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Shanghai restaurants
The Pearl of the Orient has long been known for its range of international cuisines, a tradition still reflected by the current dining scene. Tony French and fusion restaurants abound, particularly on the Bund, but other flavors are also well represented, from Thai to Indian to Japanese. Local cuisine features subtle, sweet flavors enhanced by a high note of vinegar, and plenty of seafood—no surprise, since the name Shanghai translates as "on the sea." Delicate xiaolongbao soup dumplings and their heartier, breadier cousins, shengjianbao, remain popular snack foods. If you'd like to sample the region's most famous delicacy, hairy crab, remember that it is available only in the autumn (from October to November). Locals flock to places like Wang Bao He to feast on the sweet meat, which is dipped in black vinegar and washed down with ginger tea. As in most of China, mealtimes tend to be early, so it's best to be at your table before 8 p.m.—if you want to eat later, call ahead or risk a closed door.
Spilling over the second floor of Xintiandi's modern mall, this busy restaurant packs a crowd on weekend mornings, with families flocking to chat and chew over...more
In a town that loves steamed dumplings, some of the best are served at this humble joint. Follow the queue of locals to indulge in Shanghai's signature dish,...more
Bright red windowpanes offset blue walls in this beautiful and buzzing Thai restaurant, located above the Face Bar in a magnificent colonial mansion that's...more
T8 is nestled in a 19th-century Shikumen home, gated by stone arcs and adorned with Asian antiques, but despite the old-school touches, this restaurant and...more
Featuring a grand Beaux Arts exterior and postmodern interior, this seven-floor structure—built in 1916—rejuvenated the historic Bund with its 2004...more
This venerable restaurant in the heart of the city near People's Square has been open since 1744 and is renowned for its hairy crabs, a regional delicacy...more
A magical garden where paper lanterns glow from twisting pine trees surrounds this grand French Concession villa, at times home to the Russian, Vietnamese, and...more
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