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Budget Restaurants in Shanghai
| Name | Price/ Cuisine |
Location |
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1221
This stylish but casual eatery is a favorite of hip Chinese and... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5 |
$-$$ Shanghai |
Changning |
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Azul and Viva
In creating his continent-hopping New World cuisine, owner Eduardo... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Contemporary |
Xuhui |
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Ba Guo Bu Yi
Its name translates as "Sichuan Common People," which describes... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$$ Szechuan |
Changning |
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Bali Laguna
Overlooking the lily pond in Jing'an Park and with interior and... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.4/5 |
$-$$ Indonesian |
Jing'an |
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Bao Luo
Although its English menu caters to tourists, Bao Luo is Chinese... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.0/5 |
¢-$ Shanghai |
Jing'an |
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Barbarossa
Modern Middle Eastern food in a setting taken from the Arabian... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Middle Eastern |
Luwan |
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Bellagio
Taiwanese expatriates pack the bright, sunlit dining room of... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.5/5 |
¢-$ Taiwanese |
Changning |
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Brasil Steak House
Shanghai has developed a taste for churrascarias, Brazilian-style... Be the first to write a review |
$ Brazilian |
Jing'an |
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Café Keven
No-frills, Café Keven (as on the sign) or Kevin (as in... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$ American |
Xuhui |
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Cloud 9
Pudong can be an intimidating concrete jungle, with little respite... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.6/5 |
$-$$$ Contemporary |
Pudong |
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Da Marco
Its reasonably priced authentic Italian fare makes Da Marco a... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5 |
$-$$$ Italian |
Luwan |
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Dagama Barbeque
This can't be considered fine dining, but it is good, and particularly... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Brazilian |
Xuhui |
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The Dynasty
Although its cuisine is mostly Cantonese, Dynasty does serve... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Chinese |
Changning |
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EEST-The Crystal Garden
This impressive three-in-one venue has full Japanese, Cantonese... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$$ Japanese |
Huangpu |
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Element Fresh
Freshly made and generously portioned salads and sandwiches draw... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.1/5 |
$-$$ American |
Jing'an |
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Fong's
Don't be deterred by Fong's location in an office plaza. Inside... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Vietnamese |
Luwan |
A Future Perfect 
Hidden away down a little lane off Huashan Road, AFP has the... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.6/5 |
$-$$ Contemporary |
Xuhui |
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Garden Court
Open-kitchen buffet dining on the west end, the Garden Court... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$ Contemporary |
Xuhui |
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Gongdelin
A two-story gold engraving of Buddha pays tribute to the origins... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$ Chinese, Vegetarian |
Huangpu |
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Grape
Entry-level Chinese food at inexpensive prices has been the Grape's... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
¢-$ Chinese |
Luwan |
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Hot Pot King
Huo guo, or hotpot, is a popular Chinese ritual of at-the-table... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$ Chinese |
Xuhui |
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Indian Kitchen
The Indian chefs working their magic in the show kitchen provide... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.0/5 |
¢-$ Indian |
Xuhui |
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Irene's
This traditional Thai teak house certainly stands out from its... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$ Thai |
Jing'an |
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Itoya
The waitstaff's precision teamwork makes dining at Itoya a pleasure... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5 |
$-$$ Japanese |
Pudong |
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Kabb
Serving burgers, salads, and other standards of American food... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ American |
Luwan |
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La Seine
Its stylish dining room and authentic contemporary fare make... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.0/5 |
$-$$$ French |
Luwan |
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Lu Bo Lang
A popular stop for visiting dignitaries, Lu Bo Lang is a perfect... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$ Chinese |
Huangpu |
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Malone's American Café
An attempt at a classic American sports bar in Shanghai, Malone's... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ American |
Jing'an |
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Masala Art
A rising star of the Indian dining scene, Masala Art is a little... Be the first to write a review |
$ Indian |
Huangpu |
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Mediterranean Café
Buried in the east end of town, the Med is a hidden gem. Small... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.8/5 |
¢-$ Mediterranean |
Huangpu |
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Meilongzhen
Probably Shanghai's most famous restaurant, Meilongzhen is one... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$ Chinese |
Jing'an |
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Mexico Lindo
Fiery fare in a south-of-the-border setting has made Mexico Lindo... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.2/5 |
$-$$ Mexican |
Changning |
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New Heights
Perched atop prestigious Three on the Bund, New Heights is a... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$ American |
Huangpu |
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O'Malley's
With a fire in the hearth, a super-friendly Irish staff, and... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5 |
$-$$$ Irish |
Xuhui |
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The Onion
On the high-traffic sector of Nanjing Xi Lu, Onion is a simple... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Chinese |
Jing'an |
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Oriental
Professing a cuisine called MTV—Myanmar (Burmese), Thai... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Asian |
Xuhui |
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Quan Ju De
The original Beijing branch of this restaurant has been the place... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5 |
$-$$ Chinese |
Luwan |
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Rendezvous Café
With its inexpensive menu of juicy hamburgers and bacon-and-eggs... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$ American-Casual |
Minhang |
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Shanghai Xinjiang Fengwei Restaurant
You'll probably hear this restaurant before you see its blue-canopied... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$ Middle Eastern |
Xuhui |
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Simply Thai
Unpretentious Thai fare at moderate prices has earned this restaurant... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.0/5 |
¢-$$ Thai |
Xuhui |
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South Beauty
From its perch atop the top floor of the Super Brand Mall, the... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Szechuan |
Pudong |
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South Beauty
The elegant interior and spicy fare are both worth beholding... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Szechuan |
Xuhui |
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Tairyo
Teppanyaki has invaded Shanghai. More down to earth than a sophisticated... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Japanese |
Luwan |
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Tairyo
After indulging in the Y150 all-you-can-eat teppanyaki special... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$ Japanese |
Luwan |
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The Tandoor
Don't miss the unbelievable murgh malei kebab (tandoori chicken... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$ Indian |
Luwan |
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Vedas
In the heart of the Old French Concession, Vedas is a popular... Be the first to write a review |
$ Indian |
Xuhui |
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Wagas
Serving sandwiches, salads, and coffees, Wagas is a popular lunch... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$ Cafe |
Luwan |
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Wagas
Serving sandwiches, salads, and coffees, Wagas is a popular lunch... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$ Cafe |
Luwan |
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Wan Hao
On the 38th floor of the JW Marriott overlooking People's Square... Be the first to write a review |
$-$$$$ Chinese |
Luwan |
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Yang's Kitchen
Traditional Shanghainese food without the usual renao (hot and... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$$ Shanghai |
Xuhui |
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Yue Garden
In the Great Wall Wing of the Holiday Inn Downtown, Yue Garden... Be the first to write a review |
¢-$ Chinese |
Zhabei |
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