Halal Street in Shanghai: a quick stroll to the Silk Road Bazaar
If you love authentic, flavour-packed street food, the Halal street area in Shanghai is well worth a visit. According to the video, it’s just about a 5-minute walk from the Hui Mosque to the Silk Road Bazaar. From the moment you arrive, the place feels lively and tempting—full of foods and goods from Xinjiang province, all gathered in one convenient street.
Xinjiang flavours on every turn
The bazaar is described as “absolutely amazing” and “proper cool”, with plenty to explore. As you wander, you’ll find stalls offering fruits, cakes, biscuits and more, with the standout theme being the food traditions of Xinjiang.
Meet the meat skewers (and the Xinjiang melt-in-your-mouth melon)
One of the highlights mentioned in the video is the array of meat skewers, with all kinds of meats available at stalls along the street. If you’re hungry, this is the kind of place where the aromas do the convincing.
But the video’s most memorable moment is the fruit—specifically melons from Xinjiang. The travellers say they missed these melons after leaving Kashgar and the Xinjiang region, and tasting them again in Shanghai is what makes the visit feel special. They describe the melons as:
- “Some of the sweetest melons” they’ve ever had
- Sweet “like honey”
- Juicy and incredibly refreshing
Xinjiang cakes you’ll want to photograph (and try)
As you continue walking, the video points out an Xinjiang cake shop with cakes that look “absolutely epic”. Whether you’re a sweet-tooth traveller or simply enjoy local treats, it’s the sort of stop that adds colour and variety to your food crawl.
Naan bread and warm street classics
Just across from the cake shop, the video also mentions a naan bread stall. It’s a simple but satisfying street-food pairing—perfect alongside the sweeter treats, fruit, and savoury skewers.
Thick, creamy yogurt pots—worth the stop
After savoury bites, the video takes you to a yogurt shop nearby, where the travellers pick up what they describe as “amazing” yogurt. The video specifies that each yogurt pot costs 10 yuan (about £1.11 as mentioned in the transcript).
They highlight the texture and flavour: it’s thick, creamy and “absolutely delicious”—and they even compare it to the yogurts they enjoyed earlier in the Xinjiang region. For them, it’s a welcome return to a taste they felt they’d been missing since coming back to Shanghai.
Why this bazaar is ideal for food lovers
What makes this street stand out is the variety, all tied together by a clear theme: Xinjiang. You can graze as you go—sampling sweet melons, picking up baked treats, grabbing a warm naan, watching skewers being served, and then finishing with thick yogurt.
Helpful tips for visiting
- Start near the Hui Mosque: the video describes the bazaar as roughly a 5-minute walk away.
- Go hungry: the street is packed with stalls for both savoury and sweet cravings.
- Look out for Xinjiang melons: the travellers say these are a must-try if you love exceptionally sweet fruit.
Plan your Halal Street Shanghai experience with Sakina Tours
Want to experience Shanghai’s Halal street and the Silk Road Bazaar at the right pace—without the stress of working out routes and stops? At Sakina Tours, we curate premium travel experiences designed around the things you care about most: atmosphere, flavour, and memorable moments. Tell us what you’d like to try—from Xinjiang cakes to meat skewers and creamy yogurt—and we’ll help shape an itinerary that fits.
