J.Boroski is a secluded cocktail bar that does high-caliber bespoke drinks in Jing’an. The entrance-way is hidden and there is no menu.
CHARCOHOL is a gastrolounge in Shanghai that serves craft cocktails by acclaimed mixologist Cross Yu and global cuisine inspired by the charcoal grill.
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.
Asian Plus is a casual restaurant serving Malaysian-inspired food, namely, Hainanese chicken rice. Good for a cheap meal and a taste of Southeast Asia.
Lady Vietnam is a cozy Vietnamese restaurant and café on Yongkang Lu. The service is lovely, the space homey, and the portions massive.
Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh is a popular Singaporean restaurant chain that has opened their first Shanghai outpost in the newly minted One ITC mall in Xujiahui.
East-meets-West brunch at Heritage by Madison. Self-described as “80’s era dim sum carts meets New York brunch without boundaries.”
KIN Urban Thai Kitchen is a casual Thai restaurant in Shanghai. The cozy cafe has a northern Thai accent and dishes are comforting and easily likeable.
Featuring two new restaurants and a cocktail bar in Shanghai—fine dining recipes in a jar at Popot, neighborhood bar Perch, and contemporary French at Oxalis.
Birds of Paradise is a tiki bar and restaurant in Shanghai by mixologist Yao Lu and chef Austin Hu. Great cocktails, Polynesian-inspired food, and brunch.