As a popular destination for foreign visitors in China, there are many foreign tourists coming to Shanghai. When it comes to what to eat and where to eat, you may have no idea about it. This article lists some recommended Michelin restaurants including western restaurants and local restaurants for dim sum and noodles for your reference.
Cuisine Type: Dim Sum
Distinction: Michelin Selected
Opening hours: 6:30-13:30
Average Price/person: 5 USD
Location: 686 Tibet South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China(黄浦区西藏南路686号南六商场B1)
Recommended Foods: dumplings like fried dumpling(guotie锅贴), wonton and noodles
How to get to Hong Yu Fang: Subway Line 8 or Line 10, get off at the Laoximen Station
Hong Yu Fang is one of the most popular restaurants in Shanghai with fresh dumplings. Dumplings at Hong Yu Fang are freshly hand-made with fresh materials with reasonable price.
Cuisine Type: Dim Sum
Distinction: Bib Gourmand
Opening hours: 7:00-19:30
Average Price/person: 5 USD
Location: 136 Middle Sichuan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China(上海黄浦区四川中路136号)
Recommended Foods: pan-fried pork bun(shengjianbao生煎包), Xiaolongbao(small steamed meatfilled buns), wonton
How to Get to Da Hu Chun: take Subway Line 2 to Nanjing East Road Station or taking Subway Line 10 or Line 14 to Yuyan Garden Station
Established in 1932, Da Hu Chun is one of the most famous and popular restaurants for locals in Shanghai. Please note that you may need to wait in line for a long time in some periods. Xiaolongbao, Shengjianbao and wonton are usually breakfasts of Shanghai people. You can taste shengjianbao with pork, shrimp and crab meat at the same time at Da Hu Chun.
Da Hu Chun Restaurant
Cuisine type: Noodles and Congee
Distinction: Michelin Selected
Opening hours: All day
Average Price/person: 15 USD
Location: 494 Nong of Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China(上海市黄浦区淮海中路494弄22号)
Recommended foods: noodles with yellow croaker
How to Get to Ding Te Le Zhou Mian Guan: Take subway Line 1 or Line 14 and get off at The Site of First National Congress of CPC Huangpi South Road Station
Ding Te Le Zhou Mian Guan is known as its noodles with yellow croaker, which is fresh and delicious. And cuisines in Shanghai including noodles and other cuisines are not spicy, which is suitable for most of foreign visitors. If you want to taste local noodles of Shanghai, you can have a try.
Cuisine type: Noodles
Distinction: Michelin Selected
Opening hours: 6:30-21:00
Average Price/person: 10 USD
Location: No. 14 Yandang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China(上海市黄浦区雁荡路14号)
Recommended foods: noodles with sesame paste, fried pork chop
How to get to Wei Xiang Zhai(Yandang Road): Take subway Line 1 or Line 14 and get off at The Site of First National Congress of CPC Huangpi South Road Station
If you like the sesame paste in China, you can taste the noodles with sesame paste at Wei Xiang Zhai(Yandang Road) in Shanghai. The sesame paste at Wei Xiang Zhai(Yandang Road) is made by the shop, which is unique with rich aroma. Wei Xiang Zhai(Yandang Road) is also an old restaurant in Shanghai, which was established in 1937.
Wei Xiang Zhai
Cuisine Type: Noodles
Distinction: Bib Gourmand
Opening hours: 8:00-3:00
Average Price/person: 15 USD
Location: 501 Liyuan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China(上海市黄浦区丽园路501号)
How to get to Yu Du Lao Wei Mian(Huangpu): Take Subway Line 9 or Line 13 to Madanglu Station or take Subway Line 8 to Lujiabang Road Station
Recommended foods: noodles with Dongpo pork, noodles with seafood
Yu Du Lao Wei Mian(Huangpu) is known as its noodles with seafood. You can choose the seafood you like to add in your noodles at Yu Du Lao Wei Mian(Huangpu). And there are many kinds of seafood you can choose here. The seafood at Yu Du Lao Wei Mian(Huangpu) are very fresh and delicious. And Yu Du Lao Wei Mian(Huangpu) opens for a long time(8:00-3:00) every day, you can even taste it at late night.
Yu Du Lao Wei Mian in Shanghai
Cuisine type: Italian
Distinction: 2 Michelin Stars
Location: No. 169 Yuanmingyuan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China(上海黄浦区圆明园路169号)
Opening hours: 12:00-15:00, 18:00-24:00
8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA is 2 Michelin star restaurant in Shanghai, provides nice environment, delicious Italian foods and impressive view of the Bund and the Three Iconic Skyscrapers of Lujiazui(Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Jinmao Tower and Shanghai Tower) in the distance.
Cuisine Type: French
Distinction: 1 Michelin Star
Location: 480 West Jianguo Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200031, China(徐汇区建国西路480号/建业里)
Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire is the first restaurant in mainland China of Pierre Gagnaire(a world-renowned French chef). It is a romantic western-style restaurant with a combination of Chinese and western interior decoration, and you can also experience the old Shanghai style. Professional team of chefs creates French cuisine with pure taste, and tableware and dishes set each other off to bring an outstanding dining experience.
Cuisine Type: European Contemporary
Distinction: Michelin Selected
Location: 333 Changle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China(上海市徐汇区长乐路333号)
The Pine aims to create a unique Chinese French cuisine experience, dig deep into the essence of traditional Chinese food and skillfully integrate it with the modern cooking techniques of French cuisine. From the YEATION of ingredients to the creation of dishes, the restaurant carefully interprets the story of each delicacy, presenting a double feast of taste buds and culture. Whether it's a seasonal special menu or a classic signature dish, every innovation is a bold attempt of tradition and innovation in the restaurant.