Ding Te Le is one of those no-frills Shanghainese noodle and congee shops that locals swear by -- nothing fancy, just a busy, slightly retro counter serving up homestyle noodles, rice porridge, and classic sides.  The signature dishes are the yellow croaker noodles in rich, fish-based stock and the deep-fried pork chop. A bowl of the yellow croaker noodles runs 48rmb (68rmb for the version with more concentrated broth), with other noodle soups and congee bowls landing in the 20-40rmb range depending on toppings. Sides like pork chops or simple noodles are usually 10-20rmb. It’s open 24/7 and has people coming in at all hours of the day, but it's especially packed during lunchtime and early evening.