Elixir Health Pot is a Taiwanese hotpot chain in Shanghai that specializes in healthy broths. Plus you get unlimited “tofu bread” and duck blood with every order.
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.
CooKit is a community driven meal-kit that promotes a home cooking experience curated by Shanghai chefs. I gave it a go, and here’s what it is all about.
Maolago is a restaurant and bar in Shanghai that serves contemporary Guizhou bar snacks, hotpot, wine and cocktails. Good for dates and adventurous palates.
New in Jing’an is BANDIT. It’s wild, loud, and wacky, and looks like a scene right out of Blade Runner 2049. It’s a restaurant & bar from the BIBIMI Group.
Heritage by Madison is a modern American restaurant in Shanghai. It’s one of my favorite restaurants. They have a new brunch—¥188 for three dishes, and free-flow starting at ¥98.