Wei Xiang Zhai
Wei Xiang Zhai on Yandang Road has an unremarkable storefront but is a favorite spot for the "noodle enthusiasts" in Shanghai. Even Xie Tingfeng (a celebrity) came here to check in. For decades, Wei Xiang Zhai has remained the same, without expanding or opening any branches, just keeping this tiny 20-square-meter haven on Yandang Road. Almost everyone who comes here wants to try the fragrant and slightly spicy sesame sauce noodles, accompanied by a bowl of rich beef broth (small bowl of beef soup), which is the standard order.
Dexing Pavilion
De Xing Restaurant, which opened in 1878, is a well-known old brand in Shanghai. Although there are now more than ten branches in Shanghai, the main branch on Guangdong Road is always the favorite. They sell affordable noodle dishes with various toppings, such as braised trotters, braised meat, braised fish, and stir-fried eels, which have remained unchanged for many years and never tire people. The key lies in the soup, which may look like soy sauce, but is clear and distinct, with a delightful hint of sweetness and a rich and thick flavor.
Sichuan-style cuisine
As a newly listed and the only Sichuan cuisine restaurant recommended by Michelin, Sushan Wei can be said to have a unique position and unlimited scenery. In terms of environment, Sushan Wei subverts people's impression of noisy and greasy Sichuan cuisine restaurants, with wooden elements as the main decoration, making the entire restaurant look elegant and steady.
Dian Dao Yunnan Special Cuisine
This Dian Dao Yunnan specialty restaurant is located on Kangding Road in the quiet Jing'an District. With wooden tables and chairs, rattan decorations, and Yunnan indigo-dyed tablecloths, it exudes a strong ethnic atmosphere. There is also an outdoor terrace, which is very pleasant to sit on during good weather. Dian Dao has demanding requirements for taste. To ensure the texture, the ingredients, including condiments, are directly flown from the mountains of Yunnan to the dining tables in Shanghai. The signature Dianxi beef huo (local name for beef hotpot) is made from carefully selected beef belly, slow-cooked for 6 hours over low heat. When eating, wrap a large piece of beef with mint leaves and dip it in the secret sauce. The tender and elastic beef combined with the fresh dipping sauce instantly awakens your taste buds.
Xinjiang Wusun
At that time, Xinjiang Urumqi was also a restaurant with ethnic characteristics. The overall design is full of exotic charm and fashionable sense. As soon as you enter the door, you can see a carriage surrounded by gauze curtains, as well as handcrafted tablecloths, exquisite copperware, and decorations that are like works of art.
Beef & Liberty (Shanghai Mall Store)
Beef & Liberty is located in Shanghai Center. During the day, it is a lively burger restaurant, while at night, it transforms into a chic little bar. The spacious outdoor terrace is particularly charming at night, shedding its daytime leisurely atmosphere and adding a different scenery to the city.
Buddhist Diet Clean Vegetarian Food Store (Chengdu North Road branch)
Founded in 1922, Gongde Lin is known as the "pioneer of vegetarianism". It has absorbed the essence of various local vegetarian cuisines and developed its own unique flavor. In 2008, it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage, making it not only a "Michelin food", but also a precious "intangible cultural heritage food"!
