3 Best Restaurants in Shanghai, China

Sui Tang Li

$$$ | Jing'an Fodor's choice
On the second floor of The Middle House Residences, this polished restaurant delivers excellent contemporary renditions of regional Chinese fare, including modern takes on dim sum. Stellar service and tasty Chinese-inspired cocktails combine with the elevated cuisine to make this a must-try eatery.

Canton Table

$$$$ | The Bund
Though the decor here is thoroughly modern, it still evokes old Canton, with gorgeous tiled floors and painted murals of women in qipao dresses. The classic Cantonese dishes have been refined, elevated, and updated to perfectly match the stunning contemporary view of the Pudong skyline.
3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200000, China
021-6321–3737
Known For
  • whole abalone puffs
  • Cantonese barbecue platter
  • sauteed beef with matsutake mushroom

Sense 8

$$ | Xintiandi
The black-lacquer woods and hanging red lanterns at this Cantonese restaurant recall old Wong Kar Wai flicks. The setting and the decent dim sum and roast-meat classics make this a good place for a lunch or dinner experience you won't get outside of China.
No. 8, Lane 181, Taicang Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200000, China
021-6373–1888
Known For
  • over-the-top interior
  • old-school teahouse atmosphere
  • upscale, polished Cantonese experience

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