Loushang Hotpot (楼上火锅) is an upmarket Cantonese-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in fresh seafood. Oh, and it’s open until 4am.
RYE&CO steakhouse at Xintiandi Plaza has an amazing steak deal all throughout January. Get a 1kg USDA prime bone-in rib-eye for ¥488.
Juke is an intimate 18-seater neighborhood eatery on Dongping Lu serving a chef-driven menu of Mediterranean food with Asian accents alongside wines.
Hearty winter warming dishes from seafood stew to beef bourguignon, revisiting one of my favorite yakiniku restaurants, and a festive afternoon tea.
Dreamer is a new restaurant on Wuding Lu that serves a global menu of charcoal grilled dishes, plus a traditional brunch menu.
La Barra has just launched a “Lazy Sunday Brunch” featuring Spanish-inspired brunch dishes of truffled eggs and grilled octopus alongside free-flow.
Yunnan staple Slurp opens a casual eatery on Yanping Lu, an oden bar in the lane across The Cannery, and a French-Japanese bistro in Yongping Li.
Eldivino Thai is a modern Thai restaurant on Changle Lu. The flavors are authentic, punchy, and aromatic, and it’s all done in a polished setting.
Cozy wine bar and restaurant ROZO has some hearty winter dishes to share, including Arctic Char, braised lamb shank, and a delicious wine-glazed short rib.
Sichuan Flavor Studio (川味工作室) is a small private dining restaurant in Xuhui that serves the high caliber traditional Sichuan cuisine.