Guidebook for Shanghai
Food Scene
Although difficult for the uninitiated to find among the back alley lanes of Taikang Lu, Kommune is worth searching out for not only its simple, yet tasty food and drinks, but also for its unique spot
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Tianzifang
210弄 Tai Kang LuAlthough difficult for the uninitiated to find among the back alley lanes of Taikang Lu, Kommune is worth searching out for not only its simple, yet tasty food and drinks, but also for its unique spot
From hum-drum Nutella filled dough to the tangy seafood/salad crepe, main courses run the gamut. The all wood decor, fully bar and English speaking servers make for a fine experience.
桃江路1号
From hum-drum Nutella filled dough to the tangy seafood/salad crepe, main courses run the gamut. The all wood decor, fully bar and English speaking servers make for a fine experience.
Quite good Thai cuisine (which is rare in Shanghai), beautiful decor, average service. A good place for a date!
大田路127号
Quite good Thai cuisine (which is rare in Shanghai), beautiful decor, average service. A good place for a date!
Chen’s Shanghainese restaurant succeeds because she upgraded the dingy hole-in-the-wall experience of some local spots while preserving the appealing neighborhood feel.
乌鲁木齐中路342号
Chen’s Shanghainese restaurant succeeds because she upgraded the dingy hole-in-the-wall experience of some local spots while preserving the appealing neighborhood feel.
Cafe Montmartre is one of the older mid-level French staples around town. They serve traditional French cuisine and cafe fare, an array of Brittany-style crepes, and a good selection of salads - pasta
乌鲁木齐中路66号
Cafe Montmartre is one of the older mid-level French staples around town. They serve traditional French cuisine and cafe fare, an array of Brittany-style crepes, and a good selection of salads - pasta
Sushi Raku is yet another concept in that cluster of Wagas-owned, Craig Willis-run restaurants on Anfu Lu. The focus here is fresh sushi prepared with traditional sensibilities.
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Enoterra (Anfu Road Branch)
Sushi Raku is yet another concept in that cluster of Wagas-owned, Craig Willis-run restaurants on Anfu Lu. The focus here is fresh sushi prepared with traditional sensibilities.
Prolific Peruvian restaurateur Eduardo Vargas' re-boot of his flagship brand formerly located on Dongping Lu. The new menu is mostly tapas with Spanish, South American, and Mediterranean inspiration
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378 Wukang Rd
378 武康路Prolific Peruvian restaurateur Eduardo Vargas' re-boot of his flagship brand formerly located on Dongping Lu. The new menu is mostly tapas with Spanish, South American, and Mediterranean inspiration
Formerly located on Taikang Lu, this friendly eatery is now located in a three-story spot with a patio and views overlooking the park next door. The first floor houses a bakery and cafe offering items
兴国路91号
Formerly located on Taikang Lu, this friendly eatery is now located in a three-story spot with a patio and views overlooking the park next door. The first floor houses a bakery and cafe offering items
Drinks & Nightlife
This massive, minimalist warehouse of a Japanese restaurant is easy to miss; look for an unmarked doorway in the gray wall and follow the bamboo-lined path beyond. Shintori is immensely popular.
巨鹿路803号
This massive, minimalist warehouse of a Japanese restaurant is easy to miss; look for an unmarked doorway in the gray wall and follow the bamboo-lined path beyond. Shintori is immensely popular.
Lola is a club, lounge, terrace, tapas place -- but mostly that first one. More indebted to the European pedigree of clubbing.
永嘉路570号
Lola is a club, lounge, terrace, tapas place -- but mostly that first one. More indebted to the European pedigree of clubbing.
A large, underground space with three rooms and capacity for around 500. They put on shows every weekend, either with visiting DJs and live acts
乌鲁木齐北路1号
A large, underground space with three rooms and capacity for around 500. They put on shows every weekend, either with visiting DJs and live acts
A micro-brewery, restaurant, pub and sports bar that brews its own beers with names like People's Pilsner, West River Weizen, North Star IPA and Black Eyed Bear Stout, as well as a special peach beer
东平路15号
A micro-brewery, restaurant, pub and sports bar that brews its own beers with names like People's Pilsner, West River Weizen, North Star IPA and Black Eyed Bear Stout, as well as a special peach beer
Modeled on a New York loft-style lounge, The Apartment is a stylish but relaxed lounge space split into two rooms -- a larger group sitting area and a smaller dining room with a few tables.
Yongfu Road Wuxiaoqu 20 Long
Modeled on a New York loft-style lounge, The Apartment is a stylish but relaxed lounge space split into two rooms -- a larger group sitting area and a smaller dining room with a few tables.
Stalwart of the underground dance music scene, The Shelter provides a forum for both locally-based independent electronic artists and DJs, and new international alternative dance acts.
Yongfu No.5 Unit
Stalwart of the underground dance music scene, The Shelter provides a forum for both locally-based independent electronic artists and DJs, and new international alternative dance acts.
It's not an Arcade. Small, relaxed, almost upscale, indie music-orientated drinks lounge is what it actually is. They do, in fact, have one purpose-built arcade machine.
复兴西路57号
It's not an Arcade. Small, relaxed, almost upscale, indie music-orientated drinks lounge is what it actually is. They do, in fact, have one purpose-built arcade machine.
The latest venue from the Cafe des Stagiaires mafia is a really attractive restaurant and bar, serving tapas from about 25rmb and larger plates for around 100rmb, plus really reasonably priced beer
泰安路139号
The latest venue from the Cafe des Stagiaires mafia is a really attractive restaurant and bar, serving tapas from about 25rmb and larger plates for around 100rmb, plus really reasonably priced beer
Shopping
The Avocado Lady is not an urban myth, but to many expats is one of Shanghai's urban legends. Her store is ever gaining in size and produce, what she doesn't have she can order.
乌鲁木齐中路274号
The Avocado Lady is not an urban myth, but to many expats is one of Shanghai's urban legends. Her store is ever gaining in size and produce, what she doesn't have she can order.
Arts & Culture
A Shanghai staple, Cotton Club has live performances every night of the week. It's a classic, dark and smoky jazz atmosphere. Expect audience/performer interaction.
淮海中路1416号
A Shanghai staple, Cotton Club has live performances every night of the week. It's a classic, dark and smoky jazz atmosphere. Expect audience/performer interaction.