Tom Holland and Zendaya recently touched down in Shanghai as part of the Spider‑Man: Brand New Day press tour. Their itinerary has lit up social feeds, spotlighting local favourites and must‑visit stops from matcha cafés to shopping destinations that capture the city’s vibrant cultural pulse. Scroll down to explore their itinerary of Shanghai’s most buzz‑worthy spots!
Bar Leone
Ranked No. 1 on the World’s Best Bars 2025 list and No.3 on Asia’s Best Bars 2026 for its Hong Kong flagship, Bar Leone’s Shanghai outpost brings the Italian cocktail bar’s viral “Cocktail Popolari” philosophy to the Mainland. The two‑storey Sinan Mansions space serves signatures like the Olive Oil Sour and Filthy Martini, alongside Shanghai exclusives such as Mayor of Manhattan and The Matador. Guests can also enjoy Italian comfort food and bar bites including some of the best smoked olives in the world and a renowned focaccia mortadella sandwich—the very one Tom Holland and Zendaya sampled during their Shanghai visit.
No. 525–527 Fuxing Middle Road, Sinan Mansions, Huangpu District, Shanghai; @barleonesh
Matcha Wang
Viral for its whimsical “Lily Lamb” lattes, Matcha Wang has become a must‑visit for matcha lovers headed to Shanghai. The café crafts its signature Madagascar Vanilla Bean Matcha with three premium grades of matcha to choose from and real vanilla seeds, crowned with a playful foam sheep. The menu also features nitrogen‑infused NAMA matcha, one blended with bamboo‑scented oolong, wild ginger flower and mint, and another highlighting Guan Yin oolong.
No. 2, L1 Floor, HAI550 Shopping Mall, No. 550 Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China; @matchawang.2025
UNDEFEATED CAFE
Of course, the couple couldn’t resist stopping by the UNDEFEATED x Spider‑Man pop‑up café. From 17 July to 16 August, the space is transformed with exclusive Spider‑Man streetwear themes, limited‑edition merchandise and custom coffee creations. As the brand’s largest concept store, it combines retail, a café and even a basketball court, cementing UNDEFEATED’s reputation as a go-to sneaker and apparel label for curated drops and exclusive collections.
L1-04, HAI550, 550 Huaihai Middle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai; @undefeatedinc
Weixiangzhai
A Michelin Bib Gourmand favourite, this hole‑in‑the‑wall spot is celebrated for its authentic noodles tossed with sesame sauce with spicy chopped pork and a clear beef broth. It remains a go‑to for Majiang Mian, Shanghai’s iconic sesame noodles, where the sauce blends sesame paste and peanut butter into a whip‑taut, creamy texture that keeps diners coming back. So much so that Zendaya visited twice!
151 Hubei Road, Huangpu District., Shanghai
Semir
Established in 1996, Semir is a contemporary lifestyle brand offering affordable fashion crafted with innovative fabrics. With more than 3,000 stores worldwide from Laos to Saudi Arabia, Semir rebranded in 2024 as a “China qualitywear” label, positioning itself as a global player in accessible style. Tom Holland was spotted picking up a pair of casual‑wash denim shorts while exploring the city, underscoring the label’s youthful appeal.
159 Jiujiang Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai; @semir_international
BalaThÉ Jasmine Tea
BalaThÉ is an urban tea brand in Shanghai renowned for its artisanal blends and focus on intangible cultural heritage. The tea house highlights single‑origin jasmine tea craft paired with modern, seasonal ingredients. Signature offerings include traditional hot hand‑brewed pure jasmine tea pots, alongside creative blends such as the vibrant Blueberry/Strawberry Jasmine Tea. Other favourites range from Thai pomelo raw pu’er, a traditional fermented Chinese tea to Citrus Lemon tea and Fuding Shou Mei white tea topped with fresh rosemary.
1F, Huabao Building (Gate 7), Yuyuan Garden Malls, Shanghai; @balathe.2024
Fu He Hui
A one‑Michelin‑starred vegetarian Chinese restaurant, Fu He Hui offers a serene, Zen‑like experience across three floors of earth‑toned private dining rooms. Head chef Tony Lu sources quality seasonal ingredients from across China, with set menus rotating quarterly to showcase the diversity of Chinese agriculture through 11 meticulously crafted courses. As a longtime vegetarian, it’s no surprise that Zendaya made a stop here.
1037 Yuyuan Road, Changning, Shanghai; @fuhehui
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