Aburi-En: Wagyu Yakiniku For Pudongnites
I’m rarely in Pudong for food, but this Japanese yakiniku restaurant is worth a shout-out. Exceptional quality wagyu beef, neatly packaged in a tasting menu.
Best Bowls of Ramen in Shanghai
Searching for great ramen in Shanghai? From rich, slow-simmered broths to expertly made tsukemen, these reliable spots come to the rescue when craving strikes.
Sushi Oyama Shanghai: Omakase Masterchef Returns
Legendary omakase chef Takeo Oyama returns to Shanghai, reopening Sushi Oyama within Xintiandi Galleria. Detta!
Yatai Ramen: A Japanese Noodle Cart in Xuhui
Straight out of Fukuoka’s street food scene — a street stall serving up Japanese ramen and local noodles in Xuhui.
Kyu-Hai: The Chicken Ramen Specialists
Kyu-Hai (玖杯) is a snug Japanese restaurant in Huangpu slinging chicken broth ramen, izakaya-style small plates, and yakitori skewers.
Nasu House: A Late-Night Yakitori Sanctuary in Jing’an
Located in Jing’an, Nasu House is a yakitori restaurant that deals in charcoal-grilled chicken. It’s the kind of unpretentious, easygoing spot that every neighborhood needs.
Ochiyo Returns: Top-Tier Omakase in Shanghai
Excellent omakase at Ochiyo. Chef Sun-San continues to deliver an exceptional experience at his new location in Changning, Shanghai.
Noya: When Sukiyaki Meets Omakase
Ochiyo chef Sun-San opens Noya, a Japanese restaurant that does sukiyaki omakase set menus.
Uni Shushi Shanghai: Excellent Omakase in Jing’an for ¥498 & ¥698
Intimate 12-seater omakase restaurant Uni Shushi in Jing’an, Shanghai, delivers quality sushi, affordably priced at ¥498 & ¥698. Sea urchin in your future!
Soulful Soba: Tokyo Ichimi, Standing Noodle Shop
Tokyo Ichimi is a standing soba noodle shop serving soulful bowls of noodles with tempura toppings — a rare gem in Shanghai’s dining scene.