Sushi is one of those things that you either love or hate. Some people balk at the thought of ingesting raw fish, while others delight in the pleasures of chilled fresh salmon. If you fall into the latter category, the chances are that you’ll be seeking ... Read More>>

In the grand scheme of things, Shanghainese food gets a bit of a raw deal. It’s not as fiery as Hunan cai, nor as tasty as Sichuan. It doesn’t have the bizarre ingredients of Guangdong food, and it’s not as memorable as Dongbei-style. Most people see it ... Read More>>

Shanghai's fickle weather keeps teasing its citizens with illusions that spring has finally arrived. The promise of sunshine and balmy breezes are inciting diners around the city to linger over long al fresco lunches and call ahead to reserve outdoor ... Read More>>

Juicy gyro kebabs, tasty tzatziki, spanakopita and souvlaki… Greek food is famous around the world for its Mediterranean flavours and unique spices. Ouzo and retsina are popular international drinks, and most cities have Greek eateries. Unfortunately, ... Read More>>

A new season means new openings around town, and this Spring, there’s a great new selection of restaurants to choose from. From Mexican spice through New York-style Italian, there’s plenty to tempt your palate. Here are some of the best new eateries in ... Read More>>

Living in Shanghai, we’re blessed with all kinds of food to choose from. Thanks to immigration to Shanghai from other parts of China, pretty much every region of the country is represented when it comes to cuisine. The mid-country province of Sichuan, best ... Read More>>

Italian’s have a true passion for coffee. Therefore, when we think of coffee we’re likely to immediately think of Italy. Thankfully, it’s possible to find an authentic Italian café in Shanghai; great news given that coffee has already become such an ... Read More>>

When living in Shanghai, there are plenty of opportunities to try the local breakfast cuisine. But while that cabbage-filled pastry or steaming hot meat bun can be great when you’re on the go, sometimes you just want to hark back to the days of good ol’ ... Read More>>

1. Munchies梦奇屋<br /> When you’ve got the munchies, head to… um, Munchies. With tie-dye clad staff, tasty American and Tex-Mex grub at low prices, and two cosy branches, it’s a cult favourite among thrifty Shanghai diners. The menu is gaudy, and ... Read More>>

Thai food has to be one of the tastiest cuisines in the world. Steaming plates of pad thai, bowls of tom yam soup, dishes of fragrant green curry… mouth-watering stuff. Distinctive flavours – lemongrass, ginger, galangal, coconut – have made Thai food ... Read More>>

Back in the West, Italian food is one of the most popular of cross-border cuisines. Along with Chinese and Indian restaurants, pizzerias and trattorias are a common sight in most European, North American, and Antipodean towns and cities. Luckily, for any ... Read More>>

Whether you are living in or simply visiting Shanghai, it is quite difficult not to experience the Bund. Want to eat at the most famous restaurants? Visit the Bund. Want to have a cocktail at the trendiest bars? Go to the Bund. Want to experience the most ... Read More>>

Whether you’re a Mexican expat yearning for a slice of home, or just a fan of burritos and a dash of tequila, you’re in luck. After years of under-representation, there’s no longer any shortage of Mexican restaurants, cantinas, and bars in Shanghai. ... Read More>>

The humble hamburger. Much vaunted; much maligned. If you’re an expat in Shanghai, the onslaught of Chinese food can sometimes get a bit much. Of course, we’re always up for a decent dish of noodles, but there comes a time when you crave a slab of minced ... Read More>>

Perhaps the extended run of good weather Shanghai has enjoyed recently has tempted people away from their blueprints and out into the sun, but there’s not been too many bar openings of late. So instead we’re looking at five restaurants and cafes that ... Read More>>

Xintiandi is one of Shanghai’s must-see sites. The renovated shikumen (stone-door) lanes offer a glimpse of Shanghai gone-by, and are teeming with boutique stores, upmarket restaurants and cool little cafés. Find out which are worth your time, with our ... Read More>>

Indian restaurants are a bit like Irish bars: you’ll find one in pretty much every city you go to, from Sydney to San Salvador. Subcontinental cuisine is well known around the world thanks to its memorable flavours and dishes – samosas, creamy masalas, hot... Read More>>

The Shanghai scene changes so fast that the cute little Italian place you go to on a Friday could be serving sushi by Saturday. Check out the latest dining, drinking and dancing hotspots, with our regular round-up of new bars, restaurants and clubs. Read More>>

Shanghai is a very French city. Back in colonial times, the streets of Xuhui and Luwan sounded more like boulevards in Paris (Avenue Petain, Rue Lafayette, Avenue Joffre – now Hengshan Lu, Fuxing Zhong Lu, and Huaihai Zhong Lu) and the Gallic influence is ... Read More>>

Looking for something new to do in Shanghai now that summer’s been and gone? Check out what’s new, and what you might have missed in the last few weeks, with our round-up of newly opened restaurants and bars. Read More>>

September is our favourite time of year in Shanghai. The humidity that necessitates a change of clothes by the time you arrive at the office has finally blown over, but the days are still hot and the evenings warm and long. In other words, it's perfect ice ... Read More>>

Cantonese food (yuè cài or粵菜) is possibly the best-known Chinese cuisine outside of China. This is down to two reasons. Firstly, most Chinese migrants to the West were from Taishan in Guangdong Province (formerly known as Canton) and Hong Kong, and ... Read More>>

When the weekend rolls around, most Shanghaiers enjoy kicking back with a drink or six in one of the countless bars, pubs, and clubs. Shanghai nightlife being what it is means that Friday and Saturday nights are very often party-based. This, in its turn, ... Read More>>

If you’ve ever emerged from a restaurant with tears in your eyes, mouth numbed by chilli, and belly pleasantly fiery, the chances are you’ll have been feasting on Hunan food. Xiang cai (湘菜) hasn’t been as widely exported as some of the other ‘Eight ... Read More>>