Shanghai
Shizuoka Katsu (静冈胜政)
A Japanese fast-casual eatery specializing in crispy katsu aka fried pork cutlets, located in the basement of Arch Walk.
Himari Okonomiyaki (Xianxia Road)
Craving okonomiyaki in Shanghai? Himari is one of the few places that does a legit version, serving up more than a dozen combos from the teppan.
Ri He Sukiyaki
Ri He is a Japanese restaurant that specializes in sukiyaki, notably with A5 wagyu. Premium meats, private rooms, and a dedicated server.
RIINK
Located in the Shankang Li F&B complex, RIINK is a two'fer: a neighborhood casual American-style diner and a roller skating rink.
Babar
Babar is a fusion restaurant and wine bar located on the hip ‘n happening Donghu Lu strip. French food with Asian accents and an excellent wines by the glass.
Sub Standard (Jing’an)
Sub Standard is a hole-in-the-wall sandwich and pizza shop in Jing'an. Good quality sandwiches for daily noms.
Cages Bar & Sports
Cages is a massive sports bar in Jing'an serving American classics. Games of batting cages, bubble football, arcade games, a kid's play area, and more.
TING by Frederic Jaros
TING by Frederic Jaros is a creative fine dining restaurant with an intimate 14-seater chef's table. Pastry-inspired cuisine (but not all sweets).
VERIE Bakehouse
VERIE Bakehouse is a French-style bakery that specializes in viennoiseries (puff pastries) and desserts, located in Xintiandi.
San Lin Tang
San Lin Tang has been dishing up Shanghai-style noodles and dumplings for more than 40 years. Popular toppings include pork, braised intestines, and kaofu.
Ren He Guan (人和馆) (Zhaojiabang Road)
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.
Mr & Mrs Bund by Paul Pairet
Mr & Mrs Bund is a contemporary French restaurant on The Bund by famed chef Paul Pairet. An iconic Shanghai restaurant with numerous signature dishes.











