B+51Yè ShanghaiShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThough moved into a shopping mall, the grey-brick façade is reminiscent of Shikumen architecture style. In stark contrast, the interior sports velvet sofas in gold and modern art for a touch of glamour. Start your night with creative cocktails from…$$$$$View details
B+52Yong Feng Mian Guan (Huangpu)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningNow run by the second generation, this family-run halal noodle shop has been around since 1962. Forced to close due to urban renewal, many regretted the demise of the original venue. Recently re-opened in a new spot, the original kitchen team…$$$$$View details
B+53Shanghai TavernShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningIt may be located within the contemporary backdrop of the Edition Hotel but the Shanghai Tavern celebrates a bygone era; the elegant space shows off its original 20C heritage and there are potted palms, waiters in white jackets, a champagne chariot…$$$$$View details
B+54Lao Di Fang Mian GuanShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningIn business for over 30 years, this noodle shop has recently moved to this new location. Rest assured that the menu and flavours remain the same and all noodles are served with toppings cooked à la minute. Try the toothsome cuttlefish noodles with…$$$$$View details
B+55Hai Wei Guan (Jingan)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningBehind the white façade of this two-storey building, new and old collide in a charming way. Embracing innovation while respecting tradition, the owner puts a new spin on Shanghainese classics with ingenious creativity. His signature crispy roast…$$$$$View details
B+56Hao ShengShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe decor is not much to write home about, but authentic home-style Shanghainese fare – sautéed river shrimps, blanched pork liver – keeps the regulars coming. The drunken chicken steeped in warm Shaoxing wine has silky flesh and an intoxicating…$$$$$View details
B+57Dong Ping ChaoShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis restaurant in a century-old heritage building reinterprets Chaozhou fare with refined touches and local twists. Quality ingredients, especially seafood, are shipped from Chaoshan region twice a day to ensure freshness. Menus are tailor-made at…$$$$$View details
B+58NuitsShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe bistro may not have a big shopfront, but its bright orange sign and full-height windows more than compensate in terms of impact. Named after Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, it serves a nice selection from that wine region. Head to the cellar to talk…$$$$$View details
B+59Nan Xing YuanShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningHelmed by a team of Sichuan chefs, this restaurant takes a deposit upon booking and serves only tailored menus, which diners pre-order. A typical menu builds a progression of flavours with classics such as napa cabbage in chicken consommé, and…$$$$$View details
B+60YongFu Mini (Pudong)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningA spin-off from Yong Fu, this restaurant serves only seafood caught in the East China Sea the same day, such as Miiuy croaker and hairtail, but at a lower price point. The must-try signature '18 chops' – raw crabs marinated in spiced soy and wine…$$$$$View details
B+61Yunhe Noodle (Huangpu)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningTucked inside a residential neighbourhood, this noodle shop with a subtle sign may not draw much attention from the outside. But the interior is a different world – where neon signs and graffiti murals subvert your expectations. House-made spinach…$$$$$View details
B+62Yu Du Lao Wei Mian (Huangpu)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe owner hails from Zhoushan, famous for its seafood. His mother taught him how to make noodles and he started this shop over 10 years ago to bring authentic Zhoushan noodles to Shanghai. Noodle soup is typically paired with fish shipped from his…$$$$$View details
B+63Hong Yu FangShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningA household name in Huangpu district, this place has been around for 10-plus years. Regulars keep flocking to its new shop since it moved into a shopping mall. Open in the morning only, it always attracts a queue of customers coming for a hearty…$$$$$View details
B+64Shi Chuan Fei Chuan (Xuhui)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe kitchen reimagines Sichuan...$$$$$View details
B+65CuivreShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningEchoing its name, this welcoming bistro in the French Concession amusingly features copper trimming on its walls and dinnerware. The kitchen excels in reinventing bistro classics with modern techniques and subtle Asian twists. L’agneau, or rack of…$$$$$View details
B+66Lin Family of One - The BundShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis upmarket dining concept nests in a shopping mall where century-old buildings are connected by a glass dome. The owner Mr Lin, a Taizhou native, has been cooking since the age of 19 and he ensures dishes are as authentic as they can be…$$$$$View details
B+67Hang Yuen HinShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe restaurant opened in the lungs of the city and the lush greenery outside the windows works magic with the décor to make a relaxing ambiance. The chef has worked in both Guangzhou and Hong Kong, putting his know-how to good use in the authentic…$$$$$View details
B+68HakkasanShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThough its name means Hakka people, this chic restaurant on the Bund serves modern Cantonese fare with Western influences, but not necessarily of Hakka origin. The must-try Peking duck with caviar boasts interesting layers of flavours. Top-notch…$$$$$View details
B+69The Yidao (East Beijing Road)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningYou can tell from the name that this restaurant is serious about the national beverage – professional tea masters brew the perfect cup, using top quality loose leaves and natural spring water. As for the food, the Guangdong chef displays his skills…$$$$$View details
B+70Easeful Cuisine (Jingan)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe owner-chef has over 10 years of experience working in upmarket establishments in Chinese cities and advocates a back-to-basics approach to home-style cooking that brings out natural flavours of the ingredients. His boneless smoked fish boasts…$$$$$View details
B+71A Niang Mian GuanShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningIf you arrive at this very popular noodle shop at peak time the first thing you’ll notice is the queue. When you get to the front, place your order and pay at the counter at the entrance before finding a seat. The standouts are yellow croaker…$$$$$View details
B+72Sui Tang LiShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis modern, sun-drenched hotel restaurant is known for its host of regional dim sum with a creative twist, such as xiao long bao with marbled skin, and novelty bites made with Iberico ham and beetroot juice. The Yunnan duck tagine with Sichuan…$$$$$View details
B+73PopShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningBlue and white sofas work well with the wood and marble décor to exude a casual, yet elegant vibe, but it’s the breathtaking river views from the terrace that leave everyone in awe. Classic European choices abound on the menu, especially grilled…$$$$$View details
B+74Ho Hung KeeShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningFor a noodle shop, the Chinese-inspired faux-industrial decor is lavish – brushed brass ring pendant lamps and black wrought-iron arches perforated with floral motifs. The menu is almost the same as at its Hong Kong counterparts. The must-order…$$$$$View details
B+75Wang Lu (Pudong)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe room sports a modern Chinese vibe, dotted with framed orange scarves and table mats in matching equestrian motifs. To suit the local palate, the kitchen dials down the heat slightly, but the food still packs an authentic Jiangxi kick. Rich…$$$$$View details