Who Won What at the That's Shanghai Food & Drink Awards 2024

By That's Shanghai, February 18, 2025

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The results are in, the votes counted, the plaques printed, polished and awarded to their worthy winners – it's time to announce the bars, restaurants and personalities that scooped prizes at the 22nd That's Shanghai Food & Drink Awards.

Check out a video of the ceremony here...

We were once again at our 'Home of the Awards,' The Pearl, who wowed the crowd with mesmerizing performance after mesmerizing performance...

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Thanks to everyone who voted this year, and a big thank you to our lovely sponsors, Hai Seas DistilleryHeinekenBooChaaBox Office and London Food Ltd on the food and drinks front.

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And also to PhoToShop, CILAN, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, The Anandi Hotel & SPA Shanghai, BooChaaa and The Pearl for donating some incredible lucky draw prizes.

Together, they helped create another fantastic evening that has once again gone down in the annals of Food & Drink Awards history.

Here's a whole load more photos of people looking fabulous...

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To see a full photo gallery of the night, scan the QR...

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Now, without further ado, here's a full list of this year's splendiferous winners...

The Big Ones

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Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Colca

  • Editor's Pick: Hide The Smoked Room

Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: Bar Choice

  • Editor's Pick: 12-Bar BLUES

Club of the Year

  • People's Choice: La Suite

New Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Andalusia

New Restaurant of the Year

  • Editor's Pick: Mona

New Club of the Year

  • People's Choice: Le Baron

New Club of the Year

  • Editor's Pick: La Social

New Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: The Tuxedo

New Bar of the Year

  • Editor's Pick: COA Shanghai

Personalities

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Chef of the Year

  • People's Choice: Eduardo Vargas

  • Editor's Pick: Jun Nishiyama

  • Editor's Pick: Tom Ryu

Shanghai F&B Legend

  • Editor's Pick: Craig Willis

Hotel Chef of the Year

  • People's Choice: Ramses Navarro

  • Editor's Pick: Yam Bahadur Sahani

Mixologist of the Year

  • People's Choice: James Prowse

  • Editor's Pick: Ting Ting Liang

  • Editor's Pick: Kris Du

F&B Personality of the Year

  • People's Choice: Candy Huang (BNC)

  • People's Choice: Lesley Ding (Les's Bar)

  • Editor's Pick: Anup Rajbhandari (Yak & Yeti)

  • Editor's Pick: Jojo Lau (Lawry’s)

International Restaurants: Western

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Burger of the Year

  • People's Choice: GOODMAN

  • Editor's Pick: Five Guys

Pizza of the Year

  • People's Choice: Homeslice

  • Editor's Pick: Zup Pizza Bar

  • Editor's Pick: Bella Vita

Mexican Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Chihuahua

  • Editor's Pick: Tacolicious

Spanish Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Azul

  • Editor's Pick: Tomatito

Latin American Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Colca

  • Editor's Pick: el Bodegon

French Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Chez JOJO

  • Editor's Pick: Cuivre

  • Editor's Pick: Mignon 9

High-End French Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Mr & Mrs Bund

  • Editor's Pick: Jean-Georges

Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Maison Lameloise

  • Editor's Pick: Taian Table

Italian Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Mercato

  • Editor's Pick: Foodie Tempo

High-End Italian Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Bella Vita Bistro

  • Editor's Pick: 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

Brunch of the Year

  • People's Choice: The Cannery

  • Editor's Pick: Mr Willis

Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Duli

Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Eli Falafel

  • Editor's Pick: Mess

Steakhouse of the Year

  • People's Choice: Steak by Roosevelt

  • Editor's Pick: Morton's Grille & The Steakhouse

Rooftop of the Year

  • People's Choice: Roosevelt Sky Bar

  • Editor's Pick: POP on the Bund

Contemporary Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Terrakota

  • Editor's Pick: Cilan

  • Editor's Pick: Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar

BBQ Joint of the Year

  • People's Choice: Parlay

  • Editor's Pick: Smokin' Hog

International Restaurants: Asian

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Thai Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Mango Tree

  • Editor's Pick: URBAN Café

Vietnamese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: PhoToShop

  • Editor's Pick: Saigon Mama

Southeast Asian Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: THE PAWON 8碗

  • Editor's Pick: Bela Fiesta

Indian & Nepalese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Bollywood Indian Restaurant

  • Editor's Pick: Klay

Korean Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Fafu

  • Editor's Pick: NAMU

Japanese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Yiwang

  • Editor's Pick: High Yaki The Sea

Regional Chinese

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Southwest Chinese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Sichuan Citizen

  • Editor's Pick: Lotus Eatery

Northwest & Central Chinese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Xibo

  • Editor's Pick: Di Shui Dong

Eastern Chinese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: BiFengTang

  • Editor's Pick: Hakkasan

Contemporary Chinese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Bastard

  • Editor's Pick: Cila

  • Editor's Pick: Canton Table

Cafés, Desserts & Ice Cream

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Bakery of the Year

  • People's Choice: Bread Etc.

  • Editor's Pick: Pain Chaud

Ice Creamery of the Year

  • People's Choice: Gelato Dal Cuore

  • Editor's Pick: Amuni

Café of the Year

  • People's Choice: 1000 Oaks

  • Editor's Pick: Egg

Beverage & Nightlife

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Craft Beer Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: Tap House

  • Editor's Pick: Commune Reserve

Casual Cocktail Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: Juanitos

  • Editor's Pick: Sip

Craft Cocktail Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: Bar Blanc

  • Editor's Pick: Union Trading Company

  • Editor's Pick: Banana Moon

Sports Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: The Shed

  • Editor's Pick: Cages

Live Music Venue of the Year

  • People's Choice: The Pearl

  • Editor's Pick: Yuyintang Park

Whisky Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: Senator Saloon

  • Editor's Pick: Ounce

Wine Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: La Cava de Laoma

  • Editor's Pick: Alors

Hotel Bars & Restaurants

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Hotel Shanghainese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: The Dining Room

  • Editor's Pick: Oriental House Chinese Restaurant

  • Editor's Pick: 500 Weihai Road

Hotel Contemporary Chinese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Sui Tang Li

Hotel Cantonese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Suntime Century

  • Editor's Pick: Summer Palace

Hotel Italian Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: LAGO

  • Editor's Pick: Calypso Restaurant & Lounge

  • Editor's Pick: Osteria Twelve 16

Hotel High-End Italian Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Il Ristorante - Niko Romito

  • Editor's Pick: Centouno

Hotel Steakhouse of the Year

  • People's Choice: The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar

  • Editor's Pick: The MEAT

Hotel Buffet of the Year

  • People's Choice: Elements Restaurant

  • Editor's Pick: Five Live All Day Dining Restaurant

  • Editor's Pick: Mystique

Hotel Brunch of the Year

  • People's Choice: The Kitchen Table

  • Editor's Pick: The Stage

  • Editor's Pick: Grand Brasserie

Hotel Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: Long Bar

  • Editor's Pick: GardenLab

  • Editor's Pick: The St. Regis Bar

Hotel French Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

  • Editor's Pick: The Cathay Room

Hotel Japanese Restaurant of the Year

  • People's Choice: YISEA

  • Editor's Pick: YONE Restaurant & Bar

Hotel Afternoon Tea of the Year

  • People's Choice: Cachet Restaurant

  • Editor's Pick: Riviera Lounge

  • Editor's Pick: Café Gray Deluxe

Hotel Rooftop Bar of the Year

  • People's Choice: Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

  • Editor's Pick: La Terrazza

  • Editor's Pick: Secret Roof

  • Editor's Pick: The Ritz Bar & Lounge

Hotel Terrace Bar of the Year

  • Editor's Pick: CONDÉ Restaurant

Hotel Lounge Bar of the Year

  • Editor's Pick: The Ritz Bar & Lounge

Congratulations to all the winners, and join us next year for the 2025 edition!


Sponsors

Hai Seas Distillery

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Nestled in the heart of Shanghai, Hai Seas Distillery is a toast to Chinese craftsmanship and ingenuity.  

Hai Seas is the first to age their whiskey in barrels made from a trio of oak from around the world: Chinese, American, and French. 

Under the ambitious gaze of founders Brian Wang and Daniel Speed, this local craft distillery has created unique Chinese whiskeys that have won gold medals in Hong Kong (CWSA), London (IWSC), Singapore (SWSC), and San Francisco (SFWSC). 

Hai Seas has also developed award-winning gins, boutique rums and vodkas. Their delicious range of spirits is a testament to China's rich, spirited heritage, and every sip is a story of passion and craftsmanship.

Brand Ambassador and cocktail alchemist Logan Brouse creates delicious libations at every guest appearance. 

With over 30 medals in 2023, Hai Seas is quickly becoming the Spirit of Shanghai.

Hai Seas Distillery. 

Pour Boldly.

London Food Ltd.

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London Food Ltd., a distinguished foreign trade company with 15 years of expertise, specializes in importing premium fresh olives and cheeses.

Their curated selection features top-ranked Beppino Occelli cheese and butter from Italy, exquisite white stilton and blue stilton from the UK, authentic cheddar cheese from Wensleydale, AOP soft dry cheeses from France, and high-end bar snacks like nuts.

Central to their offerings is the iconic Belazu Olive brand, with over 30 years of excellence.

Committed to their mission of bringing the best Mediterranean ingredients to chefs, London Food Ltd. is a trusted partner in elevating culinary experiences with freshness, flavor, and authenticity.

Heineken

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Brewed for Excellence, Enjoyed Worldwide.

Brewed since 1873, Heineken is crafted with precision with pure malt, premium hops, and Heineken’s unique A-Yeast, giving it a signature taste: crisp, balanced flavor with subtle fruity notes and a 4.9% ABV.

BooChaa

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BooChaa, Pop for Celebration.

BooChaa is a lifestyle brand centered around kombucha as its core product. They use kombucha to promote a healthy, sustainable lifestyle and local culture, while also spreading joy and vitality.

Extending the natural vitality of kombucha into a way of life, BooChaa advocate for nature, respecting the Earth, exploring local culture, and embracing human care.

Using the bubbles in kombucha to convey joy, BooChaa offer you a pure and delightful flavor experience.

As the bubbles rise, BooChaa celebrate every moment of life with you.

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