Easily found by the billowing smoke and strong smells that trail its coal burners,
shāokǎo/chuàn'r (Chinese: 烧烤 / 串儿) street stands corner nearly every street as soon as the sun begins setting until the early hours the next morning. Whether they’re found inside a hole-in-the-wall or pitched on a wooden tricycle, their stands …
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Dòu Huā (Chinese: 豆花) is a street food commonly eaten as breakfast or a late night treat alongside a crispy youtiao. In Shanghai, it is usually served with savory flavors and garnishes such as soy sauce, salt, cilantro, chili oil, pickled mustard … Continue Reading ››
Yóu Tiáo (Chinese:
油条), also known as Chinese cruller, oil stick, doughnut, and breadstick, is a trip of fried dough that is typically eaten for breakfast. It usually is served as an accompaniment with
rice congee,
soy milk, or tofu soup where they are either served whole to be dipped into …
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celebrating shanghai streetfood heritage