100 Shanghai Dishes to Eat Before you Die
With Qingming Festival coming up, we're sticking with our things to do before you die theme. Yesterday we explored 50 Shanghai restaurants to hit before you kick the bucket, and today we're looking at 100 specific dishes. Enjoy!
Western Cuisine
Paris Blanc — Traditional French roast chicken
Fresh and crisp straight out of the oven, but it’s still delicious when it cools off
How much:RMB 500
Where:S113 & S212, Taikoo Hui, 288 Shimen Yi Lu, near Weihai Lu, Jing’an district
Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire — French white sauce, and creamy yolk soy sauce
A whole plate of pink
How much: RMB 900
Where: 2/F, 480 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Yueyang Lu, Xuhui district
AKMÉ — Black pineapple
Tastes like smoked pineapple
How much: RMB 550
Where: 55 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, near Hengshan Lu, Xuhui district
seul&SEUL — Seafood sauce & Hokkaido sea urchins
Bigger than it looks!
How much: RMB 550
Where: N301, 3/F, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu, Jing’an district
The Chop Chop Club | UNÏCO — Bertha’s charcoal roasted mushrooms
Baked mushrooms to die for
How much: RMB 600
Where: 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu
Entrecôte— grilled grass-fed New Zealand Steak with a creamy vanilla sauce
A French steakhouse that serves only one main course
How much: RMB 250
Where: L1/F, 230 Ruiping Lu, near Kaibin Lu, Xuhui district
He Yan Tie Fan Shao — Fresh-style duck liver fried in alcohol
It smells delightful and it’s not at all greasy
How much: RMB 600
Where: N2-21, 2/F, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Changde Lu, Jing’an district
Le Bistrot de Racine — French frog legs with parsley and garlic sauce & fresh fennel root salad
Only 5-10 servings per day, it's recommended you book in advance.
How much: RMB 500
Where: 1/F, 609 Changde Lu, near Wuding Lu, Jing’an district
The Butchers Club — Classic hamburgers
Killer Hamburgers from Hong Kong
How much: RMB 200
Where: LG1-20, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu, Pudong district
Mercato by Jean Georges — Black truffle and runny egg pizza
Order one for the table and you won’t be disappointed
How much: RMB 650
Where: 6/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu, Bund Area
Jean-Georges — Egg & fish egg sauce
A signature dish that can't be missed
How much: RMB 1100
Where: 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu, Bund Area
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon — Classic crab caviar with lobster jelly and broccoli puree
The dish that’s earned 32 Michelin stars
How much: RMB 1500
Where: 3/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu, Bund Area
Mr & Mrs Bund — Lemon tart
It takes 3 days to make this baby
How much: RMB 1000
Where: 6/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu, Bund Area
Morton’s Steakhouse — Truffle and cheese fries
So good you might need two
How much: RMB 900
Where: Multiple locations
VANILLA — Shrimp & avocado salad
Fresh shrimp with crispy coats
How much: RMB 350
Where: 1/F, 130 Beijing Dong Lu, near Huqiu Lu, Bund Area Huangpu district
Le Rivage — Nine cold dishes
You'll feel like you've gotten your money’s worth just from looking at it
How much: RMB 1600
Where: 425 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (inside Huangpu Garden)
Alan's Bistro — Goose liver pate with toast
Rich and other-worldly
How much: RMB 500
Where: 445 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (inside Huangpu Garden)
Da Ivo — Crab & avocado tartar
The freshness of the avocado combined with the crispiness of crab is bound to have your tastebuds singing
How much: RMB 800
Where: 23/F, 1 Jinling Dong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, South Bund Area
De Carbon Bar — Black fried chicken wings
You might be surprised to see black wings, but rest assured it’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
How much: RMB 250
Where: Unit 104, 688 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Chengde Bei Lu, Jing’an district
Rina— Braised mushroom risotto with goose liver
Every mouthful feels like heaven!
How much: RMB 350
Where: 146 Tongren Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing’an district
OPPOSITE by Jenson&Hu — Caviar, sea urchins and sweet shrimp custard
Fresh, soft and tender - the ultimate signature dish
How much: RMB 550
Where: 222 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Shaanxi Nan Lu, Xuhui district)
Paris Rouge Café & Restaurant — Wellington beef steak
Grilled beef tenderloin baked until the crust is crispy
How much: RMB 600
Where: #102, 1/F, 133 Yuanmingyuan Lu, near Beiing Lu, Bund Area
Ruth’s Chris Steak House — Rib-eye steak
One of the best steaks you can get
How much: RMB 900
Where: 4/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Bund Area
Jiangsu, Zhejiang & Shanghai cuisine
Shanghai Waitan Ting — Jiangnan braised meat
The thick sauce is incredibly tasty
How much: RMB 400
Where: Multiple locations
Jing Cai Xuan — Stewed chicken soup
It takes 7-8 hours of boiling to get the perfect result
How much: RMB 450
Where: Multiple locations
He Feng Xi Yu — Boiled fish fillet in soy sauce
Freshly cooked fish fillets covered in soy sauce will rock your world
How much: RMB 350
Where: 293 Hongfeng Lu
Si Shi Lu·Yan — Pigeon in sauce
A private dish from the Centennial Garden House in Old Shanghai
How much: From RMB 600
Tel: For reservations please call 13816809218
Yong Yi Ting — Yellow croaker & veg wontons
Replacing meat with yellow croaker is fantastic
How much: RMB 700
Where: LG/F, 111 Pudong Nan Lu, New Pudong area
Fu1015 — Youtiao & soy sauce ice cream
The best of both worlds
How much: RMB 1250
Where: 1015 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu, Changning district
Fu He Hui — Bamboo mushroom soup
1-Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant
How much: RMB 750
Where: 1037 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu, Changning district
Yong Fu — Iced gourmet crayfish
At RMB 498, it might just be Shanghai’s most expensive crayfish
How much: RMB 750
Where: 12/F, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu, Xuhui district
Dragon Phoenix (Fairmont Peace Hotel) — Shanghainese strips
An authentic Old Shanghai dish
How much: RMB 600
Where: 8/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Bund Area
EILEEN — Braised meat rice cake
Does braised meat get any better? Probably not
How much: RMB 350
Where: 3/F, 100 Shiji Da Dao, near Dongtai Lu, Pudong district
Gui Hua Lou — Jade & hibiscus crab meat
The crab powder is sweet and soft
How much: RMB 400
Where: 1/F, River Wing Pudong Shangri-la, 33 Fucheng Lu, near Lujiazui Huan Lu, Pudong district
MOTT539 — Braised Yellow River catfish
How much: RMB 500
Where: 539 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu, Huangpu district
Cantonese Cuisine
Canton Table — Iced shrimp
Cold delight
How much: RMB 700
Where:5/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu, Bund Area
Ming Court — “Dragon emperor in armour”
Legendary cuisine from Hong Kong’s Ming Court
How much: RMB 700
Where: B1/F, 333 Shenhong Lu, near Shaohong Lu, Minhang district
Loushang Huoguo — Chicken hot pot
Both nourishing and delicious
How much: RMB 500
Where: 2/F, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, near Jinxian Lu, Jing’an district
Phoenix House — Duck feet in abalone sauce
An authentic Hong Kong dish that you can't miss
How much: RMB 350
Where: L518a, 5/F, 1599 Wuzhong Lu, near Hongxin Lu, MInhang district
Jin Yu Man Tang — Crispy milk buns
The restaurant’s most popular dish
How much: RMB 250
Where: 1/F, 168 Hubin Lu, near Shunchang Lu, Huangpu district
Ji Pin Court — Ji Pin BBQ pork
Overflowing with fragrance, every bite is like a step further into heaven
How much: RMB 1350
Where: 3/F, 55 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, near Hengshan Lu, Xuhui district
Le Xin Wei Zhi Lou — Glass pigeon
The dish's name comes from the shiny exterior of the pigeon
How much: RMB 400
Where: 5/F, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shanxi Lu, Jing’an district
Hong Kong Qi Sheng Seafood Hot Pot — Yellow chicken stew
Celebrities come here for this authentic Hong Kong dish
How much: RMB 450
Where: 3/F, 90 Shaanxi Nan Lu
Yu Ba Xian Teahouse & Restaurant — Jade mandarin duck
A special duck dish for two
How much: RMB 300
Where: Multiple locations
Ju Jiu Guo — Chicken and flower soup
Full of collagen
How much: RMB 600
Where: 3/F, 179 Maotai Lu, near Loushanguan Lu, Gubei district
DAIMON Gastrolounge — Crispy pork
Crispy and soft, the ultimate delicacy
How much: RMB 400
Where: 6/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Bund Area
Nuo Bo Hot Pot — Nuo Bo golden soup
Slow-cooked for a whopping 10 hours
How much: RMB 350
Where: 3/F, 579 Waima Lu, near Xin Matou Jie, South Bund
Puben by Jereme Leung — Black and gold fragrant melt-in-the-middle buns
Under the foreboding black exterior is a delicious melted middle
How much: RMB 500
Where: 5/F, 579 Waima Lu, near Xin Matou Jie, South Bund
Hakkasan — Caviar slices with duck
The perfect combination of caviar and duck
How much: RMB 700
Where: 5/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu, Bund Area
Imperial Treasure — Melt-in-the-middle buns
Apparently these are the best of their kind in Shanghai
How much: RMB 400
Where: 4/F, 99 Beijing Dong Lu, near Yuanmingyuan Lu, Bund Area
Bai Yue Court — Large prawn balls
Three different flavors available
How much: RMB 250
Where: 3/F, 150 Hubin Lu, near Ji’an Lu, Huangpu district
Japanese Cuisine
SUSHI MATSUNO — Sea urchin wraps
Pop a sweet sea urchin into your mouth alongside soft, tender beef
How much: RMB 1580
Where: 2/F, 3 Fenyang Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu, Xuhui district
Lan Jiang — Arashi beef sukiyaki
You haven’t tasted sukiyaki until you’ve tasted this one
How much: RMB 1400
Where: 464 Jianguo Xi Lu
Tan Yi — M12 beef with a mouthful of rice
Eat like a king
How much: RMB 650
Where: 1/F 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xikang Lu, Jing’an district
Lao Ganbei — Assortment of five types of beef
Per order you get 4 different types of beef
How much: RMB 700
Where: Multiple locations
Tuo Shi の Zhuan — Abalone steamed in alcohol
A unique flavor
How much: RMB 400
Where: 1/F, 230 Ruiping Lu, near Kaibin Lu, Xuhui district
Xi Wen — Grilled chicken wings
A whole chicken wing with black truffle and mashed potato
How much: RMB 980
Where: Reservation required (WeChat youyin308)
Yinxing Wu — Steamed milk and crap in an apple cup
A whole apple stuffed with crab meat
How much: RMB 350
Where: 1/F (outside), 1199 Changning Lu
Tokyo He Shi — Tokyo bento
Insanely high-quality lunch set on the Bund
How much: RMB 500
Where: 2/F, 6 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu, Bund Area
Ginza Onodera — Pickled sushi
Pickled sushi might just be the best kind there is
How much: RMB 1600
Where: 3/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu, Bund Area
Lu Jiang Lu Duan Shao·Jiu — Hokkaido ginger fish
One portion is RMB 888
How much: RMB 350
Where: 4/F, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Yincheng Xi Lu
Sushi Taro Ten — Sushi
Michelin-starred sushi from Fukuoka
How much: RMB 1500
Where: 466 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Wulumuqi Nan Lu, Xuhui district
Qi Feiniao Huai Shi Liaoli — Huai Shi Liaoli
New style of cuisine from the Japanese tea courts
How much: RMB 1150
Where: 383 Zizhu Nong, 21 Dongjiao Zhongxin, near Jinqiao Lu
Zhi Teng — Eel with rice
Golden and crisp to look at, soft and waxy to taste
How much: RMB 400
Where: Many locations
Desserts & Coffee Shops
%Arabica — Spanish latte
The most popular coffee shop in Kyoto
How much: RMB 45
Where: 1/F, 374 Wukang Lu, near Tai’an Lu, Xuhui district
Lady M — Classic layered cake
A cake store that more closely resembles a jewelry boutique
How much: RMB 100
Where: 118 Xingye Lu, near Madang Lu, Huangpu district丨LG2-22, 8 Shiji Da Dao
The Cheesecake Factory — Fresh strawberry cheesecake
Going strong in America for 35 years
How much: RMB 200
Where: Unit 720, Disneytown, 255 Shendi Xi Lu, near Qimiao Lu, Pudong district
LAGO by Julian Serrano — Afaqiduo
Truly one-of-a-kind
How much: RMB 700
Where: 6/F, 188 Beisuzhou Lu, near Zhapu Lu, Hongkou district
gaga — Gaga fruit tea
The pioneer of the fruit tea which now dominates Shenzhen
How much: RMB 100
Where: 1+2/F, 1181 Changning Lu, near Hunan Lu, Pudong district
Chikalicious — Grapefruit cake
Fragrant grapefruit combined perfectly with cheese
How much: RMB 150
Where: 1/F, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu, Jing’an district | Unit 106 & 205a, 123 Xingye Lu, near Madang Lu, Huangpu district
Starbucks Reserve Roastery — Hazelnut whisper
The founder’s favorite drink in their Seattle workshop
How much: RMB 100
Where: N110-N201, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu, Jing’an district
fine cafe&canteen — Strawberry custard tart
Spring is the season for berries!
How much: RMB 100
Where: 192 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, near Wuyuan Lu, Xuhui district
Terroir Parisien — Caramel puff
The sweet scent of caramel in this smooth creaminess is enough to make anyone happy
How much: RMB 550
Where: 1195 Changning Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, Changning district
Peet’s Coffee — Ketaduo
Smells like sweet caramel that’s been baked in an oven
How much: RMB 50
Where: 9 Donghu Lu, near Xinle Lu, Xuhui district
BoboLEE Cake — Milk chocolate rum cake
Even David Beckham is a fan
How much: RMB 150
Where: 481 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Wulumuqi Nan Lu, Xuhui district
RIVIERA SHANGHAI — Black and gold afternoon tea
Only 10 sets of afternoon tea available per day
How much: RMB 450
Where: 1/F, 505 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, near Xin Kaihe Lu, South Bund
Mvuke Tokyo salon&bar — Chef’s selection set
Ceremonial afternoon tea
How much: RMB 100
Where: Multiple locations
M on the Bund — Protein cake
A classic that hasn’t changed for years
How much: RMB 500
Where: 7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Bund Area
Hotcake — Very berry beauty
Stunning vanilla cream with a variety of berries
How much: RMB 40
Where: 2-1 Hengshan Lu, near Taojiang Lu, Xuhui district
Korean Cuisine
Jeju Izakaya by BELLOCO — Spinach and butter-fried clams
Experimental Korean restaurant with just 8 seats
How much: RMB 350
Where: 1095 Yuyuan Lu, near Fenggang Lu, Jing’an district
En Ta Si Jing Fu Gong — Original steak
The Korean chef has brought with him traditional cooking skills used in high-end courts
How much: RMB 350
Where: 6/F, 1599 Wuzhong Lu, near Hongxin Lu, Minhang district
Ou Ba Ming Dong Shaorou Jieshi — Grilled beef
One of the most authentic Korean restaurants around
How much: RMB 150
Where: 5/F, 68 Yuyuan Lu, near Changde Lu, Jing’an district
춘천닭한마리 Chun Chuan Yi Zhi Ji — Their namesake chicken
Clear and delicious Korean chicken soup
How much: RMB 100
Where: 1/F, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, near Jiangyin Lu, People’s Square district | 1027 Kangding Lu, Jing’an district
BELLOCO — Seafood and butter hot pot
Rich and creamy seafood
How much: RMB 150
Where: 850 Xinzha Lu, near Shimen Er Lu, Jing’an district | 2/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, near Hongbaoshi Lu, Changning district
Southeast Asian Cuisine
Zhen Bao Seafood — Singapore chilli crab
The flagship store and most popular dish
How much: RMB 400
Where: Multiple locations
PanDan — Seafood soup with winter veg
Authentic sour and spicy taste
How much: RMB 150
Where: Multiple locations
Just Thai — Special coconut milk pot
ThisThai hot pot is irresistible
How much: RMB 150
Where: 5/F, 155 Changshou Lu, near Shanxi Bei Lu, Putuo district | 3/F, 569 Jinling Dong Lu, near Xizang Nan Lu, Huangpu district
L.A PHO — Signature dish
Fried rice noodles and tender beef in a yummy soup
How much: RMB 80
Where: Multiple locations
Long-standing Restaurants
Wang Bao He Jiu Jia — All the hairy crab dishes
The best place to get crab
How much: RMB 300
Where: 603 Fuzhou Lu, near Zhejiang Zhong Lu
Lao Fandian — Eight treasures duck
Serving traditional Shanghai cuisine for a century
How much: RMB 150
Where: 242 Fuyou Lu, near Yishui Lu, Huangpu district
Guang Ming Cun Da Jiu Jia — Fresh meat mooncakes
There’s always a queue on Huaihai Zhong Lu for this restaurant
How much: RMB 60
Where: 588 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Chengdu Nan Lu
Lao Ban Zhai — Chopped fish in noodles
The noodles that countless Chinese people look forward to every New Year
How much: RMB 50
Where: 600 Fuzhou Lu, near Zhejiang Zhong Lu, Huangpu district
Sheng Xing Dian Xiao Dian — Large wontons with vegetables and meat
Super satisfying to bite into
How much: RMB 10
Where: 528 Shunchang Lu
Wei Xiang Zhai — Sesame noodles
The sesame flavor is nice and mellow with some vinegar and spring onions on top
How much: RMB 20
Where: 14 Yandang Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu, Huangpu district
Da Hu Chun — Pan-fried dumplings
Not your classic dumpling
How much: RMB 20
Where: Multiple locations
Xinghua Lou — Egg yolk and pork floss spring dumplings
Every spring, people come in crowds for these dumplings
How much: RMB 50
Where: 2/F, 343 Fuzhou Lu, near Shandong Zhong Lu, Huangpu district | 3-4/F, 21 Huanghe Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu, People’s Square district
Other
Bo Shanghai — Hunan: Raw beef slices
Learn the secrets of the eight traditional Chinese types of cuisine
How much: RMB 2200
Where: 6/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Bund Area
Zhi Jue Shi Tang — Forest-style spicy chicken
A delightful restaurant hiding behind a coffee shop
How much: RMB 200
Where: 23 Anfu Lu, near Changshu Lu, Xuhui district
COLCA — New Zealand deer ribs with crispy potatoes and Peruvian chili sauce
Deer meat is soft and tender - delicious!
How much: RMB 250
Where: 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, near Yongjia Lu, Xuhui district
XIXI Bistro — Jellyfish and salmon rice ball
The perfect combination of crispy rice, soft salmon and jellyfish
How much: RMB 200
Where: 181 Taicang Lu, near Madang Lu, Huangpu district
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