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Shanghai’s Best Cheap Restaurants Under $10—Michelin-Star Xiaolongbao+Noodle, not Touristy

Published on 02/12/2026
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| International Channel Shanghai By: International Channel Shanghai
"If I hear anymore of this, I'll be dead!" The host's hilarious frustration over tourists mispronouncing local dishes instantly hooks viewers into her quest for truly authentic Shanghai street food.

⭐ Authentic Xiaolongbao requires a 30% fat and 70% lean meat ratio for perfect texture.

⭐ Master the local way to eat soup dumplings: bite open, pour vinegar, eat whole.

⭐ Discover "fly-bitten restaurants": tiny, crowded spots offering incredibly authentic and delicious local food.


Places from the Video

shanghai
Jia Jia Soup Dumplings
Lai Lai Soup Dumplings
Pork Intestine Noodle
Wei Xiang Zhai

Shanghai’s Best Cheap Restaurants Under $10—Michelin-Star Xiaolongbao+Noodle, not Touristy

Travel Budget
Under $10
Best For
Foodies
Travel Theme
Food
shanghai
Jia Jia Soup Dumplings
Lai Lai Soup Dumplings
Pork Intestine Noodle
Wei Xiang Zhai
Day 1
not mentioned
morning
1

Jia Jia Tang Bao

Famous but slightly overrated soup dumpling restaurant.

morning
2

Lai Lai Xiao Long

Tiny, crowded place with excellent crab soup dumplings.

afternoon
3

Da Chang Mian

Famous for pork intestine noodles with a strong smell.

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