Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (2026)
There’s nothing more Shanghai than xiao long bao! Here’s a complete guide to the best soup dumplings in the city and the top spots worth lining up for.
Hanro Shanghai: Dry-Aged Korean BBQ That’s A Cut Above
Hanro Shanghai takes the Korean barbecue formula a step further with dry-aged premium meats and champagne.
AURA: Shanghai Skyline, Seafood Towers, Bubbles & Live Jazz
Chasing a view of Shanghai’s iconic skyline? Venture to AURA in Lujiazui for a seafood tower, champagne, and live music.
VICE Shanghai: Chef-Driven Restaurant & Bar by Carlos Sotomayor
Chef Carlos Sotomayor takes the stage at VICE Shanghai, showcasing his globally influenced cooking that has made him a favorite in the city for years.
KLAZ: Teppanyaki, Omakase, KTV, and More in Xintiandi
KLAZ in Xintiandi has a lot going on — omakase and western menus, KTV, cocktails — but the real draw is the teppanyaki.
Skyline Dome Shanghai: The Bund’s Newest Rooftop Party Spot
The newest addition to the Bund — rooftop bar and lounge Skyline Dome. Drinks, cigars, and Shanghai’s iconic view.
Sake Ichi: Reliable Late Night Yakitori in Shanghai
Where to go for supper in Shanghai — open since 2019, Sake Ichi is a reliable late-night bites for yakitori in Shanghai.
Best Japanese Omakase Restaurants in Shanghai (2026)
Some of the best omakase restaurants in Shanghai — high quality ingredients hand-picked by chefs I trust.
Pepper Tree Shanghai: Modern Chinese Cooking with a Western Hand
Modern Chinese restaurant Pepper Tree is where Chef Ling finally puts his Western training to work on Chinese ingredients. Ambitious, personal, and worth your time.
Sake Ichi Oden: Comforting Soups, Ramen & Cheap Highballs
Soups that revive and real cheap highballs at Sake Ichi Oden, a Japanese eatery in Shanghai channeling Tokyo late night energy.