Taste of the City: Small-Group Dinner at "Old" Jesse Restaurant

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Duration: 2h
Location: Jesse Restaurant 41 Tianping Road, Shanghai, China | Shanghai, China


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Guided meal at one of Shanghai's culinary institutions
Small-group tour sampling city's famous & distinctive dishes
Mouthwatering selection of fresh fish, meat & vegetables
Sociable family style dinner—sharing food around the table
Exploring Shanghai's food history from appetizers to dessert

Inclusions:
Dinner at “Old” Jesse restaurant accompanied by a local food expert
Chinese tea and 1 other soft drink
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

In a city that takes its culinary heritage seriously, savor a family style dinner at the renowned “Old” Jesse restaurant. On this small-group tour, a local food expert guides you through the menu and picks out the highlights and specialties as you embark on a foodie's dream adventure.

Your evening takes place in the traditional and highly rated original Jesse restaurant. Night after night, the talented team in the kitchen creates staple dishes the Shanghainese know and love. Enjoy the privilege of having your guide pick out the must-have dishes on the menu.

Often banquets of this kind begin with meat and vegetables marinated in alcohol and sugar and then served raw, sautéed, or steamed. For the main event, local favorites include hong shao rou (a saucy braised pork dish), congkao yutou (fish head with spring onions), and you bao xia (fried river shrimp). Tuck into a variety of tasty vegetable dishes that complement the meat and fish.

Indulge your sweet tooth with offerings such as syrupy black sesame dumplings. With your appetite truly satisfied, your guided journey through the customary cuisine of Shanghai is complete.