Shanghai
Mouthwatering cumin ribs and a classy chandelier-dressed dining room in the City Plaza mall, next to Jing'an Temple. Other dishes include sliced pork and…
Must-see restaurants in Shanghai
Shanghai
Bavarian-style restaurant serving authentic meaty classics from the region – Nuremberg sausages with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, Jagerschinzel with…
French Concession
This homey spot has been one of the most popular Italian restaurants in town for around two decades (an eternity in Shanghai). Menu highlights include…
French Concession
Solid express noodle place with simple, reasonably priced dishes. Order up a slurpy bowl of onion noodles (¥12) or noodles with pork (¥18) and a side dish…
French Concession
Ladybug is a simple, bright cafe that serves light, nutritious meals including the signature chicken baguette and Cobb salad. Located at the junction of…
French Concession
Cute French-style lane-house cafe, which does a super weekday brunch (11.30am to 3pm). Choose from eight egg dishes, including smoked salmon, scrambled…
Shanghai
Rightfully popular for its classic Malay dishes, this smart Asian gastro bar does excellent seafood laksas, beef rendang and deep-fried chicken that goes…
French Concession
Cute cubbyhole cafe with half-a-dozen tables, plus a window ledge for French Concession gazing. It serves pancake stacks, beautifully presented cakes, and…
Shanghai
Owned by Hong Kong Cantopop stars Alan Tam and Hacken Lee, this attractive restaurant in the Shanghai Centre has a leafy outlook over West Nanjing Rd. It…
Shanghai
In a city where finding a western breakfast isn't always easy, Mr Pancake is the place to go when you're craving some greasy bacon, sausages, eggs,…
Shanghai
A smart Hong Kong chain specialising in Australian beef. Choose from wet aged or dry aged steak (the menu will tell you how long it has been aged and at…
Hongmei Road Entertainment Street
Shanghai
This strip, popular with expats, has a selection of mostly western restaurants and bars for those who don’t want to head into town. There's not too much…
Shanghai
Simple open-plan restaurant with wooden tables, serving lots of intriguing vegan creations, which diners select from the iPad menu. There are Chinese…
Shanghai
Jovial independent tapas bar decorated in vintage magazine clippings. Small plates are nothing out of the ordinary, and include the usual suspects –…
Shanghai
This French supermarket chain is the epicentre of Gubei, and you can find everything from wine and cheese to cheap bikes and crockery. Also here is a…
French Concession
The Aussie-American TV celebrity chef's Shanghai branch serves decent pizzas, salads, seafood and grilled meats aplenty. It's got an upmarket chain…
French Concession
Trendy minimalist cafe with wooden tables and concrete walls. Order fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta from a clipboard menu. For breakfast there are…
Shanghai
Modern space with splashes of bright colour and Mexican touches. The Central American classics hot the spot – chimichangas, carne asada, fajitas and tacos…
Hongkou & North Shanghai
Hip express noodle joint in a mall, selling big bowls of wheat noodles in flavoursome fishbone and oxtail bone broth. There are also wontons and sides…
The Bund & People's Square
One of many of South Yunnan Rd's fantastic local eats, this place is known for its steamed dumplings and yán shuǐ yā (salted duck; 盐水鸭;) and numerous duck…
Shanghai
City Shop is great for all those imported goodies you just can’t get anywhere else. It also has a range of takeaway sandwiches and baked goods, and…
The Bund & People's Square
This handy branch of the excellent north Indian restaurant offers fantastic-value set lunches and a diverse menu of authentic Indian dishes and Kingfisher…
Shanghai
The original food street may have been replaced by a more sanitised pedestrian area in the run-up to the World Expo, but when it comes to snack food,…
The Bund & People's Square
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Japanese-style ramen king Ajisen works wonders and rules the world of glossy photo menus. There are more than 100…
The Bund & People's Square
Just south of East Nanjing Rd, this branch of the city's favourite cafe is perfect for on-the-spot caffeination, sandwiches, wraps, pasta and Asian sets.
