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.
Laizhou Bar: Seriously Good Food, Fumin Road Underdog
On Shanghai’s hottest nightlife strip, Laizhou Bar is easily overlooked. I’m here to tell you otherwise — the food deserves more love.
Smokin’ Bowl: Bowls, Tortas & Tacos in Jing’an
Smokin’ Hog launches sister concept Smokin’ Bowl, slinging fast-casual bowls, sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and more.
GEN: Creative Guizhou Food on the Rise, with Natural Sake
Modern Chinese food on the rise. GEN adds their creative spin to Guizhou food, paired with natural sake in a trendy space in Jing’an, Shanghai.
Tokyo Famous: Hikiniku To Come Opens in Shanghai
Famous Tokyo-born Hikiniku To Come opens in Shanghai, serving up charcoal-grilled hamburger steak over rice.
Sourdough Brunch at Fuxing Project | Fuxing Park Terrace
Brunch inside Shanghai’s Fuxing Park. Fuxing Project for French-Japanese fusion and fresh baked breads, all on their sunny terrace.
Verdant: Taiwanese Fusion Bistro in Shanghai; Oyster Omelet & Duck Rice
Taiwanese fusion bistro in Shanghai’s former French concession elevates street food into elegant small plates.
Mexican Fonda Chihuahua: New Dishes & The Woman Behind It
Chihuahua serves up homey Mexican food in Shanghai, a casual fonda approved by the Mexican Embassy.