SERIOUS EATS in SHANGHAI

In the spirit of the real local lifestyle, I’ve decided to search out the most delicious and wallet-friendly street food in Shanghai. . . 👌🏻 Xiao long bao - seemingly delicate, semi-transparent dumpling skins wrapped and neatly pleated around an aromatic filling of pork and a mouthful of hot savory broth 👌🏻Xiao Long Bao from Lu Bo Lang (Michelin Star Restaurant) Crab soup dumplings 🦀 👌🏻 Sheng Jian Bao- it's these pan-fried dumplings, crackling-crisp on the base and pillowy soft on top. They share a lot in common with xiao long bao, being filled with savory pork and a big slurp of piping hot broth, but are bigger, breadier, and less refined. 👌🏻 Liang pi (cold jelly noodles, 凉皮) Having grown in popularity across the Middle Kingdom, Shaanxi liang pi has established itself as the perfect summer lunch or a snack. Dress the chunky, chewy jelly noodles and fresh vegetables with sesame sauce, vinegar, and chili oil, and then sprinkle some toasted peanuts and sesame for the final touch. 👌🏻 Portuguese egg tarts (蛋挞) - We love Portuguese-style egg tarts, and in Shanghai, the Lillian Cake Shops are synonymous with this eternally popular pastry. With the store motto: "We probably have the best egg tarts in town," who can resist this sweet treat? 👌🏻 Niu rou bing (beef pancake, 牛肉饼) A meaty, spicy version of the Shanghainese cong you bing, Xi'an's niu rou bing is known for its crispy dough exterior and ground beef stuffing, which is marinated in Sichuan peppercorns. A small bite will have your tongue tingling and your heart warmed up a few degrees . . #food #foodporn #yum #instafood #envywear #yummy #amazing #instagood #photooftheday #sweet #dinner #lunch #breakfast #fresh #tasty #food #delish #delicious #eating #foodpic #foodpics #eat #hungry #foodgasm #hot #foodstreet #dessert#givethanks#bestislandtraveltowns#roadtrip#urbanexplorer