Life of A Picky Eater: Shanghai Edition

Welp, here I am. In Shanghai for six weeks, with the food adventure level of -2. I don’t love pork, don’t eat any red meat, and definitely, don’t adventure towards any unknown animals-looking screwers. I’ve had the option to eat bull-frog, brain, beef belly, scorpion, and chickens feet – all of which I swiftly declined. Even the fruit here is different, Watermelon remains consistent, but there are no berries that are similar to ours. Only Chinese berries which are pictured below.

Things I do eat? McDonald’s chicken nuggets, dumplings, Wagas (God Bless), fake Chipotle, rice, more chicken nuggets, repeat. Very nutritious, I know. Wagas is a ‘western’ style Panera-type restaurant that has sandwiches, pasta, salads, and SMOOTHIES so I’m super glad to have found that.

Plus – I did bring 28 protein bars in my suitcase which was a smart move and I highly suggest to any pickier eater. However, I am grateful that I am in Shanghai versus a more rural part of China in which I would have no fake Chipotle or chicken nuggets.

On the bullet train, I purchased a familiar looking can of Lays Stax from the concessions, the packaging was smarter than the US and I definitely think they should adopt this. Evian also seems to be the only recognizable water bottle brand as well.