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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Going Out
There are few cities that provoke the same reaction as the mere mention of Shanghai does. There are those that live here, the people who’ve visited, and the ones who are planning to.... read more
Eating Out
Wander down to the Bund, and you’ll get a whiff of the variety of restaurant choices on offer. In the streets just behind Shanghai’s colonial showcase, stalls sell cold noodles and bamboo... read more
Delivery & Takeaways
Unlike cities in the West, where delivery is a cheap alternative to dining out, ordering in rarely saves you money in Shanghai. That said, it’s still a convenient practice, and there are... read more
Hygiene
Your local street side eatery won’t win any awards for hygiene but fortunately most foods are cooked at very high temperatures minimizing the risk of food poisoning. Raw foods like fruit... read more
Special Deals & Theme Nights
The Shanghainese love to mix it up and as such the city is full of different themed nights. The most common type is definitely ladies’ night and it is wholly possible for the fairer of... read more
Tax & Service Charges
There is no consumer tax on food and alcohol in Shanghai. However, if you want to claim expenses for your meal you will need to ask for an invoice, or fapiao. These are different to... read more
Vegetarian Food
Chinese cuisine might look veggie-friendly at first, but that’s before the eggplant and string beans arrive in a sauce enriched with pork fat! Here, meat often forms the backbone of... read more
Street Food
Street Food
Street food is slowly vanishing across Shanghai, as the last vestiges of the Old City make way for shiny high-rises and glittering restaurants. But there are still a few... 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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