NOMFLUENCE - A SHANGHAI FOOD AND DRINK BLOG

Best new restaurant openings in Shanghai 2025

Best New Restaurants in Shanghai 2025 (So Far)

From innovative tasting menus to cozy neighborhood bistros and bold culinary concepts, this year has already delivered plenty of fresh new restaurants in Shanghai.

New restaurants and bars opening in Shanghai in 2025 -- Benny's rotisserie chicken from Canada, 67 Pall Mall club

The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (July 2025)

New restaurants opening in Shanghai: Benny’s rotisserie from Canada, 67 Pall Mall, super lounge Upperwood, Bar Rock, and more.

Kyu-Hai is a Japanese restaurant and izakaya that does chicken ramen and yakitori

Kyu-Hai: The Chicken Ramen Specialists

Kyu-Hai (玖杯) is a snug Japanese restaurant in Huangpu slinging chicken broth ramen, izakaya-style small plates, and yakitori skewers.

Celestial Court is a refined Chinese restaurant at the St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai

Celestial Court: 50% Off Exclusive Sets, Huaiyang Cuisine

Limited time offer: Two exclusive sharing sets at nearly 50% off and with free-flow at the Huaiyang restaurant at The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai.

Totino Panino, a popular sandwich shop in Jing'an, Shanghai serving Italian-style paninis. Photo @ Nomfluence

Best Sandwiches in Shanghai (Updated 2026)

From smoked pastrami towers to Italian panini crafted with reverence, these are the spots serving some of the best sandwiches in Shanghai.

Modern Spanish brunch at Ocean's Table in Shanghai

Ocean’s Table: Spanish Brunch on the Terrace

Spanish newcomer Ocean’s Table takes over the beloved Commune Social space, serving up a fresh but familiar take on tapas and brunch.

Nasu House is a Japanese yakitori restaurant in Jing'an Shanghai.

Nasu House: A Late-Night Yakitori Sanctuary in Jing’an

Located in Jing’an, Nasu House is a yakitori restaurant that deals in charcoal-grilled chicken. It’s the kind of unpretentious, easygoing spot that every neighborhood needs.

Atica, a Spanish restaurant in Shanghai with terrace views.

Atica Shanghai: Authentic Spanish Flavors in a Stunning Space

Atica Shanghai is a stylish yet casual restaurant delivering authentic Spanish comfort food in a stunning space. Sunlit terraces and classic dishes await!

La Diosa is a Mexican restaurant and bar in Shanghai slinging comfort food and killer cocktails.

La Diosa Shanghai: Mexican Eats, Killer Cocktails and Party Vibes

Enter La Diosa, a vibrant Mexican bar and restaurant serving crave-worthy comfort food, top-shelf mezcal and tequila, and Instagram-worthy interiors – complete with a huge terrace and lively energy.

Penicillin, Shanghai cocktail bar from Hong Kong, Asia's 50 Best sustainable bar.

Asia’s 50 Best Bar Penicillin Opens in Shanghai

Introducing mad-scientist creativity and world-class cocktails. Asia’s 50 Best Bar Penicillin opens in Shanghai, delivering high-caliber cocktails forged with a sustainable ethos.