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6 days ago

We Had Dinner at a Show Where People Started Flying

There are dinner shows, and then there are dinner shows where the ceiling starts moving.We went...

14 days ago

6 Unique Breakfast Spots in Shanghai

A few Shanghai breakfast spots beyond the usual classics

22 days ago

KFC’s Oreo Chicken Burger Is Here. Is It Actually Good?

KFC has dropped its latest collab: an Oreo Chicken Burger. The limited-time burger comes with a...

1 month ago

Shanghai Night Markets: SmartShanghai’s 2026 Guide

Night Markets. Buzzing energy, endless snacks, and too much single-use plastic. Shanghai has a...

2 months ago

The Champagne and Rice Noodle Shop You Can Smell from a Block Away

When I asked the owner of 发财粉 what inspired him to pair pungent, Guangxi-style rice noodles with...

2 months ago

A Bunch of F&Bs: Openings, Closings, News Around Town...

Closings: Genesis Restaurant Well done, Shanghai. Not many closures this month (that we know...

2 months ago

The Shanghai EDITION Turns Eight with New Menus, Guest Shifts, and Anniversary Deals

Guest bartenders, anniversary menus, brunches and parties take over The Shanghai EDITION from...

2 months ago

Usta Dönerci, the New Kebab Spot Near Jing'an Temple, Might Be My New Favorite

The best kebab Shanghai ever had is long gone: Anadolu on Hengshan Lu, near the bowling alley...

2 months ago

Shanghai's Best Chef’s Tables (and How Much They Cost)

A selection of spots for celebrations, dinners with visitors, or just exploring what some of the...

2 months ago

[The List]: Chinese Chain Restos 2026

China’s biggest restaurant chains, from luxury dining to everyday eats.

2 months ago

LU1885 Cocktail Festival 2.0: 15+ Top Bars, One Epic Night, July 17

This summer, the most anticipated cocktail nights in Lujiazui begin at LU1885.

3 months ago

Taste of Belgium Returns to Shanghai Sea World This July

Over one summer weekend, discover Belgian craft beers, European food, live DJs and waterfront...

3 months ago

Dealhunter #1: Free Tokens at Cages, Free Coffee at Wigwam, Free Mini Burgers at Morton's, More

Our semi-regular picks for the finest and rarest deals around town.

3 months ago

A New Spot for Vinyl, Coffee, and Cocktails

Opened May 25, BackDrop Vinyl is a new record bar and café on Suzhou Creek that's already drawing...

4 months ago

The Annual Parade of Questionable Ice Creams

The sunbrellas are out, the shorts are getting shorter, and boxes of yangmei are popping up at...

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