Shanghainese food is the ugly red-headed stepchild of Chinese food. Declared too sweet by residents of Dongbei and too oily by our Canton neighbours to the South, most Shanghainese specialties aren’t exported heavily, and they’re invariably poorly executed when they … Read More
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Chinese Tea Master
In recent years, Chinese tea has crossed oceans with more regularity as orders from foreigners come flying in, fuelled by scientific studies linking tea consumption with a host of health benefits. But for the lucky residents of Shanghai, we’re just … Read More
The Great Xiaolongbao Debate
Xiaolongbao (or XLBs to those in the know) are southern China’s answer to the north’s delicious ji?ozi and a source of incessant in-fighting among Shanghai’s fiercest foodies. … Read More