Shanghai Street Food: Unique Chinese Snack Tour

Trying China's MOST UNIQUE Snack Foods! (Shanghai)

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Trying China's MOST UNIQUE Snack Foods! (Shanghai)
Jacob and Jenny - Travel2024-08-2521 min

We are Jacob and Jenny, a husband and wife passionate about traveling the world. We started uploading in May, 2021 with a goal to see as much of the globe as possible. After visiting Costa Rica and French Polynesia, the time was right to quit our full-time jobs, so we left everything to travel and have loved every minute of it. Our goal is to make it to all seven continents and visit as many countries as possible. Follow along and be a part of the journey!

--- Jacob and Jenny - Travel
August 25, 2024, Summer in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Convenience store snacks
  2. 1:27Yan Yan sticks
  3. 3:33Spicy Enoki mushrooms
  4. 4:57Egg roll cookies
  5. 6:36Pea snacks
  6. 7:32Marshmallow chocolate
  7. 9:00Pearl milk tea
  8. 10:51Imitation crab
  9. 12:13Strawberry cheese liquor
  10. 13:25Smiley face egg
  11. 15:20Spicy beef
  12. 16:45Wafers
  13. 18:01Pineapple cakes
  14. 20:19Meat floss bread

Jacob and Jenny explore Shanghai's quirky snack scene, trying unusual treats and sharing hilarious reactions. A delicious adventure filled with laughter and surprising tastes!

Travel Guides & Tips in this video

  1. Tip 1The strawberry yogurt dip of the yan yan sticks is incredibly soft and delicious, a must-try for any visitor to Shanghai. (2:10)
  2. Tip 2Spicy enoki mushrooms are a surprisingly delicious and affordable snack, costing only one Chinese Yuan. Their unique texture and spice level make them a great addition to any Shanghai food adventure. (3:38)
  3. Tip 3Pea snacks, while not necessarily healthy, are a surprisingly tasty and juicy treat. Their satisfying crunch and flavor make them a unique Shanghai snack experience. (6:36)
  4. Tip 4Drinks are an essential part of the snacking culture in China. Don't miss out on trying the local pearl milk tea and other unique beverages. (9:13)
  5. Tip 5Crab is a highly sought-after delicacy in Shanghai, particularly during the right season. However, readily available imitation crab offers a unique taste experience. (10:54)
  6. Tip 6Wafers are incredibly popular in China, and for good reason! Their layered textures and flavors are a delight for any snack lover. (16:45)
  7. Tip 7Pineapple buns and cakes are a beloved treat in Shanghai, offering a sweet and buttery taste with a unique texture. Be sure to try one if you find them! (19:12)

Jacob and Jenny, the adventurous couple, take us on a whirlwind culinary journey through Shanghai's unique snack scene. From Italian red meat-flavored chips to yan yan sticks with strawberry yogurt and chocolate dips, they sample a variety of bizarre and delicious treats. Their reactions are priceless, especially when faced with a squirting egg and imitation crab. This video is a fun, vibrant exploration of Shanghai's street food culture, full of laughter and surprising discoveries.

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Trying China's MOST UNIQUE Snack Foods! (Shanghai)

In this Shanghai adventure, Jacob and Jenny, the dynamic duo of Jacob and Jenny - Travel, embark on a thrilling culinary quest, sampling a wide array of China's most unique snack foods. Their journey begins at a bustling convenience store, where they gather an impressive collection of snacks, promising a fun-filled tasting experience.

Their exploration starts with Italian red meat-flavored potato chips, a surprising discovery that defies expectations with its unexpected sweetness. The chips are described as having a smoky flavor profile with hints of onion, a delightful combination that pleasantly surprises even Jacob, usually a tougher critic.

Next, they tackle yan yan, small sticks meant to be dipped in strawberry yogurt and chocolate frostings. Jenny particularly enjoys the strawberry yogurt dip, while Jacob finds the chocolate equally satisfying, highlighting the deliciousness of the dipping sauces despite their less enthusiastic feelings towards the sticks themselves.

Their culinary adventure continues with spicy enoki mushrooms, described as tiny Ramen crackers with a satisfying crunch and just the right level of spice. This quickly becomes a new favorite snack for Jenny, who praises its perfect texture and flavor.

They then try egg roll cookies, which present a unique textural experience – flaky and crumbly yet crunchy. While the taste is not their absolute favorite, the unusual texture makes it a memorable experience.

The journey also includes pea snacks, which Jacob and Jenny find surprisingly enjoyable despite uncertainty about their healthiness. Their exploration also includes a marshmallow chocolate treat, whose chocolate is described as a unique jam-like consistency.

Pearl milk tea and a pink strawberry cheese liquor add a refreshing twist to the snack tour. Jacob and Jenny offer their opinions on the taste and texture of the milk tea and pearls, and Jenny shares her unexpected fondness for the pink liquor.

Their adventure takes a humorous turn with imitation crab, which provides a memorable moment of surprise when a piece reveals a plastic insert. This unexpected discovery leads to laughter and discussion about imitation crab and its composition.

They further sample strawberry cheese liquor, a pink drink that surprises them with its thin consistency and mild flavor, followed by a smiley-face egg that unexpectedly squirts its contents everywhere.

The snack tour concludes with spicy beef jerky, which is met with mixed reactions, and finally, a multi-layered wafer that impresses both Jacob and Jenny with its complex flavors and textures. Throughout their tasting journey, Jacob and Jenny share their honest opinions and reactions, making the video entertaining and engaging. The video ends with them expressing their anticipation for future China videos.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What were the yan yan sticks like?
A: The sticks themselves weren't that great, but the strawberry yogurt and chocolate dipping sauces were amazing!
Q: What did you think of the spicy enoki mushrooms?
A: They were so good! The crunch was the best, and it wasn't too hard to chew. They're my new favorite snack!
Q: How was the imitation crab?
A: It was imitation crab, so it wasn't real crab, but it was still pretty good. I was glad I tried it!
Q: What was your favorite snack?
A: Probably the wafer. It had so many layers and textures, and the flavors were great!
Q: What was the most surprising thing you found?
A: Probably the $1 haircut and the fact that I didn't need a ticket to enter the Zhu-long cave!

Shanghai Street Food: Unique Chinese Snack Tour

Jacob & Jenny's Shanghai snack adventure: Unique Chinese street food delights!

Shanghai Snack Food Tour: Unique Chinese Treats

Jacob and Jenny, a travel-loving couple, share their Shanghai adventure, focusing on the unique and delicious street food scene. Their culinary journey takes them through bustling markets and hidden snack shops, offering a vibrant and tasty exploration of Shanghai's diverse culinary landscape. Get ready for a mouthwatering experience as they sample a variety of unusual and unforgettable Chinese snacks!