the traditional Dim sum with Shanghai characteristics is named for its shape like a pair of butterflies spreading their wings. The main raw materials for production include flour, butter, white sugar, etc. After multiple kneading, flattening, rolling, and baking processes, it presents a crispy outer skin and soft inner filling. Common flavors include original flavor and five flavors, with a sweet and delicious taste
- Jinshan Peach: A characteristic fruit of Shanghai, planted in Jinshan District. The fruit has a large volume, bright color, and rich flavor, and is popular for its full and juicy flesh and sweet taste. It can be eaten raw or made into various pastries and desserts<
- Jiading White Garlic: Garlic cloves are plump, the meat is fresh and tender, and the spiciness is moderate. Due to the unique planting environment and climate conditions, garlic has a unique flavor and taste. It can not only be eaten raw, but also used to cook various dishes, adding a spicy flavor to the dish
- Shanghai Woodcarving: A traditional handicraft known for its exquisite carving skills and unique design style. It is usually made of beech, siraitia grosvenorii and other special wood by hand through multiple processes. It has a wide range of themes, including people, flowers, animals, etc. It has fine workmanship, vivid modeling, smooth lines, and combines traditional Chinese culture and Shanghai's unique aesthetic style
- Nanhui Honey Peach: The fruit is round in shape, beautiful in color, white with a hint of red inside, thin skin, juicy, sweet and fragrant
- Fengjing Ding Hoof: Made mainly from pig hind hooves and cooked with Shaoxing wine, rock sugar, cinnamon, cloves and other auxiliary ingredients, it has a unique taste of "fragrant" when eaten cold and "sticky" when steamed
- Songjiang Rice: The staple food of Songjiang people for generations, with a cultivation history dating back to 6000 years ago, and characterized by excellent quality
- Wunijing Handmade Cotton Textiles: Inherited from the textile skills brought back by Huang Daopo from Yazhou, in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, Huang Daopo improved his skills in defense, elasticity, spinning, and weaving, and created weaving techniques such as "color matching" and "flower arrangement"
- Chongming Old Baijiu: unique flavor, sweet and slightly sour, mellow flavor, moderate alcohol, sufficient stamina and aftertaste
- Golden Maple Yellow Wine: Carefully brewed from glutinous rice, the wine has a clear yellow color and a rich and elegant aroma. It is made using explosive malt fermentation technology to produce a unique koji flavor and has won numerous international and domestic awards
In addition, there are crab shell yolk, champion cake, crabapple cake and other special snacks or Dim sum in Shanghai. You can purchase these specialties in major shopping malls, specialty stores, or time-honored stores in Shanghai. Some specialty products may be affected by factors such as season and yield, so it is important to learn more about relevant information when purchasing
