Best undiscovered restaurants in Shanghai
Oct 28, 2014, 12:49 am
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Best undiscovered restaurants in Shanghai
We are heading to Shanghai in the next week and are looking for a few restaurants that are great but not well known. Any suggestions appreciated.
Feb 7, 2015, 2:43 pm
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As JPDM alluded to - there are thousands of restaurants in Shanghai - and until you get taken to one of the 'undiscovered' ones you'll never know.
But try this one for a start, one of my regulars and excellent: http://www.smartshanghai.com/venue/2...rmant_shanghai
Their gong bao chicken is outstanding.
But try this one for a start, one of my regulars and excellent: http://www.smartshanghai.com/venue/2...rmant_shanghai
Their gong bao chicken is outstanding.
Feb 7, 2015, 11:30 pm
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I guess there it is a matter of personal taste. I know everyone raves about it, but I was underwhelmed. Yes it was an ok restaurant, and maybe a bit better than average for Shanghai, but that was about it 
(and very expensive!)
(and very expensive!)
Feb 8, 2015, 12:23 am
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For 500/person, you can eat very well there. I'm pretty sure the westin brunch costs more these days, and isn't so great. And, where I live now (新天地), 500 doesn't get me anything decent. Next time you're in town, let's do goga. I'll make sure Brad is in the kitchen beforehand. The uni and avacado appetizer is simply to die for.
Feb 8, 2015, 1:08 am
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For 500/person, you can eat very well there. I'm pretty sure the westin brunch costs more these days, and isn't so great. And, where I live now (新天地), 500 doesn't get me anything decent. Next time you're in town, let's do goga. I'll make sure Brad is in the kitchen beforehand. The uni and avacado appetizer is simply to die for.
It's a hard comparison. I'd never eat in a hotel buffet, and while places such as Mr Mrs Bund are good (well... 'ok'), that's more for the novelty value (IMO). Shanghai has such fantastic Chinese food... different to say being in Hong Kong or Tokyo where you might seek out a truly good western restaurant.
But I'll take you up on the offer next time I'm in town
Feb 8, 2015, 5:34 pm
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You can tell me it's touristy, and I will agree, but I had such a fantastic time doing the night market food tour with UnTour Shanghai. I speak no Chinese and was with my husband (after a few days working) and it was so wonderful to have this great food given to us without having to figure out what we were eating (not a problem, actually, I will eat anything that is presented to me ;-) I still am not really sure what we ate, but it was good, and I was happy. But I have an unreasonable love for street food....
Feb 18, 2015, 6:06 pm
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I love street food, and I don't speak the language(s), so it was really great to have a guide who had tried all the different stalls and picked out the "best" (most popular, freshest, etc)
Mar 12, 2015, 6:27 am
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Had a great lunch at Glory City in French concession last week. Stunning 6 month old converted private residence. Looked like it could have been an embassy. Delicious Cantonese food. Ordered wanton soup and 4 dim sum including 4 dumplings with huge shrimp, 3 fried leek dumplings, wide rice noodles with green veggies, and one more plus Chinese tea. Delicious elegant lunch for US $30. (Served 2 hungry persons) full dinner a la carte menu available all day. address 1315 Fuxing Middle Road Shanghai 021-6678-7777, 6437 7788. Valet parking.
Mar 19, 2015, 9:16 pm
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China is one country you can go to without having to do much if any research on restaurant recommendations. I find food at some "discovered" (aka fine dining) good, while most "undiscovered" (aka Chinese food) even better and more affordable.
Mar 20, 2015, 5:41 am
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I'm adding Fortune Cookie to the list, and without shame.
If you're coming from America, you might be underwhelmed, but it's a haven for those of us who miss classic dishes such as beef with broccoli and mushu pork.
If you're coming from America, you might be underwhelmed, but it's a haven for those of us who miss classic dishes such as beef with broccoli and mushu pork.