Canton table menu highlights
Experience the essence of Cantonese cuisine at Canton Table, nestled in the heart of Shanghai's iconic Waitan district. This menu showcases a vibrant blend of traditional favorites and inventive dishes, crafted to delight food enthusiasts and travelers alike.
starters
Kick off your meal with an enticing array of starters, each bursting with authentic Cantonese flavors:
- Double Beef Soup: A rich, slow-cooked broth infused with tender beef and fragrant herbs, perfect for warming your soul.
- Deep-Fried Shrimp Dumplings: Golden-fried dumplings filled with succulent shrimp wrapped in delicate dumpling skin for a satisfying crunch.
- Steamed Yunnan Mushroom Dumplings: Tender dumplings steamed to perfection, filled with earthy Yunnan mushrooms enveloped in silky dumpling skin.
- BBQ Pork Buns: Soft brioche buns generously filled with savory barbecue pork, blending sweetness and smoky flavor.
mains
For the main course, Canton Table offers dishes that perfectly embody Cantonese culinary artistry with bold flavors and tender textures.
- Salt-Baked Flambé Chicken: A stunning centerpiece of free-range chicken flambéed tableside, delivering smoky aroma and tender, juicy meat.
- Crispy Skin BBQ Pork: Succulent pork belly glazed with a rich barbecue sauce and roasted to achieve perfectly crisped skin.
desserts
Complete your dining experience with indulgent desserts that marry traditional Cantonese tastes with modern flair.
- Black Truffle Egg Tarts: A luxurious twist on a classic, featuring silky egg custard infused with aromatic black truffle nestled in a crisp tart shell.
- Egg Yolk Buns: Soft brioche buns filled with rich, golden egg yolk custard, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
drinks and specials
Complement your meal with a selection of fine wines and beers available at Canton Table, perfectly suited to elevate the Cantonese flavors. Keep an eye out for seasonal specials and chef’s recommendations, such as the acclaimed black pepper beef with cashew nuts, which adds a memorable spicy-savoury kick to your dining experience.