Privy 5 Shanghai Chinese Shanghainese

Sampling savory local Shanghainese cuisine that pleases the palate is an absolute must when visiting the lively city of Shanghai. Here are the most distinguished restaurants in town that successfully sum up what the city is about onto a gourmet plate.

Share |
  Put your two cents in on this Privy 5 List. Faves? Anything you want to add?
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Pudong

    Cuisine: Chinese Shanghainese

    877 Dongfang Lu near Weifang Lu Shanghai

    Local Language Address: 东方路877号

    +86 21 5058 6088
    Benbang cuisine also known as Shanghainese food fare is what Su Zhe Hui (or as it is more commonly known as Jade Garden) exquisitely presents. All five successful branches in Hongkou, Xuhui, Luwan, Jing’an and Dongfang exude elegance with stylish décor, an impressive wine display and impeccable furnishings. The Dongfang restaurant in the Pudong is frequently visited by affluent locals and foreign ... read more >
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Jing An

    Cuisine: Chinese Shanghainese

    375 Zhenning Lu Shanghai

    Local Language Address: 镇宁路375号

    +86 21 5239-7878
    A modernized three-story Victorian manor on the corners of Zhenning and Yuyuan Road houses one of the best Shanghainese inspired restaurants that the city has to offer. Seventeen rooms of this renovated mansion have been turned into dining areas that can accommodate two to twelve guests per sitting room. The mahogany walls, 20th century furniture, Spanish-tiled floors, chandeliers and the classica ... read more >
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Jing An

    Cuisine: Chinese Shanghainese

    99 Xikang Road near Nanjing Xi Lu Shanghai

    Local Language Address: 西康路99-1号 近南京西路

    +86 21 6247 0101
    Lynn restaurant that offers modern Shanghai Cuisine is situated on the corner of Xikang and West Nanjing road. The showcased collection of vintage wines by the entrance, hardwood floors, bold red hues, antique furniture and wait staff in black suits sets a vogue and modern ambiance. Lynn’s is ideal for friendly luncheons and the semi-enclosed areas of the restaurant are ideal for private business ... read more >
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Changning

    Cuisine: Chinese Shanghainese, Chinese Sichuan

    1221 Yan An West Road (Fan Yu Lu) Shanghai Changning District
    +86 21 6213 6585
    1221 Restaurant on Ya’an Xi road near Jiangsu train station in Changning is one of the most notable restaurants in town that presents fine dining in Shanghainese cuisine. The renowned restaurant has a big following of both expats and local clients as they have consistently wowed patrons for the past 8 years that they have immaculately and artistically presented the flavors of Shanghainese food. As ... read more >
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Pudong

    Cuisine: Chinese Shanghainese

    No. 500 Zhangyang Rd. 8-9/F, Pudong Times Square Building Shanghai
    +86 21 5836 7977
    The fascinating restaurant chain Haishàng (slang inverted version of Shanghai) Ashu (meaning uncle) owned by "Uncle" Li Zhonghéng has three locations in Shanghai; on the Bund, on Tianyaoqiao in Xujiahui, and at Pudong Times Square. The spacious Shanghai Uncle restaurant in Time’s Square is located on the 8th and 9th floor of the building. The relaxing melodies in the background, big round tables, ... read more >
    • Put your two cents in on this Privy 5 List. Faves? Anything you want to add?

PRIVY TOP 5 PLACES IN SHANGHAI

OTHER PRIVY 5 CITIES

PRIVY 5 LISTS

PRIVY 5 LOS ANGELES GUIDE FOR Chinese Shanghainese Restaurant
Favorite Chinese Shanghainese Restaurants in Los Angeles. The most comprehensive list of the top 5 places in LA to go to find anything from the best French, Italian, or Japanese restaurants, to a ritzy boutique hotel bar or glamorous night club in Los Angeles. The Privy 5 Los Angeles City Guide is your one-stop place to find out where to eat, drink, play, sleep, relax and shop in the city of Los Angeles.