Fumai Baozi is a beloved institution for xiao long bao in Shanghai, and for how porky the pork xiao long bao is — really strong!

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.

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.

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.

J.Boroski is a secluded cocktail bar that does bespoke drinks in Jing’an. Custom cocktails in a cool space.

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

Homeslice is a beloved New York-style pizza parlor in Shanghai, by the slice or a whole pie. Find classics of spicy sausage and pepperoni and seasonal specials.

Homeslice is a beloved New York-style pizza parlor in Shanghai, by the slice or a whole pie. Find classics of spicy sausage and pepperoni and seasonal specials.

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.

Maison Lameloise Shanghai is a French fine dining restaurant by venerable French chef Eric Pras, located on the…