Shanghai: Food Tour with Local Gourmets and Authentic Tastings

Once ready, we'll begin our tour of Shanghai by heading towards Taikang Street MarketA vibrant space where local life is felt on every corner. Here we will enjoy a tasting of four varieties of dim sumDim sum, small jewels of Chinese cuisine, steamed, delicate in appearance and surprising in flavor. Did you know that dim sum literally means “touch the heart“Every bite is an invitation to discover the essence of Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine.

Next, we will delve into tianzifangA charming labyrinth of alleyways that preserves the soul of old Shanghai. Surrounded by traditional brick houses, artists' studios, and artisan shops, we will discover the rituals and secrets of Chinese tea culture and we will taste traditional desserts made according to centuries-old recipes, passed down from generation to generation.

To conclude the experience, we will head to a Restaurant specializing in artisanal ramen, where we will witness live a demonstration of hand-stretching noodlesWe will see how the dough transforms into the finest strands before our eyes and, of course, we will taste the freshly made noodlesaccompanied by a deep and aromatic Chinese broth, a perfect way to put the finishing touch on this gastronomic journey through Shanghai.

We also have another option for you; our journey begins in the Qibao old town, a corner with centuries of history that preserves intact the charm of Traditional ShanghaiWe will stroll through its narrow alleyways decorated with red lanternswhere the tempting aromas of street food will accompany us at every step.

During the tour, We will taste authentic local dishes, selected according to the seasonal ingredients and tailored to your tastes, so you can enjoy a personalized and genuine gastronomic experience.

Our next stop will be a traditional tea house, where we will discover the essence of Chinese tea ceremonyWe will learn how water temperature, the type of leaves, and brewing methods influence the aroma and flavor of each infusion. Of course, we will also have the opportunity to try different varieties of tea, an experience as relaxing as it is delicious.

The grand finale of the tour will be a visit to a restaurant specializing in shengjianWe'll make Shanghai's famous fried buns. We'll closely observe the entire preparation process: from the filling and delicate folding of the dough to the final frying, which results in a crispy base and a juicy interior. Finally, we'll taste the freshly made shengjiansteaming and full of flavor, a true gastronomic explosion.

At the end of the experience, we will say our goodbyes comfortably in the Qibao subway station, with the memory of a journey that combines tradition, flavors and local life.