This elegant yet affordable venue is a tribute to traditional Hunan cuisine. Spice level can be varied on request. Signature dishes include the classic fish head with green and red peppers (68RMB). Mehr erfahren.
The easily missed Light of Wisdom area on the first floor is a big playground with all manner of fun games, such as specially weighted bicycles that help you 'dance on a rope'. Admission is 60RMB. Mehr erfahren.
Admission is 20RMB. In a large, open industrial space at one end of the museum, glass-blowing classes are held. You'll need to book ahead and it costs 300RMB/30 minutes, but it's a unique experience. Mehr erfahren.
This small, popular shop serves sundaes (45RMB) and scoops (23RMB/one, 38RMB/two). The blueberry is super creamy, but the strawberry is a little fake-tasting. Mehr erfahren.
This authentic cafe and bakery offers tantalising baked treats. The macaroons, eclairs and tarts are the genuine article. The organic eggs with toast (35RMB) make for a filling, tasty start. Mehr erfahren.
Handsomely presented on a slate with pots of gloopy ketchup and mayonnaise, their thick cut home-style chips make for a very moreish bar snack and one of our favourite bar fries. Mehr erfahren.
What Ganesha lacks in pretence it makes up in value. You can eat for under 50RMB a head. Two samosas are 12RMB, naans are 6-13RMB and curries such as a mild chicken keema are 22RMB/small, 36RMB/large.
MoCA shows a wide range of Chinese contemporary artwork alongside international exhibitions. Its glass walls make for an even more enjoyable time when the sunlight shines through. Admission is 15RMB. Mehr erfahren.
This classy cocktail bar has surrealist design and serves creative drinks. The fiery but oddly moreish Sichuan Kiss (70RMB), with Sichuan pepper, white wine and grape juice is worth a try. Mehr erfahren.
Our favourite dish is the most simple: the shiso and plum roll (25RMB) has a wicked fizz to it, a perfect dance of sweet and bitter, with the tart, citrus-y shiso leaf leavened with sweet plum jam. Mehr erfahren.
The star on the menu at this old world Shanghai restaurant is the fresh water eel (58RMB) sautéed in a pungent ginger and chilli sauce, which combine into a wallop of sweet, smoky and layered spice. Mehr erfahren.
The Big Boy (48RMB) is a definite winner here. A large, rich and smoky burger, it is perfectly cooked to order, comes in a crisp bun and is balanced on a thick, oozy slice of cheddar cheese. Mehr erfahren.
Italian-managed shop that's a stand-out for quality Italian gelato. The blueberry yoghurt ice cream (25RMB) is stellar. Mehr erfahren.
The Shed is still a relaxed laidback space for cheap, quality drinks with a healthy dose of live sports screenings, including Aussie rules football, rugby and European and Premiership football. Mehr erfahren.
One of Time Out's favourite Shanghai microbreweries, this cosy three storey lane house-style bar serves a great selection of ales and food (including one of the city's best burgers).
This large microbrewery with lots of big screen sports, pool tables and a pub food menu (mains 60-80RMB) stands out from the Hongmei Walking Street crowd thanks to their range of quality craft beers. Mehr erfahren.
This hotel seems to fly under the radar making it ideal to swim without being disturbed. The entrance is 120RMB but that includes the facilities which are of high standard. Swimming caps are a must. Mehr erfahren.
Our favourite course is the chef’s own secret eat, the truffle burnt soup bread. Guests sit surrounded by a 360-degree video projection of a forest and the scent of cigar smoke as they enjoy the dish. Mehr erfahren.
Mercato’s lobster ravioli (178RMB) are six perfect little packages handmade every day, bursting with a luscious mix of homemade ricotta, mozzarella, Canadian lobster and locally sourced shrimp. Mehr erfahren.
This revered Tokyo brand’s first Shanghai location uses citruses and rare salts in flavouring. Try the sushi set (160RMB) for an eight piece meal featuring a revolving selection of fish and meats. Mehr erfahren.
The hunkar begendi (160RMB) is one of the standouts on a menu of pricey dishes. The surprisingly light blend of shredded, pinkish lamb on a bed of charcoal-grilled aubergine mash, is smoky and tender. Mehr erfahren.
The Michelin-starred Italian doesn’t disappoint, especially the pappardelle with lamb ragout (130RMB), heaped with slow-cooked lamb infused with rosemary and fresh porcini. Mehr erfahren.
This romantic, country-chic Italian dining room serves a fantastic salsiccia pizza (128RMB), with house-made sausage, mushrooms, red onions and Parmigiano Reggiano. Mehr erfahren.
Chef Lee Zandong’s Chaozhou cuisine is by in large delicate and oil-free; however, the house specialty, deep friend mashed duck and taro (88RMB), is a delicious departure from the norm. Mehr erfahren.
We’re particularly impressed with the chicken with seaweed (jiqiu) (68RMB), thin sheets of chicken coated in Sichuan peppercorn powder served with fried seaweed. Mehr erfahren.
Try the delicious meat-free take on the hongshao rou (48RMB) which features large cubes of tofu, which wobble in a thick dark soy sauce with a layer of konjac (vegetarian gelatin) for the ‘fat’. Mehr erfahren.
This homey Shanghainese dining room is known to have a fan base for its no-MSG quality cooking. We never skip the deep-fried duck leg (38RMB), with its crispy skin and chewy-tender meat within. Mehr erfahren.
This bright and breezy arts hangout offers a menu full of delightful choices, our favorite of which is the Cajun chicken sandwich (38RMB) served on floury, firm ciabatta. Mehr erfahren.
This classic five-star brunch provides access to the kitchen and wine cellar to select dishes served straight from the stove and sumptuous desserts. Free flow of high class drinks is provided. Mehr erfahren.
For a special occasion, opt for this spectacular-view brunch which includes free-flow Perrier Jouet Champagne. Highlights of the buffet are a dedicated Bloody Mary counter and a Sunday roast area. Mehr erfahren.
