Renowned Shanghai Dim Sum Spot —— Green Wave Pavilion

By Li Xinyi | Compiled and Reported | Source: MOOK Editorial Department

First-time visitors to Shanghai will almost certainly include the Yu Garden in their itinerary. This is a private garden that once belonged to a Ming Dynasty provincial governor and is one of the representative classical gardens of the Jiangnan region. The garden is always bustling with waves of both domestic and international tourists. Between the Yu Garden and the nearby City God Temple, there are many time-honored restaurants. The Green Wave Pavilion is located within the City God Temple. It originally opened in 1924 as a teahouse, and was not converted into a full-fledged restaurant called Green Wave Pavilion until 1979.

The culinary offerings at Green Wave Pavilion are endless, featuring a full range of authentic Shanghai cuisine — from appetizers and starters to home-style dishes and banquet feasts. But what really steals the show are its dim sum snacks. Especially after visitors have tired themselves out exploring and strolling around the Yu Garden, stepping into Green Wave Pavilion for a little bite truly brings immense satisfaction.

The dim sum at Green Wave Pavilion is especially renowned for items such as Three-Shred Eyebrow Pastry, Date Paste Pastry, and Osmanthus Sponge Cake. Other crowd favorites include Mushroom and Vegetable Buns, Pea Paste Autumn Leaf Buns, Crescent-shaped Steamed Dumplings, and Phoenix Tail Shumai.