Dishes are fiery and generously portioned. Try one of the classics: koushuiji (mouthwatering chicken, 32RMB) or fuqi feipian (beef offal slices in chilli oil, 26RMB) chief among them. Leggi tutto.
The menu features no-holds-barred buzzing spice in dishes like spicy pot chicken wings (58RMB), crispy bites of chicken amid a tangle of chillies. We also adore the beef with cayenne pepper (58RMB). Leggi tutto.
Pizzas run from 38RMB (margherita) to 45RMB (pepperoni), they’re slightly doughy, but still tasty and satisfying. Try the jumbo toasted sandwiches (28-33RMB) on our favourite, chunky foccacia bread.
LA Cafe is packed with vintage curios on the inside and serves excellent coffee, ranging from their house blend to Yunnan, Colombian and more (29RMB for filter coffee or latte). Leggi tutto.
Though this branch doesn't have as much to offer as the Guilin Lu flagship, it's got a decent bath area, a good and well-priced range of treatments such as ginger mud body treatment and seaweed mask.
Their margherita (78RMB) is impressive. Slightly larger than most, it has a nicely balanced taste, with plenty of tomato sauce and cheese, as well as strips of fresh basil. Leggi tutto.
The buzz of grazies and pregos here tells you about the authenticity of the fare. The brick oven pizzas are excellent – a classic margherita is 55RMB, while a calzone con carne is 75RMB. Leggi tutto.
Spread across two light and airy spaces in Ferguson Lane, Leo Gallery specialises in contemporary fine art and claims to present artists in the bloom of their career. Admission is free. Leggi tutto.
With a dome-ceiling lobby complete with a crystal chandelier, pretty Art Deco stuccos and wall-size black-and-white photos of the cinema of old, this is a charming spot. Tickets: 40-45RMB. Leggi tutto.
Sparkling wine is the raison d’être of this cosy loft bar, but we also love the coconut margarita (68RMB) and the cinnamon, Tridestilada gin and tonic (68RMB). Leggi tutto.
Come for the rendang, but don’t skip the black carrot cake (actually a radish-based pancake) or the chicken curry roti either. Leggi tutto.
Fu 1039’s smoked fish is outstanding. The chocolate-y brown fish is served warm in generous meaty chunks with few to no bones, and the fish is served dry, not in a sopping sauce Leggi tutto.
This pricey Nagasaki import produces sushi to write poems about. The gold horse mackerel is glazed with soy sauce, alcohol and sugar, left for a day, re-glazed and served with ginger and spring onion. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
This romantic, country-chic Italian dining room serves a fantastic salsiccia pizza (128RMB), with house-made sausage, mushrooms, red onions and Parmigiano Reggiano. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
We’re particularly impressed with the chicken with seaweed (jiqiu) (68RMB), thin sheets of chicken coated in Sichuan peppercorn powder served with fried seaweed. Leggi tutto.
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’. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
