B+51La Scene RondeShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningAs the name suggests, the open kitchen is dramatically lit, like a stage with front-row seats at the semi-circular counter. The single tasting menu changes every season, alongside options of wine, tea or non-alcoholic drink pairings. Well versed in…$$$$$View details
B+52Wei Xiang Zhai (Yandang Road)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningFor over 80 years customers have been flocking here for its noodles. No one seems to mind the congested, somewhat tired room – just as long as the flavour in the bowl remains unchanged. The menu is set in two frames: noodles on one side, toppings on…$$$$$View details
B+53ChunShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningAfter a hiatus of a few years, this famous joint re-opened at the same address and former regulars flocked back for the sorely missed classics. The room has few bells and whistles to steal the spotlight from the food, and the friendly owner always…$$$$$View details
B+54Hong Yu FangShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningA household name in Huangpu district, this place has been around for 10-plus years. Regulars keep flocking to its new shop since it moved into a shopping mall. Open in the morning only, it always attracts a queue of customers coming for a hearty…$$$$$View details
B+55Easeful Cuisine (Jingan)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe owner-chef has over 10 years of experience working in upmarket establishments in Chinese cities and advocates a back-to-basics approach to home-style cooking that brings out natural flavours of the ingredients. His boneless smoked fish boasts…$$$$$View details
B+56Yunhe Noodle (Huangpu)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningTucked inside a residential neighbourhood, this noodle shop with a subtle sign may not draw much attention from the outside. But the interior is a different world – where neon signs and graffiti murals subvert your expectations. House-made spinach…$$$$$View details
B+57Shanghai ClubShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningA premium brand from the Jardin de Jade Group, the restaurant serves old Shanghai classics with an emphasis on finesse and attention to detail. Walnut-crusted duck fillet square in bean paste is a rare gem that is painstaking to make. Live seafood…$$$$$View details
B+58Lin Jiang YanShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningRemodelled from a heritage building (c 1902), this restaurant is perfect for banquets and entertainment. The main area and private rooms all share the same river views. The young head chef, who used to work for a hotel in Shanghai, updates…$$$$$View details
B+59HakkasanShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThough its name means Hakka people, this chic restaurant on the Bund serves modern Cantonese fare with Western influences, but not necessarily of Hakka origin. The must-try Peking duck with caviar boasts interesting layers of flavours. Top-notch…$$$$$View details
B+61Chaimen Hui (Pudong)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis outpost of its famed namesake in Chengdu operates in a sleekly furnished space – the centrepiece is no doubt the oversized starburst sculpture over the circular counter. The kitchen is run by a team from the parent restaurant, and their Sichuan…$$$$$View details
B+62NuitsShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe bistro may not have a big shopfront, but its bright orange sign and full-height windows more than compensate in terms of impact. Named after Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, it serves a nice selection from that wine region. Head to the cellar to talk…$$$$$View details
B+63Numata SouShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe famed tempura institution in Osaka, Japan, opened its first overseas outpost in Shanghai. Chef Numata checks in every couple of months on Chef Sakata, his protégé for 15 years, who is in charge of the kitchen. Changing every month, the single…$$$$$View details
B+64Xuji Seafood (Xuhui)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningSince 1999, the Hunan brand has been expanding its footprint across the nation, and this multi-storey branch is its Shanghai flagship. Thanks to close ties with fishermen and farms, locally and globally, it secures sources for the best-quality and…$$$$$View details
B+65Legend Taste (Jingan)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe no-frills space is dotted with photos of Yunnan and blue tie-dyed tablecloths; the style of service is equally simple. The team use mushrooms and herbs extensively in cooking inspired by ethnic Dai tradition. Slow-cooked for at least five hours…$$$$$View details
B+66Mercado 505Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningJudging by its name, this restaurant on a corner strives to create the buzzing vibe of a market; judging by the blue and white stripes on its sign, it has a nautical theme. Yes and yes. Imported seafood such as live oysters, scampi, carabinero…$$$$$View details
B+67Wan Yan (Changning)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningBrace yourself for nostalgia aplenty: velvet tufted chairs, walls covered in vintage blue bricks, art pieces from around the world…Most ingredients are shipped from Anhui, including mouldy tofu – a speciality you can’t miss. Wine-scented fermented…$$$$$View details
B+68PoluxShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningDon’t be perplexed if certain items on the menu seem familiar – this all-day dining bistro is from Paul Pairet of Ultraviolet and Mr & Mrs Bund fame. Some dishes echo the signatures from those establishments, albeit rendered in simpler forms. Onion…$$$$$View details
B+69Wang Lu (Pudong)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe room sports a modern Chinese vibe, dotted with framed orange scarves and table mats in matching equestrian motifs. To suit the local palate, the kitchen dials down the heat slightly, but the food still packs an authentic Jiangxi kick. Rich…$$$$$View details
B+70Dong Ping ChaoShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis restaurant in a century-old heritage building reinterprets Chaozhou fare with refined touches and local twists. Quality ingredients, especially seafood, are shipped from Chaoshan region twice a day to ensure freshness. Menus are tailor-made at…$$$$$View details
B+71Hao ShengShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe decor is not much to write home about, but authentic home-style Shanghainese fare – sautéed river shrimps, blanched pork liver – keeps the regulars coming. The drunken chicken steeped in warm Shaoxing wine has silky flesh and an intoxicating…$$$$$View details
B+72Nanxiang Steamed BunShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningA household name, founded in 1900; its handmade xiao long bao with paper-thin skin and juicy pork filling still attract a constant queue at the door. Along with the regular buns, try also those with seasonal fillings, or the oversized ‘super’ buns…$$$$$View details
B+73Bai RongShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningBai Rong – peony – is the floral emblem of Shandong Province. Naturally, this modern restaurant generously adorned with lush greenery focuses on Shandong cuisine, especially live seafood shipped from Jiaodong Peninsula. Order the Jiaodong cold…$$$$$View details
B+74Lan Xin (Jinxian Road)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThere’s a plethora of places to eat on Jinxian Road but one worth searching out is little Lan Xin. It’s a popular place with a diverse clientele – just be ready to join the queue, which usually snakes down the street. It was once a residential home…$$$$$View details
B+75Dining RoomShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis high-ceilinged room with full-length windows affords panoramic river views, while the home-style furniture, warm lighting and booth seating make for a cosy feel. On the menu, Jiangzhe classics meet creative recipes that are rarely found…$$$$$View details