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.
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.
The Curry Gaeng is a casual restaurant in Shanghai specializing in regional Thai curries. You won’t find a better Thai eatery for fiery, fragrant curries.
Lucky You is a Cantonese restaurant in Shanghai serving all-day dim sum and excellent Cantonese barbecue. It’s affordable, tasty and open late.
Bites & Brews just opened a fourth location in Lujiazui’s Super Brand Mall, their second location in Pudong. Sandwiches and brunch right here.
Wildly popular Shanghai bakery and ice cream shop Luneurs now serves brunch. Only at their newest location at One ITC mall in Xuhui.
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!
Yakingtori is a cheap and cheerful Japanese restaurant in Shanghai that does yakitori, grilled skewers. Easy-going spot for a bite and some highballs.
Nomfluence is partnering up with Papito Pancakes for a collab pancake: The Ultimate Breakfast Pancake! Available from May 1-30.
Pho To Shop is a casual Vietnamese restaurant in Jing’an operated by the same people behind Cyclo. Vietnamese favorites suitable for a quick no-frills meal.