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Totino Panino, a popular sandwich shop in Jing'an, Shanghai serving Italian-style paninis. Photo @ Nomfluence

Best Sandwiches in Shanghai

From smoked pastrami towers to Italian panini crafted with reverence, these are the spots serving some of the best sandwiches in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 18, 2025
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Penicillin, Shanghai cocktail bar from Hong Kong, Asia's 50 Best sustainable bar.

Asia’s 50 Best Bar Penicillin Opens in Shanghai

Introducing mad-scientist creativity and world-class cocktails. Asia’s 50 Best Bar Penicillin opens in Shanghai, delivering high-caliber cocktails forged with a sustainable ethos.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 22, 2025
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The Old Jazz Band at the Peace Hotel 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.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 24, 2025
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Eat the best xiao long bao in Shanghai at these restaurants. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (Updated 2025)

There’s nothing more Shanghai than xiao long bao. Here’s a big guide to xiao long bao in Shanghai, including my top four restaurants.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 24, 2025
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Chef's Table at 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai

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.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 24, 2025
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Michelin Guide Shanghai 2025

Michelin Guide Shanghai 2025: Michelin 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.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 29, 2025
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The best restaurants in Shanghai for hairy crab.

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.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 29, 2025
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Yuangu Yunjing, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Shanghai.

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.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 31, 2024
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Where to eat the best Peking Duck in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

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.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 21, 2025
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Barules Shanghai cocktail bar by Sam Kuan

Cocktail Bar Barules Shanghai Shakes Up The Drinks Scene

Veteran bartender Sam Kuan returns to reopen Barules Shanghai. Hyper-creative custom cocktails, Dick Bradsell tributes, and signatures in an energetic space.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 24, 2025
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Rachel Gouk | Writing about food & drink since 2011

“Shanghai is one of the great cities in the worl “Shanghai is one of the great cities in the world.”

Wolfgang Puck is back in Shanghai. This time, he brings his legendary Spago to the Bund. Stellar views, iconic dishes, and his personal reflections on Shanghai.

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🔘  Spago Shanghai
📍21/F, The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai 上海外滩瑞吉酒店21楼
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#shanghaieats #wolfgangpuck #shanghairestaurant #shanghaitrip #shanghaichina
New from the Bottega Group! Capri by Bottega servi New from the Bottega Group! Capri by Bottega serving up Naples’ best kept secret: Cartwheel Pizza 🍕 

Named for the wonky cartwheels of olden days, this extra-large pizza is boasts a perfectly balanced crust — made with a recipe that goes back generations by pizzaiolo Paolo Salvo. 

Now open in Xintiandi. 

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🔘 Capri by Bottega
📍 Block A, L105, Xintiandi Galleria, 111 Ji’an Lu 吉安路111号太平洋新天地一层A-L105单元
📞 61700625
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#shanghaieats #shanghaifood #zaishanghai #上海美食 #pizza #pizzanapoli #shanghailife_ #shanghaitrip #munchies
Diving into the new dishes at Italian restaurant B Diving into the new dishes at Italian restaurant Bella Vita Bistro @bella_vita_bistro 

Featuring an appearance by @samuelerossi1978 🙌

🥩 A magnificent charcoal-grilled 1.5kg “Fiorentina” porterhouse *Uruguay wagyu* shoutout @xiao.luis 

🐟 Salt-baked sea bream — for celebrations

🍝 Fresh made pasta with braised octopus 🐙 

🎄 Festive Christmas vibes already in full swing

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🔘 Bella Vita Bistro
📍 318 Tianping Lu 天平路318号
📞 64470008
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#shanghaieats #zaishanghai #shanghaifood #shanghaifoodie #Italianfood #上海美食 #shanghaitrip #shanghailife_
Celebrating the festive season (way) early this ye Celebrating the festive season (way) early this year 🤭 to-go sets from The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai~

🦃 Holiday Highlights: Maple Glazed Turkey & Honey Mustard Baked Ham

🥗 So many side dishes — including apple and onion stuffing

❤️ Love the sauces - giblet sauce and gravy for the win

🍽️ Professionally cooked, restaurant-quality feasts, delivered to your door 

📢 Available now until Jan 1 — Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s!

Visit www.rachelgouk.com to order yours.

#Shanghai #zaishanghai #shanghaichristmas #christmas #shanghaieats #shanghailife
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