9 Best New Shanghai Restaurants in 2019
Here are my picks of the best new restaurants in Shanghai that opened in 2019. From sensational openings to ramen, brunch features, and gastrolounges.
Botong Sikdang: Korean Grilled Pork and Banchan
Botong Sikdang is a Korean restaurant that is all about barbecue pork and banchan. This cozy, lovable slice of Korean hospitality is courtesy of the team behind Jeju Izakaya and Belloco.
Enigmatic Cocktail Bar J.Boroski Opens in Shanghai
J.Boroski is a secluded cocktail bar that does high-caliber bespoke drinks in Jing’an. The entrance-way is hidden and there is no menu.
High Yaki: A Winning Formula of Yakitori and Yakiniku
High Yaki is a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai that does yakitori, yakiniku, and dry-aged beef. It is fantastic and should be high on your to-eat list.
Revisited: Michelin 1-Star Maison Lameloise Shanghai
French fine dining at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, a Michelin one-star restaurant in the Shanghai Tower. Here’s what you can expect from lunch.
Pass Residence for Antipasti, Pizza, and Natural Wine
Pass Residence is a natural wine bar and café that serves an Italian-inclined menu of antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. Instantly likeable and affordable.
The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (December 2019)
Cocktail bars with strong food menus, One ITC mall, and a massive indoor mini-golf concept from the people behind Cages.
Garlic Barbecue for American BBQ in Shanghai
Garlic Barbecue is an American barbecue restaurant that’s smoking brisket, ribs, and more right in Xintiandi, Shanghai.
DMBA 2019: Best Bars, Bartenders, and Spirits in Asia
DRiNK Magazine and Thirsty Work Productions presented the DMBA 2019 on December 9, honoring the drinks industry in Asia. See the full list of winners here.
Sushi Naoki: High-End Japanese Omakase Sushi Bar
Sushi Naoki is a high-end Japanese restaurant in Shanghai that does a nigiri-based omakase menu.