NOMFLUENCE - A SHANGHAI FOOD AND DRINK BLOG

The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (May 2026)

VICE, globally inspired plates by chef Carlos Sotomayor; cocktail lounge by Pony Up. Mexican restaurant Maya closes.

Soups that revive and real cheap highballs at Sake Ichi Oden, a Japanese eatery in Shanghai channeling Tokyo late night energy.

On Shanghai’s hottest nightlife strip, Laizhou Bar is easily overlooked. I’m here to tell you otherwise — the food deserves more love.

Smokin’ Hog launches sister concept Smokin’ Bowl, slinging fast-casual bowls, sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and more.

Modern Chinese food on the rise. GEN adds their creative spin to Guizhou food, paired with natural sake in a trendy space in Jing’an, Shanghai.

Famous Tokyo-born Hikiniku To Come opens in Shanghai, serving up charcoal-grilled hamburger steak over rice.

Brunch inside Shanghai’s Fuxing Park. Fuxing Project for French-Japanese fusion and fresh baked breads, all on their sunny terrace.

New restaurants opening soon: Korean BBQ HANRO and global food at VICE. Yao Lu of Union Trading Company opens Alma.

The fifth annual Shanghai Burger Month returns this May! 15 all-new burgers, one Burger Passport — and ¥20,000 in prizes!

Taiwanese fusion bistro in Shanghai’s former French concession elevates street food into elegant small plates.