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.
A Dozen Okonomiyaki at Late-Night Spot Himari in Gubei
Seeking out the beloved Japanese pancake okonomiyaki at late-night restaurant Himari in Shanghai’s Gubei district.
Classic Malaysian Dishes at Malaya 19th in Jing’an
Malaya 19th is a Malaysian restaurant in Jing’an serving up the greatest hits of my country, namely nasi lemak, satay, and curry laksa.
Cheap Tempura in Shanghai at Japanese Chain Ebinoya
Cheap and satisfying tempura sets at Ebinoya — a bowl of prawn, fish, eel, egg, and veg for just ¥50! Three locations in Shanghai.
Fat Pho: Hip & Trendy Vietnamese Restaurant Chain For Affordable Noods
Fat Pho, a fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant chain in Shanghai (and beyond) lauded for its tasty noodle soups, consistency, and affordability.
Wanghong Worthy: Queuing Up For Hamburger Rice in Xujiahui
People are queuing up for Rou Rou Da Mi (肉肉大米), a Japanese fast-food restaurant with a single menu item. The dish? Hamburger rice.
Guang Fan For Cheap Cantonese Food in Shanghai
Guang Fan (廣范) is a cheap-as-chips Cantonese restaurant in Jing’an, Shanghai. Fan favorites from dim sum to whole steamed fish.
Dai Feast! Yunnan Food at Ronglek in Jing’an, Shanghai
Tucked away on the sleepy part of Yanping Lu in Jing’an is Ronglek, a humble Yunnan restaurant specializes in dishes from Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna.
3 New Restaurants: Chihuahua, Hundo, Mavis
From the tail end of 2020, here are some new restaurants in Shanghai. Chihuahua for Mexican food, Hundo for yakitori & yakiniku, and wine bistro Mavis.
Lamb Hotpot in Shanghai: Lao Men Kuang 老门框
Lao Men Kuang (老门框爆肚涮肉馆) is a traditional Beijing-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in hand-cut lamb and beef. Chopsticks at the ready!