Experts' Choice Award Mei LongZhen Restaurant (Main Branch)
What the experts agree on
Shanghai institution since 1938, Mei LongZhen excels at seafood—particularly fried eel and Mandarin fish—with thoughtful touches like serving spoons that elevate the classic Shanghainese experience.
“Established in 1938, Meilongzhen is a Shanghai institution that still draws the crowds after all these years.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Probably Shanghai's most famous restaurant, the venerable Meilongzhen first opened its doors in 1938."
Gayot10.0
"Dishes are well-executed and most come with serving spoons or chopsticks, which is rare for Chinese places. It is most famous for its seafood dishes such as fried eel, sweet-and-sour Mandarin fish." Full review
Lonely Planet "Shànghǎi has a host of famous local restaurants, none more so than this fantastic old building, which has been churning out food since the 1930s." Full review
