5 Best Restaurants in Former French Concession, Shanghai

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We've compiled the best of the best in Former French Concession - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Egg

$ | French Concession
Laptop-equipped freelancers and other trendy locals frequent this petite, friendly, Australian-style café. The menu focuses on breakfast/brunch fare; small plates, often featuring local ingredients; and, of course, delicious hot- or cold-brew coffees.

Ginger by the Park

$ | French Concession

Ginger is a Southeast Asian eatery with a strong European flavor. The food is excellent, and the intimate indoor space, the patio, and the relatively tranquil park-side setting make it a good place to enjoy quiet conversation over a meal or a cup of coffee.

91 Xingguo Lu, Shanghai, 200031, China
021-3406–0599
Known For
  • Laksa
  • Crispy honey-herbed chicken
  • Black cod with lemongrass
Restaurant Details
Credit cards accepted

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Liquid Laundry

$$ | French Concession

By day, this modern gastropub appeals to families with its crispy pizzas and other delicious lunch and brunch favorites. At night, house-brewed beer, good cocktails, and Friday and Saturday DJ events attract a trendy party crowd.

1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai, 200031, China
021-6445–9589
Known For
  • Buzzing brunches
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Inventive pizzas
Restaurant Details
Reservations essential

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RAC

$ | French Concession
The tiny RAC empire occupies a courtyard at the juncture of Anfu Lu and Wukang Lu. Streetside, it has takeaway coffee and ice cream (summer only) windows; in the courtyard, it has a relaxed French eatery that serves delicious sweet or savory crepes, as well as other casual brunch and lunch fare.
322 Anfu Lu, Shanghai, China
No phone
Known For
  • Avocado toast
  • Natural wine
  • Breton-style galettes

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Sober Company

$$ | French Concession
This multilevel space offers several venues in one spot. The café has light, Asian-influenced fare, as well as good coffee and coffee or tea cocktails; the upstairs restaurant with New York–inspired decor touches serves modern dim sum and well-done fusion dishes; and the adjacent Sober Society bar features excellent cocktails as well as the Tipsy Room (a secret bar within the bar).
99 Yandang Lu, Shanghai, China
021-5309–8261
Known For
  • Uni ban mian (sea urchin noodles)
  • Foie gras "Snickers"
  • Inventive cocktails

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