Shanghainese food is fairly typical Chinese, with dark, sweet, and oily dishes served in great abundance. The dish sizes can be quite small, so be careful when ordering—it's not unusual for two diners to polish off six dishes plus rice. The drink of choice with Shanghainese food is huangjiu, or yellow wine. It's a mild-tasting sweetish rice wine, which pairs well with the local cuisine. More »
