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Eat Like a Local through Shanghai's French Concession: Authentic Shanghai Culinary Experience
4.9
215 Ratings
Xu Hui Qu
Embark on a culinary adventure through Shanghai’s French Concession. Join local insiders and indulge in authentic Shanghai cuisine at hidden eateries and community restaurants. Unlimited food, drinks, and a knowledgeable local guide included!
Embark on a culinary adventure through Shanghai’s French Concession. Join local insiders and indulge in authentic Shanghai cuisine at hidden eateries and community restaurants. Unlimited food, drinks, and a knowledgeable local guide included!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Former French Concession - In 1936, half of Shanghai was under foreign control. For many years, it experienced a negative birth rate and welcomed millions of immigrants, which means the authentic cuisine of old Shanghai is preserved by a select few. This tour offers the chance to sample at least 10 dishes, exploring the hidden culinary gems of old…
- Former French Concession - In 1936, half of Shanghai was under foreign control. For many years, it experienced a negative birth rate and welcomed millions of immigrants, which means the authentic cuisine of old Shanghai is preserved by a select few. This tour offers the chance to sample at least 10 dishes, exploring the hidden culinary gems of old Shanghai, nestled within the French Concession.
- Huijin Shopping Mall (Zhao Jia Bang Road) - Xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings, are Shanghai’s most renowned delicacy. But can you distinguish between the good and the exceptional? Discover the answer at our preferred local dumpling spot, which rivals the Michelin-recommended tourist restaurants.
- Shanxi Road (S) - Indulge in scallion noodles, dumplings with sesame sauce, local curry, and more! Be sure to visit the kitchen on your way in, where the intricate process of making pan-fried buns has been recognized as a Local Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Xiangyang South Road 510 Long Unit - Two words: Pork Belly. This beloved Shanghai dish requires an entire day to prepare, and for good reason. Savor this and other unique Shanghai dishes that highlight quality ingredients and fresh preparation.
- Xiangyang Road (S) - Fueled by a love for dessert and community spirit, the Shanghainese owner of this charming shop serves the local neighborhood with freshly made desserts, avoiding pre-made shortcuts. Fresh mango atop chilled sago cream with a hint of pomelo… it’s simply irresistible!
- Xiangyang Road (N) - Conclude the evening with a locally crafted beer and experience the modern vibe that Shanghai is celebrated for worldwide. The brewery is just a 10-minute walk from South Shaanxi Road Subway Station.
What's Included
- Expert local English-speaking guide
- Inclusive of all food at 4+ top-rated, safe to eat restaurants
- Unlimited local beer, soda, and bottled water
- Option to enjoy alcoholic beverages
- Comfort in a small-group tour (2-12 people)
- Vegetarian options available (please notify in advance)
- Expert local English-speaking guide
- Inclusive of all food at 4+ top-rated, safe to eat restaurants
- Unlimited local beer, soda, and bottled water
- Option to enjoy alcoholic beverages
- Comfort in a small-group tour (2-12 people)
- Vegetarian options available (please notify in advance)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
In 1936, foreign powers controlled half of Shanghai. For decades, the city experienced a negative birth rate and an influx of millions of immigrants, resulting in the true cuisine of old Shanghai being preserved by only a few insiders. On this tour, you’ll sample at least 10 dishes as you explore the hidden culinary gems of old Shanghai, nestled within…
In 1936, foreign powers controlled half of Shanghai. For decades, the city experienced a negative birth rate and an influx of millions of immigrants, resulting in the true cuisine of old Shanghai being preserved by only a few insiders. On this tour, you’ll sample at least 10 dishes as you explore the hidden culinary gems of old Shanghai, nestled within the French Concession.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Signup and advance payment are required
Location
Snapshot Yi
This tour starts at Exit 5 of Jiashan Road Subway Station Exit 5 in the heart of the French Concession.
Please refer to your voucher for meeting location details.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(215 Ratings)
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Dorothea57
Sep 13, 2024
A great intro to Shanghai’s cuisine - This is a great way to get a quick introduction to the food culture of Shanghai. Our group of six, guided by Emma, moved quickly and ably from one eatery in the French concession to another. The restaurants were prepared for us, so we did not have to wait for the food for any long time. There was never more than five or 10 minutes of walking between, and we had a sampling of great appetizers, dumplings, soup, mains, beer, and dessert. There was a good variety of flavors and ingredients and it was fun to meet the other tourists as well. I recommend it highly.
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Ruthhi1143dq
Aug 31, 2024
Excellent tour guide, food and experience - Well worth doing this tour. We had fabulous food and our tour guide Joy was excellent, very knowledgable and lively and fun to be with. So great to be lead around the French Concession and see places we would not have seen otherwise. Thank you!
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Simorovi
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing food experience in Shanghai - The restaurants and the food ware amazing. We also enjoyed very much walking through the French concession with our guide Emma explaining everything very well. We feel to recommend this tour. Thank you guys. :)
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Tizianal606
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing food tour - Our tour guide Emma was amazing!!! Highly recommend this tour to get an authentic and delicious taste of Shanghainese cuisine
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Nikomo
Aug 10, 2024
Authentic food experience in Shanghai ! - Deep dive into Shanghainese authentic cuisine, we loved rediscovering our city through new lenses. Our guide was simply amazing - caring, knowledgeable, humorous.
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Meander623538
Jul 13, 2024
Tasty Foodie Tour that will leave you happily stuffed - This is a fantastic choice for a local food tour. Samantha, our tour guide, took us for a lovely evening along the culinary choices in the French Concession, explaining all the different dishes and sharing a lot of insight into Chinese cuisine and the history of Shanghai. Just a perfect start for our Shanghai Trip and a great tour that will fill your stomach with many tasty dishes.
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Sightsee29150830125
Jul 10, 2024
Fabulous food tour and walk through hidden corners of the former French Concession - Thank you to our tour guide Emma and to Lost Plates for an amazing food tour. We loved all the food options and the nighttime walk through the former French Concession was magical. We would never have found all the hidden alleys on our own. Highly recommended!
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Karenvr9429bl
Jul 4, 2024
Delicious food with a great guide - Amazing tour and fantastic food. Really loved the different types of food we tried in places we would not have found. Thank you !
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Callum_k
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing Food Tour, thanks Sam! - I want to firstly say a massive thank you to our wonderful tour guide Sam! She was amazing and looked after our every need, from answering our questions to sorting vegetarian friendly meals, she was amazing. She also took the time to make sure that we got back to our hotel safely, helping to arrange taxis for us. For this and the whole night she organised, we are very grateful. We had a wonderful night, thank you Sam, you’re amazing!
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C5559qachrisw
Jun 8, 2024
Shanghai food tour - My partner and I really enjoyed the food tour, lots of variety and yummy food. Our tour guide Sam was very knowledgeable and friendly :) Thanks!
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