Must-see restaurants in Hongkou & North Shanghai

  • Xīndàlù

    Hongkou & North Shanghai

    Although definitive Běijīng kǎoyā (Peking duck) really needs to be flamed up within quacking distance of the Forbidden City, Shanghai’s best roast-duck…

  • Yang's Fry Dumplings

    Hongkou & North Shanghai

    Hoover up Yang’s signature, time-honoured and much-applauded fried shēngjiān dumplings in various incarnations from pork to shrimp. Order per liǎng (两,…

  • Baker & Spice

    Hongkou & North Shanghai

    Excellent cafe with branches all around the city, and possibly the best spot for a western-style lunch in north Shanghai. Decor is mall hip, open plan…

  • Shanghai Dim Sum

    Hongkou & North Shanghai

    This trendy modern dumpling house is a good place to sample xiǎolóngbāo (soup dumplings). It specialises in a dozen kinds of steamed buns, from shrimp and…

  • Wolfgang Steakhouse

    Hongkou & North Shanghai

    The place to come for steak in Shanghai, Wolfgang has succulent cuts of USA prime and dry-aged steak (matured in Wolfgang Zweiner's own ageing room). The…

  • Jingang Wonton & Noodle

    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…