What to order at Ren He Guan

Must order
Hong shao rou, red-braised pork belly cut into neat cubes with a braised egg.
Editor tip
Dim yellow lights, 1930s memorabilia and singers in qipao set the room; book ahead or expect to wait.
CuisineShanghainese
Price¥¥¥
NeighborhoodXuhui
HoursMon-Fri 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:30; Sat-Sun 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:30
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Location

Address: 407 Zhaojiabang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

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