Southeast Asian

Pho Real (Click here)

Simply Thai (Click here)

Coconut Paradise (Click here)

Food Fusion (Click here)

Bali Laguna (Click here)

Japanese

Kagen (Click here)

Bankura (Click here)

Hotpot

Hai Di Lao (Click here)

Qimin Organic Hotpot (Click here)

Dolar Shop (Click here)

Uighur

Xinjiang Fengwei Restaurant (Click here)

Afanti Restaurant (Click here)

Xibo Grill (Click here)

Drinking & Nightlife

Shanghai loves its lychee martinis and cappuccinos to go, and with such exclusively minded tastes, it’s no surprise that even former basketball star Yao Ming has decided to get in on the action with his own cabernet sauvignon brand. But don’t be intimidated by the glitzy exterior: underneath is a happening nightlife scene that keeps everyone – VIP or not – plenty entertained.

Bars

While bars today are frequented predominantly by expats and internationally minded locals, the race is on to capture the domestic market. In Beijing there’s a more populist approach, but Shanghai has stayed true to its roots: it’s all about looking flash, sipping craft cocktails or imported wine, and tapping into the insatiable appetite for new trends. As might be expected, new bars pop up and disappear with impressive rapidity, but the upside to the intense competition is that weekly specials and happy hours (generally from 5pm to 8pm) manage to keep Shanghai affordable.

Cafes

Cafe culture is the latest rage to sweep Shanghai and though you’d be hard-pressed to find a decent teahouse within a 20km radius, lattes and sandwiches served at hip wireless hangouts – some familiar names, some not – are all over the place. Another common sight are the street stalls selling bubble tea (zhenzhu naicha), a fabulously addictive Taiwanese milk tea with tapioca balls, and all sorts of related spin-offs, like hot ginger drinks or freshly pureed papaya smoothies.

Clubbing

Shanghai’s clubs are mostly big, glossy places devoted to playing mainstream house, techno and hip hop. The offerings are getting better, and each year sees at least one new opening that strives to go beyond mainstream expectations. A number of big-name DJs are flying in these days, which has helped boost interest among the locals, although the crowds are still predominantly made up of Westerners, Hong Kong and Taiwanese expats, and young, rich Shanghainese. Unsurprisingly, there’s a lot of turnover here; check the local listings for the latest up-to-date hotspots.

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