Shanghai
Shanghai, the former fishing and textiles town which was called in the 30's "Paris of the Orient" is with over 20 million inhabitants the largest city in China. Unlike Beijing, Shanghai is a glamour's boomtown for business people and tourists with its award- winning Shanghai museum and the ever-expanding Pudong skyline.
Cool Restaurants
Need a great restaurant for a business lunch, a romantic dinner or a down to earth eatery?
With WORLD TOP 7 you can now eat like a local.
Here the coolest and best restaurants:
DIN TAI FUNG
Famous Taiwanese restaurant chain serves the "xiao long bao" (pork dumplings) and many noodle dishes; plain decor; popular lunch place
JEAN GEORGES SHANGHAI
French
Address: No. 3 the Bund, 4th floor, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, (entrance on 17 Guang Dong Road), Shanghai, China
Web: http://www.jean-georges.com/
Phone: +86 21 6321 7733
Jean-Georges Vongerichten introduces his version of French cuisine with an Asian touch to Shanghai; eel and elephant skin leathers, low-lit and very chic; check out the bar as well
LOST HEAVEN
Yunnan folk cuisine; over 140 dishes on the menu; the decor correlates with the food, very Thai influenced; try the curry; chilled-out lounge upstairs
MESA AND MANIFESTO
"Mesa" is the restaurant, "Manifesto" the lounge and bar; modern and chic decor; works for after-work drinks, business lunches and brunches; great outdoor terrace
SHINTORI
"Shintori" is huge, set in a industrial warehouse; minimalist Japanese style; two dining levels and a open kitchen; no sign at the entrance; have a drink pre- or post-dinner at the "People 7" bar
WHAMPOA CLUB
Fresh and creative Chinese food from different regions compiled by Jereme Leung; spectacular view; new branch opened in Beijing (23a Financial Street, Xicheng district, Beijing)
XINDALU
Stylish eatery in the Hyatt on the Bund; specialised in northern cuisine; great "Peking duck" roasted in a brick oven
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.