Shanghai's Best Chili

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Got a hankering for a big ol' bowl of chili? We've done all of the hard work and found three of the best in Shanghai. Next time your craving kicks in, head to one of these three locations.

Nosh Delivery | Delivery
There isn't much on the Nosh Delivery menu we don't like. But because of the crappy weather and the 20-minute delivery time, lately we can't get enough of their hearty bowls of chili con carne (RMB58). Studded with corn and served with tangy sharp cheddar and a dollop of sour cream alongside a crunchy baguette, this chili is complex and comforting even if it's a smidgen too thin to be considered perfect. The portion is huge, and paired with one of their Strictly chocolate chip cookies (RMB8), dinner is served and delicious.

Pistolera | Mexican
Better known as Chef Tabasco, Pistolera's Leo Guerrero has reigned as Shanghai's king of chili for the past three years, winning Bubba's annual cook-off every year since 2009. It's no wonder why. The chili (RMB75) he dishes out of his Jinqiao kitchen is fiery and tasty. It's loaded with tender ground meat and topped with the requisite cheddar and grilled jalapeños, giving it a welcome smoky kick. The chili is so popular that he ladles it onto nachos (RMB90) and hot dogs (RMB75) and even smothers burritos (RMB95) in it. Admittedly, it's a bit of a trek out to Jinqiao just for chili, but trust us—his spicy bowls are completely worth it.

Boxing Cat Brewery | American
BCB's Red Hot Chili (RMB35 small / RMB45 large) is an impressive bowl of spicy goodness. The so-called Tex-Mex-Cali favorite is a combination of ground meat and kidney beans stewed in a secret combo of spices and herbs. What sets this chili apart is the brewery's use of a trio of meats for the ground mix: beef, pork and spicy sausages. The end result is a tender and flavorful chili with a subtly rich broth.

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