Bona Ventura

Former French Concession (Xuhui) · Shanghai

Zhong Yao Tang (TCM gelato)

忠曜堂 (Zhōng Yào Táng)

Street foodLocals' pick

A gelato shop opened in 2024 that uses Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients, from pipa-syrup cough remedy to yam, angelica and wolfberry. There are also flavours such as black sesame tangyuan and black glutinous rice. It is less sweet than most ice cream and also serves grass jelly.

Address
267 South Xiangyang Road, near Yongkang Road, Xuhui
Hours
Mon-Fri 13:00-21:00 (SmartShanghai 2024 and Nomfluence listing); weekend hours not verified
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 20 min
Price
CNY 38 double, CNY 45 triple, tubs CNY 150 (Nomfluence, 2026)
Price level
¥¥

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Staff encourage tasting: try ginger-cinnamon and pistachio-chrysanthemum
  • Opens at 13:00, so pair it with an afternoon walk along Yongkang Road
  • Some flavours are bitter on purpose

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