Chinese recommended Must-Try Skewer Spots in Shanghai: for skewer lovers like me!
- Top food grub
- May 5
- 3 min read
Hello, do you know that China is the master of skewers(called 'Chuan' in Chinese), normally call it Chuan Chuan-er. Skewers in the hot pot, grilled lamb skewers, and everything you can imagine in the stick can be skewers dishes in China! Some tip for first time skewer in China, my chinese friend has recently taught me that you must order bread skewer for any meat skewer that will make your dinner less oily ;) Try it!
What are your favourite skewers? Here are some of the best skewer spot selected from Chinese community and addition from my personal recommendation ;) Hope you enjoy!
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Hen Jiu Yi Qian Lamb Skewers (Hongqiao Longhu Tianjie Branch) - 很久以前羊肉串
📍Location: No. 799 Shenchang Road, Building B, 1st Floor, Units 108–1114, Hongqiao Tianjie Mall （申长路799号虹桥天街购物中心B馆1楼108-1114) (Find the nearest branch from you!)
⏱️ Opening time: Mon-Fri 11-2pm, 5pm-00:30/ Weekend 11:00-00:30
💲Price: ¥103
⭐ Recommendations: Huelunbeier lamb skewers, baby bamboo
If you’re in Shanghai and craving lamb skewers and expecting more than normal bbq, Hen Jiu Yi Qian is the place to be. This spot is famous for its succulent lamb skewers — beautifully tender, juicy, and oozing with flavour. Locals rave about the meat being “blushing pink and sizzling with juices.”
Service here is also comparable to Haidilao that is well-known for its extremely friendly service. Plan ahead if you want to avoid waiting in line. They are also famous for variety of non-meat dishes!
Fun fact, do you know that locals love to grill bread and make a meat sandwich with grilled meat? Give it a go! it's surprisingly good!
Rou Chuan Wang (The Bund – Waibaidu Bridge Branch) - (肉串汪)
📍Location: No. 130 Wusong Road, CITIC Tower Annex, Rainbow North, 1st Floor（吴淞路130号城投控股大厦辅楼彩虹北1层) (Find the nearest branch from you!)
⏱️ Opening time: 10:00-01:30
💲Price: ¥85
⭐ Recommendations: lamb skewers, cold noodle
A stylish spot tucked near Shanghai’s iconic Bund, Rou Chuan Wang specialises in top-tier lamb skewers made from six-month-old Mongolian lamb — tender, juicy, and marbled just right. One bite and you’re hit with a burst of smoky, meaty goodness.
While you enjoy delicious lamb skewers, this place has a great vibe even suitable for dating. Eat what you like, and enjoy with your loved ones.
Gui Shu Di Chengdu Skewer Cuisine (Meihua Road Branch) - (归蜀第成都串串料理)
📍Location: No. 16, Lane 999 Meihua Road (near Yin Xiao Road) (梅花路999弄后排商铺16号) (Find the nearest branch from you!)
⏱️ Opening time: Mon-Sun (Except Friday)11am - 11pm, Friday 11:00-14:00,16:30-23:00
💲Price: ¥81
⭐ Recommendations: Skewers of course! Wonton, Dandan mian
For an authentic slice of Chengdu in the heart of Shanghai, Gui Shu Di is the one to go. For whom you've never heard of Chengdu, it's a city abundant of street foods part of the Sichuan area. This charming little skewer joint captures the spirit of Sichuan street food with an irresistibly spicy, numbing hot oil broth that hits you as soon as you step through the door — “a red oil aroma explosion,” will be the first thing you notice.
Interior decor reminds me of Chengdu artwork and vintage photos, wrapping you in a cosy, firecracker atmosphere. The menu is extensive — from spicy beef to the classic laoma pig’s trotter stew, every skewer soaks up the aromatic broth and packs a punch.
Tips to avoid waiting - avoid peak hours and also great for late-hour bites with friends.
Ming He Shan Fang (Shanghai branch) –(鸣鹤山房•成都串串香火锅茶坊)
📍Location: No. 101 Jiangning Road （江宁路101号）(Find the nearest branch from you!)
⏱️ Opening time: 11:00-22:00
💲Price: ¥110
⭐ Recommendations: Choose your own skewers and make your own sauce, highly recommend dessert after spicy hotpot!
This is one of my unforgettable skewers in hotpot place in Shanghai. Blending Sichuan hotpot tradition with a teahouse twist, Ming He Shan Fang brings is a successful brand that first launched from Shanghai.
As always, spicy food place in Shanghai tends to have the best dessert. You can try chinese traditional grave ice slush and bubble tea, all in one place!
"Trying skewers or skewer hotpot for the first time? Skip the white clothes—wear something washable. They can get oily and smell like skewers—speaking from experience!"
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