Tomatito is one of the best value lunch deals in Shanghai, with a generous multi-course set in a relaxed, stylish setting. Visited in April 2026. All photos taken during that visit. Quick Take Tomatito has been around for years and is still one of our favourites, especially when you can sit outside. They have quite … Read more
Much to my regret, I never made it to Paul Pairet’s three-Michelin-starred Ultraviolet, which has now closed. Luckily, former Ultraviolet head chef Joshua Paris has opened his own restaurant in a new development on Yongyuan Road, near the end of Nanjing Road West, adding another exciting option to the growing list of restaurants in Shanghai. … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to China — or you live here and want to keep track of long weekends — this guide to China public holidays 2026 covers everything you need to know. China has a unique system where some days off are “compensated” by making nearby weekends working days, so it’s worth planning … Read more
It’s that time of year again and Dining City’s Shanghai Restaurant Week is back, running from 26th March to 26th April, which is quite a long “week”. As always, you have to do your homework to uncover the best bargains, but I promise you, there are bargains to be had. I kicked off Restaurant Week … Read more
High Yaki Shanghai is one of my favourite modern izakayas in Shanghai but friends who visit at my suggestions sometimes come away with feedback that is less positive than I would expect and I think the issue here is not really knowing what to order, so please read on to find out how to do … Read more
I found this National Geographic article recently and was quite impressed that it is quite up to date (published earlier this month) compared with many other guides, so I decided to share it here. Most of the suggestions are decent from the classic jianbing breakfast, dumplings at Jia Jia Tang Bao, a visit to one … Read more
If you’re looking for aperitivo Shanghai-style, the Hilton City Center has one of the best-value deals in the city. I’m a big fan of aperitivo — the Italian pre-dinner tradition where people enjoy drinks and light snacks before the main meal. The word comes from aprire, meaning “to open,” as in opening the appetite. It’s a concept … Read more
Atica Shanghai is a Spanish restaurant from the same group behind Bottega, located just a block away on Changle Road. We actually found it after dinner at Bottega, just a short walk away. Quick Take We’ve recently started going to Bottega on Friday nights for our family dinner, so we were curious when we heard … Read more