Why we love it: Ci fan is one of the most breakfast foods in Shanghai. These glutinous
rice balls have everything you ever needed for an energetic start to your day.
Typical stuffing includes a you tiao (fried dough stick), pickled vegetables, pork floss,
white sugar and sometimes eggs and ham. Tastes best when hot.
Where to get it: Hit the corner of Nanyang Lu and Xikang Lu for the most authentic
Shanghainese ci fan.
With a secret homemade meat sauce and delicious fried egg stuffing, this 20-year-old
ci fan stand is hands-down the best in Shanghai.