Leyas is a modern Middle Eastern (halal) restaurant in Xintiandi, Shanghai. Kebabs, mezze, slow-cooked lamb shank, share plates, and more.

Uni Shushi is a Japanese omakase restaurant under the Ochiyo umbrella. Affordable, solid sushi in Xintiandi, Shanghai.

Uncle Beam is a Neapolitan pizzeria that boasts a cult following in the suburbs of Shanghai. Excellent pizzas made with quality ingredients, and affordable to boot.

Soba Monbei (纹兵卫) is a longstanding Japanese soba noodle shop that has been serving Shanghai since 2007.

KLAZ is a multi-concept restaurant and bar in Xintiandi that does teppanyaki, omakase, and western food.

Skyline Dome is a rooftop bar and lounge on the Bund in Shanghai with iconic views, Japanese bites, cocktails, cigars, shisha, and weekend DJ nights.

Sake Ichi Oden is Japanese restaurant serving chicken soup oden, ramen, tsukemen, and flavored highballs. Street energy and open late.

The Dome is a Japanese restaurant and bar on The Bund in Shanghai — omakase and lively after-dark energy, complete with terraces offering prime views.

Wang Lu tackles the lesser-known Jiangxi cuisine with a masterful hand, serving up more than just spice and heat.

A household name in Shanghai for really porky potstickers. Head to Hong Yu Fang in Huangpu district for some traditional guotie, pleated and sizzled to order.

Four Seasons Cuisine is a Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai backed by culinary pedigree, serving authentic dishes in a charming tavern-like space.

Ieyasu Izakaya is a long-standing Japanese restaurnat in Shanghai specializing in ramen and tsukemen with nine different soup bases and dipping sauces.