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A "bistronomy" spot that opened up in July 2017. Created by two chefs, Bill Hu and Michelin-starred Johnny Jiang, it's a fine-dining restaurant with a little bistro in its ambience and attitude, merging French technique with Southern flavors. Nice rooftop terrace, too. Read more
This multi-story Starbucks headquarters adjacent to Taikoo Hui is designed to present a “coffee wonderland” to guests, conceptualized, according to the press release, to reflect the “journey of coffee — from the moment the farmer picks the cherry to when it is poured... Read more
The Twins is jointly run by Zwilling and Cornelia Poletto, located in the Zwilling worldwide flagship store in HKRI Taikoo Hui. They serve up mediterranean restaurant in either a casual dining or fine dining format. Read more
A stunning and hugely ambitious ‘nouveau Sichuan’ restaurant from the people behind Yu Ba Xian (Sense 8). The design's a real tour de force by Caesar Song, the owner of the Yu Ba Xian restaurants, and Andy Hall of MQ Studios. The menu's a tour through the outer... Read more
One of China's better malls, Swire Properties and Taikoo have spent a few years building this massive shopping complex just east of West Nanjing Road station, before it finally opened (mostly) in 2017. Notable features include a renovated mansion towards Weihai Lu... Read more
Retail/restaurant concept specializing in artisanal and organic groceries and quick-serve dining. They stock the shelves with produce grown on their proprietary organic farm as well as hand-made condiments and bougie sodas made with cane sugar. Out of the kitchen... Read more
Spanish-themed restaurant in Taikoo Hui. Tapas is the main event here. You are served at your table and can also order through WeChat, but El Nacional has several counter-like windows with a type of Spanish cuisine emblazoned above, giving it a kind of canteen-y... Read more
Vietnamese pho shop in Taikoo Hui. Read more
SpaceCycle from Taiwan is all about building their cycling, yoga, and barre classes around a good playlist. Pretty pricey unless you buy in bulk, the trial class is free, after that you’re looking at 258rmb for a drop in, packages go from 10 classes for 185rmb per... Read more
An Japanese ice cream joint in Taikoo Hui, Ice Monster's menu combines old classics such as waffles and ice cream. It also combines not-so-classical combinations, like Mung Bean and Grass Jelly, to create something called a "Glutinous Avalanche". This badboy, and the... Read more
International knife-brand Zwilling's worldwide flagship store, which hosts a restaurant called The Twins, serving mediterranean food. They also host cooking classes. Read more
Stationery boutique for greeting cards and art prints lovers. They currently have more then 25 independent stationery brands sourced from 15 countries, including prints, notebooks and stationary. Read more
V Coffee is the cafe outlet for the local coffee roaster of the same name that has distributed to hotels and restaurants in Shanghai since 2008. On offer is a selection of specialty coffees made from arabica beans, all roasted right here in Shanghai. Read more
Molokai is a Hong Kong-style cha canting from the people behind Barbarossa. The menu largely comprises staples like fried lo mein, Hainan chicken rice, shrimp wontons and classic diner drinks like soda with salted lemon, milk tea and Horlicks. Of the three Shanghai... Read more
LensCrafters is a major retail brand of optical and sunglasses. Read more
An office-pantry-like cafe. It specializes in healthy food and juice. Being located on the 38th floor, it offers sweeping views of the city. Registration needed for entrance. Read more
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