Want to suck on some succulent xiaolongbao, but don't know where to go besides the tourist trap of Yu Yuan or Din Tai Fung (which really isn't actually Shanghainese)? All through this week, Shanghaiist has got your back. We've checked out as many xiaolongbao places as our stomachs can bear, from the highest rated locations on Dianping to places we've heard of through word-of-mouth, and now we're giving you the down low on what to expect. Track all the places we try here, and feel free to give suggestions of other great XLB destinations in comments! more ›

Want to suck on some succulent xiaolongbao, but don't know where to go besides the tourist trap of Yu Yuan or Din Tai Fung (which really isn't actually Shanghainese)? All through this week, Shanghaiist has got your back. We've checked out as many xiaolongbao places as our stomachs can bear, from the highest rated locations on Dianping to places we've heard of through word-of-mouth, and now we're giving you the down low on what to expect. Track all the places we try here, and feel free to give suggestions of other great XLB destinations in comments! more ›

It's November, so the season of Da Zha Xie is almost over. It's too bad we didn't catch this video, which may be the most expensive production of a guide to Hairy Crab I've ever seen. They get into the history of its name, the best types of crab to eat, and - most importantly - how to eat it. All with numerous shots of noble fishermen casting nets and pretty girls expertly taking their specimens apart. With English subtitles. more ›

Want to suck on some succulent xiaolongbao, but don't know where to go besides the tourist trap of Yu Yuan or Din Tai Fung (which really isn't actually Shanghainese)? All through this week, Shanghaiist has got your back. We've checked out as many xiaolongbao places as our stomachs can bear, from the highest rated locations on Dianping to places we've heard of through word-of-mouth, and now we're giving you the down low on what to expect. Track all the places we try here, and feel free to give suggestions of other great XLB destinations in comments! more ›

Want to suck on some succulent xiaolongbao, but don't know where to go besides the tourist trap of Yu Yuan or Din Tai Fung (which really isn't actually Shanghainese)? All through this week, Shanghaiist has got your back. We've checked out as many xiaolongbao places as our stomachs can bear, from the highest rated locations on Dianping to places we've heard of through word-of-mouth, and now we're giving you the down low on what to expect. Track all the places we try here, and feel free to give suggestions of other great XLB destinations in comments! more ›

Want to suck on some succulent xiaolongbao, but don't know where to go besides the tourist trap of Yu Yuan or Din Tai Fung (which really isn't actually Shanghainese)? All through this week, Shanghaiist has got your back. We've checked out as many xiaolongbao places as our stomachs can bear, from the highest rated locations on Dianping to places we've heard of through word-of-mouth, and now we're giving you the down low on what to expect. Track all the places we try here, and feel free to give suggestions of other great XLB destinations in comments! more ›

Want to suck on some succulent xiaolongbao, but don't know where to go besides the tourist trap of Yu Yuan or Din Tai Fung (which really isn't actually Shanghainese)? All through this week, Shanghaiist has got your back. We've checked out as many xiaolongbao places as our stomachs can bear, from the highest rated locations on Dianping to places we've heard of through word-of-mouth, and now we're giving you the down low on what to expect. Track all the places we try here, and feel free to give suggestions of other great XLB destinations in comments! more ›

Want to suck on some succulent xiaolongbao, but don't know where to go besides the tourist trap of Yu Yuan or Din Tai Fung (which really isn't actually Shanghainese)? All through this week, Shanghaiist has got your back. We've checked out as many xiaolongbao places as our stomachs can bear, from the highest rated locations on Dianping to places we've heard of through word-of-mouth, and now we're giving you the down low on what to expect. Track all the places we try here, and feel free to give suggestions of other great XLB destinations in comments! more ›

Hello, hairy crab fanatics! There's now a date out for when you can gloriously rip into your favorite freshwater treat. According to Shanghai Daily, this year's batch of Yang Cheng Lake hairy crab is coming on September 21. And oh what a season it'll be! Not only will the autumn delicacy be cheaper this year, thanks to increased competition form suppliers of other types of crabs, but they're also going to be bigger since the cool summer has been ideal for growth conditions. We guess something good came out of all that rain? more ›