Open Shanghai: Eat, Stay, Travel, Shop, and Enjoy

Author: Luo Danping
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: "Dining and Staying in Shanghai": The fried stinky tofu in Shanghai deserves special mention. The vendor's slogan is "Free if it's not stinky," but this "stink" only affects the sense of smell, not the taste. So, when you stuff the fried stinky tofu, seasoned with chili, ginger, scallions, MSG, and other condiments, it becomes surprisingly fragrant. The vendor then starts selling "wolf under the sheep's head," proudly calling it "Fried Qianli Xiang" or "Heavenly Fragrance Stinky Tofu." Another snack in Shanghai that cannot be missed is the steamed buns from the time-honored Nanxiang Steamed Buns. No matter when you go to eat them, you have to wait patiently in line. The feeling of eagerly waiting for the steamed buns to make their grand entrance is a bit like waiting for an idol you adore—passionate, obsessed. The long queue in front of Nanxiang Steamed Buns is a daily sight at Yuyuan Tourist High Street. This book also includes "Dining and Staying in Shanghai," "Travel and Shopping in Shanghai," and "Entertainment in Shanghai."