KLAZ: Teppanyaki, Omakase, KTV, and More in Xintiandi
KLAZ in Xintiandi has a lot going on — omakase and western menus, KTV, cocktails — but the real draw is the teppanyaki.
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Sake Ichi: Reliable Late Night Yakitori in Shanghai
Where to go for supper in Shanghai — open since 2019, Sake Ichi is a reliable late-night bites for yakitori in Shanghai.
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.
Sake Ichi Oden: Comforting Soups, Ramen & Cheap Highballs
Soups that revive and real cheap highballs at Sake Ichi Oden, a Japanese eatery in Shanghai channeling Tokyo late night energy.
Tokyo Famous: Hikiniku To Come Opens in Shanghai
Famous Tokyo-born Hikiniku To Come opens in Shanghai, serving up charcoal-grilled hamburger steak over rice.
The Dome Shanghai: A New Bund Hotspot for Japanese Omakase & Party Vibes
A doze of glitz and glam on The Bund — The Dome Shanghai dishes up Japanese omakase and party vibes.
Love Sushi: One of Jing'an's Few Quality Omakase Spots
New in Plaza 66 is Love Sushi — a solid omakase restaurant in Jing'an.
Aburi-En: Wagyu Yakiniku For Pudongnites
I'm rarely in Pudong for food, but this Japanese yakiniku restaurant is worth a shout-out. Exceptional quality wagyu beef, neatly packaged in a tasting menu.
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!
Sushi Oyama Shanghai: Omakase Masterchef Returns
Legendary omakase chef Takeo Oyama returns to Shanghai, reopening Sushi Oyama within Xintiandi Galleria. Detta!
Yatai Ramen: A Japanese Noodle Cart in Xuhui
Straight out of Fukuoka's street food scene — a street stall serving up Japanese ramen and local noodles in Xuhui.
Kyu-Hai: The Chicken Ramen Specialists
Kyu-Hai (玖杯) is a snug Japanese restaurant in Huangpu slinging chicken broth ramen, izakaya-style small plates, and yakitori skewers.
Nasu House: A Late-Night Yakitori Sanctuary in Jing'an
Located in Jing'an, Nasu House is a yakitori restaurant that deals in charcoal-grilled chicken. It's the kind of unpretentious, easygoing spot that every neighborhood needs.
Ochiyo Returns: Top-Tier Omakase in Shanghai
Excellent omakase at Ochiyo. Chef Sun-San continues to deliver an exceptional experience at his new location in Changning, Shanghai.
Noya: When Sukiyaki Meets Omakase
Ochiyo chef Sun-San opens Noya, a Japanese restaurant that does sukiyaki omakase set menus.
Uni Shushi Shanghai: Excellent Omakase in Jing'an for ¥498 & ¥698
Intimate 12-seater omakase restaurant Uni Shushi in Jing’an, Shanghai, delivers quality sushi, affordably priced at ¥498 & ¥698. Sea urchin in your future!
Soulful Soba: Tokyo Ichimi, Standing Noodle Shop
Tokyo Ichimi is a standing soba noodle shop serving soulful bowls of noodles with tempura toppings — a rare gem in Shanghai’s dining scene.
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.
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!
YONE Modern Japanese: The Shanghai EDITION X SG Group
Modern Japanese restaurant & bar YONE at The Shanghai EDITION, backed by award-winning bartender Shingo Gokan and chef Fumio Yonezawa.
The Holy Grail of Sukiyaki Meals with A5 Wagyu
Osaka-style sukiyaki, the holy grail of sukiyaki meals, served with A5 wagyu. Eat it at Ri He, located at Arch Walk mall in Gubei, Shanghai.
A Dozen Okonomiyaki at Late-Night Spot Himari in Gubei
Seeking out the beloved Japanese pancake okonomiyaki at late-night restaurant Himari in Shanghai's Gubei district.
Tonkatsu Find: Thick-Cut Deep-Fried Pork Cutlets in Gubei
The hunt for crispy fried pork cutlets brings us to Shizuoka Katsu, tonkatsu specialists located in Shanghai's Gubei area.
Cheap Tempura in Shanghai at Japanese Chain Ebinoya
Cheap and satisfying tempura sets at Ebinoya — a bowl of prawn, fish, eel, egg, and veg for just ¥50! Three locations in Shanghai.
Sushi Bar Ichi Roll For Inexpensive Hand Roll Sushi
Ichi Roll is a casual Japanese sushi bar and restaurant serving up hand roll sushi in Shanghai. Casual, no-frills, and affordable.
Wanghong Worthy: Queuing Up For Hamburger Rice in Xujiahui
People are queuing up for Rou Rou Da Mi (肉肉大米), a Japanese fast-food restaurant with a single menu item. The dish? Hamburger rice.
3 New Openings: ma-ia-ki, Oliang Bangkok Bistro, Efes
Vos Families group opens yakitori restaurant ma-ia-ki, Thai restaurant Oliang Bangkok Bistro, and Turkish restaurant Efes expands to Puxi.
Rumor For Yoshoku, Japanese-Western Foods Like Hamburger Steak
Rumor is a tiny café brimming with character that does yoshoku, a style of Japanese cuisine influenced by western/non-Japanese food.
Sangou Japanese Restaurant: Modern Omakase, Yakitori & Tempura (Closed)
Sangou is a creative high-end Japanese restaurant in Gubei, Shanghai. It’s a three-pronged concept, serving omakase, yakitori, and tempura.
4 Winter Menus: Cuivre, High Yaki, Colca, Highline
Hearty winter warming dishes from seafood stew to beef bourguignon, revisiting one of my favorite yakiniku restaurants, and a festive afternoon tea.
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.
2 New Restaurants: Pici and Ember
New restaurants in Shanghai: Pici, a fresh pasta bar via Hong Kong, Soi Thai for Thai street food, and Ember for beef omakase and lots of wagyu.
Modern Japanese Yakitori Restaurant Torisawa Opens in Jing'an
Torisawa is a modern Japanese yakitori restaurant at the Jing An Kerry Centre that serves up every cut of chicken on skewers.
Atelier Izakaya: Japanese Yakitori by Taste Buds in Jing'an
From the group behind Atelier and Taste Buds comes Atelier Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant serving yakitori and drinks in a lively, chic space in Jing'an.
3 New Restaurants: Chihuahua, Hundo, Mavis
From the tail end of 2020, here are some new restaurants in Shanghai. Chihuahua for Mexican food, Hundo for yakitori & yakiniku, and wine bistro Mavis.
Gubei Find: Xiao's Izakaya For Late Night Eats
Xiao's Izakaya is a quirky Japanese restaurant in Shanghai's Gubei district that serves skewers, sashimi and izakaya staples until late. Highballs for ¥40.
Craving: Unadon Japanese Eel Rice at Manzhong
There's only one item on the menu at Manzhong, and it's unagi don. Eat Japanese eel rice at this shoebox of a restaurant in downtown Shanghai.
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.
Sushi Naoki: High-End Japanese Omakase Sushi Bar
Sushi Naoki is a high-end Japanese restaurant in Shanghai that does a nigiri-based omakase menu. It's personalized service at an intimate sushi bar counter.
Ramen Mitsuyoshi (满吉拉面) For Bib Gourmand-Level Noods
Ramen Mitsuyoshi (满吉拉面) is a small shop in Shanghai that does excellent ramen. The founders hail from immensely popular Ramen Koike (Bib Gourmand, Tokyo).
Hulu Sushi: Six-Seater Omakase in Shanghai
Hulu Sushi is an intimate six-seater Japanese restaurant in Shanghai serving a mostly nigiri-based omakase meal. Two seatings daily.