Dish ranking
Best noodle dishes in Shanghai
16 noodle dishes from 15 restaurants, ranked by 29 recorded votes.
From pho to pad thai to hand-pulled biang biang, noodles are the fastest read on a kitchen's technique.
In Shanghai the highest recorded total belongs to Cross the Bridge Noodles at Lost Heaven, with 21 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Cross the Bridge NoodlesLost Heaven21 votes
- 2Vegetarian Dan Dan NoodlesRenhe RestaurantA flavorful and satisfying vegetarian version of the classic Sichuan street food, with a nutty and spicy sesame paste sauce.4 votes
- 3Dan Dan NoodlesThe FellasSpicy and savory noodles tossed with minced pork, preserved vegetables, and a fiery chili oil. A Sichuan street food favorite.1 votes
- 4Dragon's Breath Dan Dan NoodlesLost HeavenHand-pulled noodles tossed in a fiery, nutty, and savory sauce with minced pork and preserved vegetables.1 votes
- 5Typhoon Shelter CrabMinistry of CrabCrispy fried crab tossed with aromatic fried garlic, chilies, and fermented black beans, a Hong Kong classic.1 votes
- 6Untouchable UdonGoodfellasChewy udon noodles stir-fried with shrimp, an assortment of fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-sesame sauce.1 votes
- 7Dan Dan NoodlesCejerdarySpringy wheat noodles tossed in a spicy and nutty sauce, topped with seasoned ground pork and preserved vegetables.0 votes
- 8Dan Dan NoodlesThe NestChewy noodles tossed in a spicy, nutty, and savory sauce, typically topped with preserved vegetables and minced pork. A Sichuan street food favorite.0 votes
- 9Shanghai Fried Noodles (Chow Mein)Shanghai TavernThick Shanghai noodles stir-fried with shredded pork, cabbage, and soy sauce.0 votes
- 10Sichuan Dan Dan NoodlesShanghai TavernHand-pulled noodles tossed in a spicy, savory sauce with minced pork, preserved vegetables, and crushed peanuts.0 votes
- 11Sichuan Dan Dan NoodlesTaotaojuHand-pulled noodles tossed in a spicy, savory sauce with minced pork, preserved vegetables, and a sprinkle of peanuts.0 votes
- 12Sichuan Dan Dan NoodlesShanghai Grandmother RestaurantHand-pulled noodles tossed in a spicy, savory, and nutty sauce with minced pork, preserved vegetables, and chili oil.0 votes
- 13Sichuan Dan Dan NoodlesXiboHand-pulled noodles tossed in a spicy, savory sauce with minced pork, preserved vegetables, and crushed peanuts. A true Sichuan classic.0 votes
- 14Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles with Crispy PorkMercatoHand-pulled noodles tossed in a spicy, nutty Sichuan sauce, topped with crispy ground pork, pickled vegetables, and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts.0 votes
- 15Spicy Dan Dan NoodlesJia Jia Tang BaoHand-pulled noodles tossed in a fiery, nutty sauce with minced pork, preserved vegetables, and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts.0 votes
- 16Wok-Fried Hand-Pulled Noodles with BeefLaojishiChewy, hand-pulled noodles stir-fried with tender slices of marinated beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce.0 votes
How to order noodle dishes well
- Hand-pulled or fresh rice noodles are always the pick over dried.
- Soup noodles travel badly, eat them in, not out.
- Order the house speciality bowl before any fusion option.
Noodle dishes in Shanghai: common questions
- What are the best noodle dishes in Shanghai?
- The highest recorded total is for Cross the Bridge Noodles at Lost Heaven first, with 21 votes. The full ranking above covers 16 noodle dishes across 15 Shanghai restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Shanghai ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a noodle dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.