Atelier Kaulou: Shanghai’s New Cantonese Showpiece
A massive Cantonese restaurant that excels at seafood with a sprawling dining room, terraces, and cocktail bar Opia.
Caffe Yaya: Chinese-Italian Pasta & Viral Affogatos
Yaya's Pasta Bar opens a sister concept: Caffe Yaya, an all-day cafe serving spaghettis, salads, and affogatos.
Affordable Omakase Uni Shushi Expands To Xintiandi
Omakase restauranteur Sun-San expands with a second location of Uni Shushi — omakase from ¥498 in Xintiandi.
Spago Shanghai’s New Free-Flow Brunch: Malibu on the Bund
Spago Shanghai kicks off "Malibu Brunch" on weekends — classic brunch food and a three-hour free-flow, with the glamorous Shanghai skyline as the backdrop.
The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (September 2026)
The latest food & drink news from Shanghai: Plaza 66 expands, a dozen new restaurants, Tribe Sky Beach Club incoming.
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.
JUJU Returns: KBBQ Party Spot Opening In The Cannery Space
Korean 'grill-and-ganbei' barbecue restaurant JUJU is reopening on Yuyuan Road, in The Cannery's old spot.
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.