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.
Best Restaurants For Sukiyaki in Shanghai
Looking for a good sukiyaki in Shanghai? Here are three of my top three restaurants for high-grade wagyu.
4 Budget-Friendly Sushi Bars in Shanghai with Quality Fish
Don’t want to commit to omakase? Here are four affordable sushi bar counters in Shanghai serving up quality fish for a casual meal. Good sushi for under ¥200!
YONE Modern Japanese: The Shanghai EDITION X SG Group
Modern Japanese restaurant & bar YONE at The Shanghai EDITION, backed by award-winning bartender Shingo Gokan and chef Fumio Yonezawa.