Pepper Tree is a modern Chinese restaurant in Shanghai from Chef Ling, blending Chinese ingredients with a confident Western hand in a warm, dramatic space.

Verdant is a Taiwanese fusion bistro in Xuhui serving creative small plates like oyster omelet, black cod, and taro duck rice.

Modern Guizhou restaurant GEN in Jing'an, Shanghai serves creative east-meets-west dishes and organic natural sakes in a cozy, moody space.

Madame Ching is a contemporary Asian restaurant and bar in Jing'an, Shanghai, serving up tapas-style small plates with strong Cantonese influence.

Times is a modern Chinese bistro-bar on Yongkang Lu serving Cantonese-inspired small plates and creative cocktails.

White Foods is a modern Chinese restaurant that serves affordable, well-executed claypot rice sets and matcha desserts in a zen-like space.

Terroir Strong (壮壮) is a contemporary Chinese restaurant that highlights the flavors and ingredients of Northwestern China.

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.

gubigubi is a Chinese fusion restaurant in Shanghai that does Western cuisine with influence from Ningbo cuisine.

Laizhou Bar is a gastrobar in Shanghai shaking cocktails with China-made spirits and a contemporary Chinese menu with an emphasis on Sichuan cuisine.

Canfa is a Cantonese-French fusion restaurant led by chef Jimmy Luo.

Bastard is a contemporary Chinese restaurant by chef Michael Janczewski. It’s small with ultra-stylish, bold interiors. Food is tasty, but hella pricey.