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.
+PINK: Regional Vietnamese Cuisine from Saigon Mama
+PINK is a vibrant Vietnamese restaurant that expands beyond pho and banh mi. Don’t miss the beef rib curry!
Ortensia Shanghai: French-Asian Fine Dining via Paris
Ortensia Shanghai is a fine dining restaurant with roots in Paris, where its original location holds a one Michelin star.
Han Kim Nam: No Frills Korean Comfort Food
No-nonsense Korean comfort food at Han Kim Nam. Hearty stews of Army Pot or with octopus and pork belly, plus Korean fried chicken and grilled meats.
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.
Mammamia! Neapolitan Pizzeria: 14 Years of Italian Tradition
Mammamia is one of the longest running Neapolitan pizzerias and Italian restaurants in China. Award winning pizzas, fresh pastas, and Italian antipasti.
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.