I am visiting Shanghai for the first time seeing a childhood friend who (full disclosure) is a part owner of the Element Fresh chain.

Beent to two different locations now and the portions are huge, service excellent, and food fresh. The menu is american/ "pan-asian-lite", so you won't find anything exotic. But it's some good resonably priced chow if you're an ex-pat wanting something that is pretty close to home.




ps --- three element fresh locations opening in Beijing by this summer too.