蟹黄鱼面 Xi Huang Yu Mian I can only loosely translate this to as crab roe and fish noodle store. Apparently, this is a very popular place with locals and this place is quite prominent in Xin tian Di. My first meal at Shanghai and i really like this crab egg squid ink noodle which is a perfect balance of saltiness and unami. Fried shallots noodles is also well balanced and yummy. I can't remember what is this dish is called but i think its quite unique and worth a try. We also ordered the signature dish which is the crab meat and yellow croaker noodle soup. The soup is a little bland and i don't like the fishy taste of this dish. Poached vegetables White steam chicken. Wantons with prawns and meat is also nice. 南翔馒头店 Nanxiang Mantou Shop One thing i learnt from this trip to Shanghai is to always always queue for good food. This place took at least an hour and our brunch has now turned to lunch. A recommended place to eat for Xiao Long Bao and...
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