Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai: Sample Traditional Shanghainese Cuisine

Experience an authentic local food tour in Central Shanghai and sample traditional Shanghainese cuisine. Explore the history of the city while tasting a variety of delicious dishes. Join the late night tour for a unique experience of Shanghai at night and enjoy craft beers, hand-pulled beef noodles, and lamb kabab.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Xintiandi - Meet the guide at the Huangpi Nan Road metro station and set off on foot to explore the Xintiandi area of Shanghai. Begin with a sampling of renowned soup dumplings and learn from the guide about their preparation, including the savory meat filling and flavorful broth.
  • Former French Concession - Next, enjoy a 15-minute walk to…
What's Included
  • Food and drink tastings for a full meal
  • Expert local guide
  • Local beer or dessert for evening enjoyment
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience twelve characteristic dishes of Shanghai over a three-hour culinary journey down Huangpi Road, a historic boundary between the former French Concession and residential sections of Shanghai. Try soup dumplings enhanced with black vinegar, savour the distinct taste of parched chicken, fluffy steamed buns, scallion oil noodles, among other…

Location
淮海中路333号
淮海中路
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ryan_p
Jan 29, 2026
A perfect evening exploring Shanghai foods - Great evening with Kurt who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Lots of different dishes to try and some wouldn’t have picked but which surprised me. There was plenty of food and variety and the pace of the evening was just right. Thanks for a very memorable experience Kurt!
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Mchieg
Jan 21, 2026
10/10 so great! Thank you Jade! - If you are looking for an authentic taste of Shanghai, look no further. We did the food tour with Jade and it was easily the best decision we made. She didn't just take us to generic tourist spots; she took us into the heart of the local neighborhoods to places we never would have found on our own. Jade is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and her passion for the city’s culinary history is contagious. We tried everything from the most amazing soup dumplings (Xiaolongbao) to local street snacks, and every bite was better than the last. She also did a fantastic job explaining the stories behind the food and the culture of the French Concession. She was professional, punctual, and made sure everyone in the group was well-fed and happy. If you’re lucky enough to get Jade as your guide, you’re in for a treat. 10/10—don’t miss this!
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Justin_k
Jan 18, 2026
Fun and relaxed tour of amazing local cuisine - Jade was a very fun and friendly tour guide, taking us to five amazing stops with a variety of great unique, local cuisine. It’s always fun to go to places you wouldn’t normally discover on your own.
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Justink749
Jan 17, 2026
Fun and relaxed tour of amazing local cuisine. - Jade was a very fun and friendly tour guide, taking us to five amazing stops with a variety of great unique, local cuisine. It’s always fun to hit places you normally wouldn’t discover on your own.
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John_l
Jan 17, 2026
TJ was awesome - TJ was great. Enjoyed all the stops. Lots of local food and the tour was well organized. The early tour is focused more on food. The evening tour is more focused on drinks.
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Darrenla5456vr
Jan 17, 2026
Awesome experience - Awesome experience from start to end, very well facilitated by Kurt. I would highly recommend!
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John
Jan 15, 2026
Best tour of our week's stay in Shanghai !! - What a fantastic tour of authentic Chinese cuisine, guided by the wonderful, talented, funny and knowledgeable Jade.
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N8052blcolint
Jan 15, 2026
Eating and socialising amongst friends and stagers who felt like friends across several different restaurants. - Without doubt the highlight of our trip. Jade was zany and wonderful and I can’t imagine her doing a different job. The food tour was a great experience and I would highly recommend it.
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507charlesa
Jan 15, 2026
A great evening of food with a wonderful guide. - Jade our guide made sure we had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent and varied and Jade gave us a lot of information and background. Highly recommended.
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Paul_d
Jan 30, 2026
The food on this tour was... - The food on this tour was excellent throughout, with some truly great dishes, making it a very enjoyable experience. Kurt was social and clearly enthusiastic. However, he may have missed the opportunity to properly introduce the group at the start, which made things a little awkward, though it never took away from the overall experience.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).