Da Hu Chun (大壶春)
8.8Locals Score / 10#1 of 20 Restaurants in Shanghai
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Known forhistoricstreet foodlocal institutiondumplings
One of Shanghai's most historic and beloved street-food institutions, Da Hu Chun has been serving sheng jian bao since 1932 and is considered by many locals to be the definitive version — thin-skinned, generously filled, and perfectly crisped. The queue is part of the ritual; arrive before meal times to avoid the longest waits. Cash and WeChat Pay only, and seating is communal and basic.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | $ |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.8/10- Value9.5
- Iconic7.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level8.5
- Authenticity9.5
- Accessibility8.0
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