This place is situated along Nanjing Road East which is a pedestrian filled with people. The foodhall is situated in a multi storey building with each floor dedicated to certain products. There are also numerous restaurants in the building which serve delicious and reasonable price dishes. You can shop and take a break for a meal at one of the restaurants and continue to shop when your stomach has its fill.

The First Food Hall is in a prominent position on Nanjing Road. It is always crowded. It's the Chinese version of Harrod's Food Hall in London with many, many more people. It's spread over three or four floors. One section has sit down restaurants. Another has counter style food service with a central seating area. The supermarket portion is setup in areas. There's a huge area for candy and snacks. There's a deli area. There's frozen seafood. There's meat. Although it's popular with tourists, it's not setup for Westerners. You will pass basket after basket of mushrooms. Unfamiliar looking foods too. All the signage is in Mandarin. You will still have s great time. There's an international food section with western brands. There's a wine shop. Generally speaking, English is not spoken. You make yourself understood somehow. If you are a foodie, this is a place that's worth a visit!