As we hurtle towards a new decade, Shanghai's world of food and drink is only gaining steam. In 2019, more and more places came with equally strong bar and kitchen games, blurring the line between restaurant and bar more than ever. Chefs bounced back with tenacity from shuttered venues while familiar restaurateurs tried their hands at unexpected new concepts. From tropical, Pacific Island-inspired eats alongside potent tiki drinks to all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue set to a hip hop soundtrack, these are the buzziest spots of the year to check off your eating list.