🗺️ Shanghai Travel Guide: Must-Visit Restaurants Recommended by a Local
Hello, fellow travel lovers! Today, I’d like to take you to the charming city often called the Paris of the East: Shanghai. Shanghai is a city with a unique appeal, where classic European-style architecture coexists with state-of-the-art skyscrapers. It perfectly balances the vibrancy of an international city—standing shoulder-to-shoulder with New York and London—with the beauty of traditional China. (Though I haven’t been to New York or London myself! 😉)
I’ve been living near Shanghai for five years and have visited it many times. I’d like to recommend restaurants that suit my taste.
Shanghai (Shanghai), China Travel Restaurant Recommendations!
| Restaurant Name | Recommended Menu | Location | Tips | Photo |
| 馋三尺蟹粉小笼(人民广场店) |
头牌蟹粉小笼 Hairy Crab Xiaolongbao (Dim Sum) / Price: 43 CNY
蟹粉拌面 Hairy Crab Noodles / Price: 129 CNY = 25,800 KRW
鲜肉小笼包 Pork Xiaolongbao (Dim Sum) / Price: 19.9 CNY |
Nanjing East Road – 馋三尺蟹粉小笼(人民广场店) |
Hairy crabs are meatiest during the season between September and November.
After your meal, take a walk from Nanjing East Road to the Oriental Pearl Tower for sightseeing! |
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| 夜上海（新天地店) |
The basic dishes are above average, and the Peking Duck is worth the one to one-and-a-half-hour wait.
Please note the break time: 11:00 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–9:30 PM.
Peking Duck / Price: 298 CNY |
上海市黄陂南路338号新天地广场 |
I recommend making a reservation by phone (English possible) or online before going.
After your meal, explore the Shanghai Provisional Government Site and Xintiandi! |
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| RAC bar |
The basic dishes are above average, and I recommend the 咸口可丽饼(Far West) (Savory Crêpe) and Avocado Toast.
咸口可丽饼(Far West) / Price: 108 CNY
Avocado Toast / Price: 78 CNY |
上海市徐汇区安福路322号14幢一楼(武康路与安福路交口) | English is spoken. On weekends, based on my multiple visits, there was a wait around 11:00 AM. Going early in the morning will likely mean no wait. |  |
For your pre-trip Shanghai checklist, please refer to the link below!
Shanghai Travel Essential Guide: Pre-Departure Checklist (2025 Edition) – YOUNGTSTORY