Not to miss food spots in Shanghai

[SSMarrakech]

Am looking for some not to miss places to eat in Shanghai...Not after "fine dining" just great, authentic Chinese food. Two of the best meals I had in my life where in two table, one wok joints...but it was fresh, and incredibly tasty. Any suggestions?

[debbieann]

for fine dining I loved fu 1088
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Dining here is like attending a party in an Eileen Chang novel. Pull up outside a 1920s Spanish-style mansion in what was once Shanghai’s International Settlement, and you’ll be led through wood-panelled halls with tile-patterned floors to a private room decked out in early 20th-century style (there is no shared dining space). You might end up in a grand dining room with antique clocks on the mantelpiece, or a bedroom under the eaves – the smallest room seats two, the largest up to 40. At certain hours, your arrival will be accompanied by music drifting up from the grand piano downstairs.

[SSMarrakech]

You guys have all been a great help, really looking forward to trying all of these places. And is there a place that anyone suggests for "fine dining". I have always been told that imperial dining is super refined, and would love to try the contrast.

[J.L.]

Old Jesse (Ji Shi) for their very authentic and tasty Shanghai fare. Reservations are crucial.

Yang's Dumplings & Jia Jia Tong Bao are outstanding street food eateries.

[joone]

Ah Niang Mian at 36 Sinan Lu. A really popular local noodle joint. I had a yellow croaker noodles (huangyu mian) with a side of crab meat roe (xiefen) the last time i went and it was very yummy.

[debbieann]

yeah, Yang's dumplings were good. also the soup there was also interesting. I also liked Middle 8th Restaurant. I like Fu1088, but it is fine dining, but also authentic Chinese. also Jade Garden.

[PeterL]

Jia Jia Tong Bao and Yang's Fried Dumplings (across the street from each other).

[Steve]

Yep, this is the most convenient food placement on the Chowhound Grand Tour. Just down a block from the historic Park Hotel on Huanghe Lu.

Also Ji Shi (I think the sign outside says Jesse) at 41 Tianping Lu in the French Concession. Shanghainese cuisine. Some dishes are seasonal, I loved the wild herbs wrapped with tofu. Small, certainly not fancy, very popular.