Yuyintang

Yuyintang is one of the oldest underground live music houses in Shanghai, and has become a staple in the city. Featuring regular gigs every weekend, it brings in underground rock acts both worldwide and local.

Thai House

You'll have to walk through some smelly dark alleys to find this place, but it's well worth the trek. No frills Thai House dispenses with the trappings that characterize most Thai places in town, trading them in for quality food. Whole fish, pad thai..

Anadolu

You don't need to a wear a tux to get a get a good kebab - Anadolu's decor is crumbling - but the lamb, hummus and pita are all good quality for cheap. Expect to dine with crowds of slickly-dressed middle easterners most any night of the week.

Coolzey (Jianguo Lu)

With three locations throughout the city, Coolzey's provides standard Western fare aimed primarily at the lunchtime crowd. Low-to-medium priced sandwiches and pasta cover most of the repertoire, while fast service affords a quick meal on the go. Deli..

Wagas (Hong Kong New World)

Wagas is a burgeoning chain of smoke-free chain that specializes in healthy foods including smoothies, big salads and wraps. The casual, order-at-the-counter atmosphere is complemented by simple but comfortable décor (table/chairs and some lounge se..

Wagas (Thumb Plaza)

Wagas is a burgeoning chain of smoke-free chain that specializes in healthy foods including smoothies, big salads and wraps. The casual, order-at-the-counter atmosphere is complemented by simple but comfortable décor (table/chairs and some lounge se..

Shanghai Uncle (Tianyaoqiao)

The Uncle is known for its lively local atmosphere, traditional Chinese fare and a whole lot of it. Simple, dark red decor and large round tables cater to big group dinners. Spare ribs are an absolute must have.

Shanghai Uncle (Times Square)

The Uncle is known for its lively local atmosphere, traditional Chinese fare and a whole lot of it. Simple, dark red decor and large round tables cater to big group dinners. Spare ribs are an absolute must have.

Flying Elephant Restaurant

Possibly the only Russian restaurant in the city, the Flying Elephant has been bringing Shanghailanders borscht for many a year. Decor is simple, but the experience is made truly authentic by the live Russian band performing nightly. This crew of mus..

Di Shui Dong (Dongping Lu)

One of the most popular Chinese chains for locals and foreigners alike, this branch of the Hunan-style restaurant is less crowded than its Maoming Lu chapter, but serves the same spicy dishes. An assortment of fresh juices (delivered in pitchers) are..

Black Cafe

Known by many as "that blind restaurant," Black Cafe is the place where customers eat in the pitch black while being served by the sightless. The venue is shockingly clean. Although you won't ever know exactly what it is that you ate, it actually tas..

Blue Chair Cafe-Crepes-Galerie

It wouldn't be Shanghai without a combination creperie and furniture gallery. Yes, at Blue Chair you can fill up on chocolate crepes and purchase a, um, blue chair. Desserts are all fine; "meal" crepes are often runny - and in all the wrong places.

Boonna Cafe (Huaihai Lu)

Huaihau Lu Boonna is an improvement on its siblings with its outdoor patio carefully protected from the main drag's frenzy. With its shelf full of books to read while you drink coffee and available computers, Boonna has all the markings of bohemia, e..

Boonna Cafe (Fuxing Lu)

Fuxing Lu Boonna looks remarkably like its siblings and is just as cozy. With its shelf full of books to read while you drink coffee and available computers, it has all the markings of bohemia, except of course, for the fact that there are multiple b..

Coconut Bar

Coconut bar is a small and relaxed venue located on the ground floor of Thumb Plaza in Pudong. It's one of the few places in town to serve New Zealand's Stienlarger, and what's more, ALL the food available is only 29rmb. With a live band playing some..

Brasserie Alyssa

Alyssa offers fusion Thai entres to serve at their reception lounge -more than 10 special Thai rolls with Crape served in combination with Thai healthy spices. Lunch and dinner set menus combine Thailand's most popular dishes served in French Style o..

The Bulldog

Although it recently dropped the all to descriptive "British" from it's name, The Bulldog will always be a good place to hit up if it's pouring rain and you're in the mood for some London pub atmosphere.

Lisboa Restaurant

Affordable and casual Portuguese restaurant. Great place to get seafood on the cheap but don't expect mood lighting or any frilly decor.

Caesura Cafe

A super chill lounge-bar, that is as of yet undiscovered. Most of the seating is upstairs, on couches or pillows on the floor as well as loft seating for the nimble. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly - you open your own beers while Radiohead buzzes..

New York Style Pizza

American Steak & Eggs