Update: Souper Fresh Gubei has closed temporarily due to a few operational problems. They're unsure of when they will reopen however, you can still visit their Minhang location. more ›

Spring is finally here and with it comes the urge to watch greenery grow. What better time than now to check out some of Shanghai's best Bird & Flower markets? We've checked out several around Shanghai that are relatively easy to get to from city center - greenify your life today! more ›

I'll admit: this restaurant is mainly worth going to for novelty's sake. There are a multitude of sushi-go-rounds with the same quality for similar (or lower prices), but there's something to be said about getting your discount rolls delivered by a toy shinkansen. more ›

We all know Coldplay frontman Chris Martin loves him some Apple. Earlier this year he performed at an official Apple event. Hell, he and wife Gwyneth Paltrow even named their daughter after the computer brand.¹ But do you think Martin knows there is a pseudo Apple Store named Coldplay in Shanghai? more ›

Making it in Shanghai is tough - especially for the kids of those who didn't manage to hit the wave of prosperity during the early years of opening and reform. Youku Buzz has highlighted this film, a recent entry into the ongoing 17th Beijing University Student Film Festival titled "Tina's Life in Shanghai." more ›

Before one even gets out of the taxi, it's fairly evident who the celebrity is on the small restaurant stretch of Guyang Lu. Ji Heng (吉亨), an undersized eatery specializing in Taiwan-style beef noodles, is the only place on the block with a line of fans queuing up outside the door. more ›

On the eastern stretch of Guyang Lu, straddling the border between Gubei and Xuhui district, is a somewhat hidden block of Taiwanese and Japanese restaurants. We've tried a handful, all of them worth writing about it at a later date, but the standout for us so far is Yamatoya, which, while retaining some izakaya-ish features (there is a separate shochu bar and plenty of Japanese business folk talking shop), is popular because the food is pretty damn good. more ›

Tony Parsons' (“Man and Boy”, “Stories We Could Tell”) new novel is set firmly in Shanghai. more ›

Jarrett Wrisley first wrote about Matsuri 123 in a post on Shanghaiist earlier this year. We thought we'd check it for ourselves and share our thoughts. more ›