How do I join Shanghai Dinner Buddy?
Follow the Shanghai city page and Dinner Buddy category page, then submit a basic profile for host review.
Shanghai Dinner Buddy suits People looking for a regular dining companion to explore local restaurants together. Fanju focuses on real profiles, host review, small-table dinners and public restaurant settings.
Shanghai is China's core city for finance, fashion, returnees and business socializing. Dinners target finance, consulting, internet, brand, returnees and founders — people who need high-quality in-person social connections. Jing'an (West Nanjing Road, Jing'an Temple), Xuhui (Hengshan Road, Xujiahui) and Huangpu (Bund, Xintiandi) are the core dinner districts, with abundant upscale restaurant options. Shanghai's large returnee and foreign enterprise population drives strong demand for singles and curated dinners.
A dinner buddy is a light social format — no dating or business agenda, just finding someone to share meals, conversation and local restaurant exploration with. Suited for people who don't want to eat alone but also don't want large group events.
Follow the Shanghai city page and Dinner Buddy category page, then submit a basic profile for host review.
Yes. Choose a public restaurant, a clear theme and a small table size.
No. Fanju provides a trusted social dining entry point, not guaranteed dating, deals, funding or fixed networking outcomes.