This Bund-side brunch offers a mix of classy takes on brunch staples and brunchy takes on classy hotel staples. One to try is the pea soup with mint poured over goat’s cheese tortellini. Baca selengkapnya.
Maya's quality Mexican fare appears also at brunch. Try the blackened fish tacos with regular coffee served with two fresh churros. For stronger drink options, choose bottomless margaritas or sangria. Baca selengkapnya.
Brunch is a quiet affair with attention to details at Osteria, from bite-sized biscotti served with coffee to classic egg benedicts. Hearty secondi options are diligently balanced by a side salad. Baca selengkapnya.
A relaxed brunch option. All sets, such as the rich Breakfast Club (90RMB) include a coffee enriched by crema and served with warm frothed milk. House specialty is the potato pancake-like rosti. Baca selengkapnya.
The Xujiahui cafeteria is a surprisingly great cheap brunch option. Try its salmon platter with dill dressing and a lemon wedge, pairing well with the organic mushroom and cheese stuffed crêpes. Baca selengkapnya.
Dishes like trenette pasta with red tuna and bottarga eggs (190RMB) and stewed lobster with sea urchin (430RMB) hew closely to the original HK menu, but pastas are 20 per cent cheaper here than there. Baca selengkapnya.
Kinmedai (splendid alfonsino), a red-skinned fish, is favoured in Tokyo as a winter comfort food. Served here aburi-style – part-seared – piqued with lime and soy, it has a lovable, buttery softness. Baca selengkapnya.
One of JG’s personal favourites, and ours too, is the brilliant housemade ricotta and strawberry appetiser (58RMB), which pairs a ring of the light, creamy cheese with a crown of fruit compote. Baca selengkapnya.
With a unique aesthetic of antique collections featuring a piano, worn-out books and even a pet rabbit, this atmosphere is rare. End your meal on a sweet note with their refreshing pannacotta (35RMB). Baca selengkapnya.
Pretty patisserie-like cakes, Illy coffee, and a wide selection of fresh sandwiches in the Langham Xintiandi. Try their daily special including a sandwich, dessert and coffee or fresh juice (108RMB). Baca selengkapnya.
Providing a wide selection of varieties ranging from Yunnan to Ethiopia, this soothing venue is the ultimate destination for coffee enthusiasts. Always-irresistible Strictly Cookies are just 10RMB. Baca selengkapnya.
On the third floor, the collection of weaponry - from knuckle dusters, to sawn-off shotguns and even pistols carried by Sun Yat-sen - is oddly fascinating. Admission is free. Baca selengkapnya.
As impressive as the models of The Bund and Nanking Lu in the 1930s are, our favourite is the walk-through area of neon-lit massage parlours and bathhouses from the same period. Admission is 35RMB. Baca selengkapnya.
Impressive in its sheer quantity. The fourth floor's collection of traditional ethnic minority costumes offers a refreshing burst of colour when you get tired of looking at yellowed scrolls. Free. Baca selengkapnya.
Though much of the centre can be skipped, the enormous scale model of the city on the third floor is the main reason to come here. The sheer scale of it all is worth the 30RMB entrance fee alone. Baca selengkapnya.
A museum from yesteryear. Come to see the 22-metre long skeleton of a giant Mamenchisaurus from the late Jurassic Period, whose bones were discovered in Sichuan province. Admission is 5RMB. Baca selengkapnya.
With art deco touches, the drinks menu here offers a good range of bottled wine (from 250RMB; 50RMB/glass) with a bias for Bordeaux, decent cocktails (from 45RMB) and Belgian beers (Duvel, 50RMB). Baca selengkapnya.
Try the oysters (26-53RMB/piece) – sparklingly fresh, presented on a tray of crushed ice with an excellent mignonette (shallot vinegar). The chocolate mousse ‘Le Cappuccino’ (70RMB) is a standout. Baca selengkapnya.
Intriguing flavours – including Cointreau orange and chili chocolate – and quality ingredients. Even better, they’re reasonably-priced: small cups (two scoops) are just 20RMB. Baca selengkapnya.
The sprawling Oriental Land (entry 50RMB) has a pleasant barbecuing spot. Pits are 60RMB/person or 330RMB/eight persons, including charcoal, oil and a wide choice of ready-made skewers.
This newly-relocated Eduardo Vargas joint has a new chef, new menu and a spacious location with two roof terraces. Try the divine meatballs (45RMB). Baca selengkapnya.
This quirky maze-like vegetarian restaurant offers a healthy menu. Try the pickled vegetable noodle soup (12RMB), a big portion of delectably piquant broth with the noodles cooked just right. Baca selengkapnya.
The star of the starters is the fried squid (35RMB) – some of the crispiest, tastiest calamari we’ve had. Linguini with seafood (88RMB) is served in an easy, no fuss style. Baca selengkapnya.
This sumptuous riverside hotel boasts stunning views south to The Bund and Pudong, especially from Vue Restaurant. The restaurant is European fine dining, and the bar does good cocktails. Baca selengkapnya.
Our favourite combo is to add the Spicy Mexican's jalapeno pepper slices and lip-smacking squeezy cheese sauce to FML’s crunchy but light golden waffle fries (18RMB). Baca selengkapnya.
This American chain's curly fries (28RMB) are a revelation: spirals of lightly golden potato, fried to perfection. A not too greasy, squidgy interior encased in a perfectly crispy outer shell. Baca selengkapnya.
There are no frills and none needed for this generous bowl of French fries (38RMB). The thick but crispy fries are coated with a dusting of ultra-fine salt, so no bite goes over or under- salted. Baca selengkapnya.
Precise, Japanese-style cocktails at this unpretentious modern lounge bar include The El Camino (68RMB) with gin, Cointreau and fruits served in a delicate flute and bursting with freshness. Baca selengkapnya.
Fiver café is hidden down an unlikely looking lane, but serves wholesome café fare such as pancakes (15RMB) and the Fiver Big Breakfast (38RMB), with bacon, sausages, egg and tomato. Baca selengkapnya.
Lan Xiang stands out for its great prices, large portions and friendly spice levels. Try the boboji chicken (40RMB) and the secret recipe noodles (25RMB), dressed in a mild mala sauce.
