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!
Ortensia Shanghai: French-Asian Fine Dining via Paris
Ortensia Shanghai is a fine dining restaurant with roots in Paris, where its original location holds a one Michelin star.
Han Kim Nam: No Frills Korean Comfort Food
No-nonsense Korean comfort food at Han Kim Nam. Hearty stews of Army Pot or with octopus and pork belly, plus Korean fried chicken and grilled meats.
Soulful Soba: Tokyo Ichimi, Standing Noodle Shop
Tokyo Ichimi is a standing soba noodle shop serving soulful bowls of noodles with tempura toppings — a rare gem in Shanghai’s dining scene.
Insane Value at Jade on 36 Restaurant Festive Brunch
Jade on 36 Restaurant has a festive semi-buffet brunch that’s hard to resist. At just ¥488 with a glass of sparkling, it’s incredible value for the quality!
Ultimate Guide To Christmas Markets in Shanghai 2024
A comprehensive guide to the best Christmas markets in Shanghai, where holiday cheer isn’t just encouraged — it’s practically mandatory.
OHA Eatery: New Creative Malaysian-Inspired Menu
OHA Eatery is doing something really cool with Malaysian cuisine, and is now serving a seasonal menu with dishes inspired by food from Kuching.
Camel Group Closes: Bull & Claw, El Santo, KIN, DOC
The Camel Group abruptly closes all Shanghai restaurants, including The Bull & Claw, El Santo, DOC, and KIN, and leaves a trail of debt behind.
Mammamia! Neapolitan Pizzeria: 14 Years of Italian Tradition
Mammamia is one of the longest running Neapolitan pizzerias and Italian restaurants in China. Award winning pizzas, fresh pastas, and Italian antipasti.