Shanghai French Concession Local Food Crawl — 10+ Tastings + Craft Beer

Hit up four-plus local seated eateries during this insider's small-group food crawl around the French Concession, capped off by a pint of craft beer at a local pub. Venture far off the tourist track to feast on at least 10 classics made from recipes passed down generations: Xiaolongbao deep-dive at a local dumpling joint that competes with Michelin spots; scallion noodles, dumplings with sesame sauce and pan-fried buns (Local Intangible Cultural Heritage); Shanghai's famed pork belly that takes a full day to prepare; fresh mango and sago cream from a passionate neighborhood dessert shop; and a final craft brewery stop. Group size capped at 12 for an intimate experience. Vegetarian friendly with advance notice.

Insider's 3-hour small-group Shanghai food crawl across 6 stops in the French Concession — 10+ classic dishes from soup dumplings to pork belly to fresh sago dessert, capped off with a craft beer pint. Vegetarian friendly.