The Holy Grail of Sukiyaki Meals with A5 Wagyu
Osaka-style sukiyaki, the holy grail of sukiyaki meals, served with A5 wagyu. Eat it at Ri He, located at Arch Walk mall in Gubei, Shanghai.
A Dozen Okonomiyaki at Late-Night Spot Himari in Gubei
Seeking out the beloved Japanese pancake okonomiyaki at late-night restaurant Himari in Shanghai’s Gubei district.
Tonkatsu Find: Thick-Cut Deep-Fried Pork Cutlets in Gubei
The hunt for crispy fried pork cutlets brings us to Shizuoka Katsu, tonkatsu specialists located in Shanghai’s Gubei area.
Cheap Tempura in Shanghai at Japanese Chain Ebinoya
Cheap and satisfying tempura sets at Ebinoya — a bowl of prawn, fish, eel, egg, and veg for just ¥50! Three locations in Shanghai.
Sushi Bar Ichi Roll For Inexpensive Hand Roll Sushi
Ichi Roll is a casual Japanese sushi bar and restaurant serving up hand roll sushi in Shanghai. Casual, no-frills, and affordable.
Wanghong Worthy: Queuing Up For Hamburger Rice in Xujiahui
People are queuing up for Rou Rou Da Mi (肉肉大米), a Japanese fast-food restaurant with a single menu item. The dish? Hamburger rice.
The Best Ramen in Shanghai
Shanghai has hundreds of ramen shops, but which ones are the best? I tried a dozen of them, and these six ramen shops made the cut!
3 New Openings: ma-ia-ki, Oliang Bangkok Bistro, Efes
Vos Families group opens yakitori restaurant ma-ia-ki, Thai restaurant Oliang Bangkok Bistro, and Turkish restaurant Efes expands to Puxi.
Rumor For Yoshoku, Japanese-Western Foods Like Hamburger Steak
Rumor is a tiny café brimming with character that does yoshoku, a style of Japanese cuisine influenced by western/non-Japanese food.
Best Japanese Omakase Restaurants in Shanghai
Some of the best Japanese restaurants in Shanghai for omakase, ones that I frequent and keep going back for more.