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... Read more
We love this friendly bar in Tianzifang. It's been there ages and expanded over the years from a little nook to four-floors, spilling out over an old Chinese house. It's reasonably priced, private and always stuffed with nice faces, mainly because of Amay, the... Read more
This place specializes in live music, but a lot of it is sub-prime: covers bands and dodgy jazz-swing outfits with large-lunged women shrieking the place down. Having said that, it's surprisingly popular at the weekends with a local crowd. Drinks are nothing special... Read more
What was originally a 420-meter-long Taikang Lu is now expanded into the neighboring lane ways to be more then double the size, between Ruijin and Sinan Lu was initially slated to be Shanghai's "art street" back in 1998 when a former candy factory was renovated to... Read more
Thai bar and restaurant serves fine Thai food, the food is prepared by a Thai chef imported from Taiwan after doing an eight-year stint on the island. Their specialties are seafood-based, with the crab items being their most expensive offerings. But they also... Read more
Tucked away in artsy Tianzifang, Lotus Land is long on ambiance, but short on quality. But that's pretty much par for the course in this neck of the woods. Read more
Small laneway cafe typical of the cafes in these lanes, the difference for this cafe is that it serves vietnamese coffee. Read more
Like shopping in an oversized living room, Casa Pagoda offers an eclectic array of goods that don't fit neatly into one overall style. The shop is run by a husband-and-wife team who travel and shop together, gradually building a culturally mixed collection. Their... Read more
Boutique store that has a variety of shawls and scarves in different colors, patterns, textures and sizes including wool, silk and cashmere. Read more
Chunky male jewelry in tungsten and silver. Read more
Cozy, family run Thai restaurant inside Tianzifang. Read more
En is a multi-story Japanese bar and grill, with teppanyaki, robata, yakitori, and a pocket-sized bar on the top floor. They also have a few unique Okinawan dishes, which fall somewhere between common Chinese and Japanese cooking, and they serve awamori, an Okinawan... Read more
Beaugeste Photo Gallery in Shanghai is a gallery specializing in contemporary photography for art lovers and collectors of photography. The monthly exhibition cycle will present major figures in contemporary photography, including Marc Riboud, Klavdij Sluban, Robert... Read more
Italian bakery. Read more
Coffee shop and bar with extensive drink list and Japanese snacks on offer. Read more
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