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.
Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (2026)
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.
Pepper Tree Shanghai: Modern Chinese Cooking with a Western Hand
Modern Chinese restaurant Pepper Tree is where Chef Ling finally puts his Western training to work on Chinese ingredients. Ambitious, personal, and worth your time.
GEN: Creative Guizhou Food on the Rise, with Natural Sake
Modern Chinese food on the rise. GEN adds their creative spin to Guizhou food, paired with natural sake in a trendy space in Jing’an, Shanghai.
Verdant: Taiwanese Fusion Bistro in Shanghai; Oyster Omelet & Duck Rice
Taiwanese fusion bistro in Shanghai’s former French concession elevates street food into elegant small plates.
SFSF: Cantonese Slow-Cooked Soups & Good Bowls of Rice
Cantonese slow-cooked soups and traditional steamed dishes — light and nourishing! Don’t miss the rice bowls.
Modern Chinese Bistro-Bar Times on Yongkang Road
Shanghai’s coffee street Yongkang Road gets a new player: Times, dishing up Cantonese-inspired small plates and cocktails.
Deng Ji: The Affordable Sichuan Restaurant to Shanghai’s Acclaimed Nan Xing Yuan
Deng Ji is a Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai serving Master Chef Deng Huadong’s distinctive blend of Sichuan cuisine with Jiangsu and Zhejiang ingredients.
Cila Shanghai Doubles Down on Modern Northwestern Chinese Cuisine
Northwestern flavors, fire cooking, and Chinese wine take the spotlight at contemporary Chinese restaurant Cila Shanghai.
A Guide to Chinese Wine at Cila Shanghai
Explore the world of Chinese wines at Cila, a Northwestern Chinese restaurant in Shanghai. Sip through China’s six major wine regions — one glass at a time.