Shanghai Fare - A Living Cuisine

Shanghai Fare - A Living Cuisine Although time constantly changes the way a place can look and feel, one thing that emerges through the ages and manages to tell a story of its own is its cuisine. Past down through the generations with its own blends that s... More

Shanghai Fare - A Living Cuisine Although time constantly changes the way a place can look and feel, one thing that emerges through the ages and manages to tell a story of its own is its cuisine. Past down through the generations with its own blends that s what Shanghai cuisine is all about. Tourists to this part of the world will discover that though Shanghai s fare doesn t fall within the purview of China s major eight cooking styles, it incorporates elements from these eight to create a blend of cuisine that is truly unique. So much so, that the local saying is that those who are born in Shanghai are blessed because they get to taste a variety of delicious food . The chefs in Shanghai are all out to experiment and incorporate Western flavours as well, so tourists shouldn t be surprised if they encounter a few familiar flavors when digging into Shanghai fare. The food from Shanghai incorporates cooking styles from the Benbang cuisine and the Haipai cuisine. Benbang refers to l Less