The single auditorium is both intimate and antiquated, with plush red seats sloping down to a stage swathed in velvet curtains. Tickets: 35-40RMB. En savoir plus .
While little remains of the splendour at this great Art Deco cinema, the exterior is still stunning, especially at night. Tickets: 35-70RMB. En savoir plus .
At this cosy neighbourhood spot, pumpkin soup (20RMB) paired with the anchovy-rich Caesar salad (40RMB) is a nice light lunch, or splurge on our favourite, the pepperoni pizza (53RMB). En savoir plus .
This boutique is dedicated to the white shirt, and houses 25 variations on the classic cut. Our favourite is the simple, clean-cut design adorned with a row of simple diamante buttons (from 295RMB). En savoir plus .
Try the seafood papaya salad (65RMB), and charcoal grilled pork neck (68RMB). This plate of chewy yet yielding pork slices comes with a bold dipping sauce, which you’ll be craving long after the meal. En savoir plus .
The outstanding lasagne (58RMB) is like a meaty island on a melted lake of cheese, and the pizzas (around 78RMB) come on raw wooden boards, which allow them to breathe without getting soggy. En savoir plus .
Get in early to try the crab noodle soup (48RMB) or the delicious yellow croaker noodle soup (36RMB). The deep yellow broths are simmered for hours and packed with umami ingredients. En savoir plus .
This is a go-to for quality affordable Italian. The margherita pizza (58RMB) and the Napoli pizza (68RMB), with cherry tomato, mozzarella, anchovies and basil, are delectable. En savoir plus .
The xiangsuji, a dish of curiously squashed chicken features golden skin, tender strips of tear-away meat, and a rich garlic and dark soy flavour is something that we come back for again and again. En savoir plus .
Shrimp almond pastries are the stellar dish at this perennially-packed dim sum place, known as one of the best in town – a gorgeous innovation of plump, shining whole shrimp wrapped in pastry. En savoir plus .
The xiangsuji, a dish of curiously squashed chicken features golden skin, tender strips of tear-away meat, and a rich garlic and dark soy flavour is something that we come back for again and again. En savoir plus .