Bar No. 3 is a cocktail bar in Shanghai's former French Concession, an enduring neighborhood spot with a reputation for consistently well-crafted drinks.

Masala Art is a long-standing Indian restaurant that does unadulterated, traditional Northern Indian cuisine.

Kyu Hai (玖杯) is a small Japanese restaurant serving up excellent chicken broth ramen, izakaya bites, and yakitori.

Dead Poet is a stylish cocktail bar on Shanghai's Jinxian Road. Inventive cocktails with names dedicated to a poet who once lived upstairs.

Cucina di Dario is a modern Italian fine dining restaurant in Shanghai, blending Italian traditions with local influences under chef-owner Dario Huang.

Kebaba is a hole-in-the-wall doner kebab shop on Jinxian Lu, serving up variations of chicken and beef wrapped with fresh veggies and choice of sauces.

Holy Bagel is a Shanghai homegrown brand specializing in authentic New York-style bagels. Freshly baked daily, more than a dozen bagel sandwiches.

Hakkasan Shanghai is a stylish modern Cantonese restaurant with breathtaking views of the Huangpu River and Lujiazui skyline. Expect sophisticated dishes with Western influences and creative cocktails.

Nasu House (茄子屋) is a cozy late-night yakitori and grill in Jing’an, specializing in charcoal-grilled chicken.

Kingichi is a single-counter ramen shop near East Nanjing Road that does clean-tasting tonkotsu-based ramen soups and a fantastic pork cutlet.

A Da Scallion Pancakes is a famous street food stall in Shanghai, known for its crispy, handmade scallion pancakes.

Ocean’s Table is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in Jing'an, housed in the former Commune Social space. Creative small plates and brunch.