The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (March 2026)
Latest food & drink news in Shanghai: six new openings and a dozen closures, including Le Bec and Green & Safe.
Cila Shanghai Doubles Down on Modern Northwestern Chinese Cuisine
Northwestern flavors, fire cooking, and Chinese wine take the spotlight at contemporary Chinese restaurant Cila Shanghai.
A Guide to Chinese Wine at Cila Shanghai
Explore the world of Chinese wines at Cila, a Northwestern Chinese restaurant in Shanghai. Sip through China’s six major wine regions — one glass at a time.
White Foods: Classy Rice Sets & Matcha Desserts in Shanghai
White Foods’ ‘Six-Flavor Toast’ is a viral hit, but it’s the claypot rice sets and matcha desserts you should actually go for.
Qingchun Perma: Best Value Vegetarian in Shanghai?
Vegetarian restaurant Qingchun Perma in Xintiandi runs like a factory, feeds you like its Reunion Dinner, and somehow keeps it under ¥100.
What is Jiangxi Cuisine? Find Out at Wang Lu Shanghai
Wang Lu shows what Jiangxi cuisine can be, proving there’s more than heat and spice to this lesser-known regional Chinese style.
Nono’s Shanghai Locks In With Chinese-Italian Cuisine
More than just “fusion,” Nono’s Ristorante owns its Chinese-Italian cuisine with dedication.
Four Seasons Cuisine For Authentic Sichuan Food in Shanghai
Four Seasons Cuisine (四吉饭店) is a Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai serving up some fiery authentic fare, backed by some serious culinary pedigree.
Chinese New Year Buffet & Beyond at The St. Regis Brasserie
Open throughout CNY and beyond! Chinese New Year celebration dishes, luxe hotpot with M9 beef, fresh sashimi, and more at the buffet.
Explore Regional Chinese Hotpot Restaurants in Shanghai
Where to eat hotpot in Shanghai — featuring the different flavors and styles of regional Chinese cuisines from lamb-based Beijing-style to the fiery Chongqing-style.