10 Restaurants to Try if You're Lost in Pudong
For many of us Puxi'ers, the idea of going to Pudong is just like a Manhattanite entering the neverending suburbs of New Jersey. Minus the swag of the FFC flair, where can one go if they become lost in Pudong?
PARADISE DYNASTY (SHANGHAI TOWER)
Need a quick fuel-stop before navigating your way home? Please your tum-tum with yummy dim-sum. Less crowded than its sister branch at the IFC, foodies flock here for unconventional, multicoloured Xiaolongbaos.
Address: B2/F, 501 Yicheng Zhong Lu, near Huayuan Youqiao Lu
Tel: 021- 5830 3068
Hours: 11am-10pm
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY (DISNEYTOWN)
If you’re lost here, you’re probably with kids or are a big kid. Either way, the desserts and familiar food at this American chain will keep every inner child happy. You can also tick the box of having been to the only one in Shanghai!
Address: Unit 720 Disneytown, 225 Shendi Xi Lu, near Qimiao Lu
Tel: 021 - 5893 6018
Hours: Mon- Fri 11am -11pm, Sat – Sun 10am-11pm
TWININGS CAFÉ (SUPERBRAND MALL)
“Lost” in the shops of Superbrand mall? Or is that just what we tell the husband/partner/boyfriend? Stop for a civilised cuppa + cake in this new café to recharge that shopping stamina!
Address: 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Superbrand Mall 3/F #25
Tel: 021-5888 0599
Hours: 10am – 10pm
TACO BELL (LUJIAZUI)
Need to grab and go whilst you GPS home? This popular American fast-food chain has people talking of its Tex-Mex ‘taste of home’ complete with free refills for soft drinks.
Address: 1/F, 55 Shiji Dadao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu
Tel: 021 – 2024 9037
Hours: 10am – 11pm
LA PARISIENNE (SOUTH OF LUJIAZUI)
Is your tummy screaming but well meaning ‘cos you are lost? Please it with decadent French fare (oui!), in this Paris-inspired café. Pastries, croissants et fromage, salads, deli food and coffee abound - bon appetit!
Address: 88 Zhangyang Lu, near Puming Lu
Tel: 021- 5897 9725
Hours: 7am – 7pm
DA MARCO (JINQIAO)
If you’re confused as to whether you are still in China, relax, it’s just an international school enclave. Catering to hungry neighbourhood families are a slew of expat-friendly restaurants including this branch of the popular FFC restaurant with simple, Italian, home cooked soul-nourishing food on offer!
Address: 875 Biyun Lu, near Huangyang Lu
Tel: 021- 5860 8170
Hours: noon – 10pm
PAULANER BRAUHAUS (EXPO)
Overwhelmed by the vastlands of the Expo village? Park yourself in this microbrewery to drown your sorrows. Indoors is a cosy pub with hearty German grub, or have a brew or a few in their beer garden haven!
Address: 555 Shibao Dadao, near Nanmatou Lu
Tel: 021 - 2206 0555
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri and Sat 11am-12pm
MORTONS, THE STEAKHOUSE (LUJIAZUI)
If serious meat is what you eat, this world-renowned upscale steakhouse will cater to your needs with perfect attention. Combined with their impressive wine list and view of the Pearl Tower, you may never head home!
Address: IFC Pudong 4/F, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu
Tel: 021 – 6075 8888
Hours: Sun- Thurs 11:30am – 10pm, Fri- Sat 11:30am-11pm
KÄFER BY THE BINJIANG ONE
If you’re wandering round the river wondering where you are, figure it out in this historic property! With contemporary European cuisine, afternoon tea (with optional Prosecco), and the Snow Bar with 150 vodka options, you may just forget you’re lost! Now, which way’s home?
Address: Youlong Garden, Shibu Jie, Fucheng Lu, Near Huayuanshiqiao Lu
Tel: 021 – 5877 7500
Hours: 11am – 11pm (Afternoon tea: 2-5pm)
THE LIVING ROOM AT PARK HYATT (SWFC)
Need to feel at home whilst far from it? The Living Room is a residential-style café lounge on the 89th floor of the hotel! Relax with a light lunch, have afternoon tea or enjoy a champagne sunset with magnificent bund views!
Address: 100 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 200120
Tel: 021 6888 1234
Hours: 6am- midnight (Afternoon tea 2-6pm)
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