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Cuisine
Location
 
Café Keven
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No-frills, Café Keven (as on the sign) or Kevin (as in...
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American
Xuhui
 
Element Fresh
Member Rating: 4.1
Freshly made and generously portioned salads and sandwiches draw...
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American
Jing'an
 
Kabb
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Serving burgers, salads, and other standards of American food...
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American
Luwan
 
Malone's American Café
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An attempt at a classic American sports bar in Shanghai, Malone's...
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American
Jing'an
 
New Heights
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Perched atop prestigious Three on the Bund, New Heights is a...
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American
Huangpu
 
Rendezvous Café
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With its inexpensive menu of juicy hamburgers and bacon-and-eggs...
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American-Casual
Minhang
 
Oriental
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Professing a cuisine called MTV -- Myanmar (Burmese), Thai, and...
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Asian
Xuhui
 
Brasil Steak House
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Shanghai has developed a taste for churrascarias, Brazilian-style...
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Brazilian
Jing'an
 
Dagama Barbeque
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This can't be considered fine dining, but it is good, and particularly...
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Brazilian
Xuhui
 
Wagas
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Serving sandwiches, salads, and coffees, Wagas is a popular lunch...
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Cafe
Luwan
 
Wagas
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Serving sandwiches, salads, and coffees, Wagas is a popular lunch...
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Cafe
Luwan
 
The Dynasty
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Although its cuisine is mostly Cantonese, Dynasty does serve...
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Chinese
Changning
 
Gongdelin
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A two-story gold engraving of Buddha pays tribute to the origins...
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Chinese, Vegetarian
Huangpu
 
Grape
Member Rating: 4.6
Entry-level Chinese food at inexpensive prices has been the Grape's...
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Chinese
Luwan
 
Hot Pot King
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Huo guo, or hotpot, is a popular Chinese ritual of at-the-table...
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Chinese
Xuhui
 
Lu Bo Lang
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A popular stop for visiting dignitaries, Lu Bo Lang is a perfect...
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Chinese
Huangpu
 
Meilongzhen
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Probably Shanghai's most famous restaurant, Meilongzhen is one...
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Chinese
Jing'an
 
The Onion
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On the high-traffic sector of Nanjing Xi Lu, Onion is a simple...
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Chinese
Jing'an
 
Quan Ju De
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The original Beijing branch of this restaurant has been the place...
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Chinese
Luwan
 
Wan Hao
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On the 38th floor of the JW Marriott overlooking People's Square...
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Chinese
Luwan
 
Yue Garden
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In the Great Wall Wing of the Holiday Inn Downtown, Yue Garden...
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Chinese
Zhabei
 
Azul and Viva
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In creating his continent-hopping New World cuisine, owner Eduardo...
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Contemporary
Xuhui
 
Cloud 9
Member Rating: 3.6
Pudong can be an intimidating concrete jungle, with little respite...
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Contemporary
Pudong
 
A Future Perfect
Member Rating: 2.6
Hidden away down a little lane off Huashan Road, AFP has the...
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Contemporary
Xuhui
 
Garden Court
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Open-kitchen buffet dining on the west end, the Garden Court...
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Contemporary
Xuhui
 
La Seine
Member Rating: 2.0
Its stylish dining room and authentic contemporary fare make...
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French
Luwan
 
Indian Kitchen
Member Rating: 4.0
The Indian chefs working their magic in the show kitchen provide...
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Indian
Xuhui
 
Masala Art
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A rising star of the Indian dining scene, Masala Art is a little...
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Indian
Huangpu
 
The Tandoor
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Don't miss the unbelievable murgh malei kebab (tandoori chicken...
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Indian
Luwan
 
Vedas
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In the heart of the Old French Concession, Vedas is a popular...
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Indian
Xuhui
 
Bali Laguna
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Overlooking the lily pond in Jing'an Park and with interior and...
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Indonesian
Jing'an
 
O'Malley's
Member Rating: 4.4
With a fire in the hearth, a super-friendly Irish staff, and...
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Irish
Xuhui
 
Da Marco
Member Rating: 4.2
Its reasonably priced authentic Italian fare makes Da Marco a...
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Italian
Luwan
 
EEST-The Crystal Garden
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This impressive three-in-one venue has full Japanese, Cantonese...
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Japanese
Huangpu
 
Itoya
Member Rating: 4.4
The waitstaff's precision teamwork makes dining at Itoya a pleasure...
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Japanese
Pudong
 
Tairyo
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Teppanyaki has invaded Shanghai. More down to earth than a sophisticated...
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Japanese
Luwan
 
Tairyo
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After indulging in the Y150 all-you-can-eat teppanyaki special...
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Japanese
Luwan
 
Mediterranean Café
Member Rating: 4.8
Buried in the east end of town, the Med is a hidden gem. Small...
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Mediterranean
Huangpu
 
Mexico Lindo
Member Rating: 3.2
Fiery fare in a south-of-the-border setting has made Mexico Lindo...
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Mexican
Changning
 
Barbarossa
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Modern Middle Eastern food in a setting taken from the Arabian...
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Middle Eastern
Luwan
 
Shanghai Xinjiang Fengwei Restaurant
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You'll probably hear this restaurant before you see its blue-canopied...
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Middle Eastern
Xuhui
 
1221
Member Rating: 4.4
This stylish but casual eatery is a favorite of hip Chinese and...
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Shanghai
Changning
 
Bao Luo
Member Rating: 4.0
Although its English menu caters to tourists, Bao Luo is Chinese...
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Shanghai
Jing'an
 
Yang's Kitchen
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Traditional Shanghainese food without the usual renao (hot and...
¢-$$
Shanghai
Xuhui
 
Ba Guo Bu Yi
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Its name translates as "Sichuan Common People," which describes...
¢-$$
Szechuan
Changning
 
South Beauty
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From its perch atop the top floor of the Super Brand Mall, the...
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Szechuan
Pudong
 
South Beauty
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The elegant interior and spicy fare are both worth beholding...
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Szechuan
Xuhui
 
Bellagio
Member Rating: 4.5
Taiwanese expatriates pack the bright, sunlit dining room of...
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Taiwanese
Changning
 
Irene's
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This traditional Thai teak house certainly stands out from its...
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Thai
Jing'an
 
Simply Thai
Member Rating: 4.0
Unpretentious Thai fare at moderate prices has earned this restaurant...
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Thai
Xuhui
 
Gongdelin
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A two-story gold engraving of Buddha pays tribute to the origins...
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Chinese, Vegetarian
Huangpu
 
Fong's
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Don't be deterred by Fong's location in an office plaza. Inside...
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Vietnamese
Luwan


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