Atelier Izakaya: Japanese Yakitori by Taste Buds in Jing’an
From the group behind Atelier and Taste Buds comes Atelier Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant serving yakitori and drinks in a lively, chic space in Jing’an.
Impressive Modern Chinese at Shanghai’s The Dining Room
The Dining Room (Yue Xuan 悦轩) is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Jiangnan cuisine at Park Hyatt Shanghai. This is what modern Chinese food looks like.
3 New Restaurants: Chihuahua, Hundo, Mavis
From the tail end of 2020, here are some new restaurants in Shanghai. Chihuahua for Mexican food, Hundo for yakitori & yakiniku, and wine bistro Mavis.
Forever Reliable: Elixir Health Pot For Healthy Hotpot in Shanghai
Elixir Health Pot is a Taiwanese hotpot chain in Shanghai that specializes in healthy broths. Plus you get unlimited “tofu bread” and duck blood with every order.
Favorite New Restaurants & Bars in Shanghai from 2020
Rounding up my favorite new restaurant and bars in Shanghai from 2020. Here are the 8 places you should be eating and drinking at.
Real Talk: Blaz French Bistro & Wine Bar
Blaz Canteen & Wine Bar is a French bistro in Shanghai. The atmosphere is amazing, but the food is hit or miss. Better suited for wine drinking.
Sandwiches & More! Bites & Brews Now in Lujiazui
Bites & Brews just opened a fourth location in Lujiazui’s Super Brand Mall, their second location in Pudong. Sandwiches and brunch right here.
Maolago: Inventive Guizhou Food, Cocktails & Hotpot
Maolago is a restaurant and bar in Shanghai that serves contemporary Guizhou bar snacks, hotpot, wine and cocktails. Good for dates and adventurous palates.
Barbarian Opens in Plaza 66: Grilled Meats & Craft Cocktails
Charcoal-grilled meat platters, skewers and cocktails—Barbarian opens a new location in Plaza 66. New grilled sets, cocktails and a killer rooftop.
Cellar To Table, Bistro & Wine Bar in Shanghai
Cellar To Table is a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar housed within a villa at 20 Donghu Lu in Shanghai. I highly recommend it.