Hong Chang Xing

Hong Chang Xing is a renowned halal restaurant in Shanghai, established in 1891 during the Qing Dynasty. It is famous for its classic copper pot lamb hotpot. The restaurant retains a nostalgic old Shanghai decor. It uses premium Inner Mongolian lamb, which is tender and free of gamey flavor, served with traditional sesame sauce, chive flower paste, and other condiments. Besides the signature lamb hotpot, it offers lamb skewers, stir-fried lamb with scallions, lamb spine, and other halal dishes, along with homemade sesame cakes and pickled garlic. Hong Chang Xing is not only a destination for authentic halal cuisine but also a living piece of Shanghai's culinary history, popular among locals and tourists alike.