Wonderful experience! Tried lots of food I would never have tried myself, but we’re all very good quality and tasty! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Food and local craft beer tasting (enough for dinner)
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please meet up at Exit 2, Site of the first CPC national congress-South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1). Or Take Didi (the Chinese version of Uber) to No333 Huaihai Road which is the front door of Xintiandi Plaza. 你好,请带我去上海地铁1号线一大会址-黄陂南路站2号出口,或者淮海中路333号新天地广场正门。
Itinerary
Find your way to the Huangpi Nan Road metro station in Shanghai, and meet your guide and group at 8:30 p.m. Depart on foot for the Xintiandi area, and make your first stop at a local restaurant serving up the best hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles made by ethnic minority (Uyghurs) in the city. Find a table among the locals, then taste the famous dish and participate in an in-depth discussion on the flavor and consistency of the broth, the quality of the meat filling, and the texture of the dumplings' skin. Learn about the history of this dish as a Shanghainese staple.
Continue to the famous Zhaozhou Road, one of the most popular night market where world-famous chef Anthony Bourdain stumbled upon, approximately 15 minutes' walking distance. See the border where French-style apartments suddenly give way to traditional Chinese stone door houses (Shikumen). Visit three restaurants in the neighborhood to try local dishes and see how the native city residents eat and live.
Some tasty street barbecues items: • lamb kebabs • beef skewers • grilled eggplant • stir-fried chives • shiitake mushrooms • boiled crayfish with five spice • freshly fried pot stickers • marinated edamame beans • braised pork belly Between stops, cleanse your palate with local craft beer and listen to your guide's commentary on Shanghai's culinary culture and traditions.
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Reviews
Timberly was an amazing guide for a fun night of local bites and great beer. Every stop allowed us to try dishes and flavors we would never have experienced alone. Not to mention learning about the Shanghai history which shaped the dishes and flavors. Highly recommend this to anyone who would like a great night out.
Excellent night out. Lots of delicious food, a lot of variety. Thanks to our amazing tour guide Violet!
My food tour with Han was excellent. She was so friendly, nice and kind. I had an exceptional experience, the food was delicious, she made me feel very comfortable and we had a great time. I will totally recommend going to her if you’re planning a trip to shanghai. I will definitely book her again!!
Had a great night. Food was delicious! Our guide Paris was great. Highly recommend.
The experience felt very personal and cater of us only, ZJ was fantastic knew so much about the food and Shanghai culture was really well done. I will do this again whenever I’m back. I highly recommend it specially if you get to have ZJ
We had a great time with ZJ! We ended up being the only people on the tour too which meant we had so much food. ZJ was very kind and great to ask any sorts of questions about- definitely recommend this tour!
ZJ gave us a great food tour full of foods I haven’t tried and a lot of local restaurants that I would have never found myself. He was also great entertainment and was very engaging for the whole 3 hours. There were only two of us on the tour which enhanced the experience as we got to talk about just about anything whilst eating delicious foods. We had great discussions about food and also lots of deep conversations about the country and culture. I’ve been on about 10 or so food specific tours around the world and this one is the best so far. Also great beer choices were made. Usually I’m not bothered writing up proper reviews but this one definitely deserved it. Thanks ZJ and keep in touch.
ZJ was a great guide. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. We had a great time.
ZJ he's really a fantastic tour guide. Mandy and Christoph say thank you 🙏 This was a fantastic unforgettable experience with the whole family. Everybody enjoyed it. We had noodles, tea ceremony, dumplings, Uyghur meat, and so much more. Absolutely brilliant. This is a tour recommended for Shanghai first-timers and for locals, which we had some among our group. Everybody enjoyed it so much. ZJ took such good care of us. Thank you! We would all recommend this tour very much.
We had a wonderful food tour with ZJ yesterday. His restaurant recommendations were truly authentic—some were hidden gems that even many local Shanghainese may not have experienced. His in-depth yet engaging stories about Shanghai’s food history and culture made every tasting much more meaningful. ZJ also provided excellent service throughout the tour and was exceptionally thoughtful and attentive. A delicious and memorable experience that we would highly recommend!
We had such a wonderful experience with our tour guide, ZJ! We enjoyed so many delicious foods, including scallion oil noodles, tea, xiaolongbao(steamed dumplings), shengjianbao (fried dumplings), Uyghur -style barbecue skewers. Everything was delicious, and it was such a great way to experience the local food and culture. ZJ was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and caring throughout the whole experience. He always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. One small detail that really impressed us was that he always carried wet wipes and dry tissues with him—such a thoughtful touch! Thank you, ZJ, for making our experience so enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciated your excellent service and kindness. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pick up was easy and huge range of foods to sample. Lotus was excellent company and super-knowledgable about the different cuisines. Highly recommended
Just not helpful at all. Address to meet didn’t work on the didi app so the driver tried to find it to no avail. Then tried to meet them at the first place but they wouldn’t wait 2 minutes due to bad traffic (i have the time stamp) then they refused to let me meet them after they had just left. Crap experience
We loved it! Delicious food and Patrick was an amazing and very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended!
Timberly was the best tour guide!!! So friendly & so much fun, she made our tour so special. This was our favourite thing we did on our trip :))
Great experience with the tour guide Ms Lotus, very knowledgeable, polite and competent.
Jamie was an excellent tour guide! As a native Shanghainese, she knew the best spots and had helpful information to share about the cultural, history, and of course food. All of the dishes were outstanding and we felt there was a great variety of things we would not have tried on our own. Would highly recommend booking this tour for your next visit to Shanghai.
I would totally recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai. I ended up being the only one on the tour, so as a solo traveller I really appreciated that they were still able to accommodate me. Lotus took me to many different places and as a dessert lover I really appreciated getting to try so many different kinds. It was like walking around with a friend :) I also want to mention that I have a tree nut allergy and had zero issues. I never felt worried about anything I was eating. Thank you for the fun night Lotus!
I did a food tour with my guide "Lotus" on May 5th. She was amazing, not only took me to great spots, she also provided a lot information about the history of Shanghai, while going from place to place. 100% recommend.
Great experience – very well organized, authentic food, and a perfect introduction to Shanghai. Lotus is friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us excellent local tips. Highly recommended!
We had the best time with Jaime! Everything we tried was so good, fun, and fresh. Definitely had some items and went places we never would have found on our own. The highlight was the pan-fried buns at the end. As much food and drinks that you could want were ordered. Jaime was so great and personable; she really made the tour fun for everyone! I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai.
Absolutely loved this tour! Jamie was amazing at only the young age of 24 and was able to answer any question thrown at her. She is passionate about her heritage and culture and I was glad that I could learn something on the tour. The food was varied and each place had adequate time to taste and learn about the cuisine. I felt quite full after the tour so go with an empty belly! The walking was not strenuous at all so any age could take part. Jamie ensured we could all get home safely after the tour. Highly recommend! She even organised a cute matcha cake as it was my 40th birthday on the day of the tour.
The pace and variety of stops were very good, and my food preferences of not eating meat and spice tolerance were taken into account!
Booked the slot so I would get TJ as a guide. Excellent guide that gets you all the best dishes, variety of flavors fun time.
So much wonderful food, definitely show up hungry! Jamie is friendly, knowledgeable, and speaks wonderful English. Small group, great restaurants, huge variety of foods. Highlights were the peanut sauce noodles, potstickers, meat skewers with grilled vegetables, and the BEST dumplings. Highly recommend!
THE BEST EVER!!! She was so knowledgeable on the facts on Shang Hai and all the different food! Jamie is so good at what she does, and young too! Super smart girl! Food was amazing!
Jamie was a beautiful soul and so enjoyable to spend a bit of time with. Very knowledgeable on the area and the food. She also went out of her way to help us connect as our driver had taken us to incorrect meeting spot.
Patrick was such a great guide to show the different food options from different parts of China. Also, if you are interested he is great to talk about Chinas culture. The reviews don’t lie, come hungry, there is soooo much food. Must try whilst in Shanghai.
Patrick was a great host and showed us some great spots!
Great experience! Booked last min.. Great time over all come hungry! Our guide was a lot of fun with good english
I had an awesome time on this food tour. Cindy was our guide and was brilliant, we got to try loads of amazing food and any questions we had Cindy knew the answers too. Highly recommend!
Just book it! Great value, amazing food, superb host and a good crowd. Thank you TJ
Cindy is a great tour guide that speaks perfect English. It’s impossible to find the food spots we visited without a local guide.
It is a fantastic opportunity to be immersed like a local in the history, culture and food of Shanghai. If you want to experience the native Shanghai, I highly recommend this tour! It is a small group and the tour guide tailors the stops to your needs and preferences. Also so much food! I definitely will do the tour again when I'm back in Shanghai. 5 stars!
The tour was amazing! We ate many dishes that we otherwise would never have tasted, all absolutely delicious! Our tour guide Jaime, who speaks English very well, knew so much about the food and where to go. It was so much fun hanging out with her while she was showing us the city and teaching us about its history and about her culture as a Shanghainese. 10/10 would recommend!
It was the best experience. Jamie took us to Michelin star restaurants and places I wouldn’t know about if I tried. Must try thing if you’re visiting Shanghai.
Amazing experience with TJ. TJ was very knowledgeable and helpful. She took us all everywhere and explained so much about the food and culture. We were all full by the time the tour ended!! Thank you TJ!!
We really enjoyed the tour and Jamie was an excellent guide clearly passionate about Shanghai and its food culture! The variety of food we tried was great and it was invaluable to experience authentic local spots that a tourist would struggle to find otherwise :) thanks!!
TJ (the tour guide) did an incredible job! The food was very tasty, the choice of places was non-trivial (I would never found these myself) and the overall atmosphere was very friendly and comfortable! I highly recommend! If you want to get to know the traditional Shanghai food places, you’re in the right hands!
Great way to get to know 5 different food options in Shanghai with a local, Court, whose English is flawless and who is very open about sharing Shanghai's history with you. Totally recommended
Had the best time with Keith as my tour guide! He was so knowledgeable about the history, food, and culture of the various cuisines and regions — I learned so much! It was only the two of us but the atmosphere was still very lively, comfortable, and informative! Would definitely recommend
I was on a night food tour with Jamie. The food was amazing. I can't tell you how good the dumplings were, you have to taste them yourself. Jamie was a great guide. She has a lot of knowledge about Shanghai and is super easy going. That was great, because sometime food tour guides are always so stressed. But with her it was really relaxed and I was able to really enjoy every stop.
Wonderful tour that brings you to a variety of spots you’d never find on your own! Our guide, Lu, was an absolute delight — incredibly kind, informative, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. She put the whole group at ease straight away, and I really appreciated the cultural insights she shared about every dish. As we say in Ireland, she was great craic! I’d highly recommend this tour and if you want an exceptional guide, definitely ask for Lu.
Wonderful tour that brings you to a variety of spots you’d never find on your own! Our guide, Lu, was an absolute delight — incredibly kind, informative, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. She put the whole group at ease straight away, and I really appreciated the cultural insights she shared with every dish. As we say in Ireland, she was great craic! I’d highly recommend this tour and if you want an exceptional guide, definitely ask for Lu.
This was one of the best tours I have ever been on! Our tour dad was extremely knowledgeable, and spoke very good English, he was so easy to understand. The food was amazing. We did not feel rushed. It was an awesome experience.
TJ was a fabulous local guide (must be her librarian training!). She answered all of our endless questions patiently, and gave us time to savor the food at each location, as opposed to rushing us through each spot. I was here for a week and this was the best food I tried the whole time. Come hungry, as there are multiple stops with big portions. If you can schedule the tour with TJ, you're going to have a great time.
We did a tour guide with Kurt. He was very friendly and showed us 5 different restaurants of the Shanghai cuisines. They were all very good restaurants with incredible delicious meals!
Jamie was an amazing tour guide. She was super friendly and knowledgeable. Took us to some amazing food destinations. I’d highly recommend her and this tour.
The excursion was really great. The food was delicious. So many foods, so different, so tasty. The walk with our guide Kurt on French Confession was very nice. Recommend to visit.
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