Holy Spice is a charming, eclectic Balinese-inspired restaurant in the former French Concession, complete with a rooftop terrace and herb garden.

TonAri is a French-Chinese wine bar and restaurant on Wuding Lu in Jing'an for natural wine and casual small plates.

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

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

Alinta is a Western bistro inspired by Australian dining culture, located in Shanghai's Jiashan Market. Creative dishes with an Asian twist and a lively atmosphere.

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

Fresh pasta with a Chinese spin at Yaya's Pasta Bar. Think mapo tofu lasagna and chili oil pappardelle. A casual restaurant with a hip and trendy vibe.

Mona is a Mediterranean-Asian fusion bistro at high-profile photography museum Fotografiska Shanghai, located along the Suzhou Creek.