Shanghai restaurants
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We enjoyed a lunch aka sweet break at Vienna cafe after a visit to the old China hand reading room on the same street with lots of interesting old books and mags. It's either shaoxing or maoming road.
#18
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Shanghai Restaurants
Although the forum is based in Chicago, the following thread has a running commentary on some interesting Shanghai restaurants by some knowledgable foodie types (including my spouse):
LTHForum Shanghai Thread
If you are adventuresome, try a noodle tour (I have no connection to the outfit that runs the tours; just a satisfied customer).
And if you must have Asian/Western fusion, go to:
Goga
岳阳路1号, 近东平路
1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu
Phone 6431 9700
Or: Madison
上海市徐汇区汾阳路3号2号楼,近淮海中路
3 Fenyang Road, Building 2 (near Huaihai Zhong Road)
(86-21) 6437 0136
Enjoy!
LTHForum Shanghai Thread
If you are adventuresome, try a noodle tour (I have no connection to the outfit that runs the tours; just a satisfied customer).
And if you must have Asian/Western fusion, go to:
Goga
岳阳路1号, 近东平路
1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu
Phone 6431 9700
Or: Madison
上海市徐汇区汾阳路3号2号楼,近淮海中路
3 Fenyang Road, Building 2 (near Huaihai Zhong Road)
(86-21) 6437 0136
Enjoy!
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I had the displeasure of eating at Cantina Agave Beijing last summer and It ranked as one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. The food was expensive and just downright dreadful. The Margarita was undrinkable (and believe me, I am not a fussy drinker) and tasted like they had salted the entire drink, not just the rim of the glass.
Peter's Tex Mex is my local place here and always hits the spot both on quality and cost, Would be interesting to see how their Shanghai location compares (Hongmei Lu)
What are your reasons behind disliking M on the Bund moondog? Have visited Capital M on numerous occasions and also found it to be an excellent experience, and surprisingly good value for money.
I guess Blue Frog and Element Fresh are much of a muchness - I would love to do a comparison of their different locations but if we traveled to Shanghai and ate where we do all the time in BJ, my missus would think I'm completely barmy!
Peter's Tex Mex is my local place here and always hits the spot both on quality and cost, Would be interesting to see how their Shanghai location compares (Hongmei Lu)
What are your reasons behind disliking M on the Bund moondog? Have visited Capital M on numerous occasions and also found it to be an excellent experience, and surprisingly good value for money.
I guess Blue Frog and Element Fresh are much of a muchness - I would love to do a comparison of their different locations but if we traveled to Shanghai and ate where we do all the time in BJ, my missus would think I'm completely barmy!
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I am amazed to see no suggestions here for Chinese food other than dim sum. My top restaurants in Beijing (where I have knowledge) would certainly be mostly Chinese.
As a visitor to Shanghai, I would certainly not be looking for a burger place.
As a visitor to Shanghai, I would certainly not be looking for a burger place.
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#24
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Although the forum is based in Chicago, the following thread has a running commentary on some interesting Shanghai restaurants by some knowledgable foodie types (including my spouse):
LTHForum Shanghai Thread
If you are adventuresome, try a noodle tour (I have no connection to the outfit that runs the tours; just a satisfied customer).
And if you must have Asian/Western fusion, go to:
Goga
岳阳路1号, 近东平路
1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu
Phone 6431 9700
Or: Madison
上海市徐汇区汾阳路3号2号楼,近淮海中路
3 Fenyang Road, Building 2 (near Huaihai Zhong Road)
(86-21) 6437 0136
Enjoy!
LTHForum Shanghai Thread
If you are adventuresome, try a noodle tour (I have no connection to the outfit that runs the tours; just a satisfied customer).
And if you must have Asian/Western fusion, go to:
Goga
岳阳路1号, 近东平路
1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu
Phone 6431 9700
Or: Madison
上海市徐汇区汾阳路3号2号楼,近淮海中路
3 Fenyang Road, Building 2 (near Huaihai Zhong Road)
(86-21) 6437 0136
Enjoy!
#25
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I looked at the list. Surprisingly, most places mentioned are not Chinese. I want to eat Chinese food for the one month I am in China. I can eat better European and fusion in NYC.
As to Hot Pot King... I love hot pot (oh, the hot pot in Chengdu!) but it is kind of weird to go to a hot pot place alone. (btw, would you put Hot Pot King much above Hai Di Lao?)
As to Hot Pot King... I love hot pot (oh, the hot pot in Chengdu!) but it is kind of weird to go to a hot pot place alone. (btw, would you put Hot Pot King much above Hai Di Lao?)
Last edited by Halle8; May 17, 2014 at 8:19 am
#26
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I looked at the list. Surprisingly, most places mentioned are not Chinese. I want to eat Chinese food for the one month I am in China. I can eat better European and fusion in NYC.
As to Hot Pot King... I love hot pot (oh, the hot pot in Chengdu!) but it is kind of a weird to go ton a hot pot place alone. (btw, would you put Hot Pot King much above Hai Di Lao?)
As to Hot Pot King... I love hot pot (oh, the hot pot in Chengdu!) but it is kind of a weird to go ton a hot pot place alone. (btw, would you put Hot Pot King much above Hai Di Lao?)
Yes, we forum regulars tend to like Western food in Shanghai, in part because our work weeks consist of banquets upon banquets (sea slug is an acquired taste that I have yet to acquire).
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I looked at the list. Surprisingly, most places mentioned are not Chinese. I want to eat Chinese food for the one month I am in China. I can eat better European and fusion in NYC.
As to Hot Pot King... I love hot pot (oh, the hot pot in Chengdu!) but it is kind of a weird to go ton a hot pot place alone. (btw, would you put Hot Pot King much above Hai Di Lao?)
As to Hot Pot King... I love hot pot (oh, the hot pot in Chengdu!) but it is kind of a weird to go ton a hot pot place alone. (btw, would you put Hot Pot King much above Hai Di Lao?)
bearing in mind too that some very good 'pure chinese' (for want of a better description) restaurants may not cater for those who do not speak chinese.
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I looked at the list. Surprisingly, most places mentioned are not Chinese. I want to eat Chinese food for the one month I am in China. I can eat better European and fusion in NYC.
As to Hot Pot King... I love hot pot (oh, the hot pot in Chengdu!) but it is kind of a weird to go ton a hot pot place alone. (btw, would you put Hot Pot King much above Hai Di Lao?)
As to Hot Pot King... I love hot pot (oh, the hot pot in Chengdu!) but it is kind of a weird to go ton a hot pot place alone. (btw, would you put Hot Pot King much above Hai Di Lao?)
Did enjoy Chou Hot Pot on SGV blvd. The old lady made bin lang there and you could bring in liqour from next door and of course there were ash trays on every table.
Solo hot pot..no
Chengdu hot pot^
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Very nicely executed Japanese "homely dishes": my grilled mackerel set was fresh and tasty and my friends katsudon the best he has had in China. Most other lunch customers were actually Japanese officer workers from the area.
Seems to be a Singaporean operation: http://www.irodorijapaneserestaurant.com.sg/Index.aspx
Last edited by mosburger; Jul 8, 2014 at 2:43 am