Best Noodles in Shanghai: 13 Bowls For A Noodle Crawl (2026)
Looking for the best noodles in Shanghai? From sesame noodles to scallion oil to crab roe — here’s where to find them.
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.
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.
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
Craving hotpot in Shanghai? Head to Lao Men Kuang for a traditional Beijing-style hotpot serving hand-cut lamb and beef.
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.