What are the authentic delicacies in Shanghai? Where is the deliciousness?

As a northerner, I actually have a general impression of many classic snacks in Shanghai.

For example, the famous scallion oil noodles, I don’t like dried shrimps;

For example, the famous rice cakes with yellow noodles and pork ribs, although they taste good, they are not amazing.

Other Chinese pastries, such as Chongming cake, Qingtuan cake, Haitang cake, etc., cannot appreciate the deliciousness due to taste problems caused by regional differences.

What surprised me in Shanghai are the following five delicacies: 1. Ruby cream cubes

It is said that it has been popular in Shanghai for more than 20 years, and Shanghai locals queue up every day. Long queues to buy.

Although it is just a very ordinary fresh milk cake, the ingredients used are very authentic. The milky aroma is very pure and rich, not greasy, refreshingly sweet, and you won't get tired of eating it.

Ruby Pastry House is also a time-honored brand in Shanghai. The first store was officially opened in 1987 and has branches in many places in Shanghai.

You can combine it with your travel plan and look for rubies near scenic spots to buy a small cube of cream to try.

Ruby’s chestnut cake is also highly recommended. 2. Pan-fried steamed buns

In Shanghai, steamed buns are called steamed buns, but steamed buns are still called steamed buns!

It’s really delicious. When my cousin came to Shanghai, we went to a pancake shop near Jing’an Temple and ordered curry beef vermicelli soup, signature pancake, yellow croaker pancake, crab meat pancake, and classic pancake. , Little Chaos, delicious.

My favorite part is the fried dough that is a little hard and soaked in gravy. It has a very layered taste~

And it is sold in many stores, so it is perfect for breakfast. It couldn't be better. 3. Xiaolongbao

Every time I go to Yuyuan Garden/Chenghuang Temple, there is always a long queue at the Nanxiang Xiaolongbao shop there. Even when it rains, there is a queue under umbrellas. The soul of a foodie is burning~

Transparent meat skin, tender meat filling, and what I like most is the hot gravy! The essence of a xiao long bao is in the gravy. It’s best to pair it with Shanghai rice vinegar, it will taste even better.

Note: When eating Xiaolong, you need to take a small bite on the skin first, then slowly suck out the gravy, and finally eat the meat, otherwise you will be burned by the gravy. 4. Crab Meal and Tofu Pot

Although it doesn’t look very good, it tastes great!

The rich flavor of crab roe, the smooth texture of tofu, and the refreshing and chewy texture of radish.

This dish is a famous specialty in the Jiangnan region. Compared with Babao spicy sauce and Xiangyou eel paste, I am more amazed. 5. Babao duck

Babao duck is a special traditional dish in Shanghai. It is a must-order dish for me at every party in Shanghai. Because there are no regional differences, friends from all over the world like Babao duck. .

The duck is stuffed with diced dried bamboo shoots, diced mushrooms, diced ham, diced chestnuts, glutinous rice and other accessories. During the steaming process, not only the duck meat becomes crispy, but the oil in the duck meat penetrates into the accessories. , the flavors complement each other and are integrated into one.