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.
Shanghai Must-Do: Old Jazz Band at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
A Shanghai institution: Catch the Old Jazz Band at The Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund. Guinness World Record holders playing seven nights a week.
The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (May 2025)
New restaurants opening in Shanghai! Bottega Group expands with Atica and La Diosa, Ocean’s Table opens in the old The Commune Social, Beijing’s Avocado Tree comes to town.
Free-Flow Sparkling at Terrace 8 in Jing’an
Terrace 8 is now open in Jing’an! This eighth floor terrace is serving up serious skyline views, sparkling wine free-flow for ¥388, and comforting grill and mezze.
gubigubi: A Charming Ningbo Fusion Bistro
Ningbo-inspired fusion at gubigubi, a chic bistro with Mediterranean vibes in Shanghai’s former French concession.
Bizy Boy for Fully Loaded Pastrami Sandwiches
Hailed on social media for having “the best pastrami sandwich in Shanghai,” Bizy Boy delivers sandos and pasta.
It’s Back! Shanghai Burger Month 2025 — This May
Shanghai Burger Month is BACK from May 1 to May 31! Eat some epic burgers and enter a lucky draw to win some great prizes! More than ¥10,000 worth to giveaway!
Whisky & Wontons: Laizhou Bar’s Spicy Take on Sichuan Food
Laizhou Bar dishes up fusion Sichuan and cocktails on Fumin Lu, Shanghai’s hottest nightlife strip.
The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (April 2025)
Takeo Oyama of Sushi Oyama returns to Shanghai, Nono’s Pasta, Bar Bud by The Merchants & Bar Cham, Ultraviolet closes.