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Privy 5 Shanghai Japanese

Japanese cuisine is largely seafood based and that's a good thing when Shanghai was founded as a fishing and harbor city. That gives Shanghai the upper hand when it comes to including only the freshest ingredients in these top Japanese restaurants.

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  • Shintori
    Shintori
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: French Concession

    Cuisine: Japanese

    803 Julu Road Shanghai
    +86 21 5404 5252
    Easily missed, with no sign at the entrance, look out for the bamboo trees! This is one Shanghai Japanese restaurant no fine food lover wants to miss. It is massive, it is minimalist and it is the type of venue a patron walks into and says “WOW!” Modern, sleek and trendy, no-one is disappointed by this distinct warehouse-type, wide-open environment. From the grilled sea bass to the “rock and roll” ... read more >
  • Sun with Aqua - Japanese Dining & Bar
    Sun with Aqua - Japanese Dining & Bar
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Bund

    Cuisine: Japanese, Japanese Sushi

    6 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 2F Shanghai Huangpu District
    +86 21 6339 2779
    A lush eatery situated on the Bund, Sun with Aqua is a rare treat for the perfect meal, or just sipping an ice cold glass of champagne as you observe sharks (not the two-legged variety!) surveying their territory. This venue actually has a live shark tank and fantastic views of Pudong. City-scape or shark-scape? Try the tempura and masterful teppenyaki at this spectacular Japanese dining establish ... read more >
  • Koyama
    Koyama
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Xintiandi

    Cuisine: Japanese, Japanese Sushi

    3/F, South Block Xintiandi, No. 6 Lane 123 Xingye Lu Shanghai
    +86 21 5382 1125
    Make sure to make a reservation at Koyama when fresh oysters are available, this Shanghai Japanese restaurant is renowned for its fresh oysters, sashimi and sushi rolls. It is one of the most up-market restaurants in the city, and is authentically Japanese; with low tables and a mandate for patrons to remove their shoes, so ensure you wear clean socks! The tasteful décor, and short kimonoed waitre ... read more >
  • Niao An (Toriyasu)
    Niao An (Toriyasu)
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Changning

    Cuisine: Japanese

    890 Changning Lu near Huichuan Lu, Metro Line 2,3 & 4 Zhongshan Park Station Exit 3 Shanghai
    +86 21 5241 1677
    The names Toriyasu and Yakatori work hand-on-hand at this discrete izakaya from the moment you open the door. For good food and good cheer Toriyasu is legendary in Shanghai with both locals and visiting Japanese, so you know the food is fantastic. Festive strips of fluttering paper cover the walls, announcing the specials, and the grilled chicken skin skewers (their claim to fame) are heavenly. T ... read more >
  • Haiku by Hatsune
    Haiku by Hatsune
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Xuhui

    Cuisine: Japanese, Japanese Soba/Udon

    28B Taojiang Lu near Hengshan Lu, Metro Line 1 Hengshan Lu Exit 3 Shanghai
    +86 21 6445 0021
    Floor to ceiling windows overlooking gardens dominate the décor of Haiku by Hatsune. The chain also has a branch in China’s capital, and those who’ve visited it are delighted to find a venue in Shanghai too. This Japanese joint is the best in town and has something to stimulate all your senses. Top quality food, service and casual chic dominate this double level, must-try venue with a massive vari ... read more >
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