Shanghai Restaurants

You'll notice that most Chinese restaurants in Shanghai have large, round tables. The reason becomes clear the first time you eat a late dinner at a local restaurant and are surrounded by jovial, laughing groups of people toasting and topping off from communal bottles of beer, sharing cigarettes, and spinning the lazy Susan loaded with food. Whether feting guests or demonstrating their wealth, hosts will order massive, showy spreads.

Shanghai's standing as China's most international city is reflected in its dining scene. You can enjoy xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) for breakfast, foie gras for lunch, and Korean barbecue for dinner. In many restaurants, it’s traditional to order several dishes to share among your party for family-style dining. Tipping is not expected, but more upmarket restaurants will tack on a 10%–15% service charge. Although you can eat at Chinese restaurants for less than Y50 per person, Western meals go for Western prices.

Some restaurants in Shanghai offer set lunches at a fraction of the dinner price. Check out the dining section of Time Out Shanghai, That's Shanghai or Smartshanghai.com, all of which list dining discounts and promotions around town.

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  • 1. Sui Tang Li

    $$$ | Jing'an

    On the second floor of The Middle House Residences, this polished restaurant delivers excellent contemporary renditions of regional Chinese fare, including modern takes on dim sum. Stellar service and tasty Chinese-inspired cocktails combine with the elevated cuisine to make this a must-try eatery.

    366 Shimen Yi Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, China
    021-3216–8068

    Known For

    • Black-truffle soup dumplings
    • Panfried foie gras and chicken dumplings
    • Jasmine tea-smoked pomfret
  • 2. Canton Table

    $$$$ | The Bund

    Though the decor here is thoroughly modern, it still evokes old Canton, with gorgeous tiled floors and painted murals of women in qipao dresses. The classic Cantonese dishes have been refined, elevated, and updated to perfectly match the stunning contemporary view of the Pudong skyline.

    3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200000, China
    021-6321–3737

    Known For

    • Whole abalone puffs
    • Cantonese barbecue platter
    • Sauteed beef with matsutake mushroom
  • 3. Sense 8

    $$ | Xintiandi

    The black-lacquer woods and hanging red lanterns at this Cantonese restaurant recall old Wong Kar Wai flicks. The setting and the decent dim sum and roast-meat classics make this a good place for a lunch or dinner experience you won't get outside of China.

    No. 8, Lane 181, Taicang Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200000, China
    021-6373–1888

    Known For

    • Over-the-top interior
    • Old-school teahouse atmosphere
    • Upscale, polished Cantonese experience
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