The giant ‘XXLPP9PP’ (50RMB) is actually crushed potato flash fried in the shape of a twig. We also love the ‘regular’ fries (‘hand-cut French fries allumettes’, 50RMB). Leer más.
Dishes are fiery and generously portioned. Try one of the classics: koushuiji (mouthwatering chicken, 32RMB) or fuqi feipian (beef offal slices in chilli oil, 26RMB) chief among them. Leer más.
The menu features no-holds-barred buzzing spice in dishes like spicy pot chicken wings (58RMB), crispy bites of chicken amid a tangle of chillies. We also adore the beef with cayenne pepper (58RMB). Leer más.
Pizzas run from 38RMB (margherita) to 45RMB (pepperoni), they’re slightly doughy, but still tasty and satisfying. Try the jumbo toasted sandwiches (28-33RMB) on our favourite, chunky foccacia bread.
LA Cafe is packed with vintage curios on the inside and serves excellent coffee, ranging from their house blend to Yunnan, Colombian and more (29RMB for filter coffee or latte). Leer más.
Though this branch doesn't have as much to offer as the Guilin Lu flagship, it's got a decent bath area, a good and well-priced range of treatments such as ginger mud body treatment and seaweed mask.
Their margherita (78RMB) is impressive. Slightly larger than most, it has a nicely balanced taste, with plenty of tomato sauce and cheese, as well as strips of fresh basil. Leer más.
The buzz of grazies and pregos here tells you about the authenticity of the fare. The brick oven pizzas are excellent – a classic margherita is 55RMB, while a calzone con carne is 75RMB. Leer más.
Spread across two light and airy spaces in Ferguson Lane, Leo Gallery specialises in contemporary fine art and claims to present artists in the bloom of their career. Admission is free. Leer más.
With a dome-ceiling lobby complete with a crystal chandelier, pretty Art Deco stuccos and wall-size black-and-white photos of the cinema of old, this is a charming spot. Tickets: 40-45RMB. Leer más.
Sparkling wine is the raison d’être of this cosy loft bar, but we also love the coconut margarita (68RMB) and the cinnamon, Tridestilada gin and tonic (68RMB). Leer más.
Come for the rendang, but don’t skip the black carrot cake (actually a radish-based pancake) or the chicken curry roti either. Leer más.
Fu 1039’s smoked fish is outstanding. The chocolate-y brown fish is served warm in generous meaty chunks with few to no bones, and the fish is served dry, not in a sopping sauce Leer más.
This pricey Nagasaki import produces sushi to write poems about. The gold horse mackerel is glazed with soy sauce, alcohol and sugar, left for a day, re-glazed and served with ginger and spring onion. Leer más.
At 60RMB this is one of the cheapest non-sports centre outdoor swimming pools. There isn’t really a place to change except toilets, but it is clean and well maintained. You can purchase swimming caps. Leer más.
Many of the office workers dining at this packed alleyway Shanghainese lunch spot are so loyal that they rarely miss a day’s meal here. Luroufan (pork belly rice) is the top dish (28RMB). Leer más.
Hai Pai’s Sunday offerings happily sidestep clichés in favour of a split menu combining fresh, nouveau French-bistro dishes and riffled Chinese favourites. Finish off with a freshly baked dessert. Leer más.
CHAR’s simple brunch (488RMB/set menu) features must-tries such as the tender grass-fed fillet steak served with béarnaise sauce or the juicier sirloin. End on a sweet note with the dessert sampler. Leer más.
Michelin-trained chef Michael Wendling’s menu includes small but perfectly formed French brunch dishes. It’s not cheap, but it is great value and a gem among the gluttonous brunches out there. Leer más.
Admission is 50RMB. Once you've finished touring the museum itself, head out onto the beautiful adjacent Zhoushan Lu, one of the few places left in town where you'll find people playing carrom. Leer más.
A bewildering array of smoking paraphernalia is spread over three floors, though there's no mention of the fact that China is a world leader in smoking-related deaths. Admission is free. Leer más.
The seating to the right of the entrance provides cosy spots in a friendly atmosphere. Go on a Friday or Saturday (from 10.30pm) for one of our favourite cover bands in the city, The Sultans of Swing. Leer más.
Le Creme Milano is something of a Shanghai gelato staple, and with good reason. Their Italian ice cream (from 25RMB) in classic flavours such as vanilla, chocolate and an array of fruits, is superior. Leer más.
La Perla doesn’t stray far from traditional flavours – vanilla, chocolate, mint and choc chip – but their ice cream is delicious. Our favourite is the intensely-fruity blackcurrant (18RMB/scoop). Leer más.
This beautiful park (entry 15RMB) offers different sized pits (50-120RMB/2 hours) to rent with wood (5RMB) and charcoal (20RMB) available. The pits are popular when the sun’s out, so book ahead. Leer más.
Cuivre's skin-on frites (42RMB) are more akin to thickish chips than the traditional thin and crispy French fry, but they have outstanding flavour and are pleasantly free of pools of grease Leer más.
Boutique Hotel Indigo has a stunning view from south of The Bund. The best views at the hotel come at CHAR, a gorgeous steakhouse, with a bar that serves decent cocktails. Leer más.
The super-slick Park Hyatt is the highest hotel in town, so the views are a bit special. You can see the panorama from the infinity pool on the 85th floor, or from the excellent restaurants and bars. Leer más.
This quiet Middle Eastern restaurant boasts some of the best falafel in town. The 'Biz Lunch' 28RMB lunch sets (Monday-Friday, 12pm-3pm) make lunch a steal.
The draw here, beside the laidback vibe and roaming yellow Labrador, is the quality coffee, with Americanos (30RMB) pulled by baristas who will adjust the flavour and blend according to your taste. Leer más.
