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Contemporary Chinese

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gubigubi is a Chinese fusion restaurant in Shanghai that does Western cuisine with influence from Ningbo cuisine.

gubigubi: A Charming Ningbo Fusion Bistro

Ningbo-inspired fusion at gubigubi, a chic bistro with Mediterranean vibes in Shanghai’s former French concession.
Rachel Gouk
  • May 10, 2025
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Yuangu Yunjing, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Shanghai.

Yuangu: Elegant Creative Chinese, Gorgeous Design

Yuangu Yunjing is a creative Chinese restaurant popular for its beautiful design aesthetic and afternoon tea. The food is excellent, as is the service.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 31, 2024
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Cilan Shanghai: Western Chinese With A Modern Twist

Cilan is contemporary restaurant in Shanghai serving up cuisine from Western China with a modern twist, backed by Xibo founder Atina Kuo and chef Sean Bai.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 14, 2025
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Cila is a modern Xibei (Northwestern Chinese) restaurant in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Nomfluence

Contemporary Chinese in Shanghai: Cila for Xibei Cuisine

Cila is a contemporary Chinese restaurant inspired by Xibei cuisine from northwestern China. Charcoal grilling, lamb, and spices.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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URA is a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

URA: When Contemporary Chinese Meets Basque Influences

URA is a contemporary restaurant that pushes the limits of combining Chinese cuisine with Basque influences.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 16, 2024
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The Pine: Chinese-French Fine Dining in a Garden Villa

Elegant “Chinese-style French cuisine” in a garden villa on Changle Lu. Seasonal set menus that marry the best of both worlds.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 20, 2025
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Michelin Young Chef Award recipient and Asia's 50 Best chef Jason Liu opens Ling Long in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Ling Long Shanghai: Chinese Fine Dining by Chef Jason Liu

Chef Jason Liu of Michelin and Asia’s 50 Best fame opens Ling Long Shanghai, a contemporary Chinese fine dining restaurant.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 22, 2025
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Bastard, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Jing'an, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Bastard: Hip & Trendy Contemporary Chinese Restaurant in Shanghai

This season’s hyped up new opening in Shanghai is Bastard, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Jing’an by chef Michael Janczewski.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 11, 2024
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Rachel Gouk | Writing about food & drink since 2011

Brunch by day, bistro by night! Newcomer on Shan Brunch by day, bistro by night! 

Newcomer on Shanghai’s Yongfu Lu: La Pomme de Terre. 

Hearty breakfast plates and comforting bistro food (plus a few Canadian-inspired dishes).

Recommended:
🍳 The Big Breakfast 
👍 Burrata
🐷 Pork Belly 
🦞 Cajun Boil

🐶 Dog friendly venue!

📍 47-1 Yongfu Lu 永福路47-1号 
📞 15618527609
🕒 11am-3:30pm, 6pm-11pm

#上海美食 #Shanghai #shanghaieats #shanghailife #shanghaifood #shanghaifoodie #上海
When 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA says it’s white When 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA says it’s white truffle season, you come a’ running. This is most definitely the most decadent meal I’ve had this year. 

The never ending blizzard of white truffles! More on this later — still wrapping my head around the amount of white truffles I had in one meal 😆 from not one but three chefs!

Thank you so much for having me @nick_rotella @ottoemezzobombanashanghai @ottoemezzobombana_hongkong @umbertobombana @ottoemezzobombana_macau @marinodantonio 

White truffle menu is ONNN 

#whitetruffle #bombana #italianfood #shanghaieats #shanghairestaurant #shanghailife #shanghaifood #truffles #italia
Everyday Italian comfort food done well! Bella Vit Everyday Italian comfort food done well! Bella Vita brings home the classics. 🍕 🍝 🥩 🦑 🇮🇹 

Top 5 Favorites

1️⃣ Seafood Salad
2️⃣ Florentia Village Pizza
3️⃣ Calamari “steak”
4️⃣ Lamb Chops 
5️⃣ Striploin *best value* (+2 sides)

Not in my neighborhood, but thankfully they deliver 🛵 

✔️ Average check ¥150
⭐️ Selected pizza B1G1 on Mondays 
🐶 Dog friendly
🎉 Good for groups

@bella_vita_concept 
📍 555 Haifang Lu 海防路555号 
📞 19102180231

#shanghaieats #zaishanghai #italianfood #shanghairestaurant #shanghaifood #shanghaifoodie #上海美食 #shanghailife
Stuffing my face at a buffet. This is what the da Stuffing my face at a buffet.

This is what the daily lunch buffet for ¥238 looks like at Portman’s Restaurant ➡️ sashimi, carvery, hairy crab & more. (They also have bread pudding)

📣 ¥138 for free flow selected beer and wine.

#shanghai #shanghaibrunch #shanghaieats #shanghaifood #上海美食
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