In the folds of Shanghai's streets and alleys, there is a hidden route pulled by taste. From the dim morning light on The Bund to the dazzling fireworks at Disney, every bite is a breath of the city's texture. Avoiding the crowded internet celebrity rankings, following the taste of local memories, from century old shops to street corner restaurants, let food become another measure of this city.
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Day1 Bund → Lujiazui → Wukang Road → Jing'an Temple
06: 30-09:00 Bund Morning Light and the Symphony of Fried Fireworks
Taste coordinates: "Xiaoyang Shengjian" old shop on Jiangxi Middle Road/"Xinghua Building" on Nanjing East Road. In the early morning on the Bund, it belongs to the mist of Huangpu River and the burnt aroma of Shengjian buns. Avoiding the crowded observation deck with tourists, turning into the deep alleyway of Jiangxi Middle Road, the first pot of golden crispy sound is wafting from Xiaoyang's old pan fried food. The skin is as thin as a cicada's wings, and the bottom is fried crisply. The scalding gravy splashes when it is bitten, and a bowl of hot soybean milk is a classic opening for Shanghai breakfast. If you prefer traditional pastries, walk to Xinghualou on Nanjing East Road, where peach gum bird's nest cake is sweet and smooth, as if holding the gentleness of Jiangnan on your tongue. Route tip: After breakfast, take a stroll along the east coast of Zhongshan, watch the Bund architecture unfold in the morning light, and feel the symbiosis of century old charm and smoke and fire.
11: 30-14:00 International Stomach Under the Financial Tower in Lujiazui
Taste coordinates: Century Plaza/Southeast Asian Restaurant in Sanlin Town, Pudong. Passing through the Yan'an East Road Tunnel, the skyscraper complex in Lujiazui hides the ambition of world cuisine. Recommended for lunch at Century Plaza, where a variety of choices from American burgers to Mexican rolls are gathered. If you want to try localized western food, you can't miss the seafood platter of "Shell Western Restaurant" - oysters with the salty and fresh Atlantic Ocean, dip in lemon juice, and look at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower outside the glass curtain wall. In the afternoon, you can switch to Sanlin Town in Pudong. The Southeast Asian cuisine here is low-key yet authentic, and a bowl of Winter Yin Gong soup's sour and spicy flavor is enough to awaken fatigue. Route tip: Take advantage of the pedestrian bridge corridor in Lujiazui to enjoy the view, hold a cup of coffee and overlook the traffic, feeling the alienation and inclusiveness of modern cities.
14: 30-17:00 Slow Food Doctrine in wutong Shadow, Wukang Road
Taste coordinate: under the shadow of wutong trees on Wukang Road of Green&Safe/Farine Bakery, time is stretched into the languor of Brunch. In the two-story building of "Green&Safe", sunlight shines through the white window frames on the wooden tables, and the signature boletus truffle pizza has a strong aroma. The combination of Parma ham and flowing eggs is a classic. If you prefer French style, Farine Bakery at the corner is not to be missed - the sour and sweet taste of raspberry tarts and the crispy texture of almonds are the lightest footnotes in the afternoon. Route tip: After dinner, take a stroll along the Wu Kang Ting, where red brick old western-style houses and designer shops stand tall. Each step is a slice of the history of the old concession.
18: 00-20:00 Taste Dialogue between Jing'an Temple Ancient Temple and the Market
Taste coordinates: Under the golden roof of Jing'an Temple at Fumin Noodle Shop/ZARI Korean Bistro, modern commercial districts and bustling streets quietly coexist. For dinner, we recommend "Fumin Noodle Shop". A bowl of spicy meat noodles with red oil and rich toppings, with a mild and sweet spicy flavor, is the essence of Shanghai's local noodles. If you want to try something new, switch to "ZARI Korean Bistro". Yu Shuxin's Korean cuisine combines kimchi and cheese in a new way, and the sticky aroma of spicy stir fried rice cake and the sweet taste of rice wine are a perfect match. Route tip: In the evening, climb onto the second floor corridor of Jing'an Temple. In the twilight, the ancient temple bells and neon lights intertwine, as if time and space are folded.
Day2 Yu Garden → Disney
09: 00-10:30 Sweet dreams in Jiangnan between the nine winding corridors in Yu Garden
Taste coordinate: under the cornices and corners of Yu Garden in NanXiang Mantou Store/Ningbo Tangtuan Store, the morning tranquility belongs to time-honored fireworks. The Xiaolongbao in Nanxiang Mantou Store is an inextricable taste landmark: the skin is as thin as paper, the soup is fresh, and the crab meal and pork are intertwined after a bite. The Ningbo Tangtuan store next door hides the thick and sweet black sesame rice dumpling. After one bite, the filling flows like lava, forming a picture of ink with the reflection of the pavilion in the lake. Route tip: Choose to visit one hour before the park closes, enjoy a peaceful conversation between the garden and food, and listen to the strings of Pingtan performers echoing in the corridors.
20: 00-22:00 Sweet Carnival at the End of Disney Fairy Tales
Taste coordinates: The Cheesecake Factory/Mickey's Kitchen ends with an American feast before the fireworks rise at Disney. The Cheesecake Factory's cheesecake is thick and rich, with strawberries and cream intertwined to create a fairy tale sweetness. If you want to experience localized breakfast, Mickey's Kitchen in the amusement park offers cartoon shaped buns, which may not be as authentic as traditional brands, but are full of childlike fun. Route tip: Take Metro Line 11 before leaving the park. The night outside gradually deepens, and you can savor a day of delicious food, as if taking away the prosperity and warmth of Shanghai together.
From the Bund to Disneyland, the taste of Shanghai flows between the folds of history and the sharpness of modernity. The fireworks of fried buns, the delicacy of Xiaolongbao, and the length of cakes are all love letters written by the city to tourists. If you are tired of clocking in scenic spots, you can follow this map to make your taste buds the most honest guide - touch the temperature of the city in the fireworks of the alley, see its ambition in front of the french window of the Cloud Restaurant, and finally understand that the so-called "local flavor" is just the real flavor of life cooked by time and love.
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