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Visiting Shanghai, especially on a rainy day or when the weather turns cold, is truly delightful. During those times, you'll have the chance to savor some unforgettable, hearty noodle dishes.
When Touring Shanghai, Make Sure to Try These 5 Signature Noodle Dishes
Scallion Oil Noodles
Shanghai's renowned scallion oil noodles feature simple ingredients that come together harmoniously to create a uniquely delicious flavor. The key lies in the fine, firm noodles, stir-fried until golden brown and fragrant scallions, combined with hot noodles, soy sauce, and sugar. Some establishments also offer broth and shredded meat upon request.
The gentle sesame flavor helps balance the spicy and pungent tastes of Sichuan pepper and garlic. When traveling to Shanghai, you can enjoy this special noodle dish at Weixiang Zhai, a restaurant with decades of history. During lunchtime, the place is bustling with customers, but this noodle dish is worth the wait. The perfect balance of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors combined with chewy noodles makes you forget all the hustle and bustle around.
Hairy Crab Noodles
Shanghai's famous hairy crabs have tender, sweet meat and are used in many dishes. However, extracting the crab meat can be time-consuming and requires patience. You can try noodles with pre-extracted crab meat. The noodles are quite expensive, like at Cejerdary where it's $12 per bowl, but every bite is worth it.
Golden Pomfret Noodles
Golden pomfret fish has smooth, delicate white meat with a refined taste. The best way to enjoy it is with noodles in a light fish broth, creating a subtle, not overly rich flavor. When traveling to Shanghai, you can visit Aniang Mian restaurant to enjoy this enticing, sweet specialty.
Eel Noodles
While it may sound strange, eel is a delicacy in Shanghai. Here, eel is stir-fried with thick soy sauce until crispy. Then, it's served over noodles and topped with a light broth. An ideal place to try this dish is Lao Difang, a restaurant open for lunch from 11 am to 2 pm. If there are no seats available, you can order a takeout to enjoy elsewhere.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourJuly 13, 2018
