Rui Fu Yuan (瑞福园) is a well-established restaurant specializing in authentic Shanghainese cuisine.

Fu 1039 is Michelin one-star Chinese restaurant in Shanghai known for classic Shanghainese fare, housed in a 1920s villa.

RAC is popular an all-day cafe, restaurant, and bar. It's famous for their brunchy menu of crepes, galettes, and breakfast sandwiches.

Motoya is a Japanese restaurant that specializes in Kanto-style sukiyaki. Superb meat quality and value for money.

Morena by Azul is a youthful Latin American and Mediterranean restaurant by Eduardo Vargas. Small plates, big brunch, good value.

Xibo Restaurant & Bar is a long-standing Xinjiang restaurant in Shanghai. A favorite for ethnic Xinjiang cuisine of lamb, pilaf, big plate chicken, and more.

Ochiyo (御千代·鮨), a low-key yet high-caliber Japanese omakase restaurant led by chef-founder Sun-San. Fantastic ingredients, every meal different and amazing.

Hulu Sushi is a 12-seater Japanese omakase restaurant led by chef-founder Liu-San. Expect a steady paced meal with plenty of flavor bombs. Set is ¥1,080.
 

Ramen Mitsuyoshi (满吉拉面) is an excellent ramen shop that specializes in tonkotsu, pork bone broth. The black garlic is my favorite.

Colca is a Latin American restaurant by veteran chef Eduardo Vargas. Expect traditional ceviches, exceptional seafood entrées, and hearty beef dishes.

Shu Cai Ji is a hole-in-the-wall snack shop serving up guotie, shengjian bao, and rice fried with pork lard.

Wei Xiang Zhai is the spot for sesame noodles, coated in a creamy, nutty sauce and a splash of chili oil. Inexpensive and oh-so satisfying!