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The Dome - Japanese restaurant and bar on The Bund, Shanghai

The Dome Shanghai: A New Bund Hotspot for Japanese Omakase & Party Vibes

A doze of glitz and glam on The Bund — The Dome Shanghai dishes up Japanese omakase and party vibes.

Omakase in Shanghai: Love Sushi in Jing'an.

Love Sushi: One of Jing’an’s Few Quality Omakase Spots

New in Plaza 66 is Love Sushi — a solid omakase restaurant in Jing’an.

Aburi-En is a Japanese wagyu restaurant in Pudong Kerry Center, Shanghai

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 restaurants for ramen in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

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 is a Japanese omakase restaurant in Shanghai

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 is a Japanese restaurant and izakaya that does chicken ramen and yakitori

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 is a Japanese yakitori restaurant in Jing'an Shanghai.

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.