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.
Pepper Tree Shanghai: Modern Chinese Cooking with a Western Hand
Modern Chinese restaurant Pepper Tree is where Chef Ling finally puts his Western training to work on Chinese ingredients. Ambitious, personal, and worth your time.
GEN: Creative Guizhou Food on the Rise, with Natural Sake
Modern Chinese food on the rise. GEN adds their creative spin to Guizhou food, paired with natural sake in a trendy space in Jing'an, Shanghai.
Verdant: Taiwanese Fusion Bistro in Shanghai; Oyster Omelet & Duck Rice
Taiwanese fusion bistro in Shanghai's former French concession elevates street food into elegant small plates.
SFSF: Cantonese Slow-Cooked Soups & Good Bowls of Rice
Cantonese slow-cooked soups and traditional steamed dishes — light and nourishing! Don't miss the rice bowls.
Modern Chinese Bistro-Bar Times on Yongkang Road
Shanghai's coffee street Yongkang Road gets a new player: Times, dishing up Cantonese-inspired small plates and cocktails.
Deng Ji: The Affordable Sichuan Restaurant to Shanghai's Acclaimed Nan Xing Yuan
Deng Ji is a Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai serving Master Chef Deng Huadong's distinctive blend of Sichuan cuisine with Jiangsu and Zhejiang ingredients.
Cila Shanghai Doubles Down on Modern Northwestern Chinese Cuisine
Northwestern flavors, fire cooking, and Chinese wine take the spotlight at contemporary Chinese restaurant Cila Shanghai.
A Guide to Chinese Wine at Cila Shanghai
Explore the world of Chinese wines at Cila, a Northwestern Chinese restaurant in Shanghai. Sip through China's six major wine regions — one glass at a time.
What is Jiangxi Cuisine? Find Out at Wang Lu Shanghai
Wang Lu shows what Jiangxi cuisine can be, proving there's more than heat and spice to this lesser-known regional Chinese style.
Four Seasons Cuisine For Authentic Sichuan Food in Shanghai
Four Seasons Cuisine (四吉饭店) is a Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai serving up some fiery authentic fare, backed by some serious culinary pedigree.
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.
Amazing Chinese Cuisine Opens Blossom, Casual Chaoshan and Cantonese
From the group behind Michelin one-star Amazing Chinese Cuisine comes Blossom, a casual Chaoshan and Cantonese restaurant at Plaza 66 in Jing’an.
Hong Yu Fang: Shanghai Bib Gourmand Guotie Institution Worth Queuing For
A beloved Shanghai institution for guotie, two-time Bib Gourmand awarded Hong Yu Fang continues to make pleated-to-order porky potstickers.
Tasty New Modern Chinese Bites at Laizhou Gastrobar
New cozier and brighter interiors, and not just Sichuan, but also Yunnan and Guizhou food at Laizhou Bar.
The Bifengtang Story: 27 Years of Hong Kong Classics
Bifengtang, a Hong Kong-style canteen with humble origins that grew into a 50-location national empire.
TAN Sichuan Cuisine Brings The Heat To Yu Gardens
If you ever find yourself hungry in Yu Gardens, TAN delivers a satisfyingly fiery dose of Sichuan cuisine.
Terroir Strong: Modern Northwest Chinese Cuisine in Xintiandi
New in Xintiandi is Terroir Strong, a contemporary Chinese restaurant via Beijing that’s highlighting the cuisine and produce of northwest China.
Refined Sichuan Cuisine at Chai Men Hui Shanghai
Elevated Sichuan food at Chai Men Hui in Shanghai — modernized but with traditional roots. Via Chengdu, where it holds a Michelin one-star.
Discover Shaoxing Cuisine at Yue Ji: Zhejiang's (Funky) Flavors
What exactly is Shaoxing cuisine? Try it at Yue Ji, a Shaoxing restaurant serving up the famed drunken, funky, and fermented flavors of the cuisine.
Heat Meets Highballs: Laizhou Bar's New Sichuan Lineup
Laizhou Bar is doubling down on the season with a revamped menu of Sichuan-inspired dishes to complement their new lineup of whiskies.
Holy Good Canteen: Cantonese Chicken Hotpot in Shanghai
Holy Good Canteen is a Cantonese-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai with a singular obsession: chicken.
The One Dish Wonder: Sandian’s Taiwanese Luroufan
Sandian is a no-fuss Taiwanese eatery specializing in luroufan, delicious little bowls of braised pork belly over rice.
Shanghai's Bird Hut: Cantonese Roasts Over Rice Done Right
Solid Cantonese roasts over rice from Bird Hut, from juicy goose to crispy pork belly. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Suzaku by Wisca: Cantonese Classics & Dim Sum
Wisca (惠食佳), a Cantonese restaurant via Guangzhou with Michelin acclaim brings their brand of Cantonese cuisine and dim sum to Shanghai.
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.
Kong Yi Ji: Shaoxing Specialty Dishes and Hairy Crab in Shanghai
Kong Yi Ji is a Chinese restaurant serving up Shaoxing cuisine, known for their white-cut chicken, pork belly with meigancai, Shaoxing wine, and hairy crab.
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.
Here's a Solid (And Cheap) Dim Sum Restaurant in Shanghai
Found! A solid Chinese restaurant for dim sum in Shanghai: Han Lin Xuan. It’s tasty AND cheap. Dim sum is served daily.
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.
Contemporary Chinese in Shanghai: Cila for Xibei Cuisine
Cila is a contemporary Chinese restaurant inspired by Xibei cuisine from northwestern China. Charcoal grilling, lamb, and spices.
San Lin Tang: A Shanghai Gem For Braised Pork Noodles
A 40-year-old Shanghai noodle and dumpling shop in Huangpu, dishing up delicious noodles with braised meat and fat pork-filled dumplings.
Wine-Stewed Eel at Wenzhou Restaurant SoGood
Try Wenzhou's treasured dishes at SoGood, a cozy bistro in Shanghai. Wine-stewed eel, glutinous rice, and braised pomfret.
Exploring Chaozhou "Da Leng" Food at Chiuchow Darling
Chiuchow Darling is a Chinese restaurant in Shanghai that serves Chaozhou cuisine with an emphasis on “da leng” cold dishes.
San Bai Bei "三佰杯" Brings Shanghai Closer To Ningbo
More pub than restaurant, San Bai Bei dishes up Ningbo cuisine and seafood in a fantastically frenetic atmosphere in Jing'an, Shanghai.
Tofu Village: Fresh Tofu at this Chaoxian Restaurant in Hongqiao
Tofu Village (豆腐村) is a Chaoxian restaurant in Hongqiao, Shanghai. Fresh tofu made the traditional way, a whole block for just ¥40.
A Pilgrimage To "A Yue Bao" for Hongshao Pork Hock
Head to A Yue Bao, a Chinese restaurant famous for their lip-smacking red braised whole pork hock aka Hongshao Tipang.
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.
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.
PuR'aisin Pairs Natural Wines With Yunnan Food
PuR’aisin is a natural wine bar in Changning that serves Yunnan food. It's a cozy neighborhood spot that's also dog-friendly.
Guang Fan For Cheap Cantonese Food in Shanghai
Guang Fan (廣范) is a cheap-as-chips Cantonese restaurant in Jing'an, Shanghai. Fan favorites from dim sum to whole steamed fish.
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.
3 New Openings: Toasty by O'Mills, Gui Bistro, Laduree Shanghai Flagship
O'Mills expands to Jing'an, Guangxi food at Gui Bistro at the Jing'an Kerry Center, and Ladurée opens its Shanghai flagship.
Guizhou Food in Shanghai: Shan Shi Liu 山石榴
Delicious Guizhou food for under ¥150 at this popular restaurant chain in Shanghai. Sour-spicy soups, fiery stir-frys & comforting noodles.
3 New Openings in Shanghai: Restaurant Fu, KRU On Tap, Huata
The OHA Group opens Restaurant Fu, a traditional Cantonese restaurant, The Flask Group opens bistro-bar KRU On Tap, and upscale Spanish restaurant Huata.
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.
Loushang: Late Night Cantonese-Style Hotpot in Shanghai
Loushang Hotpot (楼上火锅) is an upmarket Cantonese-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in fresh seafood. Oh, and it’s open until 4am.
Casual Yunnan Restaurant Slurp & Sip For Noodles and More
Yunnan staple Slurp opens a casual eatery on Yanping Lu, an oden bar in the lane across The Cannery, and a French-Japanese bistro in Yongping Li.
5 Highlights: New Menus & New Dishes in Shanghai
A chef's menu at Sui Tang Li, new menus from Italian restaurants Acqua and Niko Romito, an ice cream sandwich at Cantina, and a lobster roll at Le Daily.
Dai Feast! Yunnan Food at Ronglek in Jing’an, Shanghai
Tucked away on the sleepy part of Yanping Lu in Jing'an is Ronglek, a humble Yunnan restaurant specializes in dishes from Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna.
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.
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.
Lamb Hotpot in Shanghai: Lao Men Kuang 老门框
Lao Men Kuang (老门框爆肚涮肉馆) is a traditional Beijing-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in hand-cut lamb and beef. Chopsticks at the ready!
Chinese Food in Shanghai: Dongbei Iron Pot Stew at Yao Ji 姚稷大铁锅
Yao Ji (姚稷大铁锅) is a Chinese restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in Dongbei-style Iron Pot Stew or "Tie Guo Dun" (铁锅炖).
La Wei Xian 辣味鲜 Private Kitchen For Sichuan Food in Shanghai
La Wei Xian 辣味鲜 is a private kitchen in Shanghai serving Sichuan home-style food. Three tables available by booking only. Here's the experience.
Rui Fu Yuan: A Shanghai Institution for Shanghainese Food
Rui Fu Yuan 瑞福园 is a home-style Shanghainese restaurant in Shanghai with two decades of local cred. This is a great place to explore Shanghainese food.
3 Chinese Restaurants in Shanghai: Chi Zi Ji, Tak Lung Siu Mei, Xun Noodles
Here are three cheap Chinese restaurant in Shanghai. Featuring a decade-old cheungfun shop, a new Cantonese barbecue restaurant, and crab roe noodles.
24 Flavors of Sichuan at The Peacock Room (Closed)
Sampling the 24 compound flavors of Sichuan cuisine at contemporary Chinese restaurant The Peacock Room in Shanghai. Set menu only for ¥350.
Taiwanese Chain JYJ Noodle Bar For Noods
JYJ Noodle Bar is a popular Taiwanese chain in Shanghai that does excellent noodles. You pay a premium for the noods, but you get to dine with A/C.
5 New Shanghai Restaurants You Might Have Missed (May 2019)
New Shanghai restaurants: 37 Steakhouse & Bar, Dao Jiang Hu, Da Yi Seafood Hot Pot, Hunter Gatherer Open Kitchen, and Le Xuan.
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.
Lotus Eatery: A Beloved Yunnan Restaurant in Shanghai
Lotus Eatery is a Yunnan restaurant in Shanghai that does delicious food at honest prices. It is extremely popular, favored by both locals and expats.
Hakkasan Shanghai's Chinese New Year Menu
Diving into the 11-course Chinese New Year menu at Hakkasan Shanghai. Revisiting signatures and exploring CNY traditional foods.
Dim Sum at Sui Tang Li
Dim Sum at Sui Tang Li, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in the Middle House Shanghai.
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.