The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (February 2025)
Restaurants coming soon to Shanghai: Aster by Joshua Paris, Sunday’s Modern Diner, Bar O.J. Now open are restaurants 1929 by GG, Vivant by Johnny Pham, Nebula, and more.
Shanghai’s Panini King: Salvatore Giammaria of Totino Panino
What does it take to make the perfect panini? Salvatore “Toto” Giammaria of Totino Panino has the answer — and a panini shop in Shanghai full of cult-favorite sandwiches to prove it.
Explained: Yee Sang / Lou Hei Prosperity Salad
Yee Sang or Lou Hei or Yu Sheng is a popular festive dish in Malaysia and Singapore, eaten during Chinese New Year for prosperity and luck.
Deal Hunting? Try KLAY’s Lamb Leg Biryani Mondays
Modern Indian restaurant KLAY does a fantastic deal on Mondays: Lamb leg biryani for ¥199, enough for two to share!
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.
THE FIRE: Western Grill & Free-Flow Brunch in Jing’an
Creative twists on familiar favorites with Mediterranean influences at this Western grill in Jing’an. Free-flow brunch on weekends.
DG CAFFÈ: Excellent Pastas & Winter Dishes, Afternoon Tea
DG CAFFÈ by luxury brand Dolce&Gabbana delivers comforting Italian food in Shanghai worthy of high praise.
The Big List of Shanghai Restaurant Closures in 2024
More than 100 restaurants (that I know of) closed in 2024 in Shanghai. Big name brands pull out of China and familiar favorites end their run.
2024 In Review: Best New Restaurants & Favorite Meals
A recap of the past year’s new restaurant openings in Shanghai featured on Nomfluence, plus my favorite/most memorable meals of the year.
+PINK: Regional Vietnamese Cuisine from Saigon Mama
+PINK is a vibrant Vietnamese restaurant that expands beyond pho and banh mi. Don’t miss the beef rib curry!