Hai Pai in the Andaz Hotel's Sunday brunch starts with a visit to an appetizer buffet of fresh seafood chilled on ice, beef tartar, charcuterie, foie gras terrine, and more. For hot dishes, you can choose from the à la carte brunch menu for omelettes, eggs Benedict, seafood gratin, shrimp, spicy cod, spicy Sichuan chicken, pan-fried veal tenderloin and lobster risotto. After that, a trip to the dessert buffet for éclairs, crème brulée, chocolate cake, seasonal fruits, and more. 288rmb+15% per person. For brunch plus free-flow Perriet Jouet champagne, 588rmb+15% per person. Children 6-12 years old, 144rmb+15%.
Hai Pai Andaz Shanghai,
1/F, 88 Songshan Lu,
near Taicang Lu
Hai Pai in the Andaz Hotel's Sunday brunch starts with a visit to an appetizer buffet of fresh seafood chilled on ice, beef tartar, charcuterie, foie gras terrine, and more. For hot dishes, you can choose from the à la carte brunch menu...
Every Sun until Dec 31 at Hai Pai
The Langham Xintiandi's all-day dining facility Cachet does Sunday brunch with cooking stations rather than chafing dishes. Each station offers a different international cuisine. With everything from Chinese dim sum to Japanese sushi to Spanish tortillas. Three price points are available. If you're a teetotaler you can pay 380rmb for brunch and unlimited soft drinks. 480rmb gets you unlimited sangria, beer, and selected wines. For 580rmb you can get all of that plus free-flow Laurent-Perrier Champagne. Every Sunday 11.30am-3pm.
Cachet The Langham Xintandi Shanghai,
1/F, 99 Madang Lu,
near Taicang Lu
The Langham Xintiandi's all-day dining facility Cachet does Sunday brunch with cooking stations rather than chafing dishes. Each station offers a different international cuisine. With everything from Chinese dim sum to Japanese sushi to...
Every Sun at Cachet
Every Saturday and Sunday, Eduardo Vargas' Mediterranean eatery Casa 13 offers brunch set deals. The price: 100rmb or 140rmb for one or two courses, respectively. Add 98rmb and cancel your afternoon plans and indulge in free-flow bubbly cocktails like Mimosas, Kir Royales, or Bellinis. For reservations, call 6473 0820.
Casa 13 (Taikang Lu) Tianzifang,
Lane 155 Jianguo Zhong Lu,
near Ruijin Lu
Every Saturday and Sunday, Eduardo Vargas' Mediterranean eatery Casa 13 offers brunch set deals. The price: 100rmb or 140rmb for one or two courses, respectively. Add 98rmb and cancel your afternoon plans and indulge in free-flow bubbly...
Every Sat & Sun at Casa 13 (Taikang Lu)
Every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am to 2.30pm, renowned Japanese restaurant Nadaman in the Shangri La Pudong does a "Sake Yaki" brunch featuring unlimited teppanyaki, tempura, sushi and sashimi as well as endless pours on sake, sake cocktails, Suntory draft beer, sparkling wine and soft drinks. The price is 388rmb+15% per person.
Nadaman Pudong Shangri-La,
2/F, Grand Tower, 33 Fucheng Lu,
near Lujiazui Huan Lu
Every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am to 2.30pm, renowned Japanese restaurant Nadaman in the Shangri La Pudong does a "Sake Yaki" brunch featuring unlimited teppanyaki, tempura, sushi and sashimi as well as endless pours on sake, sake...
Every Sat & Sun at Nadaman
O'Cafe at Millennium Hongqiao Hotel serves a brunch of seafood, prime rib, fresh pasta, soups salads, pizza and desserts, with free-flow sparkling wine, house wine, local beer, juices and soft drinks. For the kids there is also a clown performing magic tricks and making balloon animals. Every Sunday, 11.30am-3pm. Prices: 268rmb + 15% per adult with sparkling wine, 398rmb + 15% per adult with Moet Chandon Champagne. For reservations, call 6208 5888 ext. 71229.
O'Cafe 2588 Yan'an Xi Lu,
near Shuicheng Lu
O'Cafe at Millennium Hongqiao Hotel serves a brunch of seafood, prime rib, fresh pasta, soups salads, pizza and desserts, with free-flow sparkling wine, house wine, local beer, juices and soft drinks. For the kids there is also a clown...
Every Sun at O'Cafe
Shanghai's most expensive brunch -- 588rmb plus 15% service -- comes with one of Shanghai's best views, a look directly down the river with both the Bund and Pudong in the frame. All that glamour comes with Perrier Jouet Champers and an endless buffet of fancy things, cooked by fancy chefs at a bunch of stations: seafood, steaks, and main courses cooked to order. 11.30am-3pm.
Vue (Restaurant) Hyatt on the Bund,
30/F, 199 Huangpu Lu,
near Wuchang Lu
Shanghai's most expensive brunch -- 588rmb plus 15% service -- comes with one of Shanghai's best views, a look directly down the river with both the Bund and Pudong in the frame. All that glamour comes with Perrier Jouet Champers and an...
Every Sun at Vue (Restaurant)
Mexican restaurant Mi Tierra hosts a full all-you-can-eat brunch buffet every Sunday from 11am to 3:30pm. The cost is 145rmb. Includes one soft drink or coffe. 299RMB Deluxe brunch
Includes free flow Margaritas, House Wine, House Beer. Every Sunday from 11am to 3:30pm For reservations, call 5465 5837.
Mi Tierra 17 Yongjia Lu,
near Maoming Lu
Mexican restaurant Mi Tierra hosts a full all-you-can-eat brunch buffet every Sunday from 11am to 3:30pm. The cost is 145rmb. Includes one soft drink or coffe. 299RMB Deluxe brunch
Includes free flow Margaritas, House Wine, House Beer....
Every Sun at Mi Tierra
Maya engages in a glorious weekend ceremony of Egg Sacrifice. Eight iterations on the egg, from a breakfast burrito, to a scramble with chorizo, and chilaquiles with fried eggs on the side, all under 50rmb. A few other favorites also available -- crepes, tacos, churros, even burgers. 11am-5pm. For reservations, call 6289 6889.
Maya Grand Plaza Club House,
2/F, 568 Julu Lu,
near Shanxi Nan Lu
Maya engages in a glorious weekend ceremony of Egg Sacrifice. Eight iterations on the egg, from a breakfast burrito, to a scramble with chorizo, and chilaquiles with fried eggs on the side, all under 50rmb. A few other favorites also...
Every Sat & Sun at Maya
As far as hotel brunches go, La Vie en Rose is arguably the city's most unique. Every Sunday, Le Bistrot in the Le Royal Meridien Hotel breaks out the caviar and blinis and the foie. There are also buffet stations serving sushi, omelets, pastas, dumplings, Beijing duck and much more. All the while, a DJ spins laid-back beats and long-legged ladies in short-skirted nurse's uniforms weave about the tables, offering special elixirs to help cure your Sunday hangover. The cost is at 438rmb + 15% which includes free-flow Mumm Brut Champers. Add 100rmb and they'll pour you Mumm Rose. Every Sunday 12-3pm. For reservations, call 3318 9999 ext. 7008.
Le Bistrot Le Meridien Royal Shanghai,
789 Nanjing Dong Lu,
near Jiujiang Lu
As far as hotel brunches go, La Vie en Rose is arguably the city's most unique. Every Sunday, Le Bistrot in the Le Royal Meridien Hotel breaks out the caviar and blinis and the foie. There are also buffet stations serving sushi, omelets,...
Every Sun at Le Bistrot
This French bistro with a New York edge does brunch every Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Feast on dishes like Crab Benedict, croque madame, brioche French toast, Belgian waffles and apple crepes. Price range from 30 to 118rmb. For details and reservations, call 5403 8906.
Dakota 38 Donghu Lu,
near Xinle Lu
This French bistro with a New York edge does brunch every Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Feast on dishes like Crab Benedict, croque madame, brioche French toast, Belgian waffles and apple crepes. Price range from 30 to 118rmb. For details...
Every Sat & Sun at Dakota
You'll find simple, straightforward breakfast and lunch dishes at Mr. Willis like smoked salmon omelets, country pate, antipasti, and fish and chips with lemon aioli . Expect to spend 100-200rmb per person. Noon-4pm. For reservations, call 5404 0200.
Mr Willis 3/F, 195 Anfu Lu,
near Wulumuqi Lu
You'll find simple, straightforward breakfast and lunch dishes at Mr. Willis like smoked salmon omelets, country pate, antipasti, and fish and chips with lemon aioli . Expect to spend 100-200rmb per person. Noon-4pm. For reservations, call...
Every Sat & Sun at Mr Willis
The Puli Hotel's contemporary restaurant has recently added a stellar brunch to their portfolio. Chef Dane Clouston lays out two tables of charcuterie, homemade jams and pickles, roasted meats, baskets of fruit, breads, and pastries, and then serves up a menu that draws on a "Best Of" the restaurant format. For 398rmb +15%, you raid the table, and order two main courses and a dessert from the menu. Unlimited Moet & Chandon for an additional 198rmb. 11.30am-2.30pm.
Jing'an (Restaurant) The Puli Hotel and Spa,
2/F, 1 Changde Lu,
near Yan'an Xi Lu
The Puli Hotel's contemporary restaurant has recently added a stellar brunch to their portfolio. Chef Dane Clouston lays out two tables of charcuterie, homemade jams and pickles, roasted meats, baskets of fruit, breads, and pastries, and...
Every Sun at Jing'an (Restaurant)
Brunch on leafy Xinhua Lu at Cotton's watering hole. Two mimosas or two Carlsberg drafts, plus a choice off the brunch menu (The Super Swiss -- 2 eggs, a grilled sausage, a slice of fried ham, hashbrowns and toast; The Amazing American -- 2 eggs, 2 sausages or bacon, 2 silver dollar choc chip pancakes, hashbrowns; The Great Greek -- feta & oregano scrambled eggs, 2 lamb patties, olive tapenade, toast, feta cheese, and a greek salad; etc, etc.) for 99rmb. Trade out the booze for unlimited coffee or tea and it's only 75rmb. 11am-4pm.
Cotton's (Xinhua Lu) 294 Xinhua Lu,
near Dingxi Lu
Brunch on leafy Xinhua Lu at Cotton's watering hole. Two mimosas or two Carlsberg drafts, plus a choice off the brunch menu (The Super Swiss -- 2 eggs, a grilled sausage, a slice of fried ham, hashbrowns and toast; The Amazing American --...
Every Sat & Sun at Cotton's (Xinhua Lu)
Westin Hotel's EEST restaurant does a large, five-star dim sum feast on Sunday. Their three kitchens -- Chinese, Japanese, and Thai -- all contribute to the madness, adding up to 100 different dishes to choose from. Everything from fried radish cake with homemade XO sauce to Thai-style deep-fried chicken in pandan leaves. The price is right: 128rmb plus 15% service. 11am-2pm.
EEST Westin Bund Center,
5/F, 88 Henan Zhong Lu,
near Guangdong Lu
Westin Hotel's EEST restaurant does a large, five-star dim sum feast on Sunday. Their three kitchens -- Chinese, Japanese, and Thai -- all contribute to the madness, adding up to 100 different dishes to choose from. Everything from fried...
Every Sun at EEST
Taikang Lu veteran Kommune harnesses the workers for a big, big, big all-day breakfast in their courtyard. For 98rmb, it's bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, sausage, juice, coffee, and unlimited faux-bohemian watching. 8am-6pm.
Kommune Tianzifang,
room 5, lane 7, 210 Taikang Lu,
near Sinan Lu
Taikang Lu veteran Kommune harnesses the workers for a big, big, big all-day breakfast in their courtyard. For 98rmb, it's bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, sausage, juice, coffee, and unlimited faux-bohemian watching....
Every Sat & Sun at Kommune
This plush, intimate wine bar does a French-style brunch on the weekends. 130rmb buys a set of salmon tartare, quiche, Caesar chicken salad, cheese, cured meats, soft boiled egg, bread, croissant, yam, yogurt, and very appropriately, grape juice. They also offer Fine de Claire oysters at 30rmb a piece or 300rmb for a dozen. 11am-4pm. For reservations, call 5404 0050.
Enoterra (Anfu Lu) 53-57 Anfu Lu,
near Wulumuqi Lu
This plush, intimate wine bar does a French-style brunch on the weekends. 130rmb buys a set of salmon tartare, quiche, Caesar chicken salad, cheese, cured meats, soft boiled egg, bread, croissant, yam, yogurt, and very appropriately, grape...
Every Sat & Sun at Enoterra (Anfu Lu)
This plush, intimate wine bar does a French-style brunch on the weekends. 130rmb buys a set of salmon tartare, quiche, Caesar chicken salad, cheese, cured meats, soft boiled egg, bread, croissant, yam, yogurt, and very appropriately, grape juice. They also offer Fine de Claire oysters at 30rmb a piece or 300rmb for a dozen. 11am-4pm. For reservations, call 5306 3400.
Enoterra (Taicang Lu) 58 Taicang Lu,
near Jinan Lu
This plush, intimate wine bar does a French-style brunch on the weekends. 130rmb buys a set of salmon tartare, quiche, Caesar chicken salad, cheese, cured meats, soft boiled egg, bread, croissant, yam, yogurt, and very appropriately, grape...
Every Sat & Sun at Enoterra (Taicang Lu)
Stiller's is a lone outpost of quality and fine-dining in the south Bund's slow-to-develop Cool Docks complex. Regardless, he's been garnering good reviews for his modern European cuisine and is now taking his creativity to brunch. In lieu of standards, Stiller has an everchanging cast of small plates. For 398rmb+10% per person, you order an unlimited amount of them. 11:30am to 3pm.
Stiller's The Cool Docks,
6/F, Blg 13,
505 Zhongshan Nan Lu,
near Fuxing Dong Lu
Stiller's is a lone outpost of quality and fine-dining in the south Bund's slow-to-develop Cool Docks complex. Regardless, he's been garnering good reviews for his modern European cuisine and is now taking his creativity to brunch. In lieu...
Every Sun at Stiller's
Haiku by Hatsune's sister teppanyaki joint does a weekend brunch set for 228rmb per person. Or, there is the a la carte option for all of you independent thinkers out there. 11.30am-2.30pm.
Kagen 28 Taojiang Lu,
near Hengshan Lu
Haiku by Hatsune's sister teppanyaki joint does a weekend brunch set for 228rmb per person. Or, there is the a la carte option for all of you independent thinkers out there. 11.30am-2.30pm.
Every Sat & Sun at Kagen
In one of the very few Saturday & Sunday morning drink specials, super-popular Mexican joint Cantina Agave is offering up all-you-can-drink house margaritas for 95rmb. That's in addition to their a la carte brunch menu of huevos rancheros, chicken chilaquiles, scrambled eggs with chorizo, and more. Expect to spend 100rmb and wait for a table at prime brunch times. 11am-3pm. For reservations, call 6170 1310.
Cantina Agave A Mansion,
291 Fumin Lu,
near Changle Lu
In one of the very few Saturday & Sunday morning drink specials, super-popular Mexican joint Cantina Agave is offering up all-you-can-drink house margaritas for 95rmb. That's in addition to their a la carte brunch menu of huevos rancheros,...
Every Sat & Sun at Cantina Agave
The Pudong Shangri-La opens up their flagship restaurant, Jade on 36, and its French fine-dining, to a Sunday afternoon brunch. Sweeping views of the Bund and luxury, luxury, luxury. Order from the menu, wander into the kitchen and pick hot dishes directly from the chefs, or pluck from a smorgasboard of luxe brunch food, plus a French cheese trolley and a spread of desserts. 688rmb per person, plus 15% service charge. 11.30am-3pm.
Jade on 36 Pudong Shangri-La,
36/F, Grand Tower,
33 Fu Cheng Lu,
near Lujiazui Xi Lu
The Pudong Shangri-La opens up their flagship restaurant, Jade on 36, and its French fine-dining, to a Sunday afternoon brunch. Sweeping views of the Bund and luxury, luxury, luxury. Order from the menu, wander into the kitchen and pick...
Every Sun at Jade on 36
Ten open kitchens doing ten different things: Middle Eastern, Indian, Malaysian, "Western", a noodle bar, Chinese (dim sum, soups, Peking duck, suckling pig), seafood (sushi & sashimi), salads and a Thai appetizer and soups section, fruits, crepes and gelato, and a full dessert counter. It's the Pudong Shangri-La doing the "something for everyone" to glorious, 5-star excess, and it's great. Open all week. 278rmb+15% weekday lunch from 11.30am - 2.30pm; 338rmb+15% for weekend lunch from 12noon - 3pm; 348rmb+15% for dinner anytime, from 6-10.30pm.
Yi Cafe Pudong Shangri-La,
2/F, Tower 2,
33 Fucheng Lu,
near Lujiazui Huan Lu
Ten open kitchens doing ten different things: Middle Eastern, Indian, Malaysian, "Western", a noodle bar, Chinese (dim sum, soups, Peking duck, suckling pig), seafood (sushi & sashimi), salads and a Thai appetizer and soups section,...
Daily at Yi Cafe
M on the Bund is a Shanghai institution; M's Brunch (on the terrace, when's the weather's right and you thought to reserve) is iconic. It's a fabulous, high-flying affair that mixes up the international jet-set, heaps of tourists, and our own Shanghai elite. Glam times. The menu is Med-Oz-Everything, from their signature fry-up toEggs Benedict, Smorrebrod and blueberry pancakes. It works as two courses for 248rmb, or three courses for 288rmb, including a cocktail and unlimited coffee and tea. Try to get on that terrace. 11.30am-3pm.
M on the Bund Five on the Bund,
7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu,
near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
M on the Bund is a Shanghai institution; M's Brunch (on the terrace, when's the weather's right and you thought to reserve) is iconic. It's a fabulous, high-flying affair that mixes up the international jet-set, heaps of tourists, and our...
Every Sat & Sun at M on the Bund