Yi Cafe

Top choice in Shanghai


If you’re squabbling over what to eat for lunch, brunch or dinner, settle your differences at smart-casual Yi Cafe. With 11 open kitchens and a walk-through layout, it’s a veritable pan-Asian food fest with endless menus. Be sure to cultivate a real hunger before you stop by. The buffet breakfasts easily match Pudong’s sightseeing calorific demands.


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