Pudong travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Pudong, Shanghai, China.
Pudong's dining is concentrated in the Lujiazui towers, where Michelin-recognised restaurants occupy upper floors of Shanghai IFC, Shanghai Tower, the Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin Oriental and Pudong Shangri-La. Cantonese, Jiangzhe (Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang) and modern French cooking dominate the high end, while mall restaurants around Pudong South Road, Taikoo Li Qiantan and New Bund 31 add Huaiyang, Sichuan, Jiangxi and Ningbo kitchens. Casual eating is mostly noodle shops and food courts inside malls. Prices are quoted in CNY with approximate USD at 1 USD = 6.71 CNY.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Pudong.
Crispy oatmeal lobster balls
Signature dish of Jin Xuan at the Ritz-Carlton Pudong.
Lunchtime dim sum
Handmade dim sum is the lunch draw at Jin Xuan and Lei Garden (Pudong).
Braised pork belly in brown sauce
Highlight of the Moose branch on South Pudong Road, in the Anhui-influenced style.
Swimmer crab with rice cake
Ningbo dish served at Gongxi Gongxi in the InterContinental Pudong.
Red-braised lamb noodles
Staple of Yong Feng Mian Guan, a Michelin Plate noodle shop.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Jin Xuan
Cantonese restaurant on the 53rd floor of the Ritz-Carlton Pudong inside Shanghai IFC. It has held a Michelin star since 2016, and a typical spend is upward of CNY 700 (~$104) per person.
Known for: One-Michelin-star Cantonese dining on the 53rd floor of the Ritz-Carlton Pudong, with handmade dim sum at lunch
53/F, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, Shanghai IFC, 8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Lei Garden (Pudong)
Pudong branch of the Hong Kong Cantonese group, on the third floor of IFC Mall. The Michelin Guide lists it with one star, and lunchtime dim sum draws the largest crowds.
Known for: One-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant in IFC Mall, noted for lunchtime dim sum
L3-17 & 18, IFC Mall, 8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Jade Mansion
Huaiyang restaurant on the fourth floor of IFC Mall, created by the group behind Jardin de Jade. It appears on the Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended list for 2026.
Known for: Huaiyang cuisine from the Jardin de Jade group's premier brand, on the fourth floor of IFC Mall
L4-13, 4F, IFC Mall, 8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Maison Lameloise Shanghai
First Asian branch of the Burgundy restaurant, pairing Burgundy recipes with local produce such as Yunnan mushrooms and green Sichuan pepper, with views over the Bund.
Known for: One-Michelin-star outpost of the Burgundy house, 68 floors up in Shanghai Tower
68F, Shanghai Tower, 501 Middle Yincheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Jade on 36
Modern French restaurant on the 36th floor of the Pudong Shangri-La's Grand Tower. It is a Michelin Selected restaurant in the 2026 guide, and a two-course lunch is listed at CNY 698 (~$104).
Known for: Modern French cooking on the 36th floor of Pudong Shangri-La with views back toward the Bund
36F, Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Yong Yi Ting
Jiangzhe restaurant inside Mandarin Oriental Pudong, listed by the Michelin Guide with one star at the three-yen price level.
Known for: One-Michelin-star Jiangzhe cuisine on the lower ground level of Mandarin Oriental Pudong
LG, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, 111 Pudong South Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Lin Jiang Yan
Jiangzhe restaurant in a heritage building of about 1902, holding a Michelin Plate in 2024 and 2025 and a Black Pearl 1 Diamond. The chef updates traditional Jiangzhe cooking with creative touches.
Known for: Updated Jiangzhe cooking in a heritage building dating to about 1902
216 Fucheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Moose (Pudong)
Branch of a three-restaurant Shanghai group serving a Huaiyang-centred menu. The Michelin Guide singles out the head chef's braised pork belly and light, savory sauteed river shrimp.
Known for: Huaiyang-centred menu at one of three Moose branches in Shanghai, aimed at a broad public
9F, L+Mall, 899 South Pudong Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Shanghainese
YongFu Mini (Pudong)
Pudong outpost of the YongFu group on the ninth floor of 899 Pudong South Road, cited as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2024 and 2025 editions.
Known for: Bib Gourmand-recognised outpost, cited in the 2024 and 2025 Michelin guides
Room 910, 9F, 899 Pudong South Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Club Jin Mao
Shanghainese restaurant on the 86th floor of the Grand Hyatt Shanghai, with six private rooms, the largest seating up to 40.
Known for: Shanghainese dining on the 86th floor of Jin Mao Tower with six private rooms
86F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai 200121
Jiangxi
Wang Lu (Pudong)
Jiangxi restaurant in New Bund 31 Mall, listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand selection. Michelin describes an authentic Jiangxi kick softened for local tastes.
Known for: Bib Gourmand Jiangxi cooking with the heat toned down for local palates
01-02, 3F, New Bund 31 Mall, No. 15, Lane 666, West Haiyang Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Ningbo
Gongxi Gongxi
Ningbo restaurant on the second floor of the InterContinental Pudong. Michelin highlights its East China Sea catch and Ningbo produce.
Known for: Ningbo cooking built on East China Sea seafood, listed as Michelin Selected
2F, InterContinental Pudong Hotel, 777 Zhangyang Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Noodles
Yong Feng Mian Guan (Pudong)
Noodle restaurant in the L+Mall complex known for red-braised lamb noodles and scallion oil noodles, at roughly CNY 7-67 (~$1-10) per person.
Known for: Noodle shop recognised with a Michelin Plate in 2024 and 2025
Room 910, 9F, 899 Pudong South Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120
Sichuan
Chaimen Hui (Pudong)
Pudong branch of a Chengdu-founded Sichuan group, listed as Michelin Selected. The kitchen team comes from the parent restaurant.
Known for: Creative Sichuan cooking from a group founded in Chengdu in 2019
Shop S-L4-04, Stone Zone, Taikoo Li Qiantan, Lane 500, Dongyu Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Steakhouse
The MEAT
Steakhouse on the second floor of the Kerry Hotel Pudong, listed as Michelin Selected. Beef is aged for 25 to 31 days in a room visible from the entrance.
Known for: Steakhouse with an aging room for beef visible on entry
2F, Kerry Hotel Pudong, 1388 Huamu Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Food tours & tastings in Pudong
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Dongchang Road street food stretch
Street near the Lujiazui riverfront described in travel guides as a place for snack stalls and shengjianbao frying.
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Michelin-listed hotel restaurants in Pudong generally take bookings through the restaurant or hotel rather than online platforms.
Many Pudong restaurants sit on upper floors of mall and hotel towers; the floor and unit number are part of the address.
Lunch is the better-value slot at the starred restaurants, for example the two-course lunch at Jade on 36 for CNY 698 (~$104).
Dishes such as the tofu skin at Lin Jiang Yan can be pre-ordered when booking.
Vegetarian options are limited at Cantonese and Jiangzhe restaurants; the kitchen can be asked when booking., Halal and vegan dining in Pudong was not verified for this dataset.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | CNY 7-67 (~$1-10) per person at a noodle shop such as Yong Feng Mian Guan | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |