The Chinese equivalent of 7-Eleven, All Days is the place to buy nearly anything from bottled water to rain ponchos.  Open “All Day(s).” Read more

Shanghai’s take on stuffed buns.  A bit smaller and a bit more dumpling-esque. Read more

Stuffed buns are the perfect breakfast food.  Look for big round bamboo steamers.  They come in both meat and vegetable varieties.  20 cents per bun. Read more

A specialty from western China, these “long noodles” are made before your eyes and taste divine.  Look for two large metal pots brewing outside a neighborhood hole-in-the-wall restaurant.  $1 per bowl. Read more

The best burger in Shanghai, bar none.  Try the 2-4-1 if you’re there on a Monday.  Extensive western menu as well.  $10 per person. Read more

Offering a mix of western and pan-Asian fair, their brunch menu definitely has the most rewarding entrees on offer.  Don’t miss the chocolate banana soy protein power shake.  It’s perfect after a big… Read more

An adorable little American diner dropped into the middle of Shanghai.  Fantastic French toast.  $5 per person. Read more

The best Thai food in Shanghai.  The menu is an art canvas and everything on the walls is for sale.  $10 per person. Read more

For all those vegetarians who want to know what chicken and pork taste like.  Fake meat is the order of the day at this delectable restaurant.  Even satisfies meat lovers.  $10 per person. Read more

Delicious food and awesome feel, if you can figure out how to get in.  Hint: it has nothing to do with the actual door.  $10 per person. Read more