Best You Bao Xia in Shanghai, CN

Crispy deep-fried river shrimp seasoned with a sweet soy sauce glaze.

Old Jesse (Lao Jishi)

Xuhui
4.6 / 5

The shell is so crispy you can eat the whole thing; it's the definitive version of this Benbang classic.

Local LegendClassicMust-Visit
9.7Flavor
8.2Value
8.5Vibe

Fu 1039

Changning
4.7 / 5

Little bites of serious flavor and thorough crunch, with that slight burst of umami unique to fried shrimp heads.

InstagrammableFine DiningClassic
9.4Flavor
7Value
9.8Vibe

Rui Fu Yuan

Huangpu
4.4 / 5

A Shanghai institution for home-style Shanghainese food; the vibe is buzzy with older Chinese locals.

Local LegendHidden GemClassic
9.2Flavor
8.8Value
7.5Vibe

Guangming Cun

Huangpu
4.3 / 5

Renowned for its inexpensive price and authentic taste; there are always long lines for a reason.

Local LegendValue KingClassic
8.9Flavor
9.6Value
6.8Vibe
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