Old Jesse (Tianping Road)
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A famous Shanghainese restaurant in a small building on Tianping Road, renowned for its braised pork and roasted fish head. Booking well in advance is always required.
Located at 41 Tianping Road, Old Jesse is a cramped but perpetually packed Shanghainese eatery in the Former French Concession area. Signature dishes include braised pork and roasted fish head with scallions, while the crab meat with rice is also popular during the crab season. The roasted fish head and certain other dishes must be pre-ordered when making a reservation, as they cannot be ordered on the spot. The average spend is about 160–220 CNY per person. It is recommended to book by phone (021-6282-9260) 3 to 7 days in advance; communication is smoother in Chinese. It is about an 8-minute walk from Jiaotong University Metro Station, making it a great dining option after exploring Wukang Road and the Hengfu area.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 11:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Soong Ching-ling's Former Residence
- Wukang Road / Hengfu Historic Area
- St. Ignatius Cathedral (Xujiahui)
- Yuyuan Road
- Jing'an Temple
- Tianzifang
- Longhua Temple
- Sinan Mansions