This is the flagship location of Yunnan restaurant Lost Heaven. They do relatively authentic Yunaan food, and if you wanna do pre- or post-dinner drinks they have a really nice terrace on the roof. Prices are reasonable for the location and views. Definitely a good... 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
Specializing in the tribal cuisine of China's Yunnan province, Lost Heaven has all the makings of a proper date restaurant: exotic cuisine, enchanted decor, atmospheric music and dim, flickering candlelight. Read more
Thames Town location of the Michelin Star Chinese restaurant Wujie. Not close to a metro station - taxi or other transport may be needed. Read more
Guyi is an institution of a Hunan restaurant in Shanghai, among both foreigners and locals, for its upscale environment and excellent fiery food, unaffected by local tastes. It's a step up from almost all other Hunan restaurants in Shanghai, and though quality has... Read more
Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of... Read more
Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of... Read more
Convenient jianbing shop on the border between Jing'an and Xuhui. Has a slightly more sanitized vibe than some of your roadside jianbing spots, although you pay a little more for the privilege. Grain is a safe option if you've wanted to try jianbing for a while but... Read more
Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of... Read more
Located on the famous tourist attraction Yu Garden, with a seating capacity of 500 seats and more than 20 food stalls, this is a foodcourt that's hard to miss. A combination of street food and Jiangnan regional cuisine under one roof, they offer a multitude of dining... Read more
This Beijing roast duck restaurant is quite a big deal up in the big smoke. Celebrity chef / owner Dong Zhenxiang's proprietary roasting technique has earned the Da Dong a sterling reputation. But in spite of a voluminous tome of a menu, that's about all that Da Dong... Read more
Southern Barbarian is a casual, somewhat bohemian restaurant that specializes in the exotic and diverse cuisine of China's Yunnan province. Dishes feature ingredients like goat cheese, fresh herbs, tropical flowers, and chili peppers. For the more adventurous, there... Read more
The second venue off shoot after its popularity. Dishes are homestyle and creative in the 40-50rmb range, with lots of noodles, and the interior is contemporary and minimal, without being pretentious. Inexpensive, good food in a slightly more refined environment than... Read more
This Beijing roast duck restaurant is quite a big deal up in the big smoke. Celebrity chef/owner Dong Zhenxiang's proprietary roasting technique has earned the Da Dong a sterling reputation. But in spite of a voluminous tome of a menu, that's about all that Da Dong... Read more
This is the "old" Jesse restaurant, the shabby but clean cornerstone restaurant of Shanghainese cooking that has since spawned a chain of "new" Jesse restaurants -- Xin Jishi -- in all corners of Shanghai. The original is still the best by far, with unfussy but... Read more
Brut Eatery number 3 is the furniture store slash cafe/diner's first store in Pudong. They've got a forest theme, and a specially designed kids' corner to keep the little ones occupied. Plus, they've got brunch available all-day everyday, and an expanded dinner menu... Read more
Not to be confused with the ubiquitous Jiangnan restaurant Jardin du Jade, Jade Garden is a Hong Kong-based Cantonese concept under the umbrella of the Maxim's Group. This marks the Cantonese restaurants first crack at the Shanghai market. The menu features an array... Read more
Shabby and run down Wei Xiang Zhai has been slinging cheap, tasty sesame sauce noodles for decades. Pay no mind to the grubby walls. Just look at every table. You'll see bowls of noodles smothered in spicy, creamy sesame sauce. This is the specialty here. Do yourself... Read more
Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese chain, but don't hold it against them. Their versions of Chinese snack food -- dumplings, noodles, steamed buns, and simple vegetable dishes -- are impeccable, as is their highly-trained service. You pay for the luxury of all of this, of... Read more
Maiya Rice Canteen is a celebration of all things "local," serving up modern takes on East Asian comfort food and rice-based beverages, as well as acting as a community center for artists and community events. Read more
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