Ah Da Scallion Pancake (Ruijin No.2 Rd)
×Scallion oil pancake (congyoubing)
Why you must eat itThe dough is worked with chopped scallion and lard, shaped by hand and rolled flat, first fried on both sides in shallow oil, then pressed against the inner wall of the oven to drive off the extra fat. The surface cracks into layers, and the bite brings up scallion and salt together. Each one is made to order, so expect a wait deep in the lane. Ah Da baked for years in an alley off Maoming Road South before moving to a narrow front on Ruijin No.2 Road. There is almost no sign; the sound and smell of frying are the landmark. Eat it hot straight from the paper bag, hands greasy as you walk, the way this district runs.
Scallion pancakes are a Shanghai breakfast staple, found everywhere from street carts to named specialists. Ah Da works from a small front and can only bake so many at once, so lines form. Some days they sell out by late morning, so come early; cash only is common.
- Nearest
- Dapuqiao Stn, 8 min north on Ruijin No.2 Rd
- Hours
- 6:30〜14:00頃（売切れ次第／目安）
- Price
- 8 CNY
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