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The best ice cream in Shanghai
Start with Luneurs in Shanghai branches, Azabuya and Making Gelato. Here are all 4, with why each one is worth it.
- LuneursShanghai branches · Ice cream
French-rooted bakery and ice cream destination especially noted for its salted caramel.
- Zhong Yao TangGelato
Unusual ice cream and gelato draw inspiration from traditional Chinese medicine ingredients.
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Where is the best ice cream in Shanghai?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Luneurs (Shanghai branches), Azabuya and Making Gelato. All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Shanghai: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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