Burgers & Beef Bowls at Grinder
Grinder makes its third move to Wuyi Lu in Changning district. Burgers and beef topped rice bowls in a retro diner space.
Shanghai’s Bird Hut: Cantonese Roasts Over Rice Done Right
Solid Cantonese roasts over rice from Bird Hut, from juicy goose to crispy pork belly. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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!
1929 by Guillaume Galliot Shanghai: Refined French Cuisine with an Edge
1929 by Guillaume Galliot is a fine French restaurant (with an Asian twist) in Shanghai. A stellar pate en croute, Hot & Cold Onion Soup & Cordon Bleu.
Shanghai’s Panini King: Salvatore Giammaria of Totino Panino
What does it take to make the perfect panini? Salvatore “Toto” Giammaria of Totino Panino has the answer — and a panini shop in Shanghai full of cult-favorite sandwiches to prove it.
Deal Hunting? Try KLAY’s Lamb Leg Biryani Mondays
Modern Indian restaurant KLAY does a fantastic deal on Mondays: Lamb leg biryani for ¥199, enough for two to share!
Chef’s Table: 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai
An exclusive dining experience in the kitchen at 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai, Michelin two-star Italian restaurant.
THE FIRE: Western Grill & Free-Flow Brunch in Jing’an
Creative twists on familiar favorites with Mediterranean influences at this Western grill in Jing’an. Free-flow brunch on weekends.
DG CAFFÈ: Excellent Pastas & Winter Dishes, Afternoon Tea
DG CAFFÈ by luxury brand Dolce&Gabbana delivers comforting Italian food in Shanghai worthy of high praise.
2024 In Review: Best New Restaurants & Favorite Meals
A recap of the past year’s new restaurant openings in Shanghai featured on Nomfluence, plus my favorite/most memorable meals of the year.