Aburi-En: Wagyu Yakiniku For Pudongnites
I’m rarely in Pudong for food, but this Japanese yakiniku restaurant is worth a shout-out. Exceptional quality wagyu beef, neatly packaged in a tasting menu.
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.
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.
Shanghai’s Koreatown for Sun Jia’s Korean Marinated Crab
Head to Shanghai’s Koreatown in Gubei district for Korean-style marinated crab.
Amazing Chinese Cuisine Opens Blossom, Casual Chaoshan and Cantonese
From the group behind Michelin one-star Amazing Chinese Cuisine comes Blossom, a casual Chaoshan and Cantonese restaurant at Plaza 66 in Jing’an.
Lai Lai Lai Brings Thai Street Vibes to Shanghai
Casual Thai restaurant Lai Lai Lai channels Bangkok’s street energy, serving up classic dishes from The Land of Smiles.