Serving authentic Yunnan cuisine. Try the unusual deep-friend bee pupae, pan-fried goat cheese, home-style mashed potatoes, twice-fried lotus root, and spicy mint salad. Read more.
Pass the take-away counter and head to one of the floors upstairs for a delicious sit-down meal. We love the braised duck (酱鸭), soup dumpling (小笼包), wontons (鸡汁馄饨), and deep-fried pork cutlet (炸猪排). Read more.
One of our favorite affordable Shanghainese restaurants. Try the yellow croaker spring rolls, red-braised pork (红烧肉), scallion noodles (葱油拌面), sesame peanut noodles (麻酱面), & fried pork noodles (炸酱面). Read more.
Great service and healthy, delicious food. Choose from a manicure, shoulder massage or shoe shine while you wait. The chili-laden hotpot broths are a must-try. Read more.
One of Shanghai’s oldest fried pork bun shops, in business since the 1930s. Try the Da Hu Chun buns (生煎馒头), beef curry soup and "thousand-layer wonton soup" (丁莲芳千张粉丝汤). Read more.
A “full sensory dining experience” that promises “psycho-taste,” by pairing each dish with not just a drink, but a sound, visual and, occasionally, a scent. Definitely worth a try. Read more.
Our favorite place for liángpí (凉皮) – a DIY spicy cold salad, signaling the arrival of spring. Choose your ingredients and then hand them back to be dressed in salt, sugar, sesame seeds, & chili oil. Read more.
A great, traditional vegetarian restaurant serving dishes made with fresh, seasonal veggies. We love the cold bamboo tofu, black pepper mushrooms, and “Ants on a log" scallion noodles. Read more.
A popular neighborhood joint serving delicious Hunan cuisine. We recommend the bowl of cauliflower, ribs in cumin, "acid beans", and “tea tree mushroom dry pot”. Read more.
The dumplings here are a must but don't miss the other signature dishes: smashed chicken (香酥鸡), crispy honey pork (锅包肉), mung bean sesame noodles (麻酱拉皮) and caramelized bananas or apples (拨丝香蕉／苹果). Read more.
A sure bet for a late-night noodle fix. Try the Lanzhou lamian (pulled noodles) with beef or topped with tomato and egg for a savory snack. Read more.
The best egg tarts in town always baked to perfection. A perfect midday snack or end-of-the-meal quencher for sweet tooths. Read more.
Serving authentic Hunan dishes in a style-conscious, laid-back and affordable atmosphere. We love the shredded chicken with chilies, cauliflower and tofu entrees, cumin chops and spicy lamb. Read more.
A casual Hong Kongese diner serving traditional Cantonese food alongside milk teas and coffee. Try the soy sauce chicken, deep-fried wings, dry-fried rice noodles with beef, & fried ramen with pork. Read more.
One of the best places to try baijiu. Try the “Zombie,” the best attempt we’ve sampled of a drink incorporating baijiu into a multi-ingredient cocktail. Read more.
A modern Shanghainese restaurant with delicate but delicious portions and contemporary décor. The mini bottles of infused baijiu are a must-try with flavors depending on the season. Read more.
One of our favorite noodle shops, now run by A Niang's grandson. The yellow croaker noodles (黄鱼面) are a must, as well as the crab meat noodles (蟹粉面) and eel noodles (爆鳝面). Expect a wait. Read more.
