The following several places have been hand picked to give you, the reader, a little bit of inspiration when looking for somewhere new to eat when out and about in Shanghai. Take a look at the following eateries and see if any of these take your fancy.

Southern Goods Store, Nanjing RoadView In Map

So called Southern products don’t just include Cantonese stuff, but also Shanghai foods as well. This area is where you will find the finest collection of these kinds of eateries in the whole of Shanghai, that is to say on the Nanjing Road. Just a whiff of the sugared candies and cakes is enough to have most Chinese people be transported back to the happy days of their childhood. There is no pressure to buy, and just strolling around and window shopping is fun.

One of the longest running traditional old Shanghai stores is San Yang Sheng (三阳盛南货店) and it is the perfect place to pick up everything from yummy snacks, to an exquisitely crafted celebration cake. Another hot recommendation for anyone with a sweet tooth and some time to browse Nanjing Road for cakes, try out Shao Wan Sheng (邵万生南货店).

Add: San Yang Sheng (三阳盛南货店) 1716 Nanjing West Rd. 南京西路1716号 / Shao Wan Sheng (邵万生南货店) 414 Nanjing East Rd. 南京东路414号

Heping Guandi No. 2 和平官邸2号View In Map

It could be argued that this place has the best courtyard location in the whole of Shanghai. It is pretty hard to find, being tucked out of the way in a small and quiet concession era alleyway. The door is very simple and blends in with the rest of the street, not to mention the lack of any sign for the restaurant.

However, once inside you enter another world. A beautiful garden and model mountain scene unfolds before your eyes. Not only does this place have some of the most beautifully produced Jiangnan/Shanghai cuisine that money can buy, but a meal here is the whole landscaped courtyard experience. All very relaxing and very Southern Chinese.

Add: 93 Gaoan Rd (near Jianguo West Rd) Xuhui District 徐汇区高安路93号（近建国西路）
Tel: 021-64338097

Cang Le Fang (House of Hidden Treasures) 藏乐坊View In Map

This place is the antithesis of the hustle and bustle of the city outside. With a massive green lawn and relaxing natural wood paneling, lit by discreet and classy old fashioned lamps, this restaurant is the height of pleasant eating and good service. With classic southern dishes and afternoon tea served all day long, the emphasis here is a slow pace of life. The perfect cure for a hectic day in Shanghai.

Add: 333 Changle Rd (near Xiangyang North Rd) Xuhui District 徐汇区长乐路333号 (近襄阳北路)
Tel: 021-54050789

Shi Le (Ten Happiness) 十乐View In Map

This place has nutrition as its central philosophy. Designed by a famous Japanese architect, the restaurant uses wood and stone in the setting of a Chinese mansion house to create a colorful and natural environment.

Enjoy a quiet meal with a couple of good friends while taking in the sumptuously designed ‘birds’ nest’ style wood paneling interior or the beautifully crafted landscape garden exterior. Another plus is that they promise they keep oil, salt and sugar to a minimum and never add MSG or food coloring.

Add: Block 599 No. 1 Fangdian Rd (near Jinxiu Rd) Pudong New District 浦东新区芳甸路599弄1号 (近锦绣路)
Tel: 021-50339113

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