This is how diverse the dining options in Shanghai are. Also there are options for the traveller with varying budgets. Dining is available at road side kiosks, cafes, restaurants, hotels, open air eateries, as well as fine dining facilities.
For those adventurous enough to try out authentic Shanghai cuisine, the hairy crab is a dish not to be missed. Equally famous are the thousand year old eggs. These are duck eggs, which despite the name of the dish, have only been preserved for a maximum of 100 days, flavoured with ginger and lime. Popularly known as Dim Sum, Little Dragon Buns are a Shanghai delicacy without which you cannot be said to have truly enjoyed a Shanghai experience.
All these dishes are available at restaurants spread across the city. The crystal Jade Restaurant, Whampoa Club and Fu 1088 however are well known for their excellence in true Shanghai cuisine dining.
If you are looking for international cuisine, then restaurants such as Jade on 36, Laris and T8 deserve special mention. The internationally acclaimed chefs at these restaurants as well as some other hotels are specialized in creating a mouth watering array for every palate.
The Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai, with its award winning five restaurant selections offers an excellent choice when it comes to hotel dining experience. This Shanghai hotel offers Cantonese, Shanghai, Japanese and international cuisine options. With its luxury commodities and world class service this Pudong Shanghai hotel is an ideal accommodation spot for the Shanghai visitor.
