classic home-style shanghainese. there's no menu, no waiting list. and you only get a seat if she likes you. >> i ordered too much. sorry. >> oh, fantastic. no. very happy. >> we're joined by her friends, lu xing an artist, and matthew, a restaurateur. >> this looks fantastic. how do you eat these? whole? >> i eat them whole, because i really like this. >> that works. mm! oh, they're good. >> yeah. i think they cook it a few seconds. that's the secret. >> yoba sha are tiny little shrimp, deep fried first, then quickly tossed in the wok with garlic, ginger, salt, and soy. what is classic shanghainese food? what's distinctive about it? well, this, for instance. it's often black or dark and heavily inflected with oil, soy and sugar.