Putuo district has expanded its participation in the 2026 Global Taste in Shanghai food campaign by adding dozens of new international restaurants and launching exclusive dining vouchers offering a 20 percent discount, according to the district's commission of commerce.

To encourage spending, China UnionPay has introduced catering vouchers worth 20 yuan ($2.91) off a 100-yuan bill and 40 yuan off a 200-yuan bill. These vouchers are distributed through a combination of online group buying and offline redemption and are valid for the duration of the campaign.

AZUL italiano at Tian'an 1000 Trees, a popular Italian restaurant that joined the campaign this year, reported a more than 13 percent year-on-year revenue increase in February after launching special packages. The restaurant also partnered with the Suzhou Creek cruise project last year, which boosted customer traffic and led to higher revenues. "Repeat customers from cruise tours and an expanding international clientele have broadened our customer base," said Zhang Yi, the restaurant's manager.

The expansion of the festival focuses on international flavors, high quality, and diverse formats, bringing together global tastes from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The campaign now includes 42 Western restaurants, such as gaga's first location in Putuo, Russian Kitchen, and OTF California Restaurant, as well as high-end dining venues like Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor, which offers limited dinner sets on the 47th floor, featuring live jazz music and panoramic night views.

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Putuo Media Center at "shputuo"