China

The word is that this modest looking little courtyard restaurant has an impeccable menu and flawless delivery. Everything from their kangkung belacan(water spinach) to the spicy signature dish, the Kapitan chicken, is exquisite as their Malaysian chef takes great pride in his work.

Food Type :Asian

Address :43 Doufu Chi Hutong

Website :www.cafesambal.com

This fine-dining restaurant, located on the Bund, is part of a highly respected international chain, serving exceptional Chinese fusion cuisine. There are three different dining spaces: the Ling Ling Lounge offers a stylish setting for cocktails with beautiful views; the main dining area, known as the 'Cage', is enclosed in delicate woodwork; and there is a set of luxurious private dining rooms which can be reserved. Reservations are essential and smart casual dress is encouraged, though dress jackets are not required.

Food Type :Chinese

Address :5F, 18 Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District

Website :hakkasan.com/locations/hakkasan-shanghai

Chinese royalty were renowned picky eaters and ate only specialty dishes with carefully selected ingredients and even more carefully selected names. Such dining gave way to its own culinary tradition, which can be enjoyed at Fangshan's enormous banquet-style dining hall with such imperial classics as 'jade phoenix returning to the royal'. Choosing from a huge selection of dishes is a perfect way to go back in time and eat like an emperor.

Food Type :Chinese

Address :Beihai Gongyuannei, inside Beihai Parks south gate

Providing top-notch international cuisine in a uniquely Chinese setting, TRB is set in a 600-year-old temple which has been tastefully renovated to create a modern fine-dining haven. The food is mostly European but with a bit of local flavour thrown in. The restaurant is open for lunch and supper on weekdays and brunch, lunch and supper on weekends. Reservations are recommended.

Food Type :European

Address :23 Songzhu Temple, Shatan North Street, Dongcheng District

Website :www.trb-cn.com

Sixty six floors above the sparkling city makes any dish seem dazzling, but the views aren't the only reason to eat at China Grill. The international menu is a simple selection of fine dining with both Chinese dishes and grilled western classics. The romantic ambiance is set by a surprisingly cosy interior surrounded by floor to ceiling windows for a 360-degree view of the city.

Food Type :International

Address :Park Hayatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District

Website : beijing.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/ChinaGrill.html

Centrally located near Tiananmen Square, the lovely outdoor terrace at Capital M is a popular place to have Sunday brunch in Beijing. The menu offers modern European food including Crispy Suckling Pig, Hot House-Smoked Salmon, and the restaurant's famous Pavlova. They offer a special afternoon tea as well, with a selection of fresh-baked scones, finger sandwiches, and pastries that add up to a perfect mid-afternoon break for tired sightseers. Open daily 11:30am-10:30pm.

Food Type :European

Address :2 Qianmen Street, Pedestrian Area

Website :www.m-restaurantgroup.com/capitalm

Scena is located within the glitzy Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong Hotel and serves authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant is on the 52nd floor of the hotel, with floor to ceiling windows and provides spectacular views over the city. Although comparatively expensive Scena gets consistent rave reviews from travellers and the service is known to be of a very high standard. Reservations are recommended.

Food Type :Italian

Address :52/F, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong Hotel, 8 Century Avenue

Website : www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/shanghai-pudong/dining/scena

This Shanghai restaurant serves Chinese staples like wonton soup, sweet-smoky fried fish, and braised bamboo shoots, but what it's known for is the best xiao long bao (steamed soup buns) in the city. They're roughly ten times what you'd pay at a street stall, but most who have tried them say they're worth it. Located in the Super Brand Mall, the walls are covered in watercolour sketches of famous Chinese celebrities. Din Tai Fung is a child-friendly restaurant, and even has special Mickey Mouse cutlery for kids.

Food Type :Chinese

Address :123 Xing Ye Road

Website :dintaifungusa.com

For those looking for a sports bar in Shanghai to have a pint and watch the game, The Camel is the best place in town. The restaurant is broken up into three viewing areas, so multiple games can be seen simultaneously on the 14 flat-screen televisions. The menu is standard gastropub, serving classics like fish and chips, steak, burgers, and pies, and there's a good selection of beers and cocktails to go with them.

Food Type :Gastropubs

Address :1 Yue Yang Road (near Dong Ping Road)

Website :www.camelsportsbar.com