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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Shanghai Must-Do: Old Jazz Band at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
A Shanghai institution: Catch the Old Jazz Band at The Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund. Guinness World Record holders playing seven nights a week.
Chef's Table: 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai
An exclusive dining experience in the kitchen at 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai, Michelin two-star Italian restaurant.
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.
Yuangu: Elegant Creative Chinese, Gorgeous Design
Yuangu Yunjing is a creative Chinese restaurant popular for its beautiful design aesthetic and afternoon tea. The food is excellent, as is the service.
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.
Barules Shakes Up The Shanghai Cocktail Scene
Veteran bartender Sam Kuan returns to reopen Barules, shaking up the Shanghai cocktail scene with hyper-creative custom drinks in an energetic space.
Pony Up: A Lively Cocktail Bar by Bartender Dre Yang
Bartender-operator Dre Yang opens Pony Up, his first independent cocktail bar in Shanghai, pouring fun signatures & twists on classics.
Cellar To Table Wows, Francesco Bonvini's New Menu
Cellar To Table impresses with a new menu from executive chef Francesco Bonvini. Highlights see dry-aged whole fish and handmade pastas.
Terrakota Shanghai: A Mediterranean Haven in Jing’an
Vibrant restaurant Terrakota brings Mediterranean cuisine to Jing’an, Shanghai. A stylish crowd, a gorgeous space and fantastic food.
The First Zootopia Land Opens at Shanghai Disneyland
An exclusive look inside Zootopia Disneyland Shanghai, Disney's first ever Zootopia themed park opens December 20.
Award-Winning Cocktail Bar Sober Company Reopens in Fuxing Park
Award-winning cocktail bar Sober Company reopens inside Fuxing Park, Shanghai. Here's everything you need to know about the new location.
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!
Ren He Guan For Excellent Shanghainese Food & The Best Hong Shao Rou
Ren He Guan (人和馆) is an excellent Shanghainese restaurant in Shanghai. A Michelin one-star with an average check of ¥250 per person.
The Best of Xibo: Xinjiang Classics & Lamb in Shanghai
Hunting for Xinjiang food in Shanghai? Head to Xibo for curated specialties of lamb skewers, stews, mushrooms, fresh baked naans, and more.
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.
Michelin 3-Star Taian Table Shanghai: 40 Menus To Date
Taian Table is a Michelin three-star restaurant in Shanghai founded by acclaimed chef Stefan Stiller. My #1 recommendation for fine dining.
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.
Michelin-Starred Lunch at 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, Shanghai
8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA is a Michelin two-star Italian restaurant in Shanghai. Don't have deep pockets? Try the lunch to whet your palate.
FLAIR: Shanghai’s Iconic Rooftop Bar Back in Business
Shanghai's most iconic rooftop restaurant & bar FLAIR reopens! Dazzling interiors, spectacular views and cocktails. Get 50% off champagne!
Bottega Shanghai Now Open! Devilishly Delicious Pizzas & Italian Comfort Food
Bottega, purveyor of Neapolitan pizzas and Italian comfort bites is now open in Shanghai! Italian comfort food and excellent vibes.
High Yaki The Sea: Popular Yakiniku Restaurant Rides The Wave
High Yaki The Sea — A seafood-centric grill restaurant in Shanghai from popular yakiniku restaurants High Yaki and Hundo.
Pasha For Excellent Turkish Food & Steaks in Shanghai
Explore Turkish cuisine at Pasha, one of few Turkish restaurants in Shanghai. Platters of meats and kebabs, steaks, and zesty seafood salads.
Fan Favorite Spanish Restaurant Pirata For Tapas & Paella in Shanghai
Pirata is a Spanish restaurant and tapas bar by Chef Ling Huang. It is a fan favorite of many seeking tapas and paella in Shanghai.
Cuivre: A Favorite For French Food in Shanghai
Cuivre is a 10-year-strong restaurant in Shanghai that serves unadulterated French food. Huge summer deals: Tomahawk steaks and seafood platters, 50% off.
Xibo: A Xinjiang Food Feast, Exploring Ethnic Cuisine
Xibo is a smart casual Xinjiang restaurant in Shanghai. It is a long-standing favorite that serves a fantastically colorful range of ethnic Xinjiang dishes.
Fafu For Excellent Korean Barbecue in Jing'an (Open Till Late)
Fafu is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Jing'an, Shanghai — KBBQ that's almost as good as the ones in K-town. Opens till late.
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.
Impressive Modern Chinese at Shanghai's The Dining Room
The Dining Room (Yue Xuan 悦轩) is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Jiangnan cuisine at Park Hyatt Shanghai. This is what modern Chinese food looks like.
4 Bars in Shanghai To Get Your Drink On
Recapping all the newest bars in Shanghai. Here are some of the latest cocktail bars and drinking holes in town. Happy hours included, too.
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.
Enigmatic Cocktail Bar J.Boroski Opens in Shanghai
J.Boroski is a secluded cocktail bar that does high-caliber bespoke drinks in Jing’an. The entrance-way is hidden and there is no menu.
High Yaki: A Winning Formula of Yakitori and Yakiniku
High Yaki is a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai that does yakitori, yakiniku, and dry-aged beef. It is fantastic and should be high on your to-eat list.
Revisited: Michelin 1-Star Maison Lameloise Shanghai
French fine dining at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, a Michelin one-star restaurant in the Shanghai Tower. Here's what you can expect from lunch.
Garlic Barbecue for American BBQ in Shanghai
Garlic Barbecue is an American barbecue restaurant that's smoking brisket, ribs, and more right in Xintiandi, Shanghai. It's worth the trip!
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.
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.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Shanghai: Worth It
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is an international franchise known for top grade dry aged USDA prime beef. How does Shanghai's fare, you ask? Mighty fine.
Taian Table: Shanghai's Michelin Two-Star Restaurant
Michelin one-star Taian Table arrives at Menu 20. Modern Western cuisine with a distinctive Asian touch at this interactive restaurant 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.
Paul Pairet's Polux Opens in Xintiandi, Shanghai
Polux is an all-day dining French café/bistro by luminary chef Paul Pairet in Xintiandi, Shanghai, serving eggs, breakfast, brunch, and rustic French fare.
Homeslice Shanghai: Now Serving New Spring 2019 Pizzas
New York style pizza place Homeslice Shanghai launches the new Spring 2019 pizzas. Carbs, baby. Carbs. Get 'em in-store or via delivery.
Shanghai Brunch Bucket List: The Commune Social (Closed)
When deciding on where to brunch in Shanghai, The Commune Social makes everyone's must-do list. Here's what you should order.
Shanghai Brunch: Mr & Mrs Bund
An overview of the brunch at Mr & Mrs Bund in photos. Mr & Mrs Bund is in my top 5 restaurants in Shanghai, and you should be eating here now.
Liu Tang Men For Addictive Sichuan Noodles
Liu Tang Men is a mainstay for Sichuan noodles in Shanghai. Here are four noodles you can't miss.
Michelin Guide Shanghai 2019 – Full List & Photos
The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2019 has been unveiled. Read on for the full list of Michelin starred restaurants in Shanghai and photos from the event.
Maison Lameloise Shanghai Delivers On Excellence
Acclaimed French restaurant opens Maison Lameloise Shanghai in the Shanghai Tower. Of all the hyped up openings in Shanghai, this one lives up to it.