Dining Supplement: Best Brunches

Alchemist

Proving they have more than fantastic cocktails, Alchemist also offers one helluva brunch. The Giant Avocado Toast is love at first bite, and the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich lives up to its name with gooey Raclette and Gruyere. For the hair of the dog, try their mean Bloody Mary – it’ll cure what ails you.

Sinan Mansions, Block 32, 45 Sinan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu. Tel: 6426 0660

Madison

Madison has one of the best darn brunches in town. The menu is a la carte and you’ll be hard-pressed to spend more than RMB 150 (unless you get into the Bellinis, which we highly recommended you do). Order the piping hot doughnuts and the BLT with house bacon, but save room for the PB&J sundae!

3F, 18 Dongping Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu. Tel: 6437 0136

Three on the Bund

An entire building of dining options, Three on the Bund is a great brunch spot. Jean Georges offers set plates that hit all the brunch highlights: eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, brioche French toast and more. On the top floor, New Heights has the New Hamptons brunch that combines BBQ, live DJs and an outdoor bar.

3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu. Tel: 6323 3355

Kebabs on the Grille

One of the best seats in the Cool Docks is outside Kebabs on a sunny Sunday. For just RMB 140, you get a buffet loaded up with Indian specialties and a la carte appetisers, plus free flow beer, wine and juice to make sure you have a great time.

The Cool Docks, 479 Zhongshan Nan Lu, near Fuxing Dong Lu. Tel: 6152 6567

Lynn Modern Shanghai Cuisine

When in China… eat dim sum for brunch. Lynn’s all you can eat weekend brunch for just RMB 88 will let you load up on all the Cantonese classics and Shanghainese specialties you can stomach. The price includes free flow tea to help those in need of hydration.

99-1 Xikang Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu. Tel: 6247 0101