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Best Restaurants in Shanghai: Where to Eat Like a Local

Shanghai's food scene is extraordinary, xiao long bao (soup dumplings) from Din Tai Fung, sheng jian bao, hairy crab in season, Shanghainese red-braised pork and an ever-growing roster of internationally acclaimed restaurants.

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Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet
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Bund

Ten-seat immersive dining experience, repeatedly ranked Asia's best restaurant
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Seesaw Coffee

Jingan

Shanghai's most beloved local specialty coffee chain with city-wide locations
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Din Tai Fung

Xintiandi

Din Tai Fung is a top food-dining experience in shanghai.

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Best Restaurants in Shanghai: Where to Eat Like a Local

Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet

Seesaw Coffee

Din Tai Fung

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