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!

Jia Jia Tang Bao is a famed xiao long bao restaurant in Shanghai that started as a mom-and-pop shop in 1986. Nearly a dozen locations in Shanghai.

Lai Lai Xiao Long Bao is a Shanghai institution for xiao long bao (soup-filled dumplings), especially their crab and crab roe ones, which are all wrapped to order.

Polux is an all-day dining French café/bistro in Xintiandi by award winning chef Paul Pairet. A French cafe peppered with global influences.

Lotus Eatery is an excellent Yunnan restaurant in Shanghai that does delicious food at honest prices. Cheap and cheerful, and a favorite for over a decade.

Liu Tang Men, is a mainstay for Sichuan noodles in Shanghai. A dozen noodles to choose from, but ones to get are tianshui mian and dan dan mian.

Yuangu Yunjing (元古雲境) is a creative Chinese restaurant popular for its beautiful design, afternoon tea, and inventive modern cuisine that won't break the bank.

Venture out to a residential area in Pudong district for jiggly wriggly braised pork hock at A Yue Bao. A delicacy for fans of gelatinous fatty pork.

Cila is a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Shanghai inspired by Xibei northwestern Chinese cuisine with an emphasis on Chinese wines.