Food Reviews
Thursday, 21 January 2010 07:01
Written by Hailey Meng

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We've been to about a hundred of them to bring you the ultimate list. Here you go my good readers.

If you think somewhere else should be included, or disagree with our choices, then comment away on the bottom.

Average Prices are taken from Dianping.com

Jishi 吉士酒家
With only 10-15 tables, it's tiny and unassuming. Yet it's a destination for Shanghai A-listers and expats alike. Accept no substitutes, there are New Jishi restaurants throughout town. They are NOT the same thing.  

Don’t miss:  Their stir-fried river prawns, hongshao rou.
Average price per person: RMB 100 - 150

41 Tianping Lu, by Huaihai Lu, 6282 9260 (Reservations essential)

Bao Luo 保罗酒家
Bao Luo is legendary. For the past two decades it has been a destination for weddings and birthday parties and with good reason, the food is great and it's open 'til the wee hours.  

Don’t miss: Swiss beef tenderloin deep fried and sauteed with sweet soy and the best shenjian bao outside of Yang's.
Average price per person: RMB 50 - 100

271 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu, 5403 7239

Fu1088 福1088
Located in an old Spanish style villa, Fu1088 is a slice of pre-war Shanghai. It offers authentic Shanghainese cuisine such as smoked fish and drunken chicken. “It’s a nostalgic place, reminds me of the food I had decades ago”, says local food critic Jiang Liyang.  

Don’t miss: Drunken chicken, smoked fish.
Average price per person: RMB 350 - 500

375 Zhenning Lu, by Yuyuan Lu 5239 7878

Yuan Yuan 圆苑
We know it's a chain restaurant, but in this case you can't have too much of a good thing. Sleek, modern and with great atmosphere and service. What's not to love?  

Don’t miss: Hongshao rou.
Average price per person: RMB 150 - 200

4F, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu. 6272 6972

Xiao Nan Guo 小南国
This local chain restaurant offers delicious yet affordable Shanghainese cuisine. The constant quality of the dishes, elegant decor and the impeccable service make this a primo place for Shanghai’s expense account crowd.

Don’t miss: Tofu with crab meat.
Average price per person: RMB 150 - 200

9/F, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by the Oriental pearl tower. 400 820 9777

Mei Long Zhen  梅陇镇酒家
Established in 1938, Mei Long Zhen serves Shanghainese classics balanced out with Sichuan standards. The interior is richly decorated with Qing Dynasty style red and gold paintings and exquisite wooden sculptures.

Don’t miss: Crab and pork meatballs, crystal shrimp.
Average price per person: RMB 200 - 300

Unit 22, Lane 1081 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu. 6253 5353

Lan Xin Restaurant 兰心餐厅
It may not be much on the eyes, but that's usually a good sign in this city. Order from their hand-written menu and you're immediately transported to Grandma's kitchen.

Don’t miss: Dry braised fish.
Average price per person: RMB 50 - 80

130 Jinxian Lu, by Maoming Nan Lu 6253 3554

Jade Garden 苏浙汇
This popular Shanghai chain restaurant offers authentic local cuisine, classic and stylish décor and attentive service. Nearly everything on the menu is solid.

Don’t miss: Steamed Yangtze herring, crystal shrimp.
Average price per person: RMB 150 - 200

127 Maoming Nan Lu by Huaihai Zhong Lu, 5403 7028

Shanghai Old Station 上海老站
Located in the former monastery of St.Mary in Xujiahui, this nostalgic restaurant offers history lovers charming atmosphere and authentic Shanghainese cuisine.

Don't miss: Dining in a converted train carriage once owned by Empress Dowager Cixi and Soong Ching Ling (reservations essential).
Average price per person: RMB 200 - 300

201 Caoxi Bei Lu, by Nandan Lu, 6427 2233   

Lv Bo Lang 绿波廊
One of the oldest restaurants in the Old Town, Lv Bo Lang has become the 'face' of Shanghainese cuisine, so to speak. It’s a common stop for politicians and celebrities alike.

Don’t miss: Mei mao su (eyebrow-shaped pastry), gui hua la gao (osmanthus cake). Both were favorites of Bill Clinton on his last visit.
Average price per person: RMB 100 - 150

115 Yu Garden Bazaar by the zig-zag bridge, 6328 0602

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