Jesse (Lao Ji Shi)
Shanghainese · $$
A tiny, legendary hole-in-the-wall serving benchmark Shanghainese home cooking — book well ahead.
Signature dishes at Jesse (Lao Ji Shi)
- ◆ Red-braised pork (hong shao rou)
- ◆ Grandma's home cooking
- ◆ Cramped, cult tables
Illustrative imagery · Shanghainese
Jesse (Lao Ji Shi) — diner questions
What should I order at Jesse (Lao Ji Shi)?
Signature choices at Jesse (Lao Ji Shi) include: Red-braised pork (hong shao rou); Grandma's home cooking; Cramped, cult tables.
What kind of restaurant is Jesse (Lao Ji Shi)?
Jesse (Lao Ji Shi) is a shanghainese restaurant in Former French Concession, Shanghai. A tiny, legendary hole-in-the-wall serving benchmark Shanghainese home cooking — book well ahead.
Where is Jesse (Lao Ji Shi) and how do I book?
Jesse (Lao Ji Shi) is at 41 Tianping Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai. Reserve via https://www.jesserestaurant.com.
Can Chauffyr drive me to Jesse (Lao Ji Shi)?
Yes — Chauffyr provides private, fixed-price chauffeur service to Jesse (Lao Ji Shi) and across Shanghai, so your whole party can dine without driving or parking.
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