While Chinatown flourishes with some terrific Cantonese options, if you're yearning for delicious, flavorsome Shanghainese food, head on over to bund. The restaurant may be basic, but rest easy as it's clean, attended to by prompt waiters, and the food consistently good. Park at nearby Portsmouth Square Garage because street parking is insufficient. The place is celebrated for its xiao long bao (soup dumplings)—the hot broth is filled with tender meatballs (pork and crab) and served with shredded ginger. Other house faves feature succulent salt & pepper shrimp stir-fried with chilies; and tender bamboo shoots sautéed with pork. Desserts are coveted, so save room for a taste of soft black sesame paste-filled mochi balls served in rice wine soup.