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UnTour Food Tours Shanghai
Small-group evening food tours of Shanghai's neighbourhood eateries, with 15 or more tastings at seated stops and drinks included, run by UnTour since 2010.
At a glance
- Type
- Food tour
- Area
- Jiangsu Road, Shanghai, China
- Official site
- untourfoodtours.com
Good to know
- Small groups
- Bilingual guide
- Drinks included
- Private tours on request
Why we recommend it
UnTour Food Tours has been leading food walks in China since 2010 and runs tours in Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu. Its best-known Shanghai outing is the Night Eats tour, a three-hour evening crawl through local eateries led by a bilingual guide.
The Night Eats tour starts at 6pm near Jiangsu Road metro station, with the exact meeting point sent by email after booking. Over the evening the group makes four or five seated stops and works through more than 15 tastings. The food covers Shanghai and Jiangnan cooking as well as dishes from other regions, including the spicy flavours of Sichuan. Chinese beer, a taste of baijiu, soft drinks and bottled water are included, along with a welcome packet. Groups are capped at ten guests with one guide.
UnTour also runs a Street Eats Breakfast tour in Shanghai and arranges private and group tours, including a vegetarian-only private tour on request. That matters because the standard tour is built around local dishes: vegetarians and pescatarians are welcome but will skip some dishes, options for vegans are limited, and gluten-free diners should be cautious, as soy sauce, Zhenjiang vinegar and oyster sauce are used widely. Guests with shellfish or nut allergies should bring their medication, as cross-contact cannot be ruled out.
The tour suits first-time visitors, solo travellers who want company for dinner and anyone curious about everyday Shanghai food beyond the famous dumpling houses. Come hungry. Public bookings cancelled at least 24 hours before the tour are fully refunded.
Its Street Eats Breakfast tour is a chance to meet the city's traditional morning foods. Shanghai's breakfast staples, known locally as the four heavenly kings, are dabing flatbread, youtiao fried dough sticks, cifantuan glutinous rice rolls and soy milk, served sweet or savoury, and the city's food guide notes they are best eaten before 9am, while the youtiao is still hot.
Book through the company's website, ask about other dates by email, or contact the team through its published email or the WeChat ID UnTour. The office answers enquiries from 9.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, so allow time for a reply if you are arranging a private tour.
UnTour Food Tours Shanghai FAQs
How long is the Shanghai Night Eats tour?
About three hours, starting at 6pm.
Where does it start?
Near Jiangsu Road metro station. The exact meeting point is emailed after booking.
How much food is there?
More than 15 tastings across four or five seated stops.
Are drinks included?
Yes. Chinese beer, a taste of baijiu, soft drinks and water are included.
How big are the groups?
A maximum of ten guests with one guide.
Can vegetarians join?
Yes, but some dishes will be skipped. A private vegetarian tour can be arranged on request.
What is the cancellation policy?
Public tour bookings cancelled 24 hours or more ahead are fully refundable.
How do you contact UnTour?
By email at [email protected] or on WeChat (ID UnTour).