5 Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai, good quality, cheap price🥢

Who would have thought that Michelin-starred food in Shanghai could be so affordable? For just over 100 baht, you can enjoy delicious, high-quality food. This post will cover both Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants in Shanghai, along with recommended dishes for you to try. Let's take a look at which restaurants are featured~

1️⃣ Da Hu Chun (Da Hu Chun)

⭐️ Michelin Rating: Bib Gourmand (2025)

This legendary Shanghai restaurant has been open since 1932. Their fried buns are famous for their thick, soft dough, distinctive marinated aroma, and juicy pork filling, complete with a hearty soup.

🥢Popular Menu Items:
Fried Pork Buns (approx. 50 baht)
Fried Shrimp and Pork Buns (approx. 75 baht)
Fried Crab and Pork Buns (approx. 90 baht)
Curry Beef Soup (approx. 55 baht)

📍Location: 136 Middle Sichuan Road, Huangpu, Shanghai

💰Price Range: Around 140 baht per person

2️⃣ 味香斋 (Wei Xiang Zhai)

⭐️Michelin Rating: Bib Gourmand (2025)

This long-established restaurant, established in 1938, focuses on a limited menu, but every dish is perfectly delicious. The small, simple shop lacks fancy decor, but it's always packed, so much so that you sometimes have to share a table with others. The delicious flavors are worth the wait.

🥢Popular Menu Items:

Sesame Noodles (麻酱拌面): Chewy noodles tossed in a rich, fragrant sesame sauce. Price: around 70 baht.

Shanghai-Style Fried Pork (炸猪排): A rare snack. Price: around 80 baht.

Clear Beef Soup (小牛汤): Another popular classic soup. Price: around 50 baht.

📍Location: 14 Yandang Road, Huangpu, Shanghai

💰Price Range: Around 150 baht per person.

3️⃣ Ding Te Le Congee & Noodle Shop

⭐️ Michelin Rating: Bib Gourmand (2025)

This legendary congee and noodle shop is well-known among Shanghainese locals. Located in a residential building, the name "Ding Te Le" is a Shanghainese dialect word meaning "very good," and it truly lives up to its name.

🥢Popular Menu Items:

Fish Noodles (黄鱼面): A rich and flavorful fish broth with a delicate aroma and plenty of fish. Price: around 240 baht.

Pork and Century Egg Congee (皮蛋瘦肉粥): A balanced blend of pork and century eggs for a rich and flavorful flavor. Price: around 70 baht.

Fried Pork (炸猪排): A classic Shanghai dish, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Price: around 90 baht.

📍Location: No. 22, Lane 494, Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu, Shanghai

💰Price Range: Around 200 baht per person. Excellent value considering the Michelin-starred quality.

4️⃣ 老正兴 (Old Zheng Xing)

⭐️Michelin Rating: 1 Star (2025)

This long-established Shanghai restaurant has been open since 1866, continuing its original recipes and flavors to this day. The restaurant's interior is elegant but not over the top. Perfect for a special occasion, if you're looking for a classic taste of authentic Shanghai cuisine at a reasonable price.

🥢Popular dishes:

Stir-fried Eel in Oil (响油鳝糊) 470 THB

Braised Pork Intestines (草头圈子) is a local Shanghai dish made from braised pork intestines, served with stir-fried green vegetables. It's a perfect match. This dish costs approximately 940 THB.

Sweet and Sour Pork (茄汁排条) is deep-fried pork in batter. Then stir-fry it in sweet and sour sauce. Price: 180 baht.

📍Location: 556 Fuzhou Road, Huangpu, Shanghai

💰Price range: approximately 735 baht per person

5️⃣ 人和馆 (Ren He Guan)

⭐️Michelin rating: 1 star (2025)

This restaurant has evolved from a simple noodle shop into a luxurious dining experience, filled with old Shanghai charm. The 1930s-style atmosphere is perfect for those looking to sample authentic Shanghai cuisine in a retro atmosphere. The price is surprisingly reasonable considering the quality and experience. Advance booking is recommended.

🥢Popular dishes: Crab Fat Rice, Shanghai-Style Braised Pork Belly, and Wine-Marinated Crab

📍Location: 407 Zhaojiabang Road, Xuhui, Shanghai

💰Price range: approximately 750 - 1500 baht per person, but the quality and atmosphere are worth it.

If you're planning a trip to Shanghai and want to try Michelin-starred local cuisine, plan carefully. Some restaurants can have long queues, especially during lunchtime or evening. And don't forget to let LocalGuides_TH and Trip.com travel guides help you plan your Shanghai trip! 💕

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