Since Chongming is still relatively unfettered by the modernisation that Shanghai has gone through, old school and authentic Chinese eats abound on the island.
It always feels like Spring Festival at Xinhonglou, a sprawling restaurant with lanterns and traditional fixings. Request a private room or join the crowd in the main dining hall. There are no QR code menus here; instead, make your way to the kitchen and choose from their daily offerings.
