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      Address
      3/F, Zhaoshangju Square, 333 Chengdu Bei Lu, near Wei..

       
      成都路333号 招商局广场3楼 近威海路

      Phone
      5298 0438


      Yuxin is by far the best Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai. It's also the biggest, spread over the whole third floor of an office building. There are 26 private rooms and seating for twelve million, and they manage to get authentic, complex, spicy Sichuan cuisine right for just about all of them. The chuanbei liangfen -- a misleading rice "jelly" on the menu -- and the tea-smoked duck are among the...
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    Address
    3/F, Zhaoshangju Square, 333 Chengdu Bei Lu, near...

     
    成都路333号 招商局广场3楼 近威海路

    Phone
    5298 0438


    Yuxin is by far the best Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai. It's also the biggest, spread over the whole third floor of an office building. There are 26 private rooms and seating for twelve million, and they manage to get authentic, complex, spicy Sichuan cuisine right...
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      Address
      2/F, 269 Haining Lu, near Wusong Lu

       
      海宁路269号2楼, 近吴淞路

      Phone
      6309 7326


      Hai Di Lao is a ridiculously popular recent transplant from Sichuan. They've made a killing by offering nice, sleek dining rooms that look much more expensive than they are, an extensive bar of ingredients from which to make your dipping sauce, and over-the-top service -- you can have your shoes shined, glasses or cell phone cleaned, nails done, neck massaged, etc., while you wait for a table....
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    Address
    2/F, 269 Haining Lu, near Wusong Lu

     
    海宁路269号2楼, 近吴淞路

    Phone
    6309 7326


    Hai Di Lao is a ridiculously popular recent transplant from Sichuan. They've made a killing by offering nice, sleek dining rooms that look much more expensive than they are, an extensive bar of ingredients from which to make your dipping sauce, and over-the-top service...
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      2/F, 56 Maoming Nan Lu, near Changle Lu

       
      茂名路56号2楼, 近长乐路口

      Phone
      6253 2689


      One of the most popular Chinese joints for locals and foreigners alike, this Hunan-style restaurant is always packed despite a cafeteria-sized main dining area and at least a dozen "private" rooms. Food is high on flavor and will leave your eyes watering.
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    Address
    2/F, 56 Maoming Nan Lu, near Changle Lu

     
    茂名路56号2楼, 近长乐路口

    Phone
    6253 2689


    One of the most popular Chinese joints for locals and foreigners alike, this Hunan-style restaurant is always packed despite a cafeteria-sized main dining area and at least a dozen "private" rooms. Food is high on flavor and will leave your eyes watering.
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      Xintiandi, South Block Plaza, 2/F, Lane 123 Xingye L..

       
      新天地南里广场2楼, 兴业路123弄, 近马当路

      Phone
      6385 8378


      Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of course. A basket of DTF's excellent xiaolongbao, whose delicate folds (always exactly 18), translucent skin, and remarkable...
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    Xintiandi, South Block Plaza, 2/F, Lane 123 Xingye...

     
    新天地南里广场2楼, 兴业路123弄, 近马当路

    Phone
    6385 8378


    Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of...
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      Address
      41 Tianping Lu, near Huaihai Xi Lu

       
      天平路41号, 近淮海西路

      Phone
      6282 9260


      This is the "old" Jesse restaurant, the shabby but clean cornerstone restaurant of Shanghainese cooking that has since spawned a chain of "new" Jesse restaurants -- Xin Jishi -- in all corners of Shanghai. The original is still the best by far, with unfussy but delicious Shanghai staples like hongshao rou, braised pork shoulder, a braised fish head covered in fried spring onions, and plenty of...
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    Address
    41 Tianping Lu, near Huaihai Xi Lu

     
    天平路41号, 近淮海西路

    Phone
    6282 9260


    This is the "old" Jesse restaurant, the shabby but clean cornerstone restaurant of Shanghainese cooking that has since spawned a chain of "new" Jesse restaurants -- Xin Jishi -- in all corners of Shanghai. The original is still the best by far, with unfussy but...
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      Address
      271 Fu Min Lu, near Changle Lu

       
      富民路271号, 近长乐路

      Phone
      5403 7239


      Bao Luo or Paul (it's English nickname you won't see this on the sign) is always packed with locals and expatriates. Value for money here is its biggest selling point, the food is not the best, for the cost it's not too bad. It's a good place to start in China if you're looking for an authentic restaurant in its food and atmosphere. Expect a loud and bustling experience.
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    Address
    271 Fu Min Lu, near Changle Lu

     
    富民路271号, 近长乐路

    Phone
    5403 7239


    Bao Luo or Paul (it's English nickname you won't see this on the sign) is always packed with locals and expatriates. Value for money here is its biggest selling point, the food is not the best, for the cost it's not too bad. It's a good place to start in China if...
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      Address
      68 Taicang Lu, near Songshan Lu

       
      太仓路68号, 近嵩山路

      Phone
      6386 5701


      A late night favorite in Shanghai. Identically coiffed female servers weave about the tables of this bustling restaurant carrying Taiwanese cuisine to Chinese twenty-somethings. The dessert list also particularly expansive and quite popular. Try the mango ice.
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    Address
    68 Taicang Lu, near Songshan Lu

     
    太仓路68号, 近嵩山路

    Phone
    6386 5701


    A late night favorite in Shanghai. Identically coiffed female servers weave about the tables of this bustling restaurant carrying Taiwanese cuisine to Chinese twenty-somethings. The dessert list also particularly expansive and quite popular. Try the mango ice.
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      Address
      A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu

       
      富民路291号, 近长乐路

      Phone
      6170 1282


      Hong Kong's Chain of eateries, offers staple Cantonese dishes as well as a mixed bag of Italian, steak and other western dishes. The homemade fish balls are recommended, and there's a small Cantonese-style bakery at the entrance selling coconut pastries, egg tarts, and the like.
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    Address
    A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu

     
    富民路291号, 近长乐路

    Phone
    6170 1282


    Hong Kong's Chain of eateries, offers staple Cantonese dishes as well as a mixed bag of Italian, steak and other western dishes. The homemade fish balls are recommended, and there's a small Cantonese-style bakery at the entrance selling coconut pastries, egg tarts, and...
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      Address
      Shanghai Center, 1/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xikang..

       
      南京西路1376号 上海商城1楼, 近西康路

      Phone
      6289 9182


      Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of course. A basket of DTF's excellent xiaolongbao, whose delicate folds (always exactly 18), translucent skin, and remarkable...
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    Address
    Shanghai Center, 1/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near...

     
    南京西路1376号 上海商城1楼, 近西康路

    Phone
    6289 9182


    Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of...

    • Address
      274 Wulumuqi Lu, near Wuyuan Lu

       
      乌鲁木齐路274号, 近五原辂

      Phone
      6437 7262


      The Avocado Lady is not an urban myth, but to many expats is one of Shanghai's urban legends. Her store is ever gaining in size and produce, what she doesn't have she can order. Her store is regularly stocked with fresh mints, herbs, tropical fruits, cheese, olive oil, lamb, cheese, wine and avocados.

    Address
    274 Wulumuqi Lu, near Wuyuan Lu

     
    乌鲁木齐路274号, 近五原辂

    Phone
    6437 7262


    The Avocado Lady is not an urban myth, but to many expats is one of Shanghai's urban legends. Her store is ever gaining in size and produce, what she doesn't have she can order. Her store is regularly stocked with fresh mints, herbs, tropical fruits, cheese, olive oil,...


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