Shanghai — Updated 2026

Shanghai Food Tours — Eat Like a Local

Skip the tourist menus. Shanghai has a food scene that goes deep — from hole-in-the-wall noodle shops to legendary night markets. This guide covers the best foo

Skip the tourist menus. Shanghai has a food scene that goes deep — from hole-in-the-wall noodle shops to legendary night markets. This guide covers the best food tours in Shanghai, curated by people who actually eat here every day.

Top Food Tours in Shanghai

Street Food

Yunnan Road Food Street

One of Shanghai's four food streets, famous for xiaolongbao, shengjianbao, and hairy crab in autumn.

Night Market

Shouning Road Crawfish

Entire street dedicated to spicy crawfish. Open late, cold beer, amazing people-watching.

Walking Tour

Fuxing Road Breakfast Walk

Morning tour through the French Concession: scallion oil noodles, youtiao, tofu pudding, and fresh soy milk.

Local Fave

Qibao Old Town

Ancient water town within Shanghai. Try tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) and lamb skewers in a 1000-year-old setting.

Plan Your Shanghai Trip

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