Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Signup and advance payment are required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Soda/Pop
All food at 4+ sit-down, safe to eat restaurants
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Small-group tour (2-12 people)
Vegetarian friendly (with advance notice)
Unlimited local beer, soda, and bottled water
Gratuities
What To Expect
Former French Concession
In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
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Options
Group Tour
Your tour group departs from meeting point at 6:30pm.
Reviews
327 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour, good food, great area, and Emma is a great guide
Charmain A,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma was a great tour guide, from ahead of the tour to make sure 3veryone would be at the meeting start on time, and throughout the tour. The food was great, so overall a great experience
A stroll through Shanghai
briantK2559AR,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seeing " behind the scenes in Shanghai " and the history lession that csme with it. The food was fantastic and host was very knowledgeable.
Would recommend
Liza G,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma was very knowledgeable and the food was good. A map with the places and route we took would have been a nice souvenir to know where we went.
Immerse yourself in a fantastic Shanghai cuisine
victoriamN3361CI,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I definitely recommend to visit this Food Tour to immerse yourself in a fantastic Shanghai cuisine: from drinks and desserts to dumplings and noodles. Me and my friend especially liked the way how Max (our guide) was presenting the historical aspects of dishes, and the streets where these restaurants were located.
We ate Shanghai
V9073KVvictoriar,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had truly amazing time, Max helped us all to feel welcomed and the atmosphere was great. All the dishes were delicious and I appreciated small gestures of hospitality 🫶🏻
Totally recommended
lore s183,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined the Lost Plate Food Tour with our guide Max, and it was one of the best experiences of our trip! Every stop offered truly authentic dishes that we would never have found on our own — each bite was flavorful, fresh, and full of local charm.Max was outstanding from start to finish. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable, sharing not just the history behind each dish but also fun stories about the neighborhoods we visited. His enthusiasm and genuine love for local cuisine made the tour feel personal and unforgettable.If you want to taste the real local food scene with an excellent guide who goes above and beyond, this tour with Max is a must!
Fun Food Tour in Shanghai
213rener,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tour that takes you through Shanghai! It was great to learn about the city and have some delicious bites along the way!
Shanghai food tour
536yangg,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma is so nice and she is really informative and energetic. A lot of stories help me understand the development of living and eating culture in Shanghai. And as a guide myself, so much experience I get and can use in my leading tour. Friendly as she is, taking care of every guest and make sure we feel good along the tour, just like the sentence I read around the last bar "will always remember and expect to try this again."
Perfect evening
georgk689,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delicius food, a very nice guide (Cathy) and a good group size. Wether in autumn was perfect, so we could enjoy the last two stations outside.
Great food and very entertaining night
hugog304,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Max explained the dishes and told us some stories about the city. It was an overall very good experience.
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