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Understanding Halal Cuisine in Shanghai
Shanghai’s diverse population and openness to global cultures have led to a growing appreciation for Halal cuisine. Halal, meaning "permissible" in Arabic, refers to food and drink prepared according to Islamic dietary laws. Halal restaurants in Shanghai are regulated by local Islamic associations to ensure strict adherence to these principles, attracting not only Muslim diners but also non-Muslims seeking high-quality, healthy food options.
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I. Halal food sharing-near me
1. Halal Food Street - Zhejiang Middle Road
The street here is very close to the famous scenic spot 'Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street' in Shanghai. Whether it's a restaurant or a snack stall, it's very complete. Just navigate to Gezhi Middle School. It is very convenient to dine here, and it is also close to major scenic spots.There are many halal food on this street.
2. Guanguanji · Halal shabu-shabu(贯贯吉)
Address:
No. 8, Zhejiang South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. [ According to People's Square/Nanjing Road is closer]
Special dishes:
hand-caught meat, roasted mutton skewers, eight-treasure tea, sour and spicy sandwich, sweet embryo。
4. Hong Changxing - Shanghai Local halal Cuisine(洪长兴)
Address:
No. 1, Yunnan South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. [ The nearest store from the Bund]
Special dishes:
charcoal hot pot, beef pot sticker, hairy crab rice cake [Shanghai local specialty snack dessert]
Restaurant history:
The earliest halal hot pot restaurant in Shanghai has a history of 135 years, and there is also a takeaway department specializing in halal desserts.
5. Yixinzhai Cuisine(一心斋)
Location:
No. 503 Pingliang Road, Daqiao Street, Yangpu District.
Transportation:
750 meters walk from Exit 3 of Ningguo Road Station on Subway Line 12.
Special dishes:
beef fried buns, beef pot stickers, beef chaos, beef steamed buns, beef braised wheat, beef mooncakes
History of the restaurant:
Founded in 1958, it mainly serves local dishes and snacks in Shanghai, and is famous for its beef fried buns in Shanghai.
6. Asa Middle East Cuisine · Halal
Transportation ：
:250 meters walk from the entrance and exit of Jiangwan Stadium Station on Subway Line 10. According to Jiangning Mosque, it is relatively close.
Special dishes:
Middle Eastern cuisine, Arab barbecue, Turkish charcoal grilled chicken leg, Turkish rice pudding。
7. Bizhenhai Paibenbang Cuisine - Shanghai Local halal Cuisine(碧真海派)
Address:
3rd Floor, No. 468 Changshou Road, Putuo District, Shanghai.
Recommended dishes:
hairy crab rice cake, sweet and sour Haizhe, yam beef brisket stew, Benbang smoked fish。
8. Yang Tongxing · Halal Shabu-shabu - A hundred-year-old shop
Location:
No. 215, Shimen Second Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai
Transportation:
260 meters walk from Exit 2 of the Museum of Nature on Line 13.
Special dishes:
clear soup shabu-shabu pot, special lamb scorpion pot, old Beijing belly, and other local dishes in Shanghai。
9.Yershari Xinjiang Restaurant (耶尔夏新疆餐厅)
Location:
Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing West Road, Jing’an District
Why It's Top-Rated:
Specializes in authentic Uyghur and Xinjiang dishes
Popular menu items include lamb skewers, hand-pulled noodles, and Big Plate Chicken (大盘鸡)
Elegant interiors blending traditional and modern aesthetics
11.Efes Turkish Restaurant
Location:
98 Yanping Road, Jing’an District
Why It's Top-Rated:
Run by Turkish expats ensuring authentic flavors
Delicious pita bread, grilled meats, and Turkish tea
Vegetarian-friendly and Halal-certified
12. Dong Yi Shun Halal Restaurant (东伊顺清真餐厅)
Location:
1488 North Sichuan Road, Hongkou District
Why It's Top-Rated:
A historic restaurant chain specializing in Beijing-style Muslim cuisine
Signature dishes include braised lamb, beef dumplings, and traditional mutton soup
Good for families and larger groups
II. Shanghai Mosque🕌
1.Songjiang Mosque - the oldest mosque in Shanghai
Also known as Yunjian White Crane Temple, it is a Chinese garden style. It was built in the Yuan Dynasty. It is a 680-year-old historical building. It is the oldest mosque in Shanghai, and the details are integrated into the Arabic architectural style. When the Yuan Dynasty unified China, Nasu assassinated the people who had led the tribe, that is, the Central Asian Persians. After entering Songjiang, their tribes and descendants settled in Songjiang, which was the source of Songjiang Muslims. Because the Hui were actually descendants of the Arabs, when they moved to Songjiang more than 600 years ago, the Arabs who entered China were simple and devout, and became prisoners of the Mongolian rulers at that time because of their defeat. Of course, they could not forget their own national religious beliefs and religious activities in the place where they settled. They all have to build a mosque for them to worship. it is also one of the symbols of the combination of Islam and Chinese culture.
Address:
No. 21, Tongyu Lane, Songjiang District, Shanghai。
2.Xiaoyaoyuan Mosque - the only halal women's temple in Shanghai.
Address:
No. 52, Xiaoyaoyuan Street, Huangpu District.
3.Fuyou Road Mosque
It was built in 1870 by local Chinese Muslims.
Address:
No. 378 Fuyou Road, Huangpu District. [ It is close to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Yu Garden and City God Temple].4.Huxi Mosque
4.Huxi Mosque
Built in 1914, it was built by Chinese Muslims working in Shanghai. There is a hala food street at the door every Friday. There are Chinese [Hala Desserts] for sale in the temple.
Address:
No. 3, Lane 1328, Changde Road, Putuo District.
5. Pudong Mosque
There is a hala barbecue in front of the mosque. The business is very popular.
Address:
No. 375 Yuanshen Road, Pudong New District.
6.Jiangwan Mosque
There are hala mutton kebabs for sale at the gate of the mosque.
Nearby alal restaurants:
1. Shunhezhai Halal Beef Restaurant 2. Asa Middle Eastern cuisine.
Address:
No. 86 Government Road, Yangpu District.
III. Famous tourist attractions in Shanghai
1.North Bund
Address:
Get off at the International Passenger Center on Line 12, and walk to the North Bund from Building 3.
Advantages:
Compared with the Bund, the flow of people is less, and the experience is more comfortable.
Suggestion:
Visiting at night is more suitable for shooting night scenes.
2. Shanghai Foreign Building Complex
52 hundred-year-old buildings with different styles, Gothic spires, Baroque reliefs, Romanesque columns...
Address:
Opposite Shanghai Oriental Pearl, near Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.
3. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street - Nanjing East Road
Address:
Subway Line 2 Nanjing East Road Station.
Introduction:
The oldest commercial street in Shanghai, with many famous scenic spots and historical buildings. It is very close to the Bund. It has four major shopping malls, the largest bubble mart store in China, etc.
Halal Restaurant:
There are three scenic spots in this scenic spot, refer to one [Halal Food Sharing]
4.Lujiazui Construction Three-piece Set
Transportation:
Lujiazui Station, Subway Line 2.
Introduction:
A famous place for tourists. The night view is very beautiful.
5.Wukang Road Building.
Transportation:
Subway Line 10 Jiaotong University Station.
Introduction:
The famous building on Wukang Avenue was built in 1942. The sycamore trees on both sides of the road are more beautiful in summer and autumn. There are many former residences of celebrities on this road. It's a pity to enjoy the local cultural characteristics of Shanghai on this road.
6. Jing'an Temple
Transportation:
Jing'an Temple Station of Subway Line 14.
Introduction:
where Jing'an Temple is located, is a classic old street in Shanghai. It is a classic citywalk route, where you can experience the local cultural architecture of Shanghai.
7.Yu Garden
Transportation:
Subway Line 10 Yuyuan Road Station.
Introduction:
You can enjoy the garden scenery of Jiangnan, which was built in 1559. There is a [Mosque] nearby, called Fuyou Road Mosque, which can be visited.
Nearby halal restaurant:
Old Door Frame Hot Belly Shabu-shabu Restaurant
Location:
No. 45, Donghuaihai International Building, Huaihai East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai.
8. Town god's temple
Transportation:
Subway Line 10 Yuyuan Road Station.
Introduction:
Many Hanfu experience shops nearby can wear Hanfu and leave precious photos in the scenic spot.You can not only experience Hanfu, but also experience the popular Chinese cheongsam in Shanghai.
9. Shanghai Zoo
Transportation:
Get off at Shanghai Zoo Station on Subway Line 10.
There are many animals in the zoo. The most famous one is the 🐼 panda 'hefeng'.
10. Tianzifang
Open 24 hours a day, it is full of the flavor of old Shanghai. There are many traditional Shanghai buildings here - alleys.
Transportation:
560 meters walk from Exit 1 of Dapuqiao Station on Subway Line 9.
11.Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Address:
No. 1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai [Near Oriental Pearl]
IV: Subway route map
In Shanghai, you can choose to take the subway, and shared bicycles are also all over the city.
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Source:
Internet
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