Shanghai
The decor is full-on kitsch at this upstairs Uyghur restaurant, but you can feed an army on the whole roast lamb, or simply settle down to some tasty…
Must-see restaurants in Shanghai
French Concession
One of the best bets for a curry, Vedas is decked out in good-looking woodwork, has warm service and a generous menu of full-flavoured Indian dishes. The…
French Concession
The Ding Xiang Garden, originally built for the concubine of a Qing dynasty mandarin, is reserved for retired Communist Party cadres, so to peek behind…
French Concession
Great cafe specialising in salads, wraps, pasta, and pastries. Breakfast is a good shout here, with daily deals. The coffee is a smooth tasty blend, and…
Shanghai
For a healthy recharge, Sproutworks offers a natural and earthy focus on fresh, wholesome food, in a clean-cut (but rather square) setting. Cleanse your…
French Concession
One of the more upmarket Thai options in Shanghai, you're paying extra for the minimalist ambience here. Mi Thai does what it does well, serving all the…
French Concession
Reminisce about that Himalayan trek over a plate of Tibetan momo (dumplings) or a choila (spicy chicken) amid prayer flags in this homey, lodge-like place…
Shanghai
This esteemed lǎozihào ('old name') lane-house restaurant has been serving delighted diners since the 1930s. The iPad menu mixes Sichuan and Shanghainese…
French Concession
Colourful Cantina Agave serves up Mexican and South American crowd pleasers: liberally stuffed burritos, soft and crispy tacos, ceviche and more. It also…
French Concession
Pull up a seat at this cozy Japanese noodle bar below street level, where the focus is on soba (thin buckwheat noodles, often served cold) and udon (thick…
French Concession
Straight out of Bretagne, this fab spot serves more than 40 varieties of sweet crêpes and savoury galettes. Melted reblochon with cream, potato, lardons…
Shanghai
Lynn offers consistently good, cleverly presented dishes in plush but unfussy surroundings, with polished dark wood furniture and white tablecloths. There…
Shanghai
One of the main expat hangouts in Xujiahui, Blue Frog has been in Shanghai for more than 16 years (making it practically ancient). The reason it's still…
The Bund & People's Square
The former Shanghai Race Club building and now the Shanghai History Museum, this grand colonial bluestone building is also home to a rooftop restaurant…
Shanghai
Dressed with tropical plants, vintage lampshades and plastic tablecloths, this casual retro spot serves tasty eats from Yunnan. Order crunchy fried lotus…
French Concession
Al’s is a smart casual spot bringing you classic American diner dishes (burgers, biscuits and gravy, tuna melt) and hangover favourites (fried kimchi…
French Concession
This fine bistro will impress your dining companions with its creative home cooking. Choose dishes like half Boston lobster and asparagus lemon cream…
French Concession
Shanghai cuisine can be cloyingly sweet when improperly prepared, but this elegant restaurant hits the mark with its delicate flavours. It has a wonderful…
The Bund & People's Square
Umberto Bombana's two-star Michelin restaurant ranges from standout homemade pastas, including seafood cannelloni filled with a mix of blue lobster, snow…
Shanghai
Meat-heavy, satisfying Australian dishes served in a modern white-and-wood space inside the popular Zhang Garden lòngtáng, near Tap House. Try the…
French Concession
Even with the smart banquet halls and classy presentation, this is still one of Shanghai’s more affordable (and delicious) chains. First-rate dishes…
French Concession
Peruvian restaurateur Eduardo Vargas specialises in hip fusion food slanted towards South American flavours. On the top floor of the art deco Ferguson…
French Concession
One of the best places in the city for a sandwich pit stop, this affordable French-style bakery comes from the folk who created the successful Café des…
The Bund & People's Square
Afternoon heritage tea for visitors in smart-casual attire in the sumptuous Peninsula lobby is a decadent delight, with gorgeously presented scones,…
Shanghai
For those needing refreshment after an art appreciation session in the adjoining Long Museum, Cafe du Dragon is just the place. This colourful hangout…
French Concession
Turkish food gets a swish French Concession revamp at smart Garlic. The hunkar begendi (tandoori lamb with charcoal-grilled aubergine; ¥160) is delightful…
French Concession
If you prefer pretentious dining to hectic, sticky-floored dumpling houses, this one's for you. Man Long Chun serves classic Shanghainese crab xiǎolóngbāo…
The Bund & People's Square
More than 250 years old, this restaurant's claim to fame rests on its extravagant selection of crab dishes; its popularity reaches an apex during hairy…
French Concession
Funkadeli brings flair to Fumin Rd, serving pizzas, charcuterie boards, panini sandwiches with imported cheeses and meats along with Italian wine and beer…
The Bund & People's Square
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's celebrated Italian restaurant has a stunning location by the Bund and a relaxed modern-rustic setting designed by Neri &…
Shanghai
Pizza by the slice, served up with style on a paper plate. There are 15 delicious creations from the super cheese bomb to the Canadian (with mozzarella,…
The Bund & People's Square
Bustling Food Embassy has several locations around town – this one, on the 6th floor of the Raffles City mall, is kind of cool. Choices range from…
French Concession
A classic American diner in many ways, with booths, an open kitchen with a countertop and stools, plus all the hearty cuisine that comes with it (burgers,…
French Concession
Hidden between the wet markets and lane houses of Yanqing Rd is this simple but awesome vegetarian salad and noodle bar, serving heaping bowls of goodness…
French Concession
An awesome hole-in-the-wall pancake stall right outside the entrance of Jinshan Rd metro station (opposite Brut Eatery). Delicious, crispy cōngyóu bǐng …
French Concession
Officially a Turkish restaurant, Pera does freshly baked pide bread, plus dishes like shakshuka, salads, grills, hummus platters and baklava sweets. But…
French Concession
Fancy American fare from the team that created Liquid Laundry. Splash out on a whole roasted truffle chicken, or opt instead for grilled Australian short…
French Concession
'Bagel bar' isn't a combo you hear often, but it's certainly working for Boom Boom. It makes fresh bagels daily before piling on the toppings, like smoked…
Shanghai
With Chinese signage near the corner of East Nandan Rd and North Caoxi Rd, this good little no-frills dumpling shop with wooden benches can easily be…
Shanghai
Grab a card from the booth (¥10 deposit), load up with credits and then spend, spend, spend on a whole host of open kitchens in this hopping food court…
