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.

Lao Men Kuang is a traditional Beijing-style hotpot chain that specializes in hand-cut lamb and beef. It is also listed as a halal restaurant.

Ren He Guan is an excellent Chinese restaurant that does Shanghainese classics. Despite being a Michelin one-star, the average check is only around ¥250.

Cellar To Table is a restaurant serves a mix of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with European broad strokes, led by chef Francesco Bonvini.

RAW Eatery & Wood Grill is a Shanghai institution for josper-fired steaks and seafood. Excellent steaks, lobster ceviche, and beef tartare in a lively space.

Pirata is a Spanish restaurant and tapas bar by Chef Ling Huang. It is a fan favorite of many seeking tapas and paella in Shanghai.

FOTY is a mono-product bakery that specializes in Kouign Amann, a buttery dessert of laminated pastry.

Smokin’ Hog is an American-style barbecue restaurant in Shanghai that does excellent smoked meats, burgers, and tacos, as well as brunch.

Barules is a hyper-creative bar that does custom cocktails, odes to cocktail legend Dick Bradsell, and Barules signatures in a captivating space.

Taian Table is a Michelin three-star restaurant in Shanghai by chef Stefan Stiller. Creative cuisine and an intimate dining experience around an open kitchen.