What to Eat in Shanghai: 30 Must-Try Chinese Dishes (2026)
A guide on what to eat in Shanghai — xiao long bao, hairy crab, scallion noodles and more.
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New Restaurants in Shanghai 2026: Mid-Year Review
A quick look at new restaurant openings in Shanghai this half of 2026. Add these to your eat list!
Best Noodles in Shanghai: 13 Bowls For A Noodle Crawl (2026)
From time-tested, hole-in-the-wall institutions to hip mainstays, here are my favorite local Chinese restaurants for noodles in Shanghai.
Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (2026)
There's nothing more Shanghai than xiao long bao. Here's a big guide to xiao long bao in Shanghai, including my top three restaurants.
The Best Bowls of Cold Noodles in Shanghai 2026
Beat the heat while satisfying your taste buds with the best cold noodles in Shanghai from cold soba to Shanghai-style noods to liangpi.
Best Japanese Omakase Restaurants in Shanghai (2026)
Some of the best Japanese restaurants in Shanghai for omakase, ones that I frequent and keep going back for more.
The Best Gelato & Ice Cream in Shanghai (2026)
Ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt—here's where to get the best in Shanghai. Plus, dairy-free ice cream, delivery options & to-go tubs.
Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026: Full List of Starred Restaurants & Bib Gourmands
The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026 awards 51 restaurants with stars. Full list of starred restaurants, Bib Gourmands, and Selected Restaurants in Shanghai.
Best Restaurants on The Bund in Shanghai (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants on The Bund to wine and dine? Here's a list of the best restaurants along Shanghai's most visited attraction.
Explore Regional Chinese Hotpot Restaurants in Shanghai
Where to eat hotpot in Shanghai. Eight different variations of hotpot from lamb-based Beijing-style or the numb and spicy Chongqing-style.
Best Cocktail Bars in Shanghai (Updated 2026)
Representing the best cocktail bars in Shanghai right now, from neighborhood favorites to award-winning imports. Here's where to drink, and why they matter.
Best Bowls of Ramen in Shanghai
Shanghai has hundreds of ramen shops, but which ones are the best? I tried a dozen of them, and these six ramen shops made the cut!
Best New Restaurants in Shanghai 2025 & Memorable Meals
A definitive guide to the best new restaurants in Shanghai from 2025 featured on Nomfluence.
Best Rooftop Bars in Shanghai (Updated 2026)
Toast champagne at the best rooftop bars in Shanghai! A dozen venues to choose from, including the highest rooftop destination in Shanghai.
Where To Find Galette De Rois in Shanghai
It's the season for Galette des Rois! Here's where you can order these deliciously fun almond custard pastries in Shanghai.
The Best Panettone in Shanghai for An Italian Christmas
Craving the Italian Christmas bread? Here are some great spots where you can find some excellent panettone in Shanghai.
Best Shanghainese Restaurants in Shanghai
Seeking out the best Shanghainese restaurants in Shanghai? This is it. The best hong shao rou, crab roe rice, and scallion fish awaits.
Award-Winning Cocktail Bars in Shanghai
The best cocktail bars in Shanghai with award-winning accolades from the 50 Best Bars.
Best New Restaurants in Shanghai 2025 (So Far)
From innovative tasting menus to cozy neighborhood bistros and bold culinary concepts, this year has already delivered plenty of fresh new restaurants in Shanghai.
Best Sandwiches in Shanghai (Updated 2026)
Toasted bread stacked with all manner of glorious things — who doesn't love that? Here’s my list of the best places for sandwiches in Shanghai.
The Best Donuts in Shanghai
From baked and filled to fried and icing dusted, here are the best donuts in Shanghai. Made fresh daily at these cafes around town.
Best Steakhouses in Shanghai
Discover some of the best steakhouses in Shanghai, featuring elegant establishments and hip downtown restaurants serving classic menus and creative sides.
Where To Stay In Shanghai: A Guide To The Best Districts (2026)
Where to stay in Shanghai and which districts are the best. A brief introduction of popular areas for tourists and new expats.
2024 In Review: Best New Restaurants & Favorite Meals
A recap of the past year’s new restaurant openings in Shanghai featured on Nomfluence, plus my favorite/most memorable meals of the year.
Best Restaurants For Sukiyaki in Shanghai
Looking for a good sukiyaki in Shanghai? Here are three of my top three restaurants for high-grade wagyu.
Michelin Guide Shanghai 2025: Restaurants & Bib Gourmands
The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2025 awards 52 restaurants with stars and 30 with a Bib Gourmand. Vegetarian Chinese restaurant Fu He Hui climbs up to two stars.
Best Hairy Crab Restaurants in Shanghai
Looking for the best restaurants for hairy crab in Shanghai? From all-crab menus to crab topped noodles, here are some of the best the city has to offer.
4 Budget-Friendly Sushi Bars in Shanghai with Quality Fish
Don't want to commit to omakase? Here are four affordable sushi bar counters in Shanghai serving up quality fish for a casual meal. Good sushi for under ¥200!
The Best Peking Duck in Shanghai
Crispy skinned with tender meat and rich flavor. Here some of the best restaurants for Peking Duck in Shanghai at different price points.
The Best Oyster Deals in Shanghai
Bang for your buck! Here are six of the best oyster deals in Shanghai to help you enjoy these briny mollusks on a budget.
Best Fried Chicken in Shanghai
Craving fried chicken? Me too. Here are some of the best fried chickens I’ve found in Shanghai, featuring Korean and American-style!
Best Destinations For Afternoon Tea in Shanghai
From rooftops to famed hotel lobbies to iconic teatime brands, here are the best destinations for afternoon tea in Shanghai.
Best Brunch in Shanghai with Terrace Seating
Looking for the best restaurants for brunch in Shanghai? Terraces for brunch al fresco, free-flow, and eggy mains. This list has you sorted.
Where To Eat Guotie & Shengjian Bao in Shanghai
The differences between deliciously greasy Chinese snacks shengjian bao and guotie, and where to eat them in Shanghai.
Best Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing) in Shanghai
Looking for the best scallion pancakes in Shanghai? From street carts to popular chains, here's where to eat the savory Chinese snack.
Where To Eat Ceviche in Shanghai
To combat the summer heat, here are 4 restaurants in Shanghai where you can eat ceviche, the raw fish “salad” from Latin America, namely Peru.
9 Excellent Terraces with Happy Hours in Shanghai
Praise be, spring is here. Here are 9 restaurants and bars in Shanghai with excellent terraces & outdoor seating. Plus, details on their happy hour deals.
Favorite New Restaurants in Shanghai From 2021
A round-up of my favorite new restaurant openings in Shanghai from the past year, plus a shortlist of notable mentions. A good recap of 2021.
Where to Eat Raclette & Fondue in Shanghai
Raclette and fondue, both oh-so cheesy and equally delicious. Here's a list of restaurants in Shanghai that serve them, plus links on how to DIY at home.
Inside Xintiandi's The Roof aka The Red Building
The Roof aka the “Red Building” is a newly opened lifestyle hub in Xintiandi, Shanghai. Here's a guide to the restaurants, bars, and cafes in the building.
Get Caffeinated! 8 Coffee Shops on Shanghai's Ruijin Lu
Just so happens that coffee shops in Shanghai tend to cluster. Here are 8 quirky and quaint coffee shops on Ruijin Lu and what you should order.
10 Terraces for Happy Hour in Shanghai
For when the weather is right, here are 10 terraces in Shanghai with happy hours/deals for you to drink al fresco. Champagne, beer, cocktails and wine!
Five Excellent Happy Hours in Shanghai
Cocktails from ¥38, half-off wines, win your drink, and get free steak sandwiches. Here are five happy hours in Shanghai that make the effort.
3 Super Cheap Places To Drink Draft Beer in Shanghai
Whether by conspiracy or by coincidence, three of the cheapest bars in Shanghai for craft beer on tap are within five minutes of each other. Beer for ¥10!
Favorite New Restaurants & Bars in Shanghai from 2020
Rounding up my favorite new restaurant and bars in Shanghai from 2020. Here are the 8 places you should be eating and drinking at.
8 New Restaurants & Bars in Shanghai You Might Have Missed
Rounding up the latest restaurant and bar openings in Shanghai. Here are eight new restaurants, bars, and cafes for your books.
Six Restaurants for Dim Sum in Shanghai
A kaleidoscope of dim sum from Michelin-starred restaurants to fast casual chains. Here are six restaurants in Shanghai for dim sum and my favorite dishes.
BFC Dining Guide: Michelin Stars & Gold Standard Restaurants
A restaurant guide to Shanghai's Bund Finance Center (BFC). Of the 70+ restaurants in the complex, here's where you should be eating.
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Where To Get Rotisserie Chicken in Shanghai
Looking for the best restaurants/grocers to get rotisserie chicken in Shanghai? This list has you covered. Feed the family with these plump, juicy birds!
14 Places To Eat Sandwiches in Shanghai Right Now
What's open/closed during COVID-19? Here is a list of restaurants where you can get sandwiches in Shanghai right now. These venues are open for dine-in!
9 Best New Shanghai Restaurants in 2019
Here are my picks of the best new restaurants in Shanghai that opened in 2019. Featuring French cuisine, barbecue, omakase, ramen, and gastrolounges.
Michelin Guide Shanghai 2020: Full List of Restaurants and Bib Gourmands
The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2020 awarded a total of 40 restaurants in Shanghai with stars. See the full list of restaurants and bib gourmands.
20 Best New Shanghai Restaurants 2019 (so far)
Here's a list of 20 new restaurants in Shanghai that have opened in the first half of 2019. From all-day brunch to hyped up chains and upscale restaurants.
Meatness: Steak Deals in Shanghai
Steaks, all shapes and sizes, from your everyday cuts to staggering tomahawks, on promotion at some of your favorite restaurants in Shanghai.
Top 4 New Restaurants of 2019 in Shanghai (so far)
Halfway through 2019, here are four new restaurants in Shanghai worth their salt—an international steakhouse, two name-chef venues, and one yakiniku.
Ultimate List of Burger Deals in Shanghai
A big fat list of burger deals in Shanghai. Not just limited to Mondays, all around town, mostly buy-one-get-one.
Street Food: Where to Eat Jianbing in Shanghai
Jianbing is China's most popular breakfast street food. Here's where you can find this cheap and tasty snack in Shanghai.
The Best Scoops of Ice Cream in Shanghai
Where to find the best scoops of ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt in Shanghai. From the classic vanilla and chocolate to the funky stuff.
Best Bloody Marys in Shanghai
If you love Bloody Marys as much as I do, you'd find this list helpful. Here's a list of Bloody Marys at some of my favorite restaurants & bars in Shanghai.
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Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Shanghai (Bars & Cafes too!)
An on-going, UPDATED list of dog-friendly restaurants, bars, and cafes in Shanghai. Here are pet-friendly venues all around the city!
Best Hot Chocolates in Shanghai
Where to get a good hot chocolate in Shanghai. From bakeries to cafes and restaurants, here are Shanghai's best hot chocolates.
Best Lemon Desserts in Shanghai
Where to find the best lemon desserts in Shanghai. From Paul Pairet's famous Lemon & Lemon Tart at Mr & Mrs Bund to the everyday tart at my local bakery.