SFSF: Cantonese Slow-Cooked Soups & Good Bowls of Rice
Cantonese slow-cooked soups and traditional steamed dishes — light and nourishing! Don’t miss the rice bowls.
Modern Chinese Bistro-Bar Times on Yongkang Road
Shanghai’s coffee street Yongkang Road gets a new player: Times, dishing up Cantonese-inspired small plates and cocktails.
The Dome Shanghai: A New Bund Hotspot for Japanese Omakase & Party Vibes
A doze of glitz and glam on The Bund — The Dome Shanghai dishes up Japanese omakase and party vibes.
Best Restaurants on The Bund in Shanghai (Updated 2026)
Looking for the best restaurants on The Bund to wine and dine? Here’s a list of the best restaurants along Shanghai’s most visited destination.
Love Sushi: One of Jing’an’s Few Quality Omakase Spots
New in Plaza 66 is Love Sushi — a solid omakase restaurant in Jing’an.
Akanee: Bangkok-Hip Modern Thai Food in a Shanghai Lane
“New Thai cuisine” at Akanee, the kind trending at hip Bangkok bistros, serving up orecchiette pad Thai and Panang grilled chicken.
Deng Ji: The Affordable Sichuan Restaurant to Shanghai’s Acclaimed Nan Xing Yuan
Deng Ji is a Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai serving Master Chef Deng Huadong’s distinctive blend of Sichuan cuisine with Jiangsu and Zhejiang ingredients.
Morena by Azul: Small Plates, Big Brunch in Jing’an
Morena by Azul — A youthful take on Latin American and Mediterranean flavors. Good value with plenty of dishes under ¥100.
The Smokin’ Hog Story: Barbecue, Birria & Bowls
The pursuit of smoking the perfect brisket. Smokin’ Hog finds its niche in Shanghai with American-style barbecue.
Aburi-En: Wagyu Yakiniku For Pudongnites
I’m rarely in Pudong for food, but this Japanese yakiniku restaurant is worth a shout-out. Exceptional quality wagyu beef, neatly packaged in a tasting menu.