Meilongzhen Review

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Meilongzhen

  • Address: No. 22, 1081 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing'an, Shanghai
  • Phone: 021/6253-5353

Fodor's Review:

Probably Shanghai's most famous restaurant, Meilongzhen is one of the oldest dining establishments in town, dating from 1938. The building served as the Communist Party headquarters in the 1930s, and the traditional Chinese dining rooms still have their intricate woodwork, and mahogany and marble furniture. The exhaustive menu has more than 80 seafood options, including such traditional Shanghainese fare as Mandarin fish, and dishes with a more Sichuan flair, like shredded spicy eel and prawns in chili sauce. Since this is a stop for most tour buses, expect a wait if you haven't booked ahead.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

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