great places to eaT in shanghai :P
Not in any particular order, here is a selection of interesting restaurants in Shanghai, along with a very brief description and links to addresses on 点评 or SMSH. If you come across anymore you think I should add then please do click on the e-mail button at the top of the page to send me a message. Happy exploring...! :)
1. Legend Taste
Legend Taste
滇道云南特色料理(康定路店)
Legendary mashed potatoes and a superb place to sit outside in spring and autumn if you want to savour great Yunnan cuisine... Not overpriced like Lost Heaven and the food is proper hearty!
There's another offshoot restaurant in Soho on Fuxing Lu, though the atmosphere is not as good as Kangding.
Legend Taste
滇道云南特色料理(康定路店)
Legendary mashed potatoes and a superb place to sit outside in spring and autumn if you want to savour great Yunnan cuisine... Not overpriced like Lost Heaven and the food is proper hearty!
There's another offshoot restaurant in Soho on Fuxing Lu, though the atmosphere is not as good as Kangding.
2. Di Shui Dong
滴水洞(茂名南路店) Di Shui Dong (Maoming Lu)
滴水洞(东平店) Di Shui Dong (Dongping Lu)
Clichéd maybe, but they still do the best ribs known to man and also the best deep fried aubergine you'll ever taste. We had some deep fried aubergine in Yangshuo recently and it wasn't even in the same league...
滴水洞(茂名南路店) Di Shui Dong (Maoming Lu)
滴水洞(东平店) Di Shui Dong (Dongping Lu)
Clichéd maybe, but they still do the best ribs known to man and also the best deep fried aubergine you'll ever taste. We had some deep fried aubergine in Yangshuo recently and it wasn't even in the same league...
3. Xiang Cui
湘粹(南京西路店)
Fish head to die for...... :) loads of meat and it's absolutely covered in chillies, but which is hotter - the red or the green? You'll have to go and find out! Also recommend the green beans and the 湘式腊肉。To add to all that they have started serving ribs - a little more rustic that DSD or Sichuan Citizen, they are also spicier and laced with peanuts...
湘粹(南京西路店)
Fish head to die for...... :) loads of meat and it's absolutely covered in chillies, but which is hotter - the red or the green? You'll have to go and find out! Also recommend the green beans and the 湘式腊肉。To add to all that they have started serving ribs - a little more rustic that DSD or Sichuan Citizen, they are also spicier and laced with peanuts...
4. Benlai
本来精品川菜
A sensationally tasty Sichuan place specialising in all sorts of things to warm your cockles. Particularly recommended is the 自贡大麻鱼, pictured here, which is jam-packed full of numbing peppercorns that make your mouth tingle away. Also make sure you try the ribs and the 红油抄手, a kind of Sichuan-style wanton dish. Conveniently located round the corner from Citizen Café where they do a great Chilli Basil Drop to get you in the mood!
本来精品川菜
A sensationally tasty Sichuan place specialising in all sorts of things to warm your cockles. Particularly recommended is the 自贡大麻鱼, pictured here, which is jam-packed full of numbing peppercorns that make your mouth tingle away. Also make sure you try the ribs and the 红油抄手, a kind of Sichuan-style wanton dish. Conveniently located round the corner from Citizen Café where they do a great Chilli Basil Drop to get you in the mood!
5. 新疆伊宁远征餐厅
新疆伊宁远征餐厅
Great Xinjiang food - beautiful lamb kebabs and lamb everything really. Good naan and 囊包肉. Not one for vegetarians...
新疆伊宁远征餐厅
Great Xinjiang food - beautiful lamb kebabs and lamb everything really. Good naan and 囊包肉. Not one for vegetarians...
6. Masala Art
Masala Art (Dagu Lu)
The best Indian in town, divine tandoori and a superb aubergine curry. Black dahl to die for, and delicious naan to dunk in all those curries!
Masala Art (Dagu Lu)
The best Indian in town, divine tandoori and a superb aubergine curry. Black dahl to die for, and delicious naan to dunk in all those curries!
7. Captain Rooster / Captain Rooster
Great comfort food served here - excellent chicken, in all shapes and forms. Make sure you have the Sichuan fries too - a fusion that should be offered more widely in my opinion. Superb selection of beer on draught so it's a bit of a win-win this place.
Great comfort food served here - excellent chicken, in all shapes and forms. Make sure you have the Sichuan fries too - a fusion that should be offered more widely in my opinion. Superb selection of beer on draught so it's a bit of a win-win this place.
8. 'The Wolf Has Come' Grilled Leg of Lamb
狼来了食膳碳烤羊腿
Not quite as atmospheric as equivalent places in Beijing but finally there is a place where you can barbecue and carve your own leg of lamb on the table in front of you :) A grest eating experience and good fun for small groups.
狼来了食膳碳烤羊腿
Not quite as atmospheric as equivalent places in Beijing but finally there is a place where you can barbecue and carve your own leg of lamb on the table in front of you :) A grest eating experience and good fun for small groups.
9. Dongzi Zhang Hotpot
洞子张老匠火锅(静安寺店)
Spicy hotpot with bullfrog in it - this place is really nice and the frog is excellent, then you can add your own selection of tasty treats of course. Happy days!
洞子张老匠火锅(静安寺店)
Spicy hotpot with bullfrog in it - this place is really nice and the frog is excellent, then you can add your own selection of tasty treats of course. Happy days!
10. Jiang Bian Cheng Wai Kao Quan Yu
江边城外烤全鱼(市百一店)
Fantastic 'strange taste' grilled fish - brought out whole on a hotplate and you choose the accompaniments you want to go with it. There are lots of flavours to choose from but none have compared to the 怪味鱼... Also make sure you have the KouShui Ji (口水鸡) starter as they do it very well here. Best not to go till about 8:30 as you have to queue before that... which is a good sign!
江边城外烤全鱼(市百一店)
Fantastic 'strange taste' grilled fish - brought out whole on a hotplate and you choose the accompaniments you want to go with it. There are lots of flavours to choose from but none have compared to the 怪味鱼... Also make sure you have the KouShui Ji (口水鸡) starter as they do it very well here. Best not to go till about 8:30 as you have to queue before that... which is a good sign!
11. DaWang ChongQing Hotpot
打望重庆火锅
Upstairs on ShaanXi Nan Lu, not far from JinXian Lu, this place is awesome. We tried pig brain last time and it was unbelievably soft - took us all by surprise! But they do lots of normal stuff as well, though you're best off going with Chinese-speakers as the menu is an immensely exciting tick-box affair all in Mandarin :) They're open all night but don't go at normal meal times unless you don't mind queuing for ages - it's that good!
打望重庆火锅
Upstairs on ShaanXi Nan Lu, not far from JinXian Lu, this place is awesome. We tried pig brain last time and it was unbelievably soft - took us all by surprise! But they do lots of normal stuff as well, though you're best off going with Chinese-speakers as the menu is an immensely exciting tick-box affair all in Mandarin :) They're open all night but don't go at normal meal times unless you don't mind queuing for ages - it's that good!
12. CH2 / Whisk
Recently changed their name and looks like they are expanding with a new branch at 609 Changle Lu. Reliable Italian food and reasonably-priced wine are what you get here, but the big draw is a selection of mouthwatering chocolatey delights for pudding. I know people that don't eat mains here - they just order two desserts...
Recently changed their name and looks like they are expanding with a new branch at 609 Changle Lu. Reliable Italian food and reasonably-priced wine are what you get here, but the big draw is a selection of mouthwatering chocolatey delights for pudding. I know people that don't eat mains here - they just order two desserts...
13. Yeshari Restaurant
耶里夏丽新疆餐厅(东方店)
Good, solid Xinjiang cuisine, and they do traditional XJ dancing performances at this one of the chain as well sometimes, I believe.
耶里夏丽新疆餐厅(东方店)
Good, solid Xinjiang cuisine, and they do traditional XJ dancing performances at this one of the chain as well sometimes, I believe.
14. Hai Di Lao Hotpot
海底捞火锅店(北京西路店)
A good option for hotpot, and with lots of branches all over the city, even in Pudong! This one's on Beijing Xi Lu. They all do Kung Fu Noodles (see photo!), and there is usually a selection of games at the entrance in case you have to wait for a table.
海底捞火锅店(北京西路店)
A good option for hotpot, and with lots of branches all over the city, even in Pudong! This one's on Beijing Xi Lu. They all do Kung Fu Noodles (see photo!), and there is usually a selection of games at the entrance in case you have to wait for a table.
15. Huang Chen Northeastern Restaurant
皇晨东北菜馆
Cheap and cheerful, love this place. Went there with my parents once and devoured a cumin potato dish so quickly that the boss brought us out another one free of charge! It wasn't small, it was just very tasty :) Good dumplings too, as you would expect.
皇晨东北菜馆
Cheap and cheerful, love this place. Went there with my parents once and devoured a cumin potato dish so quickly that the boss brought us out another one free of charge! It wasn't small, it was just very tasty :) Good dumplings too, as you would expect.
16. XiaoYang's Fried Dumplings
小杨生煎(吴江路店)
Fantastic ShengJian, utterly delicious! Loads of branches although this one is on WuJiang Lu just behind M&S. Make sure you go and fill your face!!
小杨生煎(吴江路店)
Fantastic ShengJian, utterly delicious! Loads of branches although this one is on WuJiang Lu just behind M&S. Make sure you go and fill your face!!
17. HeiSanNiang Hotpot
黑三娘(万航渡路店)
Tried this place on WanHangDu Lu as it's a chain and we'd eaten at their Sichuan restaurant in QiBao ( 黑三娘(七宝店) ), which was excellent. This one is hotpot and, despite being a touch pricey, was really good quality. You get your own little pot, so good if there are veggies amongst you, and there is the usual range of sauces. Close to Mokkos Lamu as well, so might have to make an evening of that!
黑三娘(万航渡路店)
Tried this place on WanHangDu Lu as it's a chain and we'd eaten at their Sichuan restaurant in QiBao ( 黑三娘(七宝店) ), which was excellent. This one is hotpot and, despite being a touch pricey, was really good quality. You get your own little pot, so good if there are veggies amongst you, and there is the usual range of sauces. Close to Mokkos Lamu as well, so might have to make an evening of that!
18. Chiang Mai
清迈府泰国料理(康定路店) 别名：Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine
A great place to sit outside and eat in spring and autumn, just down from Legend Taste. Solid Thai food at reasonable prices - not the best you'll ever eat, for sure, but unpretentious, no-nonsense stuff in a great location.
清迈府泰国料理(康定路店) 别名：Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine
A great place to sit outside and eat in spring and autumn, just down from Legend Taste. Solid Thai food at reasonable prices - not the best you'll ever eat, for sure, but unpretentious, no-nonsense stuff in a great location.
19. Piro
Piro Restaurant & Bar 别名：曾士餐饮
Burgers and beer, with nice outdoor seating on ChangShu Lu - we like this place!
Piro Restaurant & Bar 别名：曾士餐饮
Burgers and beer, with nice outdoor seating on ChangShu Lu - we like this place!
20. Sichuan Citizen
Hearty chuan cai with a cocktail menu, this is a reliable establishment that does everything pretty well, and as such it's long been a popular restaurant. All the classic Sichuan dishes come recommended in particular 水煮鱼 - fish cooked in water, well, kind of... And of course it would be remiss of me not to mention the infamous Basil Drops which have to be tried to be believed.
Hearty chuan cai with a cocktail menu, this is a reliable establishment that does everything pretty well, and as such it's long been a popular restaurant. All the classic Sichuan dishes come recommended in particular 水煮鱼 - fish cooked in water, well, kind of... And of course it would be remiss of me not to mention the infamous Basil Drops which have to be tried to be believed.
21. The Grumpy Pig
The Grumpy Pig 别名：宗祠
Ribs that melt in your mouth accompanied by Rogue Dead Guy and good, if quiet, hiphop, soul and funk in the background. This place always seems to be quiet, but the food is great and the restaurant deserves to be packed. They've just opened a bar on the front as well, so should be a good place for a night out.
The Grumpy Pig 别名：宗祠
Ribs that melt in your mouth accompanied by Rogue Dead Guy and good, if quiet, hiphop, soul and funk in the background. This place always seems to be quiet, but the food is great and the restaurant deserves to be packed. They've just opened a bar on the front as well, so should be a good place for a night out.
22. Southern Barbarian
I prefer Legend Taste, if I'm honest, but this place is worth checking out nonetheless. A good range of interesting Yunnan dishes, and kebabs, with a spectacular beer menu. It's a nice setting, too.
I prefer Legend Taste, if I'm honest, but this place is worth checking out nonetheless. A good range of interesting Yunnan dishes, and kebabs, with a spectacular beer menu. It's a nice setting, too.
23. 炭多多 - Tan Duo Duo
Great Korean BBQ at a good price on the end of LaoShan Lu, goes down very well with Soju! Not a very well known restaurant but better than any other I've been to outside of GuBei. Really good beef tongue, often on offer as well.
Great Korean BBQ at a good price on the end of LaoShan Lu, goes down very well with Soju! Not a very well known restaurant but better than any other I've been to outside of GuBei. Really good beef tongue, often on offer as well.
24.
云之缘云南餐厅(中山公园店)
别名：Lotus Eatery
A nice Yunnan place on DingXi Lu. They do magnificent beef roasted with potatoes, as well as lots of other interesting dishes from the southwestern province. Close to Kaiba (Dingxi Lu) if you're looking for a nice beer either side of your meal.
A nice Yunnan place on DingXi Lu. They do magnificent beef roasted with potatoes, as well as lots of other interesting dishes from the southwestern province. Close to Kaiba (Dingxi Lu) if you're looking for a nice beer either side of your meal.
25. Nepali Kitchen (Julu Lu)
Good curries, samosas, lentils, naan, parathas... all in a really nice atmosphere.
Good curries, samosas, lentils, naan, parathas... all in a really nice atmosphere.
26.
全聚德(浦东店) QuanJuDe Beijing Roast Duck
Large, expensive and lacking in personality, but totally worth it for the amazing duck!
Large, expensive and lacking in personality, but totally worth it for the amazing duck!
27. Bella Napoli (Changle Lu)
One of three, there's a nice buzz about this place, and the fare is hearty and sensibly priced.
One of three, there's a nice buzz about this place, and the fare is hearty and sensibly priced.
28. Namhae Hoiztip
This place serves the weirdest thing I think I have ever eaten, and whilst I wouldn't go back and eat it a second time, it was one hell of an experience! When we read this article on SMSH, well we simply had to go and give it a try... If rotten skate sashimi floats your boat then this is your place!
This place serves the weirdest thing I think I have ever eaten, and whilst I wouldn't go back and eat it a second time, it was one hell of an experience! When we read this article on SMSH, well we simply had to go and give it a try... If rotten skate sashimi floats your boat then this is your place!
29. 牛信亭(紫藤路店)
Niu Xin Ting
Great Korean BBQ out in GuBei, with amazing kimchi and other free bits and bobs, then a wonderful selection of meat. Try the wu hua rou, which is killer! Probably my favourite Korean restaurant in Shanghai, though lots more around here still to be tested...
Niu Xin Ting
Great Korean BBQ out in GuBei, with amazing kimchi and other free bits and bobs, then a wonderful selection of meat. Try the wu hua rou, which is killer! Probably my favourite Korean restaurant in Shanghai, though lots more around here still to be tested...
30. Lao Yu's Family Northeastern Restaurant
老于家东北人家(徐家汇店)
Fantastic restaurant that does all the DongBei classics like Guo Bao Rou. You MUST try the fishhead pancakes, which come in a wonderful sauce absolutely bursting with flavour. Super cheap place too - we ordered an absolute feast, with drinks, and it came to under RMB60 per head.
老于家东北人家(徐家汇店)
Fantastic restaurant that does all the DongBei classics like Guo Bao Rou. You MUST try the fishhead pancakes, which come in a wonderful sauce absolutely bursting with flavour. Super cheap place too - we ordered an absolute feast, with drinks, and it came to under RMB60 per head.
31. Slurp! / Slurp！云南小市
Great little Yunnanese café that does four different noodle dishes. When I asked them to make it spicy the waitress said 'they ar all spicy!' And they were! Really nice roast potatoes with spices on them as a side dish, and the bitter papaya spirit was really tasty, along with Beer Lao this all went down very well indeed.
Great little Yunnanese café that does four different noodle dishes. When I asked them to make it spicy the waitress said 'they ar all spicy!' And they were! Really nice roast potatoes with spices on them as a side dish, and the bitter papaya spirit was really tasty, along with Beer Lao this all went down very well indeed.
32. Qing Mai Heaven
Nice little cheap and cheerful Thai restaurant, worth a visit! The red curry went down very well :)
Nice little cheap and cheerful Thai restaurant, worth a visit! The red curry went down very well :)
33. Tomatito
Nice selection of tapas just off Nanjing West from the guys at El Willy. Restaurant is really nicely decked out and I love the fact that you have to walk through a flower shop to get in. We had about 8 or 9 tapas between 4 of us and they ranged from reasonably tasty to outstanding - no duffs in there. Service wasn't great - friendly, just not very switched on - and the restaurant felt a little too confident of itself for my liking. Would definitely go back again, but not on a regular basis I don't think. Worth popping up for an expensive cocktail at el Ocho too if you want to splurge a bit of cash!
Nice selection of tapas just off Nanjing West from the guys at El Willy. Restaurant is really nicely decked out and I love the fact that you have to walk through a flower shop to get in. We had about 8 or 9 tapas between 4 of us and they ranged from reasonably tasty to outstanding - no duffs in there. Service wasn't great - friendly, just not very switched on - and the restaurant felt a little too confident of itself for my liking. Would definitely go back again, but not on a regular basis I don't think. Worth popping up for an expensive cocktail at el Ocho too if you want to splurge a bit of cash!
34. La Bota
Much better than Tomatito if you ask me... service is excellent, tapas delicious, Carmenere slips down beautifully and if you're lucky there'll be some tequila thrown into the mix for you as well. Highly recommended.
Much better than Tomatito if you ask me... service is excellent, tapas delicious, Carmenere slips down beautifully and if you're lucky there'll be some tequila thrown into the mix for you as well. Highly recommended.
35. Fushan Korean BBQ
The perfect place to come after a few beers in The Brew - excellent food, nice atmosphere, not too sanitised and the staff were good too. Highly recommended for Pudongers.
The perfect place to come after a few beers in The Brew - excellent food, nice atmosphere, not too sanitised and the staff were good too. Highly recommended for Pudongers.
36. Hei Fang Sushi
黑方日本料理(茂名北路店)
Near The Grumpy Pig on Maoming Bei Lu, there are two of these restaurants serving a nice selection of sushi and sashimi, one on either side of the road. Prices are good, food is good, beer is reasonable, so this is probably our new local now Cui Sushi has been shut down...
黑方日本料理(茂名北路店)
Near The Grumpy Pig on Maoming Bei Lu, there are two of these restaurants serving a nice selection of sushi and sashimi, one on either side of the road. Prices are good, food is good, beer is reasonable, so this is probably our new local now Cui Sushi has been shut down...
37. Urban Thai
Urban Thai妈咪泰料(大沽路店)
A relatively recent addition to Dagu Lu, this addition to their original restaurant is a nice option for Thai food. They also do a very good deal for a weekend brunch at 98RMB per head, which is well worth checking out.
Urban Thai妈咪泰料(大沽路店)
A relatively recent addition to Dagu Lu, this addition to their original restaurant is a nice option for Thai food. They also do a very good deal for a weekend brunch at 98RMB per head, which is well worth checking out.
38. Gum Gum
Excellent ribs that come with a mini-cleaver to help you carve your way through. Burgers are solid, and they have an excellent range of beers in the fridge, and the best thing is you just go and help yourself to them! Well worth a visit if you haven't been yet...
Excellent ribs that come with a mini-cleaver to help you carve your way through. Burgers are solid, and they have an excellent range of beers in the fridge, and the best thing is you just go and help yourself to them! Well worth a visit if you haven't been yet...
39. 百乐餐厅
Hunan food. Lots of chillies and lots of flavour. The spicy scrambled eggs have a real kick, and the 腊牛肉 is superb as well. This is a place to stop at if you are looking for a hearty meal at a good price.
Hunan food. Lots of chillies and lots of flavour. The spicy scrambled eggs have a real kick, and the 腊牛肉 is superb as well. This is a place to stop at if you are looking for a hearty meal at a good price.
40. Ruijin Cajun
Shanghai's take on Louisiana, this place does great southern American food. Not healthy but bursting with flavour. Nice atmosphere in this bar too: shots on the house and a friendly, party vibe along with hearty eats at reasonable prices definitely make it worth a visit.
Shanghai's take on Louisiana, this place does great southern American food. Not healthy but bursting with flavour. Nice atmosphere in this bar too: shots on the house and a friendly, party vibe along with hearty eats at reasonable prices definitely make it worth a visit.
41. Six door noodles
Excellent dan dan mian, some of the best I've ever had - really, really tasty! Ask for them spicy though, otherwise they make them for Shanghainese taste buds...
Excellent dan dan mian, some of the best I've ever had - really, really tasty! Ask for them spicy though, otherwise they make them for Shanghainese taste buds...
42. Wishbone
Succulent chicken and sandwiches on the street at Changle Lu. This is superb summer eating as it is a great spot to sit out on the street and enjoy a tasty bite to eat while watching the world go by. Love it!
Succulent chicken and sandwiches on the street at Changle Lu. This is superb summer eating as it is a great spot to sit out on the street and enjoy a tasty bite to eat while watching the world go by. Love it!
43. Black Pepper
Excellent Turkish set menu in a really handy location. Food is very high quality and the only thing that lets it down is the cost of the drinks. Still definitely worth a visit if you've not already been though.
Excellent Turkish set menu in a really handy location. Food is very high quality and the only thing that lets it down is the cost of the drinks. Still definitely worth a visit if you've not already been though.
44. Home is in the grasslands
家在塔啦蒙古特色餐厅(天钥桥路店)
Okay, so there's not many places in central Shanghai where you can eat inside your own yurt and be serenaded in Mongolian while you eat tasty chunks of lamb. But don't worry, we've found one! And this place is epic. Much fun to be had indeed. Make sure you try a selection of lamb, and the potatoes are to die for - absolutely delicious. All this can be washed down with the sweet taste of 奶酒, a spirit made from milk that is actually more palatable than you might imagine.
家在塔啦蒙古特色餐厅(天钥桥路店)
Okay, so there's not many places in central Shanghai where you can eat inside your own yurt and be serenaded in Mongolian while you eat tasty chunks of lamb. But don't worry, we've found one! And this place is epic. Much fun to be had indeed. Make sure you try a selection of lamb, and the potatoes are to die for - absolutely delicious. All this can be washed down with the sweet taste of 奶酒, a spirit made from milk that is actually more palatable than you might imagine.
45. Chiba Sushi
千叶寿司
Excellent little sushi place on Dagu Lu - reasonably priced and very tasty. The foie gras is excellent, and along with the tuna rolls and grilled salmon makes for a very filling meal.
千叶寿司
Excellent little sushi place on Dagu Lu - reasonably priced and very tasty. The foie gras is excellent, and along with the tuna rolls and grilled salmon makes for a very filling meal.
46. Olá / OLA Bar & Restaurant
Nice Portuguese-inspired restaurant with a café vibe, turning into a livelier bar inthe evenings with a Brazilian crowd. Food well worth exploring - all seems reliable. Nice to sit outside in the autumn/spring but also a good place to get some hearty winter food on those cold Sunday afternoons in January and February.
Nice Portuguese-inspired restaurant with a café vibe, turning into a livelier bar inthe evenings with a Brazilian crowd. Food well worth exploring - all seems reliable. Nice to sit outside in the autumn/spring but also a good place to get some hearty winter food on those cold Sunday afternoons in January and February.
47. Moian Noodles
莫乙安(大沽路店)
With the recent explosion of eatieries and drinkeries on Dagu Lu this has come this scrummy noodle joint. They have a great selection of different types of noodle dish - with soup, with fish, with beef, with pork knuckle if that's your thing; some spicy, some less so. Nice surroundings and Erdinger in bottles make this a cool place to stop by for lunch.
莫乙安(大沽路店)
With the recent explosion of eatieries and drinkeries on Dagu Lu this has come this scrummy noodle joint. They have a great selection of different types of noodle dish - with soup, with fish, with beef, with pork knuckle if that's your thing; some spicy, some less so. Nice surroundings and Erdinger in bottles make this a cool place to stop by for lunch.
48. The Hop Project / The Hop Project(大沽路店)
New bar that does mega cheese toasties for hen you just need that fix of home. Or for when you want a bit of fusion try the hong shao niu rou cheese toastie - it's mega. The duck, brie and coriander one still remains my favourite though. All come with a super selection of chilli sauces and your choice of 京A and Mornington beers. What more could you ask for? If only it was a little closer to my home.......
New bar that does mega cheese toasties for hen you just need that fix of home. Or for when you want a bit of fusion try the hong shao niu rou cheese toastie - it's mega. The duck, brie and coriander one still remains my favourite though. All come with a super selection of chilli sauces and your choice of 京A and Mornington beers. What more could you ask for? If only it was a little closer to my home.......
49. Xilaixirou
喜来稀肉(吴江路店)
Very good Korean bbq place just near Nanjing West tube station, on the corner with Shimen Yi Lu. They specialise in pork but have a good selection of beef, as you would expect, and it all comes on a hotplate where they pour a load of omelette mix around the edge so you can have your eggy fix alongside your meat. All the usual dishes available, including a good seafood pancake, and Asahi to wash it down. Gets very busy and you often have to queue so best coming slightly later on rather than at 6pm.
喜来稀肉(吴江路店)
Very good Korean bbq place just near Nanjing West tube station, on the corner with Shimen Yi Lu. They specialise in pork but have a good selection of beef, as you would expect, and it all comes on a hotplate where they pour a load of omelette mix around the edge so you can have your eggy fix alongside your meat. All the usual dishes available, including a good seafood pancake, and Asahi to wash it down. Gets very busy and you often have to queue so best coming slightly later on rather than at 6pm.
50. Liquid Laundry / Liquid Laundry
Not everyone's cup of tea, but LL has a selection of solid food that is nicely washed down with draught beer from BCB and decent cocktails and wine. A nice one for groups where you can get a selection of plates and share. Pizzas good, chicken good, bacon good... a good place for an occasional visit.
Not everyone's cup of tea, but LL has a selection of solid food that is nicely washed down with draught beer from BCB and decent cocktails and wine. A nice one for groups where you can get a selection of plates and share. Pizzas good, chicken good, bacon good... a good place for an occasional visit.
51. 香草香草云南原生态火锅(汇暻店)
So anywhere called 'Lemongrass Lemongrass' surely has to be worth checking out, right? The specialty here is Yunnan hotpot. The whole idea of it is mouthwatering, and this chain does not disappoint. The mushrooms are amazing, the plates of meat are excellent quality, and the selection of sauces outstanding. If I only had one meal in Shanghai and I had to pick this would be a serious contender... Very highly recommended!
So anywhere called 'Lemongrass Lemongrass' surely has to be worth checking out, right? The specialty here is Yunnan hotpot. The whole idea of it is mouthwatering, and this chain does not disappoint. The mushrooms are amazing, the plates of meat are excellent quality, and the selection of sauces outstanding. If I only had one meal in Shanghai and I had to pick this would be a serious contender... Very highly recommended!
yet to be tasted...
These places are all on my to-do list of Shanghai restaurants. Let us know if you particularly recommend any of them, or any others for that matter!
And here's a nice bit of street food photography and info on other Shanghai eats, just in case you're still hungry:
- First Look: Hot Box, A Hot Sauce Utopia
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- 蓝毗尼
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- 西安印象(芳甸路店)
- 敦煌小亭(静安寺店)
- 小白桦酒家
- Chala
- Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice
- 望湘园(潍坊店)
- 红辣椒(张杨路店)
- Qishan Saozi Mian
- 19 Shanghai Restaurants Ranked Amongst World's Best
And here's a nice bit of street food photography and info on other Shanghai eats, just in case you're still hungry:
