Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Shanghai, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Cabaret & Strip Shows
The former ‘Paris of the East’ once boasted numerous cabaret shows and strip clubs but post 1949 however, their days were numbered. The only cabaret available in Shanghai is at La Maison... read more
Cinemas
Few will agonise about the dearth of foreign language films available in Shanghai in the light of ceaseless street sellers flogging all the latest blockbuster hits for next to nothing.... read more
Comedy
The absence of decent comedy in Shanghai is almost a joke in itself, with little to no local comedy acts. The China Comedy Club (www.justthetonicasia.com) occasionally pay Malones a... read more
Concerts & Live Music
As with many other forms of entertainment, the live music scene in Shanghai has only recently come into its own. Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones have played in Shanghai Stadium,... read more
DVD & Video Rental
DVD rental is non-existent in Shanghai due to the oversupply of pirated DVDs. These clandestine operations squeeze in behind fruit stands, clothing stores and CD music shops. Prices range... read more
Fashion Shows
Shanghai is successfully marketing itself as the Milan of Asia, with plenty of pretty things swanning around both on and off the catwalk year round. Fortunately, catching a show here is... read more
Theatre
Shanghai might not be the obvious choice for theatrical accolade, but a new generation is definitely emerging. Shanghai Grand Theatre (300 Renmin Dadao, Renmin Square; 6386 8686)... read more
Party Organisers
For most people in Shanghai the odds are against them to throw a top-notch party; either they don’t have the space or the time, or they simply don’t have an oven! As a result, most people... read more
Caterers
If you are less assured of your culinary prowess, fret not; there are plenty of options out there. The Sherpas guide is probably the best place to start. Sherpas is a delivery service,... read more
Latest Reviews
Masala Art
Masala Art seems like a quiet, unassuming place as you enter its confines – the kind of restaurant most...
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Zong Jia
Shanghai has no shortage of Korean restaurants, few of which are recommendable. If you’ve got a car, or...
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Yakitori Aska
Yakitori, like most things Japanese, finds beauty in simplicity. It is a word used to describe a single...
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Reader Reviews
The first thing I noticed about the restaurant is that they sacrifice a lot...
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