Guidebook for Shanghai
Essentials
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939 Huai Hai Zhong LuForeign supermarket stocking imported products.
Only few steps away from the supermarket, you will find a foreign butcher who sells all you favourite cuts from imported meat (Australian or Chilean beef available).
襄阳北路93号
Only few steps away from the supermarket, you will find a foreign butcher who sells all you favourite cuts from imported meat (Australian or Chilean beef available).
Liuyuan
Local supermarket
Food Scene
Casual Italian specializing in fresh imported oysters.
Price range: RMB250-300
Tel: +86 (0)21 6256 8998
226 Jinxian Lu, near Shaanxi Nan Lu (5min walk)
进贤路226号, 近陕西南路
进贤路226号
Casual Italian specializing in fresh imported oysters.
Price range: RMB250-300
Tel: +86 (0)21 6256 8998
226 Jinxian Lu, near Shaanxi Nan Lu (5min walk)
进贤路226号, 近陕西南路
Casual Yunnan Restaurant with a wide selection of Belgian beer.
Must try: Potato pancake, Yunnan cheese and mint salad.
进贤路169号
Casual Yunnan Restaurant with a wide selection of Belgian beer.
Must try: Potato pancake, Yunnan cheese and mint salad.
A nice place for a coffee or evening drinks, they also serve simple meals (pasta, sandwiches, salads…)
Must try: basil martini.
Price range: RMB100-150/pax
进贤路222号
A nice place for a coffee or evening drinks, they also serve simple meals (pasta, sandwiches, salads…)
Must try: basil martini.
Price range: RMB100-150/pax
Fancy French dinning from Michelin starred Chefs, the Pourcel brothers. Nice terrace overlooking French Concession
Price range: Over RMB400/pax
Tel: +86 (0) 6215 8777
陕西南路35号
Fancy French dinning from Michelin starred Chefs, the Pourcel brothers. Nice terrace overlooking French Concession
Price range: Over RMB400/pax
Tel: +86 (0) 6215 8777
Casual dinner located inside a concept store (stocking street wear, sneakers, music…) serves a variety of international dishes ranging from burger to Vietnamese pho.
Price range: RMB150/pax
Maoming Apartment
Casual dinner located inside a concept store (stocking street wear, sneakers, music…) serves a variety of international dishes ranging from burger to Vietnamese pho.
Price range: RMB150/pax
An omakase style restaurant with only 12 seats worth breaking the bank (800RMB/pax, unique daily set menu).
Tel: +86 (0)21 5404 7705 (Booking mandatory)
东湖路20号
An omakase style restaurant with only 12 seats worth breaking the bank (800RMB/pax, unique daily set menu).
Tel: +86 (0)21 5404 7705 (Booking mandatory)
Wallet friendly Taiwanese joint offering hearty beef noodle soup a relaxing minimalist space.
Price range: RMB50/pax
富民路291号
Wallet friendly Taiwanese joint offering hearty beef noodle soup a relaxing minimalist space.
Price range: RMB50/pax
Lost Heaven offers exotic cuisine from Yunnan province in a enchanted decor
RMB200/pax
+86 (0)21 6433 5126
高邮路38号
Lost Heaven offers exotic cuisine from Yunnan province in a enchanted decor
RMB200/pax
+86 (0)21 6433 5126
For once, fusion food that actually tastes good! Cali-Asian food served in a casual 20-something seats space.
RMB300-400/pax
Kepulong Unit
For once, fusion food that actually tastes good! Cali-Asian food served in a casual 20-something seats space.
RMB300-400/pax
Casual fine dining from an ex-Gordon Ramsay soldier and great design, expect to spend around RMB300-400.
+86 (0)21 6080 2918
毛家园路1号
Casual fine dining from an ex-Gordon Ramsay soldier and great design, expect to spend around RMB300-400.
+86 (0)21 6080 2918
Hotpot is a Chinese classic for cold winter days, and Qimin takes it to a new level by using only the best organic ingredients.
RMB200-300
+86 (0)21 6258 8777
陕西北路407号
Hotpot is a Chinese classic for cold winter days, and Qimin takes it to a new level by using only the best organic ingredients.
RMB200-300
+86 (0)21 6258 8777
Not quite your classic Shanghai tea house Song Fang mixes Chinese history with French elegance to create peaceful heaven, fitting perfectly into the French Concession atmosphere.
+86 (0)21 6433 8283
永嘉路227号
Not quite your classic Shanghai tea house Song Fang mixes Chinese history with French elegance to create peaceful heaven, fitting perfectly into the French Concession atmosphere.
+86 (0)21 6433 8283
This dazzling historic villa in the French Concession is densely decorated with genuine antiques, from furniture to lamps and artworks, and surrounded by a quiet garden and a fish pool.
永福路200号
This dazzling historic villa in the French Concession is densely decorated with genuine antiques, from furniture to lamps and artworks, and surrounded by a quiet garden and a fish pool.
Vietnamese Pho restaurant serving Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) as a set menu with a Vietnamese Spring Roll.
富民路166号
Vietnamese Pho restaurant serving Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) as a set menu with a Vietnamese Spring Roll.
Excellent Coffee here which you can enjoy at this cute coffee shop or take away (the owner has a very cute white cat)
茂名南路32号
Excellent Coffee here which you can enjoy at this cute coffee shop or take away (the owner has a very cute white cat)
One of the most popular Chinese joints for locals and foreigners alike, this Hunan-style restaurant is always packed. If you like spicy food, this place is for you!
茂名南路56号
One of the most popular Chinese joints for locals and foreigners alike, this Hunan-style restaurant is always packed. If you like spicy food, this place is for you!
Hof is a dessert and cocktail lounge, focusing on artisanal, hand-crafted chocolates and cakes.
思南路30号
Hof is a dessert and cocktail lounge, focusing on artisanal, hand-crafted chocolates and cakes.
Japanese kaiseki, or prix fixe, 688rmb or 888rmb per person depending on choice of ingredients
巨鹿路318号
Japanese kaiseki, or prix fixe, 688rmb or 888rmb per person depending on choice of ingredients
Everything Else
Chain specializing in Chinese massage (full range from 60-minute foot massages to two-hour body rub-downs). .
Reasonably priced massage and clean.
Tel: +86 (0)21 6267-0235
216 Jinxian Lu
进贤路216号
Chain specializing in Chinese massage (full range from 60-minute foot massages to two-hour body rub-downs). .
Reasonably priced massage and clean.
Tel: +86 (0)21 6267-0235
216 Jinxian Lu
The Subconscious Day Spa uses only organic products for its massages and treatments, and has a commitment to wellness that extends to its yoga classes.
富民路183号
The Subconscious Day Spa uses only organic products for its massages and treatments, and has a commitment to wellness that extends to its yoga classes.
Shopping
Beautifully hand-made Chinese silk embroidered slippers and clothing.
+86 (0)21 6321 7087
Rm 101, 17 Fuzhou Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (Bund area)
福州路17号
Beautifully hand-made Chinese silk embroidered slippers and clothing.
+86 (0)21 6321 7087
Rm 101, 17 Fuzhou Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (Bund area)
French-owned boutique with gorgeous goodies for the home, from porcelain and cashmere loungewear to beautiful books.
+86 (0)21 6433 6387
武康路439号
French-owned boutique with gorgeous goodies for the home, from porcelain and cashmere loungewear to beautiful books.
+86 (0)21 6433 6387
French-owned boutique with gorgeous goodies for the home, from porcelain and cashmere loungewear to beautiful books.
+86 (0)21 6466 2495
泰康路156号
French-owned boutique with gorgeous goodies for the home, from porcelain and cashmere loungewear to beautiful books.
+86 (0)21 6466 2495
Spin is an industrial chic shop selling contemporary ceramics of their own design. The aesthetic is Japanese but all items are made in China's ancient ceramics capital.
康定路360号
Spin is an industrial chic shop selling contemporary ceramics of their own design. The aesthetic is Japanese but all items are made in China's ancient ceramics capital.
Hundreds of stalls selling pearls and jewelry. Make sure you know how to recognize real pearls from fake ones and have an idea of prices, serious negotiation skills required!
虹梅路3721号
Hundreds of stalls selling pearls and jewelry. Make sure you know how to recognize real pearls from fake ones and have an idea of prices, serious negotiation skills required!
Children's wear boutique mixing French designs with oriental inspirations. Clothes for girls only, from toddlers to 10-year-olds.
+86 (0)21 5403 5626
Changle Road 43 Long Unit
Children's wear boutique mixing French designs with oriental inspirations. Clothes for girls only, from toddlers to 10-year-olds.
+86 (0)21 5403 5626
For those who don’t mind breaking the bank, Shang Xia brings the excellence of Chinese and other Asian craftsmanship into contemporary lifestyle.
淮海中路300号
For those who don’t mind breaking the bank, Shang Xia brings the excellence of Chinese and other Asian craftsmanship into contemporary lifestyle.
For basic supplies (water, toilet paper...) Kedi is the closest convenience store. The wet market is located just next door and has vast choices of local vegetables and fruits.
Jinxian Unit
For basic supplies (water, toilet paper...) Kedi is the closest convenience store. The wet market is located just next door and has vast choices of local vegetables and fruits.
Sightseeing
Best market for antiques (of questionable age) and knick-knacks.
Nice for a stroll on a sunny day as the street is closed to cars.
7 personas locales recomiendan
Dongtai Rd
Best market for antiques (of questionable age) and knick-knacks.
Nice for a stroll on a sunny day as the street is closed to cars.
Just sit and watch old people dancing, kids flying cart, local residents play chess.
103 personas locales recomiendan
Fuxing Park
Just sit and watch old people dancing, kids flying cart, local residents play chess.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy wine bar with re-milled housing beams as floors, grey brick walls, and masculine leather furniture. Bottle prices start at RMB200.
富民路177号
Cozy wine bar with re-milled housing beams as floors, grey brick walls, and masculine leather furniture. Bottle prices start at RMB200.
One of Shanghai's most popular cocktail and cigar lounges with an impressive selection of whisky.
永嘉路33号
One of Shanghai's most popular cocktail and cigar lounges with an impressive selection of whisky.
Japanese bartender with obsessive attention to detail, extensive cocktail list, sophisticated vibe.
Yongfu Road Wuxiaoqu 20 Long
Japanese bartender with obsessive attention to detail, extensive cocktail list, sophisticated vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
If you want to take the kids out for a picnic or just for a stroll, head to the public gardens of the Okura hotel which are only 5 min away.
茂名南路58号
If you want to take the kids out for a picnic or just for a stroll, head to the public gardens of the Okura hotel which are only 5 min away.