My fav area of Shanghai, people call it 梧桐区
The "Wutong District" (梧桐区) refers to the historic areas in Shanghai characterized by tree-lined streets with French Plane trees (known as Wutong trees in Chinese). These areas, primarily found in the Former French Concession, feature beautiful colonial architecture, historic villas, and streets shaded by tall plane trees forming natural canopies. The area is known for its blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles, quiet atmosphere, and cultural significance. It's particularly charming in autumn when the leaves change color.
This district is especially popular among expats and locals alike for its cafes, boutiques, and preserved historical buildings. You can find many of these tree-lined streets around Huaihai Road, Fuxing Road, and Sinan Road areas.
Near this park
Oh If you'd like to borrow a cute Shiba as a companion for city walk, you can drop by 衡山路58弄 to pick it up from my friend.
My go to restaurant for family dinner. Great quality and fair price. It has multiple locations.
【食廬NOBLE(港汇店)】 ★★★★★ 4.8 ¥258/人 徐家汇 淮扬菜 徐家汇街道恒隆广场6楼南座L612 https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/G2zGP79NW3U1HWIz?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=201&cityid=1&isoversea=0
Cheap Michelin one star, majorly there for 蟹粉捞饭
【人和馆·上海菜(肇嘉浜路店)】 ★★★★★ 4.8 ¥203/人 肇嘉浜路/中山医院 本帮菜 肇嘉浜路407号 https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/G41TRhMLL80DPFTN?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=34256&cityid=1&isoversea=0
Micheline one star, it’s renovated from a historical colonial house 老洋房
【福1039(愚园路店)】 ★★★★☆ 4.6 ¥382/人 中山公园/江苏路 本帮菜 江苏路街道愚园路1039号(近江苏路) https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/k3awpIDJv9sta1xn?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=34256&cityid=1&isoversea=0
Not fancy but legit
【开心食堂(湖南路店)】 ★★★★☆ 4.5 ¥173/人 复兴西路/丁香花园 本帮菜 湖南路287弄甲1 https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/k8oZn9x2Th8xHAVk?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=34256&cityid=1&isoversea=0
Local chain brand for 白斩鸡. Cheap and not fancy at all but I’d pay visit at least once every time I’m in SH.
【振鼎鸡(福州路店)】 ★★★☆☆ 3.3 ¥44/人 南京东路 熟食熏酱 福州路440号 https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/k4AIWFi7pFHzGEBb?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=4465&cityid=1&isoversea=0
【小绍兴大酒店(云南南路店)】 ★★★☆☆ 3.2 ¥67/人 人民广场/南京路 本帮菜 云南南路75号 https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/laBENV19CQAWHWUr?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=34256&cityid=1&isoversea=0
Xiaolongbao 小笼包
I actually don’t have recommendation for this. Every time I’d just go to the same place 大富贵 cuz that’s the one I growing up with. It is not that good tbh, and I believe there’s a lot of better places that you can search for.
My personal fav Bistro. Opened by three sommeliers. Having a glass wall wine cellar. They renovate traditional Chinese dishes as French style appetizer and they all taste delicious.
【Wine&Dine Le Bouchon法式酒馆】 ★★★★★ 4.9 ¥551/人 中山公园/江苏路 法国菜 武定西路1455号(近江苏路) https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/H1tSfdasMBWO3Jw4?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=231&cityid=1&isoversea=0
All kinds of food, serving marinated raw seafood (生腌). Skewers is just all right. The vibe is great and open late.
【三佰杯(茂名南路店)】 ★★★★☆ 4.0 ¥202/人 南京西路 浙菜 茂名南路56号（兰心大戏院斜对面） https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/G4UqufwvfP8w7Qk6?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=1797&cityid=1&isoversea=0
I haven’t been to this is popular recently and a few of my friends loved it
【ATELIER IZAKAYA 2.0(外滩店)】 ★★★★☆ 4.7 ¥408/人 外滩 日本料理 延安东路17号甲3楼（花马天堂楼上） https://m.dianping.com/shopshare/G58m51Vc4ikIL0Lv?msource=Appshare2021&utm_source=shop_share&shoptype=10&shopcategoryid=224&cityid=1&isoversea=0