Drunken shrimp and drunken crab are Shanghai-region shellfish dishes marinated with Shaoxing wine, soy, sugar, ginger, and aromatics until the meat turns wine-sweet and cold. Order **"shou zuixie"** (*cooked drunken crab*) if raw shellfish makes you nervous, and ask whether the crab is seasonal or year-round preserved. Prices swing hard: small drunken-crab portions may start around ¥98, while full hairy-crab menus in autumn can pass ¥800 per person. The trap is ordering live drunken shrimp casually without understanding raw-shellfish risk, alcohol intensity, or seasonal crab pricing.
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Drunken shrimp and drunken crab are Shanghai-region shellfish dishes marinated with Shaoxing wine, soy, sugar, ginger, and aromatics until the meat turns wine-sweet and cold. Order **"shou zuixie"** (*cooked drunken crab*) if raw shellfish makes you nervous, and ask whether the crab is seasonal or year-round preserved. Prices swing hard: small drunken-crab portions may start around ¥98, while full hairy-crab menus in autumn can pass ¥800 per person. The trap is ordering live drunken shrimp casually without understanding raw-shellfish risk, alcohol intensity, or seasonal crab pricing.
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“Cheng Long Hang is a crab specialist where drunken crab, crab roe dishes, and full crab banquets are the reason to book. Staff can help crack and portion whole crab, which matters if this is your first hairy-crab meal.”
Queue: Central Huangpu crab house near Nanjing East Road.
Go: 11:30-13:00 or 17:30-19:00; reserve during September-November crab season.
Price: $$$
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Verdict: Wang Bao He is one of Shanghai's classic crab houses, useful for drunken crab, steamed crab, and crab-heavy banquet dishes. Confirm seasonal prices before sitting down because the bill changes with crab size and roe. — Fuzhou Road
Queue: Near People's Square and the bookshop-heavy Fuzhou Road corridor.
Go: 11:00-13:00 or 17:00-20:00; book ahead in autumn.
Price: $$$
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Verdict: Xin Guang Jiu Jia is built for crab set meals, including wine-cured and shelled crab preparations. It is better for a planned crab dinner than a casual snack stop. — Tianjin Road
Queue: Central Huangpu address close to People's Square and Nanjing Road.
Go: 17:00-18:30 in crab season; lunch is calmer outside September-November.
Price: $$$
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Verdict: Kong Yi Ji leans Shaoxing wine-house, which makes it a logical stop for drunken crab and wine-cured cold dishes. Order conservatively if you are sensitive to alcohol-forward marinades. — Xuegong Street
Queue: Historic old-city area with short walks through smaller streets.
Go: 17:00-18:30; old-city lanes are easier before dinner crowds.
Price: $$
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Verdict: Yong Xing is useful when you want Ningbo-Shanghai seafood logic without a full crab-house commitment. Look for wine-cured shellfish, cold starters, and seasonal seafood rather than one single showpiece. — Huangpu
Queue: Central Huaihai Road location with normal restaurant seating.
Go: 17:30-19:00; South Shaanxi Road metro is the practical anchor.
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Verdict: Hengshan Cafe is a local-style dining room for cold plates, braises, and seafood dishes where drunken crab can fit into a wider order. It is a good compromise when not everyone wants a crab-only meal. — Hengshan Road
Queue: French Concession-area restaurant close to metro and hotels.
Go: 17:30-19:00; Hengshan Road metro keeps the approach simple.
Price: $$
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Verdict: Lu Bo Lang's formal Shanghai menu can cover drunken crab in season alongside dim sum and banquet dishes. Use it when you want the dish in a heritage setting and accept tourist-zone pricing. — Yu Garden
Queue: Directly inside the Yu Garden visitor zone.
Go: 11:00-12:00 or 17:00-18:00; weekday visits avoid the worst old-town crowds.
Price: $$$
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Verdict: Yan Ting is the controlled-environment choice for travelers who want wine-cured crab or shrimp without old-shop friction. Expect higher spend, clearer service, and fewer surprises. — People's Square
Queue: Hotel-level setting with English-friendly service.
Go: Dinner by reservation; People's Square metro is directly useful.
Price: $$$
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