With one venue in the trendy French Concession district and one just a few steps from the Bund, Lost Heaven has earned its share in Shanghai. Two super stylish restaurants serving 'Yunnan food', which is a fusion of Chinese, South Asian, and Tibetan cooking. Actually it tastes a bit like Thai food, so for those who love spicy food this place is a real treat...
What love of vintage clothing and markets can result in is of incredible value, coming from a label founded by two Aussie ladies Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke...
If you are fond of soup dumplings, do not hesitate and go to Jia Jia Tang Bao! Since this place is so popular and known for its amazing dumplings you can assure yourself long lines (reservations not possible)...But no worries, they move very fast and it's so worth it!
Located in the only redbrick building of the 32 buildings that align the famous Bund, you can find the flagship store of Shiatzy Chen. Shiatzy Chen, a Taiwanese fashion house, uses Western cuts with Chinese details like embroidery and buttons. They purchase all their fabrics from Italy, but more than 50 percent are their own designs. The founder of Shiatzy Chen, Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia is often referred to as the Chanel of Taiwan and is the eponym of her luxury goods brand (according to Wikipedia).
Tea was invented in China and is just as important for the Chinese as wine for the French. The older the tea, the more exclusive and the more expensive. If you also love tea, go to Song Fang Maison de Thé.
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While in Shanghai and looking for some International magazines and newspapers, this can be a great deal. You can go to hotels like the Four Seasons because really there are not many English bookstores but fortunately there's a good one called Garden Books.
Very good hairdresser, run by two French hairstylists Laurent and Ana, used to working with western hair. They give very relaxing headmassages, which is common in China, but still very nice, especially after a long flight. The Chinese lady Tina who works there, is also great and makes your hair look fabulous!
The Puli, located between the famous NanJing West Road (the country's no. 1 commercial street) and YanAn Road in the JingAn District, is a hotspot. You really come at ease which is of course useful while Shanghai is one of the most vivid and hectic city's in the world.
When in Shanghai, visiting the Glamour Bar is an absolut must. This beautifully located bar with a breathtaking view on the Bund serves the best cocktails in town. Try to find a seat near the window, because then you have the best view. And when you visit the Glamour Bar please take time to drop by M on the Bund, which is just one floor up.