Shanghai, China
Authentic Shanghai: A Small Group Food & Culture Walk
A small-group taste of Shanghai — a dozen classic dishes from soup dumplings to red-braised pork, with a local guide and a city's worth of restaurant tips.
A small-group taste of Shanghai — a dozen classic dishes from soup dumplings to red-braised pork, with a local guide and a city's worth of restaurant tips.
Photos are indicative — the dishes served may vary.
Shanghai's food scene can overwhelm a first-time visitor — so let a local lead the way. This small-group walk is a delicious introduction to China's biggest city, weaving through old lanes and modern blocks for the dishes that define Shanghainese cooking.
Over three hours you'll sample around a dozen classic bites: delicate xiaolongbao soup dumplings, silky scallion-oil noodles, melt-in-the-mouth red-braised pork, roasted duck, parched chicken and candied lotus rice, with cups of tea between stops.
Because it's a small group, the pace stays relaxed and personal — and your guide weaves in the stories and little-known facts that turn a meal into a window on the city.
Along the way you'll pick up a personal shortlist of restaurants to return to, so the rest of your trip eats as well as your first afternoon.
We'd rather not spoil every plate, but come curious and come hungry — this is Shanghai by mouthful, the way locals know it.
“A perfect introduction to Shanghai. The xiaolongbao were extraordinary, and our guide tailored everything to us.”
“We tried a dozen classic dishes and left with a list of restaurants for the rest of our trip. Brilliant value for a small-group tour.”
“Lovely cultural insights alongside the food. The scallion-oil noodles were a highlight.”
“Our guide felt like a friend showing us her city. The red-braised pork was unforgettable.”
“So flexible — we booked the evening slot and tried flavours we'd never have ordered ourselves.”
“Worth every penny for a small-group tour. We learned as much about the city as about the food.”