The Best Gelato & Ice Cream in Shanghai (2026)
The best scoops of ice cream and gelato in Shanghai — right here! From the classic flavors to inventive creations, these 20+ shops have something for everyone!
Pepper Tree Shanghai: Modern Chinese Cooking with a Western Hand
Modern Chinese restaurant Pepper Tree is where Chef Ling finally puts his Western training to work on Chinese ingredients. Ambitious, personal, and worth your time.
The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (May 2026)
VICE, globally inspired plates by chef Carlos Sotomayor; cocktail lounge by Pony Up. Mexican restaurant Maya closes.
Sake Ichi Oden: Comforting Soups, Ramen & Cheap Highballs
Soups that revive and real cheap highballs at Sake Ichi Oden, a Japanese eatery in Shanghai channeling Tokyo late night energy.
Laizhou Bar: Seriously Good Food, Fumin Road Underdog
On Shanghai’s hottest nightlife strip, Laizhou Bar is easily overlooked. I’m here to tell you otherwise — the food deserves more love.
Smokin’ Bowl: Bowls, Tortas & Tacos in Jing’an
Smokin’ Hog launches sister concept Smokin’ Bowl, slinging fast-casual bowls, sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and more.
GEN: Creative Guizhou Food on the Rise, with Natural Sake
Modern Chinese food on the rise. GEN adds their creative spin to Guizhou food, paired with natural sake in a trendy space in Jing’an, Shanghai.
Tokyo Famous: Hikiniku To Come Opens in Shanghai
Famous Tokyo-born Hikiniku To Come opens in Shanghai, serving up charcoal-grilled hamburger steak over rice.
Sourdough Brunch at Fuxing Project | Fuxing Park Terrace
Brunch inside Shanghai’s Fuxing Park. Fuxing Project for French-Japanese fusion and fresh baked breads, all on their sunny terrace.
The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (April 2026)
New restaurants opening soon: Korean BBQ HANRO and global food at VICE. Yao Lu of Union Trading Company opens Alma.