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Although difficult for the uninitiated to find among the back alley lanes of Taikang Lu, Kommune is worth searching out for not only its simple, yet tasty food and drinks, but also for its unique setting at the epicenter of Shanghai's creative quarter. Outdoor seating is usually overflowing with artsy locals and hipster expats, but don't forget to check out the ample indoor and back courtyard...

A project from serial restaurateur Kelley Lee Boxing Cat is an American-style brew pub featuring Pilsners, lagers, stouts and a rotating cast of others all brewed on-premises. The menu features southern 'Merican comfort food with Southwest accents. There is also and a pair of small outdoor terraces.

The Hong Mei branch of Blue Frog serves up what you would expect from a Blue Frog venue: a wide selection of food and drinks suitable for all the family. With a separate dining section and play area for the kids, this venue is perfect for the little ones. Also noteworthy is their buy one get one free burger promotion every Monday from 4pm onwards.

Gourmet Cafe offers inventive gourmet hamburgers in a modern cafe environment. Over 30 different variations, such as the 'Crakajak' with premium beef, cracked black peppercorns and melted cheddar cheese or the 'L'Avorella' with prime beef, buffalo mozzarella, ripe avocado and sun dried tomatoes, Gourmet Cafe serves up a unique burger meal. They've also got a selection of summer salads and a list...

Pizza Marzano is an offshoot of Britain's popular Pizza Express, they hew to the more authentic, thin-crusted Roman and Neapolitan pies.

If you're a New Yorker you may scoff, but Egghead has a made a fair effort at homemade bagels. In addition to take-away service, they also have a small dining room and a menu featuring various bagel-centric breakfast plates.

Artisanal bakery and deli from the Wagas Group, in a striking wood-grained marble storefront. Baguettes, bagels, cakes, jams, pates, granola, coffee, etc... One rough-hewn communal table for seating, reasonable prices.

This is the Pudong outpost of the (in)famous American restaurant chain known for its all-female service staff clad in short shorts, tank tops and push-up bras. The menu is your standard suburban American mall-side fare: hot wings, burgers, sandwiches etc. The clientele (surprise, surprise!) is largely homesick American men on business trips.

Eco-conscious cafe/restaurant from the Vienna Cafe folks, squirreled away in a boutique development among the Concession lanes.

Chickens of The World -- stewed, fried, baked, grilled, braised, diced, sliced, chopped and shopped, as envisioned and conceived by David Laris.