Food & Drink

Your guide to the best of Shanghai’s food and drink scene.

American BBQ takes over Jing’an: 5 smokin’ hot spots

American BBQ takes over Jing’an: 5 smokin’ hot spots

Professional pitmasters are firing up their grills in Shanghai, and the city is buzzing with new barbecue joints

Time Out tries: The viral crookie (croissant-cookie)
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Time Out tries: The viral crookie (croissant-cookie)

Proof of Shanghai’s pastry boom, a slew of bakeries in town have jumped on the 'crookie' bandwagon. We tried them all to find out which one's the best

A cut above: 10 of Shanghai’s top steakhouses
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A cut above: 10 of Shanghai’s top steakhouses

Calling all carnivores! If you're on the hunt for the juiciest, most succulent steaks in Shanghai, your quest ends here

The most sinfully good cinnamon rolls in Shanghai
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The most sinfully good cinnamon rolls in Shanghai

With their hypnotic shape and mouth-watering use of spice, cinnamon rolls have long been the unsung hero of desserts

Shanghai supper spots: Where chefs eats at the end of service
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Shanghai supper spots: Where chefs eats at the end of service

We tapped four chefs to tip us off on their favourite places for late-night eats in Shanghai

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The 10 best things we ate in Shanghai in 2023
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The 10 best things we ate in Shanghai in 2023

Behold, a list of 10 dishes — plus some honourable mentions — that found favour with our team for different reasons. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did

5 types of French restaurants in Shanghai
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5 types of French restaurants in Shanghai

Five popular kinds of French restaurants you'll find in Shanghai, from the hip bistro to the bougie brasserie

Shanghai's best cafés

Egg
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Egg

Pricey but tasty all-day breakfast cafe on Xiangyang Lu

  • 4 out of 5 stars
RAC Coffee
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RAC Coffee

Hole-in-the-wall coffee joint with decent grinds and a French café serving galettes, crepes and brilliant brunch sandwiches

  • 4 out of 5 stars
Smaka Bakery & Bistro
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Smaka Bakery & Bistro

Second location of the popular Swedish bakery and café that also doubles up as a bistro