The Old Town – Famous Shanghai Cuisine

Old City Food Court - Me

Old City Food Court - Me

The Old City of Shanghai is bordered by street shops selling all sorts of cheap items ranging from silk pajamas to imitation watches and chopsticks made of bone. At the center lies a giant “food court” with popular Shanghainese delicacies. There are no seats or napkins. The hundreds of visitors all stand and eat together ravenously.

Candied Fruit on a Stick

Candied Fruit on a Stick

Candied fruit on a stick is a popular snack sold throughout the city. I still haven’t figured out what the red fruit is, though it tastes like an overripe apple with big seeds.

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