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.

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!

Bastard is a contemporary Chinese restaurant by chef Michael Janczewski. It’s small with ultra-stylish, bold interiors. Food is tasty, but hella pricey. 

8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA is a Michelin two-star Italian restaurant in Shanghai and a culinary fixture of the city's fine dining scene.

The Dining Room, also known as Yue Xuan (悦轩) is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in Jiangnan cuisine. That's food from Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu.

Est. in 2002, Cheng Long Hang is a household name when it comes to hairy crab. Crab dishes of mapo tofu, drunken crab, xiaolongbao, spring rolls, and more.

Kong Yi Ji is a Chinese restaurant in Shanghai serving Shaoxing cuisine. Famous for their white-cut chicken, pork belly with meigancai, Shaoxing wine, and crab.

Pony Up is a cocktail bar in Shanghai founded by bartender Dre Yang. Homey vibes and easy-to-enjoy cocktails with an American twist.

The Cannery is a beloved gastrolounge that channels the spirit of the North American West Coast. Popular for brunch, seafood, and beer program.

Man Man Tang Bao is a hole-in-the-wall eatery specializing in xiao long bao, congee and tangyuan. Excellent made-to-order XLB for real cheap, and open late!