Kebabs on the Grille

Top choice in Shanghai Old City


This busy Cool Docks restaurant is a genuine crowd-pleaser, and has alfresco seating by the pond outside. There’s a delicious range of tandoori dishes, live table-top grills, vegetarian choices, smooth and spicy daal options, plus an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch (¥150). Another central branch can be found west of People’s Square.


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