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Encounter flavors of the Americas in Chongming district

chinadaily.com.cn |  Updated:2026-04-22

The "Global Taste in Shanghai 2026" American Flavors season has kicked off in the Chongming district, bringing together seven top local restaurants and 12 signature dishes that blend American and international flavors with Chongming's finest local ingredients.

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The steak diane flambeed with brandy at Chantal's Restaurant. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Chantal's Restaurant serves steak diane, flambeed with brandy and a fisherman's seafood stew cooked with tomatoes and spices.

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The carefully crafted goat meat burger made with Chongming white goat meat at Vert Kids Farm. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Vert Kids Farm offers a lamb burger made with local goat meat, a refreshing salmon jelly with Chinese toon and a five-spice confit salmon served alongside sweet spring bean puree.

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The crab roe fish aspic pudding at Flower Expo Guest Hotel combines Chongming hairy crab and organic freshwater fish. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Flower Expo Guest Hotel offers a crab and fish pudding, and cumin-spiced lamb chops with local taro cake.

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The new Chinese-style macarons at Houyuan Tea House combine French techniques with Chinese characters. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Houyuan Tea House serves handmade new Chinese-style macarons printed with Chinese characters like "joy" and "horse".

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Norwegian sterling halibut sashimi from Hi-Chain Food, sourced directly from Norway. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Hi-Chain Food highlights Norwegian sterling halibut sashimi and grilled halibut sushi, leveraging its integrated seafood supply chain.

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Saffron tea made from locally grown saffron at Huahong Yongle, paired with pastries. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Huahong Yongle pours saffron tea from locally grown herbs.

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The creamy skin yogurt from Chongming Yitouniu, made with fresh milk from the island. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Chongming Yitouniu serves creamy yogurt topped with rich milk skin.

 


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