Sunday, April 06, 2008

Xiao Chi

So, how long can I go without writing about food? Not very long...after all, it's one of the best parts about travelling ;-)

I've been hearing about Shanghai snacks (xiao chi) for a long time. Dragon-I in KL is where I usually get my fix. Yesterday, I got to try the real thing for the first time.

After four hours of walking around the French Concession, I was more than a little peckish. So, I wandered into a little shop and pointed to some pictures on the wall. Here's what arrived at the table:
  • Dou Jiang (Soya milk) - 3 yuan
  • Xiao Long Bao (Steamed dumplings) - 6 yuan
  • Sheng Jian (Fried dumplings) - 8 yuan

It was yummy and so cheap! Better than anything I'd ever eaten outside Shanghai. I think I'm gonna like it here.

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