Refined Sichuan Cuisine at Chai Men Hui Shanghai
Elevated Sichuan food at Chai Men Hui in Shanghai — modernized but with traditional roots. Via Chengdu, where it holds a Michelin one-star.
Discover Shaoxing Cuisine at Yue Ji: Zhejiang’s (Funky) Flavors
What exactly is Shaoxing cuisine? Try it at Yue Ji, a Shaoxing restaurant serving up the famed drunken, funky, and fermented flavors of the cuisine.
Heat Meets Highballs: Laizhou Bar’s New Sichuan Lineup
Laizhou Bar is doubling down on the season with a revamped menu of Sichuan-inspired dishes to complement their new lineup of whiskies.
Holy Good Canteen: Cantonese Chicken Hotpot in Shanghai
Holy Good Canteen is a Cantonese-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai with a singular obsession: chicken.
Celestial Court: 50% Off Exclusive Sets, Huaiyang Cuisine
Limited time offer: Two exclusive sharing sets at nearly 50% off and with free-flow at the Huaiyang restaurant at The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai.
Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (Updated 2025)
There’s nothing more Shanghai than xiao long bao. Here’s a big guide to xiao long bao in Shanghai, including my top four restaurants.
The One Dish Wonder: Sandian’s Taiwanese Luroufan
Sandian is a no-fuss Taiwanese eatery specializing in luroufan, delicious little bowls of braised pork belly over rice.
Just Say YES: Trendy, Affordable Yunnan Restaurant in Shanghai
Yunnan Eating Society (YES for short) is a casual and affordable Yunnan restaurant in Shanghai slinging street food and comfort classics in a trendy space in Jing’an district.
Shanghai’s Bird Hut: Cantonese Roasts Over Rice Done Right
Solid Cantonese roasts over rice from Bird Hut, from juicy goose to crispy pork belly. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Explained: Yee Sang / Lou Hei Prosperity Salad
Yee Sang or Lou Hei or Yu Sheng is a popular festive dish in Malaysia and Singapore, eaten during Chinese New Year for prosperity and luck.