Guang Ming Cun Restaurant (Middle Huaihai Road Main Branch)
光明邨大酒家
A historic brand on Middle Huaihai Road, famous citywide for its freshly griddled savory pork mooncakes, which draw overnight queues before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Dating back to 1956, Guang Ming Cun Restaurant has its main branch at No. 588 Middle Huaihai Road. It is most famous for its freshly made savory pork mooncakes, featuring a 3:7 fat-to-lean pork ratio, griddled on a flat-top iron plate and best enjoyed hot. It also sells Benbang deli meats and braised items. Before the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2026, some customers queued from 3:00 AM, prompting a purchase limit of 4 boxes per person. On regular days, you can beat the crowds by visiting on weekday mornings. Note that there are separate queues for mooncakes and deli items, so make sure you line up in the right direction. Average cost is about 20-80 RMB per person. Be sure to visit the genuine main branch to avoid counterfeit outlets. It is within walking distance of South Huangpi Road Metro Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00-21:00, hours vary slightly by service window
Nearby sights
- Xintiandi
- Memorial of the First National Congress of the CPC
- Sinan Mansions
- Zhangyuan (Zhang Garden)
- Shanghai Museum
- Shanghai History Museum
- Tianzifang
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center