Here is a list to keep the nighttime hungry well fed in Beijing and Shanghai round the clock.


Shanghai

In Shanghai, there are 13 24-hour McDonald's stores concentrated around Xujiahui, the Shanghai railway station, Nanjinglu and Huaihailu, Shanghai's most prosperous areas.

Besides McDonald's, there are some famous 24-hour chain store eateries, such as Xilainian (Happy Next Year) and Jixiang Huntun (Auspicious Wontons). Late diners may also try the following places:

1. Lugang Xiaozhen
Well-known as a top ice treats eatery, diners at Lugang Xiaozhen can also have Taiwanese dishes like luroufan (preserved meat rice) and niuroumian (beef noodles).

Location: No.778, Huangjin Chengdao (by Gubei Nanlu)
Tel: 021-62780722

2. Fumao Xiaolongxia
Fresh, clean and plump, Fumao little lobsters are said to have the flavor most faithful to traditional Shanghai little lobsters. Lobsters here are prepared in various ways, either seasoned with curry, sauteed together with niangao (boiled rice dumplings) or stewed.

Location: No.595, Fuxing Zhonglu (by Maoming Nanlu)
Tel: 021-64372036

3. Gengduyuan Shuxiang Chafang
A high-end teahouse that offers free books and features Japanese-style booths. Various soft fruit drinks are worth a try. Unfortunately patrons can't play cards, but the service is rather good even late at night.

Location: No.12, Hengshanlu (by Gaoanlu)
Tel: 021-64372308


Beijing

The 15 McDonald stores in business round the clock haven't yet limited their late night menu. They don't deliver, however, and the stores are concentrated around Beijing's most prosperous commercial areas such as Wangfujing Street, New World Shopping Center, and Yayuncun.

Aside from McDonalds, late night diners in Beijing have more choices.


1. Jindingxuan (golden pot)
A Cantonese style tea restaurant, located in Southen Beijing, the popular Jindingxuan is famous for its delicate and affordable snacks.
A Cantonese style tea restaurant, the popular Jindingxuan is famous for its delicate and affordable snacks. Special sales hours stretch customer's dollars even further. The house specialty is Shuijing Xiajiaohuang (crystal shrimp dumplings). Jindingxuan is a superb place to while away the long nights or simply have a quick dinner for those on night shift.

Location 1: No.15, Tuanjiehu Nanlu
Tel: 010-85968881

Location 2: 1F, Jinyuan Shidai Shopping Mall, No.1, Yuandalu
Tel: 010-88871155

2. Longzun Meishi Kongjian
The newly decorated Longzun Meishi Kongjian is now more fashionable and is considered a good place to dine with business associates for its hot and spicy Sichuan cuisine and dishes from various regions of China. It has a quiet dining environment and a big glass window.

Location: No.411, Huizhong Beili, Yayuncun
Tel: 010-64808586/64808531

3. Baizhouxiang (porridge house)
Refined with exquisite dishware, Baizhouxiang features hundreds of different flavors of porridge.
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Refined with exquisite dishware, Baizhouxiang features hundreds of different flavors of porridge, various staple foods and cold dishes.

Location 1: Room 2, 1F, Building Jia 5, Yangchunguanghua, Wanliu
Tel: 010-82578396

Location 2: Courtyard No.23, Huangsi Dajie
Tel: 010-82230408/82239545

Location 3: 1F, Office Building A, Donghuan Plaza, No.9, Dongzhongjie
Tel: 010-64185681/64171188 ext. 6026

Location 4: 1F, Boning Huayuan, No.6, Zaoying Beili
Tel: 010-65079656

4. Yonghe Doujiang (forever peace soybean milk)
Most famous for its soybean milk plus youtiao breakfast, the chain eatery Yonghe Doujiang provides various snacks like zongzi (boiled rice dumplings), Rousongjuan (stuffed meat rolls) as well as quick lunches.

5. Guanghezuoyong
Actually a cozy bookstore complemented with an adjoining warm cafe house selling soft drinks and various coffees.
Location: 1F, Building No.1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou
Tel: 010-82863032

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