A household name in Shanghai for really porky potstickers. Head to Hong Yu Fang in Huangpu district for some traditional guotie, pleated and sizzled to order.

O'Mills Firewood Alchemy is a wood-fired restaurant that does creative, sharable plates, pizza, house fermentations, and baked goods.

Looking to sample a bunch of Chinese breakfast dishes in Shanghai? Head to Taoyuan Village for the classics.