Wei Xiang Zhai
Located on Yandang Road, Wei Xiang Zhai may not have an eye-catching facade, but it is a favorite among the 'noodle enthusiasts' of Shanghai. Even Nicholas Tse has visited this place. For decades, Wei Xiang Zhai has neither expanded nor opened any branches, maintaining its small 20-square-meter space on Yandang Road. Most people come here for the dry and slightly spicy sesame paste noodles, paired with a bowl of rich beef soup (small bowl of beef soup), which is the standard combination.
Dexing Restaurant
Opened in 1878, Dexing Restaurant is a well-known old brand in Shanghai. Although there are now more than a dozen branches in Shanghai, the main store on Guangdong Road has always been considered the 'original'. The restaurant offers affordable plain noodles with various toppings. The signature dishes, which have remained unchanged for many years, include braised pork knuckle, braised pork, fried fish, and fried eel. These dishes have stood the test of time and remain popular. The key lies in the noodle soup, which, despite its soy sauce color, is clear, layered, slightly sweet, and rich with a delightful meat aroma.
Shu Sanwei Sichuan Cuisine
As the only Sichuan cuisine restaurant newly listed and recommended by Bib Gourmand, Shu Sanwei stands out and enjoys great popularity. In terms of environment, Shu Sanwei overturns the impression of noisy and greasy Sichuan restaurants. The decoration mainly features wooden elements, making the entire restaurant look elegant and composed.
Diandao Yunnan Specialty Cuisine
This Diandao Yunnan Specialty Cuisine is located on Kangding Road in Jing'an District, a quiet spot amidst the bustling city. With wooden tables and chairs, rattan decorations, and blue tablecloths dyed in Yunnan style, the place exudes a strong ethnic vibe. There is also an outdoor terrace, making it very pleasant to sit outside on a sunny day. Diandao has an almost obsessive demand for taste. To ensure the best flavor, the ingredients, including seasonings, are airlifted directly from the deep mountains of Yunnan to the dining tables in Shanghai. The signature dish, Dianxi Niupahu (local name for beef hotpot), features selected premium beef brisket, slow-cooked for 6 hours. When eating, wrap a large piece of beef in mint leaves and dip it in the special sauce. The tender and elastic beef combined with the refreshing dipping sauce will instantly awaken your taste buds.
That Time in Xinjiang · Wusun
That Time in Xinjiang · Wusun is also a restaurant with ethnic characteristics. The overall design is full of exotic charm without losing a sense of fashion. As soon as you enter, you can see a carriage surrounded by curtains, handmade tablecloths everywhere, and exquisite copperware and decorations that are like works of art.
Beef & Liberty (Shanghai Centre Branch)
Located in the Shanghai Centre, Beef & Liberty is a bustling burger restaurant by day and a chic bar by night. The spacious outdoor terrace is particularly charming in the evening, shedding its daytime leisurely vibe and adding a unique scenery to the night view of the city.
Gong De Lin Vegetarian Food Specialty Store (Chengdu North Road Branch)
Founded in 1922, Gong De Lin is known as the 'Pioneer of Vegetarian Cuisine'. Gong De Lin has absorbed the essence of various regional cuisines, forming a unique vegetarian flavor. In 2008, it was listed in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage. Therefore, this is not only 'Michelin cuisine' but also a precious 'intangible cultural heritage cuisine'!
