Exploring 'Old Shanghai' through FOOD!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- Today I'm exploring Shanghai's Longtang (the old residential areas) and the yummy food you can still find inside, to try get in touch with the disappearing old-shanghai vibe.
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I just realized one thing unique about your videos -- you provide closure for the audience. Something many TH-camrs fail to do. For instance, you go to the park and it was not as you expected so you decided to return to the park the next day to record footage of it to see if the park has changed. That's really satisfying for the audience to see. Well done!
12:22 It's great to see the Fuxing Park twice in the video and watch Amy dancing with locals!
@@jasonyeh787 Absolutely, that was so wholesome!
I am currently going through chemotherapy to treat cancer and your videos have helped so much when I'm feeling sick. Thanks for making so many amazing videos ❤️
Edit: thanks so much for all the sweet messages it means the world to me
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Get well and best wishes!
You and Jasmine have great on-screen chemistry every time you guys are together.
Gals
Is jasmine chinese?
@@haque3734 yes
@@demzre wow she looks beautiful. Do you if she's half chinese or full?
@@haque3734 She looks full to me
His words during the proposal were so touching ☺️ Congratulations to them
I was crying behind the camera! hahah so sweet!
Apart from her astounding beauty, the thing I love about Jasmine is her personality and how down to earth and amusing she is!!! Perfect combination!! Obvious that I’m totally infatuated with her!!!help
Jasmine complements Amy so well -- the shared sense of humor and depth of knowledge in the food.
Thanks Amy for history snippet of Shanghai Longtong vs Beijing Hutong.
Jasmine is my baby
@@hjacky9635 yeah right, and then.... just look it up, her dad is the Donnie Yen, wtf
@@Felix-ld3hn huh？
@@Felix-ld3hn They don't look like same person
@@Felix-ld3hnw t f😂
Amy, you are single handedly educating me of my heritage, and thank you for that. My Heritage is mostly Chinese, born in Malaysia and migrated to Oz when I was very young. Every time I visit China I am just in awe of the history of the place. Keep up the good work! and the two of you are magic together.
I am a Chinese living in China, and Amy still knows more about China than I do. XD
I think Malaysian Chinese culture and China's culture and regional cultures are still quite different, especially our system. If you have lived in China, there is a certain aspect of communism.
I still remember my primary school text book in the Chinese school system. Some of the text are about as communist as it gets like 'Lenin' for instance and 'The Great March', others are about famous Chinese writers like Lu Xun. Some of my childhood Chinese TV Programms are Monkey Magic and Feng Sheng Bang. There are a lot of foreign dubbed TV programs like Transformers, Ninja Turtles, DoraAmon and some other animes. There are also TV programs from Taiwan like Qiong Yao series etc. So it's a very interesting combo.
From my perspective, Malaysian Chinese has preserved some regional culture from Canton, Min district and Hakka. They came to Malaysia back in the 19th Century. Therefore in some aspects, it's a little dated (in my opinion), which I find it very exotic as well.
But then again Amy knows much more about all the different areas of Chinese culture, so in some way, I am learning from her.
The amount of time and effort that went into making this wonderful video deserves much appreciation.
At the end…you’re like the Cupid from afar shooting not only a video but also an arrow to connect the two hearts! 💘 :D
Thank you so much!! It was a big video to make but knowing you enjoyed it makes it worthwhile!
Well said
I am a German living in Shanghai and I can approve of the Schnitzel at Er Guang just missing a bit of Lingonberry jam.
There's literally a 0% chance you're german when you say it's missing lingonberry jam lmao that is absolutely the least german thing ever to go with Schnitzel
@@Daemonenbluete Preiselbeere is quite common though
@@friedrichtheodor3069 In austria, which isn't germany. Maybe in some parts of bavaria, but it's certainly not common in germany, I'd even call it unheard of unless you're somewhere in the very south of germany. Source: I've lived in the north, west and south, my eastern german friend almost gagged at the thought of having Preiselbeeren/lingonberry jam with schnitzel and my austrian friend doesn't understand what our issue is.
老北京炸酱面 在非洲
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You need to go to IKEA to pick some up then.
Shanghai born Aussie here. The fried pork chop, fried eel and shrimp are all very nostalgia dishes for me, I’m glad you got to try them! Next time you order the fried pork chop, try dipping it in 辣酱油 (Shanghainese Worcestershire sauce), which is the traditional condiment to serve it with, although ketchup works as well. 😄
I super love this Amy and Jasmine combo ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yay! So happy you enjoy!
I got tears in my eyes when I watched the guy propose to that girl.
so i am
This makes me so nostalgic! I haven't been able to go back to Shanghai since before Covid so this brings back all the memories. Looks like a blast!
i am addicted to all your videos. im learning so much and taking notes for when i eventually go to china! also jasmine is like the most beautiful woman i have ever seen
Blondie has one of the most wonderful attitudes among China YTers I’ve come across. An early morning dose of your video peps me up for the rest of the day. Great work!
What a magic moment in time with the marriage poroposal. My wife and I replayed it twice ❤😊
Thank you so much for this video. My mother was born in Shanghai’s French quarter and lived there from 1935-1949. Her mother was Russian and her father Eurasian. She loved the city and missed it greatly. Although she’s gone now, I was able to see what the city might have looked like when she lived there. It was very touching.
Another episode with Jasmine!! I haven't watched yet but I'm already excited 😁
yeah right, and then.... just look it up, her dad is the Donnie Yen, wtf
@@Felix-ld3hn wait what? you can't be serious. they are both named Jasmine but they look completely different
@@Felix-ld3hn Jasmine Yen can't hold a candle to this Jasmine who is drop dead gorgeous.
Love the dynamics between you and jasmine, you two share the same sense of humor and you are so relaxed and happy around her ❤
I love the ending of the video where you have helped with the fella with setting up the proposal. So heart warming! Thanks for making those amazing videos. Can't wait to visit China when thrle right time comes.
You are a national treasure Amy
Wife took me to this riverside walk when we visited Shanghai on our honeymoon. I counted no less than 5 different wedding photography sessions going on along the walk.
Didn't know about the local specialities so will definitely be trying them the next time we visit.
The sauteed eel is a quintessential Shanghai dish, as is Shanghai style wonton and "drunk" chicken. The fried pork and sauteed eel are also used as toppings for bowls of plain thin noodles in soup, often served on a separate dish to retain the texture.
Can't believe I'd never heard of it before!! It's so tasty and will definitely be ordering it again
it's all grouped into Shanghai label now, but 炒鳝糊 is from Suzhou and 醉鸡/花雕鸡 is obviously from Shaoxing. So much of Shanghai's food are immigrant food from nearby regions.
There's an alternate version of stirfried eel from Hangzhou specific for noodles called Shrimp flash fried eel 虾爆鳝面 which originated from a shop in Hangzhou called 奎元馆(Kui Yuan Guan) on Jiefang Road. They also make a great 片儿川 (winter bamboo shoots slices, snow vegetables, and shredded pork) noodles.
add bamboo shoot shanghai cured pork soup to the list.
@@wpgc2 It is fun to read the Shanghai chapter of an all-encompassing Chinese cookbook.
@@stanbimi found the name, it is Yāndǔxiān 腌篤鮮.
people may not realise but Jasmine's makeup and hair probably took 2 hours 🤭🤭🤭or at least 1 hour if she is super quick. So she probably woke up just as early.
馄饨，鳝丝，油爆虾，复兴公园... I've been living in the US too long. This video really hits a spot and brings back memories. 复兴公园 was my goto park when I was a kid... and all that food... I'm crying and drooling at the same time. Thank you 艾米饭 for posting this one.
The same to me. I'm missing Chinese food I ate at 徐家汇. Most of Chinese restaurants in US cook fake Chinese food like 左宗鸡, 蒙古牛, 柠檬鸡, ... that's killing me.
I miss this. I had all of these growing up over 20 years ago. I moved to Australia when I was 7. My grandma used to make the best stir fry eels but she stir fry it with sliced bamboo shoots and lots of white pepper. It was my favourite growing up.
I have spend 2 years in china and i can say that it’s the place i miss the most and i am planning to go back soon
China zero covid😱
Thanks to two lovely ladies showing these wonderful Shanghainese food. I hope to travel to China soon and get to try them then.
Miss shanghai so much!! And jasmine has the 女神vibe, i'm a fan!
With these dishes, it really brings you back in time to old Shanghai, as well as memories.
Also, congratulations to Miss Jasmine on her wedding purposal.
Hi Amy & Jasmine!🙋🏻♀️
Those authentic wontons, eels and shrimps looked amazing! Would love to try these food in Shanghai some day! Thanks for showing us around the city. What a sweet evening!👰🏻♀️🤵🏻❤️🎉💐
Thanks for watching and for your lovely comment!
Next time you are in the region, you have to try 醉蟹！It’s raw crab marinated in shaoxing wine. I know you are adventurous with your food so why not try raw crabs! It’s actually super delicious and one of my all time favourite foods!
Ooh thanks so much for the recommendation! I'll add it to my 'to eat' list
@@BlondieinChina You must! It’s my all time favourite, if you like the sweet (ShaoXing) wine taste 🤤🤤
Your video has brought back so many fond memories while I was living in in this great city many years ago.
❤️ you dancing brought a tear to my eye!
Oh, Jasmine is so adorable!
That eel dish looked incredible! Hope there's more Shanghai food to come, it's very intriguing.
Definitely wanna go back to Shanghai soon and make a video just about Benbangcai (homestyle shanghai food), I'm super intrigued now I've had a small sample of it!
The shrimp dish looks great. I wonder if they taste something like the fresh water shrimp in Suzhou which are served without shells. Miss China so much. Amy keeps me in touch! Thanks Amy for the great videos which I can tell involved lots of post production.
That’s so interesting, especially 2pretty girls introduce some very traditional food of Shanghai, I am really enjoying this video & makes me want to visit there some day 😊
OMG! That eel dish is my all time favorite! 😋...what a great tour!
The hole in the wall with the paw serving coffee is so funny!😂 As for schnitzel, that's Austrian (which may derives from Italy's veal milanese).
Every time I watch Amy and Jasmine I feel as those I’m part of the conversations 😂love u too so much ❤
Appreciate the time and effort made into making these informative but not draggy. Kuddos for also having both English and Chinese subtitles. My compentency for the latter has plateaued over the years so watching a bilingual vlog and subtitles has been very helpful. Also, may I ask what camera and editing software you're using? 😊
The last clip of the marriage proposal reminded me of the last trip I had to Shanghai 4 years ago, walking on the bund one random morning, there were at least a dozen to 15 wedding picture shoots… a place of love
I really love the last ending where the couple got together. Thanks for the nice catch. All the remaining aspects are just tremendous, especially you and Jasmine enjoying the food together.
the last part just made me cry... it’s so touching ❤ we love love❤
such a beautiful moment!!!
Always super excited when I see you uploading a video! Didn’t had breakfast yet getting SUPER hungry 🤣
Another wonderful video where you got into Shanghai’s cuisine. Great to see how you work with Jasmine. Keep bringing out the great videos!
Amy, I watched every episode of your channel. I love it. You’re adventurous and open-minded and interesting. I especially like enjoying your video while I am eating on my own，which makes me felt companied, relaxing，good appetite 🤣, as well as learning more about the authentic culture of food. The thing is every time you have friends or family jointed with you, the vibe is more vibrant and lovely! Keep it if you enjoyed it too! And the chemistry between you and Jasmine explained in Chinese is 动静结合～ Nice combo.
饺子皮跟馄饨皮不是一个东西，然后炸猪排要跟辣酱油一起吃😊
I can’t get enough of Jasmine. She is divine.
As a foodie living in Shanghai I think this might be my favorite video yet! ❤
Shanghai is in a lockdown again. Is the area your are living in affected ?
@@HafiZzZzZz luckily we are not in lockdown (yet), although we are due to be moving apartments in a couple of weeks so I’m hoping all lockdowns ease by then otherwise I’ll be stuck haha!
Hi Amy, thanks for showing 复兴公园. I grew up around there, my primary school is one block away. So much memory. Love from Sydney.
Eel fish, fried shrimp are also my favourite, and 4 happiness wheat gluten( kaofu) is another must try for me. As Ben Bang cuisines
always come with large amount of soy sauce and sugar, you can take some of them as snacks. I remember when I was little my dad took me to Shanghai to visit friends , Huan he ( yellow river) road and Za Pu road were where we always had dinners at. A lotta old fashioned western style 2-3 storey town houses that remodelled into those delicate restaurants, serving authentic Shanghai cuisines. Such a perfect blend of east and west.
So much positivity in all your videos! love them! Jasmine is so pretty. you’re pretty too!
It all looks great. With small deep fried prawns personally I would pop the whole thing in, head, shell, tail and all. Popcorn shrimp! When deep fried the shell just becomes a lovely crisp texture and also you are not peeling off the seasoning. Sesame sauce on wontons is amazing. Sesame has such a wonderful flavour - nutty and fragrant. Great on noodles, as part of a hot pot dip, even in a salad dressing. I love your energy and your preparation for these videos - it makes the food seem very accessible for those who might not have anything like it before. I also love that you take your parents to exciting restaurants. When your dad said that some people on their guided tour in China had never had chili or even garlic before it makes me realize how very lucky I am to love and explore all kinds of food - would be willing to try most things at least once. To me the food is the best way to experience a culture. You don't even need to speak the language - having delicious food amongst the locals is so great. Just point at what someone is having that looks great and give it a shot. Keep it up!
You gotta love quality content and complementary beauty as a special guest. The interaction between you two bring smiles to many of us. You girls are so funny! Keep it up!
Thank you for visiting my home town :D i get to experience things vicariously through you. been waiting for 3 years to go back home. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
又是一见钟情💘的Jasmine 😍 that sesame sauce with Fried pork cutlet looks awesomely delicious 🎉
One of the best videos I have seen on your channel. From the marriage proposals to you following up on the shanghai park. You have such a wholesome content. Please keep videos like this rolling and show the real experiences in China.
Amy back in Shanghai, it feels so right. How I miss it so much.
I’m so glad she said yes.
All the dishes you tried look delicious.😋
蛋饼 and 煎饼 are essentially the same thing, only different names and slightly different fillings depending on where you're getting it.
What an entertaining, resourceful treasure map! Story telling is also brilliant. Cheers Amy :)
Hell yea what an awesome video. Shanghai was always an afterthought on my way to Yiwu Market and now I realize I missed so much in Shanghai
Looks like I know what I am going to do this weekend ! Thanks for displaying the different addresses :)
I hope to see more Shanghai related videos in the future. There are so many things to do here that this type of content helps out a lot !
wow good
lol, I like the end part. 'I love love'.
Amy!! I envy you what a n incredibly educational video. Thank you sooo much. What a beautiful video!! Thank you so much Amy, you have brightened my day here in Dallas.
Many highlights in your vlog. Your Shanghainese has character and adds to the humour. The longtang mall's interesting. Thanks for including these little places of interest. Having left Shanghai as a child, I'm doing my homework on where to go for my return.
Glad I found you. As a non China chinese, I can't make out half of their diverse slang and saturated dialects. I learnt more stuffed cuisine every day. Thank you
9:57 上海人吃炸猪排必须沾辣酱油，辣酱油原本是一种英国的蘸料，Worcestershire sauce
Been following your channel the past weeks. Really enjoy it. Just 2 quick requests if you can: 1. Come back to Cebu and savor at least our real top Cebuano dishes like lechon, balbacua, ngohiong, larang and more. 2. More of Jasmine too please. Haven’t seen her in your new vids. Keep on keeping on.
Wow! Amy your Shanghainese sounds authentic to me! You're really talented in languages!👍
Love watching your videos especially with Jasmine! Just discovered your show on USA today channel as well. Love it Amy!!
"My heart is so full" - Blondie in China. Loved this episode.
"I love love" that is the best quotes by Amy❤❤❤
Love the way how the fluffy hand gives the customer the drink and 吸管
As a shanghainese, I recommend 八宝鸭duck stuffed with rice and other ingredients, 白斩鸡，醉鸡，三黄鸡，全家福 a kind of stew with meatball, omelette, smoked meat, fish that is eaten during new year, 上海炒年糕 Shanghai rice cakes that are savoury，熏鱼smoked fish, 腌笃鲜pork soup with bamboo and tofu. i don’t like 烤麸 bc it taste like sweet sponge tofu.
MY HOME CITY!!! Best city in the world!!! Unarguably!!!
Again clicked in without hesitation seeing Jasmine is on the cover picture 🤣
Those strange paintings in the wonton restaurant are recreations of John Currin paintings. And that's very, very odd; John Currin is a provocative and polarizing contemporary figurative painter from the US.
I can really feel Jasmine's libra vibe hahaha.
One question: what was that beautiful fluffy hand at minute 4:53? I really liked that initiative OMG it's so creative.
And lastly! thanks for the little details in these new videos (the pinyin and the characters on the dishes is really nice stuff).
Glad you enjoyed the pinyin!! I've decided to start adding it to dishes so its easier for people from a non Chinese background to find and order
@@yyw6361 ohh Is the fist time a saw something like that ❤, 谢谢你的答复！
Wow, that is the neighborhood that I came from 30 some years ago. It is very well presented, what a lovely job. By the way, the Shanghai Schnitzels usually go with Lai Jiang You (Chinese version of Worcestershire sauce:). Otherwise, the pork could be at dry side.
This is so sweet! Love Shanghai! And love your vids as always!
One of the key differences between big wontons and small wontons is the wrapping style, apart from the size, thickness of the wrapper, and diversity of the stuffing.
Hi, as someone who's been studying abroad and haven't gone back home for a year bc of covid, this really made me sentimental. thank you:)
Thank you for the park, I grew up there every weekend. Can't describe how much I miss it.
Jasmine is MY DREAM GIRL!!
Totally agree with you, every mans dream!!!
Big wonton in shanghai traditionally has veggies and meat as the filling, small wonton is usually pure meat.
This old Shanghai should and must be maintained. Hope the authorities keep all these sites. Please keep it, dont destroy it. Tq Amy for showing all these great places.
猪排配辣酱油（Worcestershire sauce/Worcester sauce）是比较传统的上海吃法，可以尝试下
我，Jasmine的小迷弟来了🎉，欢迎Amy下次来我们浙江湖州体验美食！
My gosh, she is just so pretty!
Soooo sweet of you to volunteer yourself to be the videographer for the couple!
Wow, you are at my hometown that I cannot return to at this moment. Deep fried pork chops must go with 泰康牌辣酱油 (similar to Worcestershire sauce)! Shanghai style egg pancake is called '包脚布‘。 The major difference between 包脚布 and 煎饼 is batter. Jianbing uses mung bean batter and Shanghainese use plain flour more.
Blondie talks so fast like a speedy rabbit and it's a bit of a headache listening to her while Jasmine talks gracefully with poise.
What a great way to cap off the end of the video-with the beginning of a hopefully long and happy marriage. Thank you!
IF they open up more flights to Shanghai next year. I'm going! Love my hometown!
when in Shanghai you must try 炸猪排 with 辣酱油 （泰康黄牌）
Ah thats so cute in the end... congrats to them...and also Hai from Indonesia ...
Hi!!! Would love to explore Indonesia more in the future!
炸猪排一定要配黄牌辣酱油。我家饭店老去了，油爆虾可以，我最欢喜的是老式色拉。
Funny thing is, my family, with my dad from shandong and my mom from beijing, and living in America, makes big wonton sized small wontons. (To simplify that, bigger sized wontons in a soup). I always thought only medium sized wontons existed in soup form. I knew we usually made them bigger than usual since it's hand made so the size doesn't stay consistent. Although you said they usually take 2 bites, I love eating them in one. We don't have it often since it's time consuming, so I eat those things like I've been starved for days. Sometimes I do regret it because it's such a huge bite and I can't resist laughing, but my mouth is absolutely full...