Shanghai's recommended restaurants for Jiangsu-Zhejiang, Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisine

2024-11-27 Gourmet Collection

1. Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine: a fusion of Jiangnan flavors and innovation

Shanghai's Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine incorporates the characteristics of the Jiangnan region, including Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing, Nanjing and Suzhou, and combines them with Shanghai's innovative food culture to create a fusion and innovative culinary experience.

Ningbo cuisine

  • Yongfu: A high-quality representative of Ningbo cuisine, with multiple branches (Lao Jinjiang, Hongqiao Cypress Hotel Villa, and North Bund High-altitude), as well as sub-brands Yongfu Zunxian and Yongfu Xiaoxian.
  • Recommended cuisine positioning: Suitable for different consumption needs.

Taizhou cuisine

  • Rongfu Banquet, Xinrongji: The brand is positioned as an innovative “Rong School cuisine” that covers everything.

Other recommended restaurants

  • Yong Jiang Zhen | 55 Sinan Mansions, Middle Fuxing Road
  • Cloud Lodge (Lujiazui) | 2300 Binjiang Avenue
  • Hengshan 9 Nong SIYA CUISINE | 1 9th Lane, Hengshan Road
  • Yong Jiang Chun (Xintiandi) | 2nd Floor, 16 North Xintiandi, 181 Taicang Road
  • Donglin Guanhai Hexing 1913 | 1700 Expo Avenue
  • Nanlu Huiyuan | L3-9, IFC Mall, 8 Century Avenue
  • Suitangli | 366 Shimen Yi Road
  • Zuidong Oriental House | 3/F, North District, Kerry Center, West Nanjing Road
  • Meilin Xuan (Rock Bund) | 6/F, Rock Bund, 133 Yuanmingyuan Road
  • Jing'an 50 | 60 Yuyuan East Road
  • Taixiangyuan Tai Fu | 1-2/F World Trade Tower, 500 Guangdong Road

2. Huaiyang cuisine: refined and elegant, with superb skills

Huaiyang cuisine, which is known for its knife skills, fire skills and cooking techniques, has many high-quality restaurants in Shanghai.

High-end recommendations

  • Heavenly Jin | 126 Dongtai Road, 120/F J Hotel Shanghai Center
  • YunHe | 570 Yongjia Road
  • Lu Yuan | 119 Xin Hua Road
  • You Yan Yi Pin Huaiyang | 538 Zhongshan Dong Er Road 5th Floor, Wanda Reign on the Bund, Shanghai
  • Gui Hua Lou Huaiyang Chinese Restaurant | 33 Fu Cheng Road 1st Floor, Pujiang Building, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai

Other recommendations

  • Yi Dao | 2nd Floor, Yifeng Bund Source, 88 Yuanmingyuan Road
  • Jiangnan Zhaozhong Restaurant | 7th Floor, Qiantan Shangri-La Hotel, 551 Haiyang West Road
  • Si'nan Jiangyan | 539 Middle Fuxing Road (near Sinan Mansions)
  • Jiuxi Siji Huaiyang | 3rd Floor, Metropark Hotel, 818 Wanhangdu Road
  • Shi Lu NOBLE | 6th Floor South, Grand Gateway 66, Xujiahui Road
  • Yipin Huaiyang | L2-05, 501 Dongdaming Road, Magnolia Plaza

3. Cantonese cuisine: classics and innovation

Cantonese cuisine is also flourishing in Shanghai, with both traditional authentic Cantonese cuisine and modern fusion and innovative flavours.

High-end Cantonese cuisine

  • One Zero Two Bistro | 30th floor, Shanghai Bay Tower
  • Dijing Jingcai Xuan | combines innovation and the concept of private kitchens
  • Jiaquan Qifu | Michelin recommended, classic old brand
  • Fuhao Canteen Shanghai Ming Hao | A classic Cantonese restaurant that has been open for 23 years

Recommended restaurants

  • Bao Li Xuan Chinese Restaurant | Next to the Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai
  • Ming Court | B1 floor of the Cordis Hotel Hongqiao Shanghai
  • Golden Court Chinese Restaurant | 53rd floor of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
  • T'ang Court | 5th floor of the Langham Xintiandi Hotel Shanghai
  • Canton Boat | 168 Julu Road
  • Heng Yue Shang Pin | 2nd floor of the Shanghai Exhibition Center West Building
  • Yi Long Court | 2nd floor, Peninsula Hotel

Qinren Cantonese Restaurant

  • Wai Kee Hong Kong Style Restaurant | 2nd floor, Hopson Plaza
  • Shuai Guo Hotpot Restaurant | 105 South Chengdu Road
  • Yu Ge Zhanjiang | 1038 Huashan Road
  • Yanglaotu (Changshu Road) | 75 Changshu Road
  • He Hong Ji (Xingye Taikoo Hui) | 288 Shimen Yi Road

Summary

Shanghai's Szechuan, Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisines all thrive side by side, each reflecting unique local characteristics while also innovating and blending in this international metropolis. Whether it's a high-end banquet or a casual get-together, Shanghai's dining scene can meet the needs of different levels and is the epitome of diverse food culture.