Lai Lai Lai! Thai with Attitude (And Sauces Worth Bottling)
As endearing as its name, Lai Lai Lai brings the full force of Thai flavors to Jiashan Lu — larb to die for, roasted fish, and glazed ribs.
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Albaluz: Unwavering. 12 Years of Spanish Food in Shanghai
Spanish restaurant Albaluz serves the same tapas, paella, and Iberico pork ribs it always has — and it's what keeps people coming back.
Pepite: French Coastal Seafood on Donghu Road
Pepite brings simple, produce-driven French coastal seafood to Donghu Lu.
Holy Spice: OHA Group Explores Balinese Flavors
Holy Spice is the latest from OHA Group, a Balinese-inspired restaurant with a rooftop herb garden in Xuhui.
VICE Shanghai: Chef-Driven Restaurant & Bar by Carlos Sotomayor
Chef Carlos Sotomayor takes the stage at VICE Shanghai, showcasing his globally influenced cooking that has made him a favorite in the city for years.
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.
Laizhou Bar: Seriously Good Food, Fumin Road Underdog
On Shanghai's hottest nightlife strip, Laizhou Bar is easily overlooked. I'm here to tell you otherwise — the food deserves more love.
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.
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.
White Foods: Classy Rice Sets & Matcha Desserts in Shanghai
White Foods’ 'Six-Flavor Toast' is a viral hit, but it’s the claypot rice sets and matcha desserts you should actually go for.
Nono's Shanghai Locks In With Chinese-Italian Cuisine
More than just "fusion," Nono's Ristorante owns its Chinese-Italian cuisine with dedication.
Shanghai Brunch & Bakery O'Mills New Concept: Firewood Alchemy
New concept from popular brunch & bakery: O'Mills Firewood Alchemy, creative wood-fired roasts and Asian-inspired dishes.
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.
Refined Italian: Savor Bella Vita Bistro's New Menu
New dishes of Fiorentina thick-cut steak and fresh paccheri pasta at Italian restaurant Bella Vita Bistro in Shanghai.
La Diosa: Taco Tuesday, Brunch & Chilaquiles, Birria Sandwich
Mexican restaurant and bar La Diosa serves up Taco Tuesday, daily brunch dishes featuring chilaquiles, and a killer Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
La Pomme De Terre: Brunch by Day, Bistro by Night
Yongfu Lu is stirring back to life with La Pomme De Terre, a handsome restaurant that’s brunch by day and bistro by night in Shanghai's former French concession.
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.
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.
Atica Shanghai: Authentic Spanish Flavors in a Stunning Space
Atica Shanghai is a stylish yet casual restaurant delivering authentic Spanish comfort food in a stunning space. Sunlit terraces and classic dishes await!
La Diosa Shanghai: Mexican Eats, Killer Cocktails and Party Vibes
Enter La Diosa, a vibrant Mexican bar and restaurant serving crave-worthy comfort food, top-shelf mezcal and tequila, and Instagram-worthy interiors – complete with a huge terrace and lively energy.
gubigubi: A Charming Chinese Fusion Bistro
Ningbo-inspired fusion at gubigubi, a chic bistro with Mediterranean vibes in Shanghai's former French concession.
Alinta: A Charming Bistro Hidden Within An Old Shanghai Lane
Creative western bistro Alinta combines Australian dining culture with Asian inspired flavors. High points on ambiance and food.
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.
Oliang Bangkok Bistro for Thai Food in Shanghai
Oliang Bangkok Bistro is a low-key casual Thai restaurant with food that is a cut above. Thai favorites and new discoveries on the menu.
Worth The Queue: Thai Boat Noodles in Shanghai
A Thai boat noodle shop in Shanghai that's all the rage — for good reason! A rich beef bone broth noodle with beef, meatballs, and tendons.
Odelice Shanghai: Brunch of Crepes, Galettes & French Classics
Brunch for under ¥100 at French café Odelice Shanghai. Crepes, galettes, and French classics at this terraced restaurant on Xinle Lu.
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.
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.
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.
Babar: Trendy Fusion Restaurant & Wine Bar On Donghu Lu
Babar is a fusion restaurant and wine bar located on the hip ‘n happening Donghu Lu strip. French and Asian influences and wines by the glass.
New Dishes That Impress at Bella Vita Bistro Italian Restaurant
Downright soulful Italian dishes of slow-cooked pork head, house-made spaghetti with tuna, and an off-menu sautéed cappelletti.
Les Halles: An Artisanal French Butchery & Restaurant in Shanghai (Closed)
Les Halles is a French-style butchery, deli, and restaurant located in Xuhui. House-cased sausages, steaks, and quintessential French fare.
Bakery Trifle Takes Advantage of Shanghai's City Walk Craze
Trending bakery Trifle draws a hip 'n' cool crowd seeking fresh baked breads and pastries while on their "city walk" of Shanghai.
3 Underground Bars in Shanghai: Tang, Cave, Hole In The Wall
Three super under-the-radar bars catering to Shanghai's subculture. An after-hours place with beds, one for metal heads, and open mic nights.
Fat Pho: Hip & Trendy Vietnamese Restaurant Chain For Affordable Noods
Fat Pho, a fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant chain in Shanghai (and beyond) lauded for its tasty noodle soups, consistency, and affordability.
Parisian Charm at Mignon 9, A Cute Bistro on Wuyuan Lu
Mignon 9 serves up contemporary French food with a twist in a stylish yet casual space in Xuhui. Approachable food and great atmosphere.
TonTon: Fantastical Pastries and Killer Sandwiches at This Shanghai Bakery
TonTon is a bakery and sandwich shop on Yongkang Lu. Delicious pastries, loaded sandwiches, and baked goodies galore.
The Pine: Chinese-French Fine Dining in a Garden Villa
Elegant “Chinese-style French cuisine” in a garden villa on Changle Lu. Seasonal set menus that marry the best of both worlds.
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.
The Latina Story: 25 Years of Brazilian Churrasco in Shanghai
Shanghai institution Latina Brazilian Steakhouse celebrates an astounding 25 years. Haven't been to Latina? It's about time you did.
Cheers Burger: Queuing for Street-Side Burgers, Worth It?
Online sensation Cheers Burger draws queues all weekend long. Here is what's on the menu at this hole-in-the-wall burger joint in Xuhui.
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.
Bella Vita Bistro Brunch: Fresh Pastas on the Terrace
Italian restaurant Bella Vita Bistro has just launched a new brunch menu, highlighting fresh made pastas with free-flow. Dine on the terrace!
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.
Goose Island Beer Company Expands in Shanghai with "Taproom"
Satellite bars Goose Island Taproom to open across China. A dozen beers on tap, Chicago-inspired bar bites, and hella good deals on brews.
Destination Italian: Bella Vita Bistro Shanghai
Bella Vita Bistrò is a traditional Italian restaurant in Xuhui. Unadulterated Italian dishes in a villa with a spacious rooftop terrace.
Mozzarella e Vino: Cheese, Deli and Dutch Pancakes
Mozzarella e Vino is a European restaurant in Xuhui that specializes in cheese, serving up general western fare and brunch.
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.
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.
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.
Crave: Comforting Bistro Fare At This Intimate Wine Bar
Café and wine bar Crave adds a comforting bistro fare for dinner, featuring small plates of duck puff pastries and fantastic bavette steak.
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.
New & Hot: Juke, A Neighborhood Eatery on Dongping Lu
Juke is an intimate 18-seater neighborhood eatery on Dongping Lu serving a chef-driven menu of Mediterranean food with Asian accents alongside wines.
Crave: An All-Day Bakery, Bistro & Wine Bar
Crave is a café and wine bar at the Xinle Lu and Donghu Lu nexus. Fresh baked pastries, coffee, sandwiches, and breakfast plates.
Root Down: Cocktails, Vinyl & Great Ambience
Root Down is a Japanese vinyl bar in Shanghai that's quickly becoming the new favorite hangout for quality cocktails and seekers of great music.
FIVE GUYS Opens in Shanghai April/May 2021
Important, critical, life-changing news! That's right! Five Guys is opening a branch in Shanghai! Location revealed—opening soon.
Real Talk: Blaz French Bistro & Wine Bar
Blaz Canteen & Wine Bar is a French bistro in Shanghai. The atmosphere is amazing, but the food is hit or miss. Better suited for wine drinking.
Cellar To Table, Bistro & Wine Bar in Shanghai
Cellar To Table is a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar housed within a villa at 20 Donghu Lu in Shanghai. I highly recommend it.
All-Day Brunch At The New Luneurs
Wildly popular Shanghai bakery and ice cream shop Luneurs now serves brunch. Only at their newest location at One ITC mall in Xuhui.
Revisited: Ginger Modern Asian Bistro, A Shanghai Institution
An ode to Ginger, a modern Asian restaurant in Shanghai, est 2005. Curry laksa, gochujang braised short rib, and hot and sour clams.
Oha Eatery: Experimental Guizhou Food Fusion in Shanghai
Oha Eatery is a restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in experimental Guizhou food. Tree bark, "sours" and more on the new 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.