Sauce fish slices + spicy duck blood are great

🍜 Shanghai Fresh: Cambridge’s Dynamic Chinese Spot—Innovating Boston’s Scene, One New Dish at a Time Boston’s Chinese food scene, take note: This place is setting the bar high for new dishes. I bring friends here so often, I’m basically working through the entire menu—and loving every minute of it. From secret off-menu items to long-time favorites, it’s a must-visit. 🌟 New Finds We Obsessed Over Minced Pork & Beef Tendon Handmade Noodles • Rumored to be Boston’s first—had to race over when I heard. It’s not even on the menu yet! Sweet-savory sauce, melt-in-your-mouth tendon, and fresh, chewy noodles. Handmade texture? Chef’s kiss. Worth asking for. Fermented Rice Wine Fish Fillet • How did I sleep on this? The fish is so fresh—flaky, tender, and soaked in a fragrant rice wine sauce. Even the bamboo shoots on the side were crisp and flavorful. Easily the table favorite. Old Jar Spicy Duck with Blood Curd ・A hearty mix of duck leg, duck blood curd, and a mild, (scallion-forward) sauce. The spice is gentle, letting the savory duck and fresh herbs shine. Golden Sand Shredded Potatoes • Crispy, garlicky, with a hint of heat. Simple, but executed perfectly—great for balancing richer dishes. Braised Pig Trotter + Lychee Plum Tea • The trotter is firm (not fall-off-the-bone like Thai versions), lightly seasoned—more about texture than bold flavor. The tea? Refreshingly sweet-tart, perfect for summer (though a touch too sugary for me). Sold as a set, even for takeout. 🏆 All-Time Favorites (Don’t Miss These) Soy Milk Pudding (Douhua) & Fresh Soy Milk (Weekends only!): My kryptonite. Silky, lightly sweet douhua and creamy soy milk—comfort in a bowl. The owner said they’re short-staffed, so cross your fingers for their return. Shepherd’s Purse & Pork Stir-Fried Rice Cakes: Chewy rice cakes, savory pork, and earthy shepherd’s purse—umami overload. Yanduxian (Salted Pork & Bamboo Soup): A classic Shanghainese broth—rich, salty-sweet, with tender pork and bamboo. Pro tip: Ask for extra seasoning if it’s too mild (we did, and it was perfect). 💡 Why It Stands Out Shanghai Fresh isn’t just “Shanghainese”—it’s a mix of regional flavors, always experimenting. Whether you’re here for off-menu noodles or tried-and-true classics, it feels like they care about keeping things fresh (literally and figuratively). 📍 735 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA If you want to support a spot pushing Boston’s Chinese food forward, this is it. Can’t wait to see what they dream up next. #BostonChineseFood #CambridgeEats #FoodInnovation