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One of the standout choices in the popular Hongyi Plaza, this Hunanese restaurant fea-
tures tantalising spicy dry pots (served in a personal mini wok), such as bamboo shoots
and smoked pork or chicken and chestnuts. Arrive early for a window seat; alternatively,
try Hong Kong-style Charme on the 3rd floor or Japanese noodle fave Ajisen in the
basement. ( 6th fl, Hongyi Plaza, 299 E Nanjing Rd;
E Nanjing Rd)
Local Life
Best Dumplings
There's no better-tasting introduction to Shanghainese cuisine.
Yang's Fry Dumplings
OFFLINE MAP ( 101 Huanghe Rd; per 4 dumplings ¥6; People's Square) The city's most popular fried
dumplings ( shengjian ), coated with scallions and sesame seeds.
Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
OFFLINE MAP ( 2nd fl, 666 Fuzhou Rd; steamer 8 dumplings ¥25-50;
People's Square) Modern branch
of Shanghai's most famous steamed-dumpling restaurant.
8 Yuxin Chuancai $$
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SICHUANESE
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A regular contender for one of Shanghai's best Sichuanese restaurants, Yuxin pulls no
punches when it comes to the blistering chillies and numbing peppercorns. Menu all-stars
include the 'mouthwatering chicken' starter, spicy frog legs, tea-smoked duck, hot-stone
beef and catfish in chilli oil. ( 5th fl, Huasheng Tower, 399 Jiujiang Rd; dishes ¥18-98;
E Nanjing Rd)
9 Shanghai Grandmother $
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This packed home-style eatery is within easy striking distance of the Bund and perfect for
a casual lunch or dinner. You can't go wrong with the classics here: the fried tomato and
egg, Grandmother's braised pork and three-cup chicken will ease you into Shanghai din-
ing. (
CHINESE
6321 6613; 70 Fuzhou Rd; dishes ¥20-52;
E Nanjing Rd)
 
 
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