Alma Luna: Yao Lu’s Cuban-Inspired Cocktail Bar Debuts in Shanghai
Luminary bartender Yao Lu of Union Trading Company fame brings is lifelong fascination with Cuba to life — Havana-inspired cocktail bar Alma Luna.
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.
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.
Madame Ching Charts A Course Through Cantonese-Asian Fusion
On Jing’an’s busiest dining strip, Madame Ching blends Cantonese and Asian flavors, with a lobster curry that’s worth the trip.
Pepite: French Coastal Seafood on Donghu Road
Pepite brings simple, produce-driven French coastal seafood to Donghu Lu.
Dine First, Dance Later: La Barra’s All-New Food Menu
La Barra Shanghai has a reputation for nightlife, but their food, Latin with an Asian twist, is worth a stop.
Fuxing Project: New Menu & Free Seafood Platters
Fuxing Project’s new dinner menu, bistro plates with a French-Japanese twist. Free seafood platters up for grabs!
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.
Uncle Beam: New Contender for Neapolitan Pizza in Shanghai
Uncle Beam arrives in Huangpu, giving Shanghai’s bigger-name Neapolitan pizzerias a run for their money.
What to Eat in Shanghai: 30 Must-Try Chinese Dishes (2026)
A guide on what to eat in Shanghai — xiao long bao, hairy crab, scallion noodles and more.