Zhoupu Lamb

Zhoupu Lamb

　　Many locals in Shanghai have heard of the reputation of Zhoupu lamb. This Changjiao Lamb Shop is said to be the most well-regarded one in Zhoupu Town. The person bustling about in the shop every day is none other than the famous Boss Changjiao. In fact, Boss Changjiao’s surname is Tang, and he has been selling lamb for 25 years. He started gaining fame when he was running a mobile stall. It’s said that this Boss Changjiao gets up at a little after 1 a.m. every day. Waking up at 1 a.m., and then staying busy preparing the next day’s sauces in the evening — over these 25 years, he’s slept only a few hours each day, maybe catching a nap in the afternoon when business is slow. He really can be called an iron man.

Boss Changjiao’s small shop has only six tables, seating around 30 people at most. Most out-of-town visitors who come here specifically for the lamb prefer to eat in. The noodles here are actually plain noodles — a light broth topped with finely chopped scallions. Most people enjoy them with sliced boiled lamb. But we also noticed that many locals start drinking yellow wine early in the morning. Take a bite of lamb, sip some yellow wine — they seem to be quite enjoying themselves. It’s said this is a local custom.

Address: No. 10, Chenzhang Street, Zhoupu Town, Nanhui District