The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (July 2025)
New restaurants opening in Shanghai: Benny’s rotisserie from Canada, 67 Pall Mall, super lounge Upperwood, Bar Rock, and more.
Kyu-Hai: The Chicken Ramen Specialists
Kyu-Hai (玖杯) is a snug Japanese restaurant in Huangpu slinging chicken broth ramen, izakaya-style small plates, and yakitori skewers.
Best Sandwiches in Shanghai (Updated 2026)
From smoked pastrami towers to Italian panini crafted with reverence, these are the spots serving some of the best sandwiches in Shanghai.
Ocean’s Table: Spanish Brunch on the Terrace
Spanish newcomer Ocean’s Table takes over the beloved Commune Social space, serving up a fresh but familiar take on tapas and brunch.
Nasu House: A Late-Night Yakitori Sanctuary in Jing’an
Located in Jing’an, Nasu House is a yakitori restaurant that deals in charcoal-grilled chicken. It’s the kind of unpretentious, easygoing spot that every neighborhood needs.
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.
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.
New & Hot in Jing’an: Aster by Joshua Paris
Borderless cuisine at this highly anticipated restaurant opening. Aster by Joshua Paris, founded by the former head chef of Michelin three-star Ultraviolet in Shanghai.
Hot Deals: Buffet at The St. Regis Brasserie
Buffet lunch and dinner! Steak of a deal: ¥158 for lunch (and brunch) plus free-flow included for dinner at ¥258.