CHAR’s simple brunch (488RMB/set menu) features must-tries such as the tender grass-fed fillet steak served with béarnaise sauce or the juicier sirloin. End on a sweet note with the dessert sampler. Подробнее.
Michelin-trained chef Michael Wendling’s menu includes small but perfectly formed French brunch dishes. It’s not cheap, but it is great value and a gem among the gluttonous brunches out there. Подробнее.
Admission is 50RMB. Once you've finished touring the museum itself, head out onto the beautiful adjacent Zhoushan Lu, one of the few places left in town where you'll find people playing carrom. Подробнее.
A bewildering array of smoking paraphernalia is spread over three floors, though there's no mention of the fact that China is a world leader in smoking-related deaths. Admission is free. Подробнее.
The seating to the right of the entrance provides cosy spots in a friendly atmosphere. Go on a Friday or Saturday (from 10.30pm) for one of our favourite cover bands in the city, The Sultans of Swing. Подробнее.
Le Creme Milano is something of a Shanghai gelato staple, and with good reason. Their Italian ice cream (from 25RMB) in classic flavours such as vanilla, chocolate and an array of fruits, is superior. Подробнее.
La Perla doesn’t stray far from traditional flavours – vanilla, chocolate, mint and choc chip – but their ice cream is delicious. Our favourite is the intensely-fruity blackcurrant (18RMB/scoop). Подробнее.
This beautiful park (entry 15RMB) offers different sized pits (50-120RMB/2 hours) to rent with wood (5RMB) and charcoal (20RMB) available. The pits are popular when the sun’s out, so book ahead. Подробнее.
Cuivre's skin-on frites (42RMB) are more akin to thickish chips than the traditional thin and crispy French fry, but they have outstanding flavour and are pleasantly free of pools of grease Подробнее.
Boutique Hotel Indigo has a stunning view from south of The Bund. The best views at the hotel come at CHAR, a gorgeous steakhouse, with a bar that serves decent cocktails. Подробнее.
The super-slick Park Hyatt is the highest hotel in town, so the views are a bit special. You can see the panorama from the infinity pool on the 85th floor, or from the excellent restaurants and bars. Подробнее.
This quiet Middle Eastern restaurant boasts some of the best falafel in town. The 'Biz Lunch' 28RMB lunch sets (Monday-Friday, 12pm-3pm) make lunch a steal.
The draw here, beside the laidback vibe and roaming yellow Labrador, is the quality coffee, with Americanos (30RMB) pulled by baristas who will adjust the flavour and blend according to your taste. Подробнее.
This is possibly the most blissfully chilled-out spot in town (58RMB/baths only). Though it doesn’t have many activities, it has a community feel, great service, and an airy chillout area. Подробнее.
The pizzas here don’t quite justify the price. The margherita (100RMB) is authentic-looking, with basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella on thin crust, but gets a little runny toward the middle. Подробнее.
Presenting works from both emerging Chinese artists and established international names, MD aims to focus on new media and art forms, and hosts creative talks and screenings. Admission is free. Подробнее.
Exhibitions usually feature big name international artists, including Alex Katz, Richard Long and Louise Bourgeois. They simultaneously scout for new local talents. Admission is free. Подробнее.
While the cocktail list here is average, the food is better. From a decent list of bar snacks, we recommend the mussels with herb sauce (68RMB) and the cold meats platter (78RMB). Подробнее.
The use of fresh fruit and herbs such as mint and basil, grown onsite, sets the menu apart here. Try the the ‘Madang’ (80RMB) featuring Cointreau, Campari, gin and grapefruit juice. Подробнее.
The pizza arrabiata (98RMB) balances its ingredients atop a Roma-style crust with a spicy tomato and chilli sauce, and is offset by circles of mozzarella and deliciously fresh-tasting cherry tomatoes. Подробнее.
Of Ben Jia’s unbeatable banchan (free cold appetisers), the fresh salad greens with potatoes is the tastiest. Don’t skip the marinated beef ribs (80RMB) or jap chae (50RMB), sauteed in a sweet sauce. Подробнее.
This stylish cocktail bar does the classics well. The coolly refreshing Lynchburg lemonade (60RMB) and zingy Moscow mule (60RMB) are well-judged. Подробнее.
This is an antique-filled cozy cafe with casual French fare. Don't leave without trying the star anise duck (165RMB) or the Signature Fleure Salad (45RMB). Подробнее.
The humble cabbage is transported to gourmet status with loads of greasy, finger-licking smoked pork . The cabbage is served in a little wok over a flame, it continues to cook with bacon-y aroma. Подробнее.
Get in early and try the shajiangji (literally ‘sand ginger chicken’) before it’s sold out at dinner. Incredibly juicy and flavoursome poached chicken sprinkled with a blanket of fried minced ginger.
Fried potato strips (12RMB) are a must try. Threads of potato, fried to a perfectly crispy golden brown, are mixed with bits of fresh coriander & slivers of dried chilli, in a Tower of Pisa-like pile. Подробнее.
The Cook features a huge array of food stations including the hotel’s signature Ningaloo Tomahawk, 1.8kg of cherry-wood roasted Australian Wagyu prime rib. For drinks, free flow Champagne or beer. Подробнее.
Work your way through numerous stations, each with its own specialty. Impressive are the fresh-fish counter and sashimi counter featuring original French Fin de Claire oysters and much more. Подробнее.
A cute and homey spot diagonal from sister restaurant Pho Real. Try the traditional pork and sausage bahn mi (55RMB), which comes with paté, lettuce and crunchy carrot and cucumber coleslaw. Подробнее.
Hand-written and painted denunciation notices posted during the height of the Cultural Revolution are tucked away in one corner toward the back of the basement exhibition area. Admission is 20RMB. Подробнее.
