Daxue Road – located in the Yangpu district of East China's Shanghai – witnessed the lively launch of the Yangpu Global Trendy Food Festival on May 19.

The fun kicks off at the food festival in the Shanghai's Yangpu district. [Photo/WeChat account: scofcom]

The festival – a key curtain-raiser for the upcoming 2024 Shanghai Global Gourmet Festival – is a celebration of diverse cuisines from around the world.

From sumptuous French courses to tantalizing Spanish dishes – and from Southeast Asian flavors to Japanese and Korean delights – the festival promises an array of trendy global cuisines.

Featuring nearly 60 distinctive dining brands and chic restaurants from the Yangpu district, the festival is offering over 200 collaborative products and discounts.

What's more, a third of the participating dining outlets hail from Italy, France, Mexico, Japan and Korea.

Among the highlights, Italian restaurant WVOLLA, Solo, Bohemia and the LOVE&SALT steakhouse are presenting special meal sets, while the Paco Mexican restaurant is enticing customers with discounts starting at 66 yuan ($9.11) per meal.