6 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.

A Da Scallion Oil Pancakes

$ | French Concession
The scallion-oil pancakes at this shop are incredibly popular, with long lines forming from the 6 am opening time until closing—around 3 pm, which is when the pancakes usually sell out. Indeed, demand for A Da's delicious take on this traditional Shanghai street food is so fierce that the owner has placed a limit on the number of pieces each customer can order.
Shanghainese $ Breakfast Quick Bite
120 Ruijin Er Lu, Shanghai, China
No phone
Known For
  • Great craftsmanship
  • Long waits
  • Efficient service
Restaurant Details
Closed Wed.

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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.

Café $ Lunch Dinner Coffee Brunch Dessert
91 Xingguo Lu, Shanghai, 200031, China
021-3406–0599
www.gingerfoods.com
Known For
  • Laksa
  • Crispy honey-herbed chicken
  • Black cod with lemongrass
Restaurant Details
Credit cards accepted

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Jianguo 320

$ | French Concession
Locals and visitors alike are drawn to this restaurant for its relaxed, casual atmosphere; its home-style Shanghainese classics; and its no-MSG policy. It's often packed, so consider calling ahead, especially if you plan to order the signature "duck with eight delicacies" dish, which must be ordered in advance as it's limited to five per day.
Shanghainese $ Lunch Dinner
328 Jianguo Xi Lu, Shanghai, China
021-6471–3819
Known For
  • Scallion-roasted yellow croaker
  • Scallion oil noodles
  • Hongshao rou (red-cooked pork)

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Julie's

$ | French Concession

A wall of picture windows looks out onto leafy Anfu Lu, so you can watch passersby from this simply furnished dining room. Wash down your pickled mashed potatoes, ru bing (rectangles of panfried goat cheese), or other home-style Yunnan dishes with a Belgian beer or one of the house juices.

Chinese $ Lunch Dinner Quick Bite
45 Anfu Lu, Shanghai, 200031, China
021-5403–5266
Known For
  • Jasmine scrambled eggs
  • Dry-fried potato threads
  • Vanilla-scented ribs
Restaurant Details
No credit cards

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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.
French $ Breakfast Lunch Dinner Coffee Brunch
322 Anfu Lu, Shanghai, China
No phone
Known For
  • Avocado toast
  • Natural wine
  • Breton-style galettes

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