Stir-fried shrimp

Stir-fried shrimp is one of the most representative river seafood dishes in Shanghainese cuisine, and it is also a very popular appetizer and dish for entertaining guests on Shanghainese tables. It uses fresh river shrimp, which are stir-fried at high temperature to achieve a unique taste of crispy shells, tender meat, and a savory-sweet flavor.

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Founded in 1862 (during the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty), it is one of the most prestigious old-brand restaurants serving local Shanghai cuisine, and is hailed as the "birthplace of local Shanghai cuisine." Their stir-fried shrimp uses fresh river shrimp from the Taihu Lake basin, which are peeled and stir-fried to order.

Belonging to the "Fu" series of restaurants, this is a representative of high-end Shanghainese cuisine, located in an old villa. The stir-fried shrimp here is extremely exquisite. The shrimp are hand-peeled, very small river shrimp, commonly known as "small stir-fried shrimp," each one crystal clear, with a bouncy texture, extremely fresh and tender.

This upscale Huaiyang cuisine restaurant in the IFC Mall boasts a modern and luxurious ambiance. Their stir-fried shrimp is exceptionally authentic; the river shrimp are fresh and springy, and the seasoning is precise—it could almost be considered a benchmark for flavor.