Shanghai Delight

I love Shanghainese food. If I had to pick one type of food, which I really prefer not to do, I would have to go with Shanghainese food. My wife and I recently went to Milpitas, CA for some Shanghainese food at a place called Shanghai Delight (Shang Hai Jia Chang Cai)

This is one of the regular spots we go to every time we are in that part of town. Pretty much everything on the menu is worth a try, but something we always order is the Du Dang (The belly of a Carp) or the Hua Shui (Tail of a Carp).

These two dishes are classic Shanghai dishes. It's basically the same dish, but it is either the belly or tail of the fish. The carp is braised in a traditional Shanghainese dark sauce - it is lathered in this sauce. The key to this dish is the freshness of the carp and the sauce that's a combination of black vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. This sauce is the key - a flavor that is pretty prevalent in most Shanghainese dish.

If you love seafood go to Shanghai Delight and order either the Du Dang or the Hua Shui. These guys do a very good job - probably the best in the Bay Area.

Address and Contact Information:

Shanghai Delight (Shang Hai Jia Chang Cai)
218 Barber Court
Milpitas, CA 95035
408.434.6888