Diners' Best Picks

Shanghai

Yi Cafe at Pudong Shangri-la

Yi Cafe at Pudong Shangri-la:

The walk-through design gives it a public market feel, with cuisines from China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, Middle East as well as Europe and North America. (Second Floor of Shangri-la Hotel, No 33, Fucheng Lu, Pudong New District; 021-58775372, 28286888)

Karaku

Karaku:

This is a famous Japanese restaurant whose specialty is Tempura. (Building 1, New World Nan Li, No. 338, Zizhong Lu, Luwan district; 021-63855777)

Guangzhou

Lei Garden

Lei Garden:

You can find typical Cantonese snacks and dishes. (4 Floor, Yi'an Plaza, No 33, Jiansheliu Lu, Yuexiu district; 020-83633268)

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Located on the top floor of the Garden Hotel, the ambience and views are great for large gatherings as well as intimate dates. Featuring food from China and abroad. (30 Floor, Garden Hotel, No 368, Huanzhi Donglu, Yuexiu district; 020-83338989-3986)

Jin Xing: Great for Hong Kong-style hot pot, new dishes such as beef ball with cheese inside and snowflake-formed beef. Dessert is free. (First Floor, No 22, Building B, Tianlun Garden, Jianshesi Lu, Yuexiu district; 020-83601017 or 62862838)