Diner Cravings at RIINK: Burgers, Pancakes & Shakes

Combine comforting diner food and great cocktails with skating, and you’ll get RIINK. Pop into this friendly Jing’an spot for burgers, breakfast plates, and nostalgic shakes.

The Space

American diner food and burgers at roller skating venue RIINK Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Located in Shankang Li, RIINK serves up casual American-style diner food in a fun and friendly neighborhood hideout. RIINK has been around since 2018, and this location is their second iteration.

In terms of seating, there are “couple booths” around the rink for the date night crowd, plus high tops and cozy pockets of seating around the bar.

There’s also plenty of outdoor seating and it’s dog-friendly.

Oh, and there’s entertainment of an indoor roller skating circuit. (Skating is optional — no pressure.)

As for the vibe, it really depends! They host a bunch of themed events that draw quite a lively crowd, as well as company events and birthday parties. Otherwise, it’s pretty chill during the day, which makes it a nice alternative work space.

Comforting Diner Food

Aside from its love affair with the bygone era of roller skates, RIINK does some pretty good food, serving all day from lunch through dinner, and also available via delivery.

American diner food and burgers at RIINK Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

On the menu are burgers, pancakes (and one inspired by the Stranger Things Demogorgon), loaded fries, fudgy caramel brownies, and shakes with housemade yogurt. The menu remains largely unchanged since its opening, and they’ve kept the original dishes that were created by the late Austin Hu.

Oh, and they’re open until late! Kitchen closes at midnight, in case you have a late-night hankering.

First off, the burgers

Breakfast, Brunch & Snacks

American diner food at RIINK Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence — Fluffy Pancakes (¥58) – A stack of three American-style pancakes with butter and maple syrup. Definitely get extra bacon (¥10), either a whole crispy rasher or sliced up strips, the quintessential sweet and savory breakfast combo.

The Drinks

As for drinks, RIINK does some pretty good cocktails as well as shakes and floats.

Shakes and cocktails at American diner RIINK Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence — Strawberry Coco Yogurt Shake (¥68) – Housemade yogurt instead of ice cream, thickened with coconut cream and fresh strawberry purée.

A Dog-Friendly Venue

FYI, for all the dog owners out there, RIINK is very accommodating. They even have a Doggie Menu in collaboration with Pawsome.

Dog-friendly venue RIINK Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Plain Yogurt & Cookie (¥28) – A large scoop of RIINK’s homemade yogurt and a Pawsome peanut butter and chicken biscuit.

There you have it. RIINK. For a casual meal in the neighborhood (that won’t break the bank) or a fun activity (date nights or reenacting Grease on wheels).

Plus, RIINK is also open throughout Chinese New Year!