When Anthony Bourdain visited Shanghai on his show No Reservations, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.
This is No Reservations, season 3, episode 7. It first aired on July 30, 2007.
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DISH – Shanghai Dumplings
WHAT IS IT?
They had soup dumplings, which have broth and meat enclosed inside the dumpking. It was served with ginger and vinegar as a dip. They also had a big dumpling called Kung Pao that is eaten with a straw.
“Now, I have to say I’ve eaten to some of the best restaurants in the world. I would have a very, very hard time finding anything more perfectly constructed than these.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
China, Shanghai, Jiading District, 解放街129号
Shanghai, China
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DISH – “Shanghai Night Street Market” – Anthony Bourdain Shanghai
WHAT IS IT?
They had fermented “stinky” tofu, which is steamed then deep-fried with a pepper and garlic sauce. They also had Sichuan beef noodles with vinegar.
“Mmm… Not my favorite thing on Earth”, said Anthony about the “stinky” tofu.
WHERE IS IT?
Wujiang Road
Shanghai, China
NOTES
The street food stalls on this road have since been closed by the local government.
DISH – Fried Soup Dumplings – Anthony Bourdain Shanghai
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain visited yang’s fried dumpling where he had a fried soup dumplings, also known as pot stickers, served with vinegar. He also had tofu beef noodles.
“Yang’s the lead in deep-frying the old school way. These dumplings are the heartier breed, good, hot sustenance on a cold night.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
yang’s fried dumpling
China, Shanghai, Huangpu, 宁波路178号 邮政编码: 200002
Shanghai, China
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DISH – Yangchenghu Hairy Crab – Anthony Bourdain Shanghai
WHAT IS IT?
They had a authentic Yangchenghu hairy crab and a bowl of rice.
“For the rising middle class in China, a Yangcheng crab weekend represents a pricey but affordable luxury. A real taste of the good life.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Yangchenghu Lake
Jiangsu, China
NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Shanghai
Unfortunately, the exact location of the restaurant is unknown.
DISH – “Chinese Market Food” – No Reservations Shanghai
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain sampled some market foods like a “stinky” tofu covered in hairy mold, a rice candy that tastes like saltwater taffy and chicken noodle soup made of rice with soybean leaves, chicken broth with soy sauce topped with scallions, pickled vegetables, sesame oil, chili pepper and meat sauce.
“Now this is what I needed, Now I’m happy.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Dali, China
NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Shanghai
Unfortunately, the exact name and location of the restaurant is unknown.
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