Wanghong crepe and galette place by day, wine purveyor by night, RAC has seen constant lines since it opened. Their courtyard is secluded from the main road, and it's great in the evenings for casual gatherings or outdoorsy dates. They are insanely popular,... Read more
Named after the mom-and-pop food stores peppered throughout Italy, Alimentari is brought to you by the people behind Gemma, selling fresh foods and imported pantry goods. There's also space to nibble and... Read more
The reincarnation of erstwhile Xikang Lu Danish eatery Pelikan, BOR is run by the same team. The name comes from the Danish phrase "jeg bor her," translated to "I live here," which we're going to guess... Read more
Tiny counter restaurant with 20-something seats and a bold, experimental menu of Guizhou-influenced western food by group chef Blake Thornley. Belongs to the restaurant group behind Pass Residence, Dead Poet and Bar No. 3. Strong focus on natural wines. Read more
Casual but very arts-and-crafty "Latin-inspired" sharing plates restaurant delivered with chill Nordic vibes. The man behind it is Mr. Willis (Mr. Willis,
An intimate, casual little bistro from Craig Willis. Looks like an apartment, cooks simple, tasty dishes like the friend who's always showing up everyone else at the dinner party. Read more
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. Read more
Mi Thai is a modern Thai restaurant, dressed down in rustic minimalism, in the 195 Anfu Lu Wagas Compound. The food swings between classics and Western standards with Thai flavors. Mi Thai is split into two rooms -- spot lighting, open kitchen, scuffed wood flooring.... Read more
By popular consensus, Swiss Butchery's one of Shanghai's better providers of meat. They stock fresh (non frozen) beef and veal from Australia complimented by a large assortment of pork, lamb and chicken cuts. All with oversight on the whole supply chain, ending up... Read more
Advertised as a take-away coffee spot, but press on and you’ll find some outdoor seating outside RAC in an inner courtyard-like space, with creative industry buildings and old Shanghai houses... Read more
Another concept from the rapidly diversifying Wagas group, La Strada is a simple, stylish pizzeria with thirteen thin-crust pizza varieties on the menu. Read more
Sunflour is a bakery and cafe selling a variety of breads and pastries for take-away or sit down service. Also on offer is a menu of sandwiches, salads, and a surprisingly good big English breakfast with all of the traditional accoutrements: bacon, sausage, eggs,... Read more
The second location of Wagas' healthy-living and brightly colored eatery, with poke bowls, mixed grains and all kinds of virtuous diet food. Their tacos are creative and decent as well. Read more
This is the second Shanghai branch of the award-winning Amsterdam-based Men's fashion company. Suits are made using Italian fabrics and traditional methods of craftsmanship. This branch also features an in-store tailor for any alteration needs. Read more
Just Grapes is a wine store, lounge and bistro that wines from pretty much every major wine producing region imaginable. The store's trademark is a unique classification system based on flavor, mouthfeel and aroma rather than grape or nation of origin. Read more
A small cozy pizzeria with tall open windows on Anfu Lu. They do about 20 different types of thin crust pizza from seafood to vegetarian, to traditional Italian. Prices are 70-90rmb. Drinks are usually pretty cheap, with draft Asahi going for 25rmb a glass. Read more
Part cafe, part roastery, part of the "coffee academy" wave sweeping Shanghai, Coffee Lab is located on the mezzanine upper floor of Alimentari (also owned by the Popolo people). In addition to... Read more
A shop selling Turkish handicrafts like rugs and blankets. Read more
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