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The Geisha, Shanghai
Where did the Thirsty Pig go? The Geisha is a Japanese themed restaurant with a dance club and bar lounge in a multilevel space. Situated in the heart of the French Concession of Shanghai 上海法租界, Geish
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Meet, Kerry Hotel, Shanghai
Where did the Thirsty Pig go? The Thirsty one and his friends went to the Meet at the Kerry Hotel. It was a invited dinner to try their Tomahawk Steak. The Kerry Hotel, just opened in 2010, is the lat
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1 pig Hotel Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
San Want Hotel, Shanghai
The San Want Hotel is a mid-size independent hotel, which a couple of scattered locations in Asia, including Taiwan, Southern China, and Shanghai. I previously had a chance to try their dim sum restau
Instagram Post — December 25, 2011
Instagram Post — December 24, 2011
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The Purple Onion, Shanghai (Closed)
Where did the Thirsty Pig Go? The Purple Onion, part of famed Shanghai restauranteur David Laris empire, nice little European bistro. Though it is tucked away in a small alley, it is still convenientl
Instagram Post — December 23, 2011
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Bund Shanghai
Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Shanghai
Long Barhttp://www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com/english/dineinstyle/LongBar Waldorf Astoria Hotel 2 Zhongshan East 1st Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China +86 21 6322 9988Open today · 4PM–1AM
1 pig Mexican Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Mi Tierra, Shanghai
I’ve been planning to return to Los Angeles for a visit in January for month now. And it is December now, and I have been literally counting the days. Near the top of the never-ending list of things t
Instagram Post — December 21, 2011
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My Instagram Pics 2011
These are my favorite pictures, that I took, from my Instagram submissions, this past year. I hope you enjoy them.
Instagram Post — December 19, 2011
Instagram Post — December 18, 2011
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American Lunch Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Bistro Burger, Shanghai
Burger Bistro has just introduced their new burger challenge. In 20 mins, one has to finish a Bistro Belt Buster Burger with fries and milkshake. Priced at 160 RMB, the burger is a 3 stack 600 grams t
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American Brewery Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Dr. Beer, Shanghai
Dr. Beer is a new entrant in the Micro-Bewery or gastropubs in Shanghai. Dr. Beer will compete on a few different fronts with other establishments. Related to Dr. Wine, just located down the street on
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2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Taiwanese
Tu Hsiao Yueh on Nanjing East Road Night Market, Taipei
A few months ago, I wrote about Tu Hsiao Yuehhttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2010/06/02/tu-hsiao-yueh-taipei/, the original from Tainan. I found this knock off copy cat at a little night market in Taipei
Instagram Post — December 15, 2011
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Mayan Grill, Taipei
With growing emergence of Mexican restaurants, in both Shanghai and Taipei, I have seen both high end restaurants like Mayahttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/09/19/maya-brunch-shanghai/, everyday type
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3 pigs Japanese Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
樵 きこり Kikori Yakitori Bar, Taipei
On a recent trip to Taipei, I got a chance to visit 樵 きこり Kikori Yakitori Bar. Located in the Da An district of Taipei, Kikori sits on an unassuming little street, with a barely noticeable sign.
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Xuhui Shanghai
Mr. Willis, Shanghai
Mr. Willishttp://www.mrwillis.com.cn No. 195 Anfu Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, China, 200233 +86 21 5404 0200
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2 pigs hotel Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Design Boutique Hotel, Huangshan
The Design Boutique Hotel, located in the heart of Huangshan City, creates an whimsical and colorful atmosphere for guests. With natural like Huangshanhttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/10/10/huangshan
Instagram Post — December 13, 2011
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Bei Hai Hotel, Huangshan
North Sea Hotel, directly translated from Bei Hai Hotel or 黄山北海宾馆, is a strange name for a hotel being that it is located in a land locked province. Yet, after visiting, you realize the poetic sea of
Instagram Post — December 10, 2011
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Price Range 2 $/¥/NT 2 pigs Xuhui
Le Saleya, Shanghai
Where Did the Thirsty Pig Go? We were looking for a French restaurant and I hate to say it. . . it looks as if I settled on Le Saleya. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of trying to find and make rese
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Sightseeing
Huangshan’s Old Street
In the town of Huangshan 黄山 Yellow Mountain, there is the famous tourist destination Old Street 老街. The Tunxi district, which is the main shopping district, is where the Old Street starts. The rustic
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Price Range $/¥/NT All You Can Eat Japanese
Itsuki Teppanyaki 五木铁板烧, Shanghai
Itsuki is an all you can eat Japanese Teppanyaki/BBQ restaurant. Located in the Donghu hotel, they have a pretty good deal for 150 RMB, which also includes all you can drink alcohol included. For beef
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First Floor Restaurant 老街第一楼, Huangshan
The First Floor Restaurant 老街第一楼, located in the historic Old Street, in the TunXi district of Huangshan city, is arguably the most popular restaurant in town. On a recent trip to see the famed Huangs
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Sightseeing Huangshan
Xidi and Hongcun Village, Huangshan
The ancient villages of Xidi 西递 and Hongcun 宏村, located nearby Huangshan Yellow Mountain, Anhui, China, feature great historic buildings of Chinese culture. Only about an hour’s flight away from Shang
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Breakfast Shanghai
Breakfast in China
If you are just like me and you love to taste new and exciting dishes, then you are sure to enjoy reading through my website and admiring the photographs from some of the amazing food I have tried. I
Instagram Post — December 06, 2011
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Wine Shanghai
Plus Wines Holiday Tasting Event on December 10 in Shanghai
My friend Steve is hosting a Wine Tasting Event this Saturday at Crown Wine Cellars, in the Putuo District, Shanghai.
November 13 posts
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Street Food of Bangkok
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Sights of Saigon
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3 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Shanghainese
小白桦酒家 XiaoBaiHua, Shanghai
XiaoBaiHua is a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant specializing in Shanghainese cuisine. My friends call it home style cooking. But I would also add that they add a little flair and unique creativity t
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2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Vietnamese
Quán Lẩu Dê 306, Saigon
Goat, I’ve thought, was never that strange of a meat to eat. Its a domesticated animal much like a pig or a cow. Goats aren’t exotic creatures like pangolins, snakes, or even rabbits. But it still doe
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2 pigs Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
Provence, Bangkok
Provence is a little restaurant located in the center of 2 upscale shopping centers in the Peninsula Plaza and Graysorn Mall. Mr. A had insistently brought us to Provence, since it was my first time t
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2 pigs Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
I Love Bún, Saigon
While I was in Ho Chi Minh city, we stumbled across I Love Bun after shopping at Ben Thanh market. How could you resist a place with the name I Love Bun. The modest place seemed like a typical quick s
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Mi Tierra, Shanghai (closed)
I’ve been planning to return to Los Angeles for a visit in January for month now. And it is December now, and I have been literally counting the days. Near the top of the never-ending list of things t
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2 pigs Hot Pot Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
Orange Shabu Shabu, Shanghai
I have never associated hot pot as fine dining. Its always a festive occasion with friends and family busily cooking and eating over a communal pot. You’d never bring a customers, vendors, or even a d
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Xuhui Shanghai
XiaoBaiHua 小白桦酒家, Shanghai
XiaoBaiHua is a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant specializing in Shanghainese cuisine. My friends call it home style cooking. But I would also add that they add a little flair and unique creativity t
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2 pigs Blog Shanghai
Shanghai Food Blogs – as featured in Shanghai Talk Magazine
I was also recently featured, along with other food bloggers in Shanghai Talk Magazine. The picture they choose to feature was my picture from my post with Mayahttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/09/19/
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American Blog Breakfast
Shanghai’s Best Breakfasts – City Weekend
I was recently a contributor to an article in City Weekend about Shanghai’s Best Breakfasts. One of my favorites is Boxing Cat Brewery’s Texas Wake Up Call.
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2 pigs Hunan Price Range $/¥/NT
Hunan Village Flavor, Shanghai
When you’re at the new restaurant, and its up to you to order since you are known to be the expect foodie, aside from the heavy pressure, I always try a few of things to make sure our group gets the b
2 pigs Late Night Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Old Shanghai Moon Restaurant
Located in the historic JinJiang Hotel 錦江飯店, the Old Shanghai Moon Restaurant 老夜上海餐廳 is restaurant imagined as if we were dining during the colonial 1930′s. The ambiance is mesh of the classic western
October 19 posts
3 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Shanghainese
Hai Jin Zi, Shanghai
Every once and awhile, you go to a restaurant without any expectations and leave pleasantly surprised. This is what happened when I supposedly thought I was going for a simple happy hour.
Instagram Post — October 24, 2011
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Hongqiao Shanghai
Xibei YouMian Cun, Shanghai
Xibei YouMian Cun Hongxin Plaza, West Wing, 5/F, 762 Tianshan Lu, near Gubei Lu 天山路762号5楼, 泓鑫广场西区, 近古北路 +86 21 5875 2999
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Pudong Shanghai
Meet, Kerry Hotel, Shanghai
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Naj Exquisite Thai Cuisine, Bangkok
When you greeted by the beautiful hostesses at Naj and shown to your table in the white motif’d dining room, the feeling of elegance.
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Xuhui Shanghai
The Geisha, Shanghai
Where did the Thirsty Pig go? The Geisha is a Japanese themed restaurant with a dance club and bar lounge in a multilevel space. Situated in the heart of the French Concession of Shanghai 上海法租界, Geish
2 pigs Brunch Dim Sum
Whampoa Club Weekend Brunch, Shanghai
The Whampoa Club at Three on the Bund is promoting their new Shanghai Dim Sum lunch.http://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/09/08/weekend-brunch-at-whampoa-club-shanghai-announcement/ I was able to round up
Instagram Post — October 09, 2011
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Huangshan Huangshan黃山
First Floor Restaurant 老街第一楼, Huangshan黃山
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Huangshan Huangshan 黃山
Xidi 西递and Hongcun Village 宏村, Huangshan 黃山
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Huangshan
Design Boutique Hotel 蝶尚非经验酒店, Huangshan
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Hongqiao Shanghai
San Want Hotel上海神旺大酒店, Shanghai
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Huangshan Huangshan 黃山
Bei Hai Hotel 黄山北海宾馆, Huangshan 黃山
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Huangshan 黄山
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Huangshan’s Old Street 黃山老街
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2 pigs Brunch Buffet
Sunday Brunch at the Stage – The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
When I think of a hotel’s Sunday brunch, I think of a lavish food spread with all kinds of goodies with Bloody Mary’s and Champagne’s flowing. It’s time to be with family and friends to relax and enjo
3 pigs Japanese Price Range $/¥/NT
Ra-men Bankara, Bangkok
Trust in Mr. B. . . that’s what I kept saying. After being lead through traffic on motorcycle taxis, we had finally arrived. Just minutes ago, I was sweating bullets from the fear while riding riding
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Dazzling Thai Cafe, Taipei
An interesting business model we see in Taipei is the chain restaurants that feature different cuisines. With the People and Shintori, they feature Chinese cuisine, Japanese Sushi, as well as a cool l
Instagram Post — September 21, 2011
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Bellagio, Shanghai
Comfort food comes in different shapes and sizes, and especially flavors. When people have cravings of foods, particularly of ones they grew up with, it’s like an itch that needs to be scratched. What
Instagram Post — September 20, 2011
Instagram Post — September 19, 2011
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Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Mexican Xuhui
Maya Brunch, Shanghai
Miss F was craving something Mexican, as I was, so we ventured to Maya for Sunday brunch. She had heard that Maya was arguably the best Mexican restaurant in town. With that, it sounded like a challen
Instagram Post — September 16, 2011
Instagram Post — September 14, 2011
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American Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Xuhui
Boxing Cat Brewery, Shanghai
When it comes to comfort food, almost nothing compares to good ole hearty American Southern cuisine. As much as we hate it, lard, butter, and grease are all necessary evils and ingredients for wholeso
Instagram Post — September 13, 2011
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Malaysian Lunch Huangpu
Food Fusion, Shanghai
Mr. D, a classmate of mine, had taken us on a Southeast Asian food tour, starting withMy Dining Placehttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/08/24/my-dining-place-shanghai/ – a Singaporean restaurant, and t
Instagram Post — September 12, 2011
Instagram Post — September 11, 2011
Instagram Post — September 10, 2011
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Bund Shanghai
Whampoa Club 黄浦会 Weekend Brunch, Shanghai
The Whampoa Club at Three on the Bund is promoting their new Shanghai Dim Sum lunch. I was able to round up a group of friends that were willing to make it a go. As you know, brunch in Shanghai is big
Instagram Post — September 09, 2011
2 pigs Breakfast Buffet
Intercontinental Asiana Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is a place where it has seen hard times in this past century. With different occupants, from the French, to the American, and to the communists. Only recently, with the trade embargo
Instagram Post — September 08, 2011
2 pigs Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
Noodle Bull, Shanghai
Noodle Bull is a trendy and popular noodle restaurant in the heart of bustling area near Donghu road in Xuhui district. This area is full of restaurants, bars, lounges, and nightclubs – basically full
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Announcement Brunch Dim Sum
Weekend Brunch at Whampoa Club, Shanghai – Announcement
I am actually pretty interested to try this Shanghianese Dim Sum, if it is any different from Cantonese dim sum. But, it does mention they are serving up deep fried sping rolls with shredded pork, cab
Instagram Post — September 07, 2011
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Huangpu Shanghai
La Finca 庄源, Shanghai – Restaurant Week (Closed)
Our next venture during the Fall Shanghai Restaurant Weekhttp://www.shanghairestaurantweek.com/ is La Finca, located in the Xintiandi area. La Finca is an upscale Spanish restaurant featuring tapas, S
Lounge Nightclub Shanghai
Fizz & Baozi – The Shanghai F&B event raises 25k RMB for the Dream Shanghai Charity
On Thursday the 25th, Shanghai’s Food and Beverage F&B industry got together for a fund-raising event at Zeal, and raised more than 25k RMB for charity
Instagram Post — September 06, 2011
2 pigs American Brewery
The Cook at the Kerry Hotel, Shanghai – Restaurant Week
The Cook at Kerry Hotel in Pudong was our first visit for Restaurant Week this year, here in Shanghai. The Cook restaurant is a unique concept which blends buffet style, but not an all inclusive all y
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Pudong Shanghai
The Cook at the Kerry Hotel, Shanghai
The Cook at Kerry Hotel in Pudong was our first visit for Restaurant Week this year, here in Shanghai. The Cook restaurant is a unique concept which blends buffet style, but not an all inclusive all y
Instagram Post — September 05, 2011
1 pig Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Vietnamese
Lemongrass, Saigon
Tourists, foreigners, and out of towners usually have little or no expectation for food, unless they specifically researched prior to their trip. Yet, the onus of pressure, lies with the host or frien
Instagram Post — September 04, 2011
Instagram Post — September 03, 2011
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Brunch at Madison, Shanghai
One of Shanghai’s decorated and awarded restaurants in the past 12 months, Madison opened to with a flurry of excitement from foodies, bloggers, and expats. After finally finding some time to go, I wa
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El Willy, Shanghai
El Willy is constantly on the top of many lists of best restaurants in Shanghai. Not an easy perch to maintain, yet, in my humble opinion and limited Shanghai experience, I think Guillermo ‘Willy’Trul
August 35 posts
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Jingan Shanghai
Da Marco 大马可意大利餐厅, Shanghai
Da Marco is a classic Italian restaurant chain in Shanghai. They feature many popular favorites.
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2 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
Restaurant Art Salon, Shanghai
Opened by a couple of Shanghainese brothers, Restaurant Art Salon quaint little eatery in the tree lined Xuhui district or French Concession. Not just a place to eat, this restaurant also features ori
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Jingan Shanghai
El Mexicano, Shanghai (Closed)
El Mexicanohttp://www.elmexicano.com.cn/ 485-2 Zhengmin Rd, near Guoding Rd 政民路485号-2, 近国定路 Shanghai
Instagram Post — August 30, 2011
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Goga, Shanghai
The Xuhui district, the popular tree-lined district in Shanghai, is home to Goga. Hidden just around the corner, we find this small 20 seat restaurant with roof top patio. Shanghai is home to fine cul
Instagram Post — August 29, 2011
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Jingan Shanghai
Noodle Bull 狠牛, Shanghai (Closed)
Noodle Bull is a trendy and popular noodle restaurant in the heart of bustling area near Donghu road in Xuhui district. This area is full of restaurants, bars, lounges, and nightclubs – basically full
Instagram Post — August 28, 2011
2 pigs American Brewery
Boxing Cat Brewery – Sunday Brunch, Shanghai
Sunday Brunch in Shanghai is a big thing. It is a hugh event with the foreigner and expat crowd. Though, personally, I like to sleep in on Sundays, so I usually miss Brunch. But recently, I was up ear
Instagram Post — August 25, 2011
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Provence, Bangkok
Provence is a little restaurant located in the center of 2 upscale shopping centers in the Peninsula Plaza and Graysorn Mall. Mr. A had insistently brought us to Provence, since it was my first time t
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Upstairs URBN Hotel, Shanghai
Upstairs is the newest lounge in Shanghai at the URBN Hotel. With the weather cooling, Upstairs is the place to be. The lounge is ideal for dates, small groups, or older crowds. A bit off the beaten p
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My Dining Place, Shanghai
My Dining Place is a restaurant featuring Singaporean cuisine, with also some Cantonese dishes. Located in Xujiahui’s Novel Place, My Dining Place is operated by the same group from the Singapore Pavi
Instagram Post — August 23, 2011
Bangkok
Ra-men Bankara, Bangkok
Trust in Mr. B. . . that’s what I kept saying. After being lead through traffic on motorcycle taxis, we had finally arrived. Just minutes ago, I was sweating bullets from the fear while riding riding
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Thai Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Bangkok
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
As you step inside Bangkok’s Renaissance Ratchaprasong Hotel, you feel the sultry allure that epitomizes this great country. Everything you heard about Thailand, from the beaches of Phuket, to the exo
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Bangkok
Naj Exquisite Thai Cuisine, Bangkok
When you greeted by the beautiful hostesses at Naj and shown to your table in the white motif’d dining room, the feeling of elegance.
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Ho Chi Minh City Hồ Chí Minh City
La Fourchette, Hồ Chí Minh City
La Fourchette 11 Ngô Đức Kế, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam +84 8 3829 8143 11:30AM–3:30PM, 6–10:30PM
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Ho Chi Minh City
Quán Lẩu Dê 306, Ho Chi Minh City
Goat, I’ve thought, was never that strange of a meat to eat. Its a domesticated animal much like a pig or a cow. Goats aren’t exotic creatures like pangolins, snakes, or even rabbits. But it still doe
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Ho Chi Minh City
I Love Bún, Ho Chi Minh City
While I was in Ho Chi Minh city, we stumbled across I Love Bun after shopping at Ben Thanh market. How could you resist a place with the name I Love Bun. The modest place seemed like a typical quick s
Ho Chi Minh City
Intercontinental Asiana Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is a place where it has seen hard times in this past century. With different occupants, from the French, to the American, and to the communists. Only recently, with the trade embargo
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Ho Chi Minh City
Lemongrass, Ho Chi Minh City
Tourists, foreigners, and out of towners usually have little or no expectation for food, unless they specifically researched prior to their trip. Yet, the onus of pressure, lies with the host or frien
3 pigs American Cocktail
Happy Hour at Morton’s the Steakhouse
Arguably, the best happy hour on the Pudong side of Shanghai is at Morton’s the Steakhouse at the IFC shopping center. I recently had a chance to sample their great deal – for RMB 38 martini’s and com
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2 pigs Bakery Price Range $/¥/NT
Xinyi Public Assembly Hall, Taipei
The Xinyi Public Assembly Hall is a renovated and restored tourist attraction in the heart of Taipei’s Xinyi District. Dating back a few decades, this area used to be a military village for the incomi
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American Huangpu hotel
Burger and Beer at the Waterhouse, Shanghai
Anticipated and Overrated.
Instagram Post — August 10, 2011
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Uminosachi, Shanghai
Based on an article in CNNGohttp://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/eat/shanghais-5-best-all-you-can-eat-teppanyaki-627739?page=0,1 about Japanese restaurants, I decided to try Uminosachi. Boy, did I regret it.
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BawuBawu, Shanghai
Every major metropolitan city features little enclaves or ghettos where pockets of individual ethnicities congregate. Whether you’re in London’s Indian Southall, São Paulo’s Japanese Liberdade, or Mel
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Xuhui Shanghai
Hunan Village Flavor 湖南乡村风味, Shanghai
When you’re at the new restaurant, and its up to you to order since you are known to be the expect foodie, aside from the heavy pressure, I always try a few of things to make sure our group gets the b
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2 pigs Korean Late Night
Mapuwu, Shanghai
Late night, Korean, sobering, traditional are just some of the words to describe Mapuwu. Located on the edge of the Changning district, one of the best things about Mapowu are the late night hours – t
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Xiao San Tang, Shanghai
Xiao San Tang is a nice little cafe with a Chinese menu with a touch of whimsy, a western ideal, and just the right amount of elegances.
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3 pigs Cocktail Lounge
Craft, Shanghai
Shanghai is a city of mending nationalities which is arguably more than any other. The breeding of cultures, juices, and spirits is seen no where better than at the latest hot spot lounge Craft. Singa
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Xuhui Shanghai
LanXin 兰心餐厅, Shanghai
Jinxian Lu features an abundance of places to go, to eat, to drink, and to play. From Masse formerly Racks, Bliss Lounge, Momo Paradise, Southern Barbarian, Di Shui Dong, among others. LanXin is hole-
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Huashan Creative Park, Taipei
Huashan Creative Park is the cultural center for not only Taipei, but for the country of Taiwan as well. With the combination of art and food, the park provides a historic setting.
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2 pigs Cocktail Lounge
Marsalis @Home Hotel Taipei
Marsalis, located in the 3rd floor lobby of the Home Hotelhttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/07/22/taipeis-home-hotel/, is a Jazz/Whiskey Lounge. The combination of Jazz and Whiskey offers a refiner ex
July 24 posts
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Xuhui Shanghai
Restaurant Art Salon 屋里香, Shanghai
Opened by a couple of Shanghainese brothers, Restaurant Art Salon quaint little eatery in the tree lined Xuhui district or French Concession. Not just a place to eat, this restaurant also features ori
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Taipei’s Home Hotel
Located in the heart of the XinYi district, Home Hotel is the latest trend of new hotels to pop up, with the Le Meridian, the W, and Tango opening recently. Home Hotel is an upscale boutique hotel wit
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Songshan Taipei
Tu Hsiao Yueh 度小月, on Nanjing East Road Night Market, Taipei
A few months ago, I wrote about Tu Hsiao Yueh, the original from Tainan. I found this knock off copy cat at a little night market in Taipei near Nanjing East Road. I sort of just stumbled upon it whil
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Da-an Taipei
Kikori Yakitori Bar 樵 きこり, Taipei
On a recent trip to Taipei, I got a chance to visit 樵 きこり Kikori Yakitori Bar. Located in the Da An district of Taipei, Kikori sits on an unassuming little street, with a barely noticeable sign.
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Xinyi Taipei
WooBar W Hotel, Taipei
WooBarhttp://www.woobartaipei.com/en/ W Hotel 110, Taiwan Taipei City Xinyi District Section 5 Zhongxiao East Road, 10號10F +886 2 7703 8887 10AM–2AM
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Dazzling Thai Cafe, Taipei
An interesting business model we see in Taipei is the chain restaurants that feature different cuisines. With the People and Shintori, they feature Chinese cuisine, Japanese Sushi, as well as a cool l
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ZhongShan Taipei
Mayan Grill, Taipei (Closed)
With growing emergence of Mexican restaurants, in both Shanghai and Taipei, I have seen both high end restaurants like Maya, everyday type of restaurants like Cantina Agave, and almost fast food types
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Xinyi Taipei
Xinyi Public Assembly Hall 信義公民會館 四四南村, Taipei
The Xinyi Public Assembly Hall is a renovated and restored tourist attraction in the heart of Taipei’s Xinyi District. Dating back a few decades, this area used to be a military village for the incomi
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Songshan Taipei
Chia Te Bakery 佳德鳳梨酥, Taipei
佳德鳳梨酥 / Chia Te bakeryhttp://www.chiate88.com/ No. 88, Section 5, Nanjing E Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105 7:30AM–9:30PM +886 2 8787 8186
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Xinyi Taipei
Home Hotel, Taipei
Located in the heart of the XinYi district, Home Hotel is the latest trend of new hotels to pop up, with the Le Meridian, the W, and Tango opening recently. Home Hotel is an upscale boutique hotel wit
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Zhongzhen Taipei
Huashan Creative Park 華山1914文創園區, Taipei
Huashan Creative Park is the cultural center for not only Taipei, but for the country of Taiwan as well. With the combination of art and food, the park provides a historic setting.
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Xinyi Taipei
Marsalis at Home Hotel, Taipei
Marsalis, located in the 3rd floor lobby of the Home Hotel, is a Jazz/Whiskey Lounge. The combination of Jazz and Whiskey offers a refiner experience for the discerning.
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Xuhui Shanghai
Craft, Shanghai
Shanghai is a city of mending nationalities which is arguably more than any other. The breeding of cultures, juices, and spirits is seen no where better than at the latest hot spot lounge Craft. Singa
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Xuhui Shanghai
La Creperie, Shanghai
La Creperie 1 Taojiang Rd, Xuhui Shanghai, China +86 21 5465 9055
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Nom nom nom . . . C’est Cupcake
In a town where culinary masters come from around the world, desserts are sometimes an unfortunate afterthought. Yet C’est Cupcake shines while bringing delectable cupcakes to Shanghai.
Xuhui Shanghai
GOGA, Shanghai
The Xuhui district, the popular tree-lined district in Shanghai, is home to Goga. Hidden just around the corner, we find this small 20 seat restaurant with roof top patio. Shanghai is home to fine cul
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Spice It Up with Shanghai’s Best Kimchi Fried Rice
This short article is from the June 16-29 City Weekend print magazine, page 41. Here is the link to the online versionhttp://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/articles/mag-sh/best/spice-it-up-with-shang
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Sunday Brunch at the Stage – The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
When I think of a hotel’s Sunday brunch, I think of a lavish food spread with all kinds of goodies with Bloody Mary’s and Champagne’s flowing. It’s time to be with family and friends to relax and enjo
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Xuhui Shanghai
Boxing Cat Brewery Brunch, Shanghai
Sunday Brunch in Shanghai is a big thing. It is a hugh event with the foreigner and expat crowd. Though, personally, I like to sleep in on Sundays, so I usually miss Brunch. But recently, I was up ear
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Ye Olde Station Restaurant
Ye Olde Station Restaurant is a unique restaurant which used to be an old french monastrey. Out of towners, kids, and foreigners alike will all enjoy the allure of this historic building with old rail
Instagram Post — July 07, 2011
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Hongqiao Shanghai
C’est Cupcake 口袋蛋糕, Shanghai
In a town where culinary masters come from around the world, desserts are sometimes an unfortunate afterthought. Yet C’est Cupcake shines while bringing delectable cupcakes to Shanghai.
Instagram Post — July 02, 2011
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3 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Ramen
Slurping Ramen at Kin
We’ve been hearing so much about Kin with the different events, that we should also remember that Kin also does food, and pretty good, too. Kin is a boutique that features streetwear and goods, that y
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Luwan Shanghai
Orange Shabu Shabu 橘色涮涮锅, Shanghai
I have never associated hot pot as fine dining. Its always a festive occasion with friends and family busily cooking and eating over a communal pot. You’d never bring a customers, vendors, or even a d
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Char Terrace, Hotel Indigo – Shanghai’s Best Rooftop Daytime Views
Nighttime views of Shanghai aren’t hard to come by, with M1NThttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2010/12/02/the-best-damn-nightclub-in-shanghai-m1nt/, Flairhttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/03/16/flair-loung
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Spicy Moment, Shanghai – Hunan Cuisine with Unassuming Style
After living in Shanghai for awhile, I realize that I have developed a craving and tolerance for spicy food. Hunan’s spicy cuisine rises up to the top of my list of favored spicy dishes. With Di Shui
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Xuhui Shanghai
Brunch at Madison, Shanghai
One of Shanghai’s decorated and awarded restaurants in the past 12 months, Madison opened to with a flurry of excitement from foodies, bloggers, and expats. After finally finding some time to go, I wa
Instagram Post — June 12, 2011
Jingan Shanghai
Old Shanghai Moon Restaurant
Located in the historic JinJiang Hotel 錦江飯店, the Old Shanghai Moon Restaurant 老夜上海餐廳 is restaurant imagined as if we were dining during the colonial 1930′s. The ambiance is mesh of the classic western
Instagram Post — June 11, 2011
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2 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
Xinjishi, Xintiandi Shanghai
新吉士酒楼新天地店 Xinjishi Xintiandi Shanghai 卢湾区太仓路181弄2号新天地北里9号楼近马当路 Unit 4, Bldg 9, Lane 169 Taicang Lu, Xintiandi, Luwan District, Shanghai 6336-4746 www.xinjishi.comhttp://www.xinjishi.com
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Price Range $/¥/NT Cantonese Jingan District
Cha’s Restaurant, Shanghai
Cha’s, which opened in 2009, looks like its been there for years. A typical Hong Kong Cantonese cafe/diner – Cha features great Cantonese dishes. The original chain is based out of Hong Kong, and is b
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Xuhui District Shanghai
Spicy Moment, Shanghai
After living in Shanghai for awhile, I realize that I have developed a craving and tolerance for spicy food. Hunan’s spicy cuisine rises up to the top of my list of favored spicy dishes. With Di Shui
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Xuhui Shanghai
Xiao San Tang 小三堂, Shanghai
Xiao San Tang is a nice little cafe with a Chinese menu with a touch of whimsy, a western ideal, and just the right amount of elegances.
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Jingan Shanghai
Hai Jin Zi 海金滋添加分店, Shanghai
Every once and awhile, you go to a restaurant without any expectations and leave pleasantly surprised. This is what happened when I supposedly thought I was going for a simple happy hour.
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Kota’s Kitchen, Shanghai
まいど Kota’s Kitchen Maido 徐汇区斜土路2905号近零陵路 2905号 Xietu Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, Chinahttp://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&q=2905%E5%8F%B7+Xietu+Road,+Xuhui,+Shanghai,+China&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=
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Pudong Shanghai
Morton’s the Steakhouse, Shanghai
Arguably, the best happy hour on the Pudong side of Shanghai is at Morton’s the Steakhouse at the IFC shopping center. I recently had a chance to sample their great deal – for RMB 38 martini’s and com
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Xuhui Shanghai
Annion Kitchen, Shanghai
Annion Kitchen – No. 37, Jiashan Market, Lane 550 Shaanxi Nan Lu, near Shaoxing Lu 陕西南路550弄37号嘉善市场, 近绍兴路 3428-1855
May 11 posts
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Hongqiao Shanghai
BawuBawu 巴屋巴屋, Shanghai
Every major metropolitan city features little enclaves or ghettos where pockets of individual ethnicities congregate. Whether you’re in London’s Indian Southall, São Paulo’s Japanese Liberdade, or Mel
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Paulaner’s Sunday Brunch, Shanghai
Paulaner, Xintiandi 太仓路181号, 新天地北里, 近马当路 House 19-20, North Block Xintiandi, Lane 181 Taicang Road, 200021 Shanghai CHNhttp://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=15403504959748163525&q=xintiandi&hl=en&sll=
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Huangpu District Shanghai
Char Terrace, Hotel Indigo, Shanghai
Nighttime views of Shanghai aren’t hard to come by, with M1NT, Flair, Vue, and Bar Rouge. But there’s a new player in town, Char Terrace at the Hotel Indigo.
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Cantina Agave, Shanghai
Cantina Agave 静安区富民路291号悟锦世纪大楼1楼01A-2室近长乐路 291号 Fumin Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, China 021-61701310 www.cantinaagave.comhttp://www.cantinaagave.com
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Xuhui Shanghai
Uminosachi 海之幸, Shanghai
Based on an article in CNNGohttp://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/eat/shanghais-5-best-all-you-can-eat-teppanyaki-627739?page=0,1 about Japanese restaurants, I decided to try Uminosachi. Boy, did I regret it.
Instagram Post — May 25, 2011
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Pin Chuan, Shanghai
品川 Pin Chuan 桃江路47号 近乌鲁木齐南路 47 Taojiang Lu by Wulumuqi Nan Luhttp://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&q=%E6%A1%83%E6%B1%9F%E8%B7%AF47%E5%8F%B7&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=%E6%A1%83%E6%B1%9F%E8%B7%AF47%
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Mapuwu 麻浦屋, Shanghai
Late night, Korean, sobering, traditional are just some of the words to describe Mapuwu. Located on the edge of the Changning district, one of the best things about Mapowu are the late night hours – t
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South Beauty 俏江南, Shanghai
俏江南 South Beauty 上海市静安区延安中路881号, 881 Yan’an Zhong Lu, near Tongren Lu, Shanghaihttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=sq&hl=en&geocode=&q=south+beauty&aq=&sll=31.222803,121.457441&sspn=0.011781,0.0152
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Duck King, Shanghai
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Funky Chicken at Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions
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Colabo, Shanghai
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3 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
The Ever So Popular 1221, Shanghai
1221 has been one of my favorite Shanghainese restaurants. I first visited 1221 about 9 years ago on my first trip to Shanghai, and have remembered it ever since. Open for about 13 years, 1221 is also
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Part I – The Shanghai Reuben Sandwich Challenge – New York City Deli
The Shanghai Pastrami Sandwich Challenge is a two part series – with New York City Deli being first. I recently had a craving for a traditional New York deli style pastrami sandwich. I missed having t
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Shanghai Slims
From April 15th till May 8, Sinan Mansions is celebrating Restaurant Week. They are specials at each of the different restaurants – including Yuccahttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2010/12/07/david-laris-y
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Changning District Shanghai
Kota’s Kitchen, Shanghai
Kota’s is a small yakitori restaurant near the Shanghai Stadium. This establishment combines the western culture of the Beatles with the traditional Japanese setting. This cozy place bring intimacy wi
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Jingan City Deli (Closed)
The Shanghai Reuben Sandwich Challenge – City Deli (Closed)
On my search for the Reuben Pastrami sandwich, this challenge has brought me to City Deli. I had read about City Deli, along with New York Deli, from the different punits – Smart Shanghai, Urbanatomy,
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Lunch with Jean-Georges, Shanghai
Last Saturday the world-renown 3-Star Michelin chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten was in town, Shanghai, showcasing a cooking demonstration & class at his restaurant Jean Georges Shanghai.
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Urban Soup Kitchen, Shanghai
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2 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Sichuanese
Yellow Door Kitchen, Hong Kong
Located on the 6th floor in a non-descript office building in the crowded district of central is Yellow Door Kitchen. The Yellow Door Kitchen specializes the renown spicy Sichuan cuisine. The Michelin
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The Deep Fried Pork Chop at Delicious Kitchen, Hong Kong
I had heard about their fried pork chop through friends in Hong Kong. Yet, strangely, fried pork chops aren’t even the part of Cantonese cuisine. But when you travel to someplace, the locals will boas
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New Star Seafood Restaurant 新星海鮮酒家 HKG
I have to preface that we intended to go to Tim Ho Wan, the Dim-Sum Specialists 添好運點心專門店. But after seeing the large crowds and queue’s. . . Mr. J smartly had a back up with New Star Seafood, which wa
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Kee Club Shanghai
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Joy Hing Roasted Meat 再興燒臘飯店, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Fu Sing Shark Fin Seafood Restaurant, Hong Kong
Good BBQ Pork – Char Siu is not that difficult to find. Siu Mei’s are often hit or miss. If you are polite and ask the right questions, you can more than often get a good cut of the BBQ Pork. But some
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King’s Palace 皇府, Hong Kong
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The Cold Egg Tart at Tai Cheong Bakery, Hong Kong
When you expect a item to taste a certain way, you are more likely to embrace it. But when it doesn’t come out the way you expect it, results, are more often than not, to be disastrous. But I am going
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Dining on Hong Kong’s Temple Street
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海底捞火锅 Haidilao Hot Pot, Shanghai
Haidilao is Hot Pot restaurant. Their popularity started in Beijing and Sichuan, before they came to Shanghai, recently. Haidilao is known for their unique attention to customers and special complimen
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酩悦炭烧火锅 Ming Yue Hot Pot Shanghai
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Restaurant Week – Jing’An at the Puli Hotel, Shanghai
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Defining Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge, Peninsula Hotel Shanghai
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2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Xinjiang
Horse Meat at 西域风情 XinJiang Style Restaurant Shanghai
The Xin Jiang Province, شىنجاڭ or 新疆, is located in the far west portion of China. With a population that is heavily influenced from the Kazaks and Hans, there is a blending of the different cultures
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Shanghai’s Tea City – DaBuTong
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Nana’s Green Tea, Shanghai
Green Tea, with China origins, has been cultivated extensively by the Japanese. In fact, Japanese green tea is simply referred as Japanese tea. Green tea is used for desserts, cooking, and just tea. A
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Jingan District Shanghai
Hai Di Lao 海底捞火锅, Shanghai
Haidilao is Hot Pot restaurant. Their popularity started in Beijing and Sichuan, before they came to Shanghai, recently. Haidilao is known for their unique attention to customers and special complimen
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Good Hot Pot, Shanghai
My friends know me to not be a big fan of hot pot. I never liked the DIY cooking aspect of handling raw food cooking in a pot. But it seems that girls really like hot pot. I am not sure why, but they
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Huangpu Shanghai
Lobby Lounge, Peninsula Hotel Shanghai
When you think of English afternoon tea, you think of high society sipping on tea with crumpets at a posh hotel, like the Peninsula. At the Lobby Lounge, that’s what you’ll find. With a live 3 piece s
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Flair Lounge, Shanghai
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3 pigs Italian Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Pane e Vino, Shanghai
Sometimes food prepared the traditional simple manner is all you need. But of course you need quality ingredients. Echo and her husband, Antonio have done just that. With imported Italian floor, spice
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Jingan Shanghai
Jing’An at the Puli Hotel 静安餐厅 璞麗酒店, Shanghai
Restaurant Week Shanghai has come and gone, but luckily I got to try a great place. Based on the suggestion of a friend, I got a reservation at the Jing’An at the Puli Hotel.
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Music Room at the Park Hyatt Pudong
In large metropolitan cities, some of the best night clubs are located at the top of high-rises. Towering nighttime views offer excitement, romance, and allure. The Music Room at the Park Hyatt in Pud
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Kam Fung Cafe, Wanchai, Hong Kong
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Roast Goose at Kam Dau Kee, Hong Kong
Roast Goose 燒鵝 is the preferred fowl in Hong Kong. Yet, geese are much more pricey than other winged animals, such as the duck or chicken, except maybe an ostrich. Economics is the reason why duck is
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The Crispy Pork Buns at Che’s Cantonese Restaurant, Hong Kong
Dim sum is Cantonese for desserts 點心 or 点心. This was evolved from Yum Chahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimsum – 飲茶 or to drink tea. In the olden days, travelers on the silk road and field labors would
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The Disappointing 5-Star Roast Pork at Tai Hing in Hong Kong
One of the more known styles of Cantonese cuisine is the Chinese Deli. Half butcher shop and half restaurant, the deli prepares, cooks, and serves popular meat dish of duck, chicken, pork, and sausage
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Dim Sum at Laurel Restaurant in Luohu Shenzhen
Shenzhen is the city located right across the border from Hong Kong. You might say it is the Tijuana of China. A little over 30 years ago, this sleepy town, with around 30,000 people, is growing to ov
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Lukshon
Los Angeles has seen a recent trend of Asian fusion cuisine in the past couple of years with Chego and Tasty Kitchen. Sang Yoon, of Father’s Office, presents us with Lukshon in Culver City. http://www
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Musha of Torrance
Izakaya 居酒屋 is a type of Japanese dining where drinking and little dishes are served. I guess you could associate drinking with any type of Japanese or non Japanese dining, too. Hence, Izakaya’s roots
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Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Barbecue is a backyard American tradition. The birthright of males, during summer weekends, can be tasted over barbecuing grills. Steaks, hot dogs, and chicken are skillfully torched. The popularity o
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Bigmista’s Barbecue
I had heard of Bigmista and his wonderful Barbecue from twitter feeds, blogger pundits, and the LA rags. Yet, I could never find a way or excuse to one of his farmer market appearances. So, this last
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The BBQ Beef Rib at Smoke City Market
When people talk about BBQ, emotions and feelings run high. You almost get into fighting words when comparing the different BBQ’s. With the Carolina’s you get the smokey pulled pork and with the Kansa
February 22 posts
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Wan Chai Hong Kong
Kam Dau Kee 金兜記海鮮菜館, Hong Kong
Roast Goose 燒鵝 is the preferred fowl in Hong Kong. Yet, geese are much more pricey than other winged animals, such as the duck or chicken, except maybe an ostrich. Economics is the reason why duck is
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Wan Chai
Che’s Cantonese Restaurant 車氏粵菜軒, Wan Chai
Dim sum is Cantonese for desserts 點心 or 点心. This was evolved from Yum Chahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimsum – 飲茶 or to drink tea. In the olden days, travelers on the silk road and field labors would
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Kam Fung Cafe 金鳳茶餐廳, Wanchai, Hong Kong
One of the best desserts in the world is the simple cantonese egg tart 蛋撻 or 蛋挞. There are a few accounts on the origins of the mini egg tarts, found today in Chinese Bakeries & Dim Sum Restaurants. I
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Tai Hing 太興, Hong Kong
One of the more known styles of Cantonese cuisine is the Chinese Deli. Half butcher shop and half restaurant, the deli prepares, cooks, and serves popular meat dish of duck, chicken, pork, and sausage
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Shenzhen
Laurel Restaurant 丹桂轩, Shenzhen
Shenzhen is the city located right across the border from Hong Kong. You might say it is the Tijuana of China. A little over 30 years ago, this sleepy town, with around 30,000 people, is growing to ov
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The Lab Gastropub at USC
The Lab is a gastropub located across the street from USC. In the spirit of gastropubs and wine bars, like Bar Foodhttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2009/10/23/bar-food-october-choice/, Westside Tavernhttp
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The Blvd
Dine LA 2011 is err was in full swing. I was able to catch the tail end with a visit to The Blvd during my short stay in Los Angeles for the Chinese New Year vacation. http://www.thethirstypig.com/wp-
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Harbin Siberian Tiger Park
Harbin’s Siberian Tiger Park is unique outdoor wildlife conservatory. Which essentially means an outdoor zoo, with Siberian Tigers. http://www.thethirstypig.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Harbin-Siber
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Russian Lunch on Central Street, Harbin
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Harbin Snow Sculpture Festival
One of the things to see in Harbin during the winter months is the Snow Sculpture Festival. Along with the more famous Winter Ice Festivalhttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/02/01/harbin-ice-sculpture-f
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Orient King of Dumplings 东方饺子王, Harbin
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Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin
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Shanghai Slims
Shanghai Slim is your classic unabashed American steakhouse. Located in the Sinan Mansion, Chef Adam Levin, from New York Style Steak & Burger, helms this classic surf & turf restaurant with with the
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老昌美食 Lao Chang Restaurant in Harbin
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Los Angeles USC
The Lab, USC
The Lab is a gastropub located across the street from USC. In the spirit of gastropubs and wine bars, like Bar Food, Westside Tavern, and Bacaro, The Lab features nice selection of libations and food.
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Marouch, Los Angeles
Marouch 4905 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 323 662-9325 marouchrestaurant.comhttp://www.marouchrestaurant.com/
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Huntington Library, San Marino
Huntington Libraryhttp://www.huntington.org/ 1151 Oxford Rd San Marino, CA 91108
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The Blvd, Beverly Hills
Dine LA 2011 is err was in full swing. I was able to catch the tail end with a visit to The Blvd during my short stay in Los Angeles for the Chinese New Year vacation.
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Denny’s
I was so happy when I visited Denny’s when I was back in LA. You might laugh as to why I would make a post about Denny’s. But Denny’s, I would argue, is an American institution – as American as apple
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Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival 哈尔滨国际冰雪节
The thing to see in Harbin in the cold freeze month of January is the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival 哈尔滨国际冰雪节. This is the main reason why my classmates and I endured this bone chilling
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The Harbin Pig Restaurant 正宗杀猪菜 从头吃到尾
On a recent trip to Harbin, I got to try and sample some of the local cuisine. I went to a restaurant called 正宗杀猪菜 从头吃到尾 translated as Authentic butcher food – End from the beginning to eat. They spec
January 28 posts
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꼬리곰탕 Ox Tail Soup at 진주집 – Final in The Seoul Series
Late night meals after drinking are great. You need them to help sober up, fill the hunger, and soothe your stomach. Hot soups are arguably the best things to remedy an alcohol fun filled night. 설렁탕 S
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Korean Tapas (반찬 Banchan) at 청수정 Cheongsujeong
Located in the Samcheongdong area of Seoul is 청수정 Cheongsujeong is a little traditional Korean restaurant. They specialize in 반찬 or Banchan. Strangely, most restaurants Korean restaurants will have an
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단팥죽 Danpatjuk at 서울서둘째로잘하는집 The Second Best in Seoul
Dessert for some is a religious experience. They associate sweets like chocolate to an almost sensual feel. I know a guy who lives for desserts and can’t stop endlessly talk about them. Girls could be
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Sinadong Toppokki 신당동 떡볶이 with Capsaicin Sauce
There is a part of Seoul that is called Toppokki Town 떡볶이 타운. It started with small restaurant called Sinadong Toppokki 신당동 떡볶이 in 1953. These ladies produced 떡볶이 Toppokki or Ddukbokki, which is a dis
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Late Night Budaejeongol 부대전골 at 장독대김치찌개
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Marion Crepes
Crêpes is original French dessert-type pancake. The Japanese have taken crêpes to obsession to create savory meals with them. In Seoul, the franchise from Japan – Marion Crêpes has spread the crêpes t
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The Budaejeongol 부대전골 at Nolboo 놀부
In trying times, people will find ways to make do with what they have. If you look at new Chinese immigrants that came to Taiwan after the Cultural Revolution, they formed military villages can came u
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Street and Fast Food, Seoul
Among some of things I wanted to try in Seoul was the Street Food known as Pojangmacha 포장마차. I have always been fascinated with street food everywhere I go – Los Angeles, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Shangh
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서글렁탕 Pork BBQ
In the area of Yeoeuido, there’s a small dingy and dirty place called Seogeulreongtang 서글렁탕. We had some of the best pork BBQ that I’ve had in a long time.
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The Gom Tang 곰탕 at HaDongGwan 하동관
All Restaurants usually have one dish, perhaps two dishes that especially stand out, either publicly, unofficially, or blatantly. HaDongGwan 하동관 is a Gom Tang Jip which means, in Korea, that they spec
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The Born 새마을식당신사역점, Korean BBQ
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경복궁, 보신각, & 청와대 . . . Sightseeing in Seoul
Seoul is a fascinating city with historical sites that tell about Korea’s past. I was only able get a snapshot of a couple of different tourist places. Aside from the Kimchi Museumhttp://www.thethirst
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Changning DaBuTong 大不同-天山茶城
Shanghai’s Tea City – DaBuTong 大不同-天山茶城
There’s a place in Shanghai call DaBuTong Tea City. Its a massive complex, with traditional ornamental Chinese architecture. It looks as if there is a large castle on the corner of this busy street. T
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Korean Garosugil Street 신사동
The Korean Melrose Avenue – Garosugil Street 신사동
There’s nice little lane in Seoul where people crowd the sidewalks to shop, eat, and play. Yet, there could be a few places in Seoul that describe it. But Garosugil Street 신사동 in the Sinsa-dong Distri
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2 pigs Chicken Korean
Chicken and Hof Seoul . . .WTF SPICY!!
Korean love their chicken. They absolutely love their chicken spicy. I don’t think there is anything in American cuisine that comes close to this level of pain. We stopped by Chicken and Hof, as a lat
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1 pig Japanese Seoul
Youbae
Youbae is a Japanese Restaurant in Seoul. Though not exactly one of my top choices in restaurant selection while in Seoul. Personally, I had thought I would eat nothing but Korean food. But that prove
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Myeongdong 명동 of Seoul
One of my favorite areas in Seoul was Myeongdong 명동. This bustling shopping area was lively and crowded at all times. Given that it was close to Mr. B’s apartment, I went there a few times by myself.
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3 pigs Korean Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Yurim 유림 of Seoul
In my limited experience, I believe most Korean dishes are spicy in heat. The hearty nature in the food, fills the stomach, though in forgo’ing taste and appearance. At Yurim, they have a hot pot styl
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Galbi Jjim at 강남면옥 Gangnam-myeonok in Seoul
On my short list of things to do before I came to Seoul included having Galbi Jjim. Galbi Jjim is braised beef ribs, in a sweet and savory sauce. I first had Galbi Jjim from a small place in Los Angel
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Seoul’s Collegetown 홍대 Hongdae (Hongik University)
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Insadong of Seoul 인사동
One of the most interesting areas of Seoul that I visited was Insadong 인사동. With a singled laned one-way main street, Insadong features lots of little stores, galleries, and restaurants. Insadong is p
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Kraze Burger
Kraze Burger pronounced as Kraz-Say Burger, not Crazy Burger is a fast food burger joint in Korea. Guess you could derive the fascination with the letter “K” with anything Korean. I gotta say, the bur
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100 Shots at Blue Frog 蓝蛙
On December 12, 2010, I finished the last of my 100 shots at Blue Frog. On this last trip, I consumed the last portion of this epic quest – of 20 shots. But, I must confess that I failed in my attempt
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2 pigs Gangnam Station 강남역
Seoul’s Shinjiku – Gangnam Station 강남역
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3 pigs Chicken Korean
Oppadak Baked Chicken of Seoul 오빠닭
Things I know after visiting Oppadak - Some of the best tasting chicken I have had in a long time. - Baked Chicken is really Yummy - Korean Girls like chicken - Never go outside in late December in Se
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Pin Chuan 品川, Shanghai
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Kimchi Museum 김치박물관 at COEX Seoul
This past holiday season, I was fortunate to have time to visit a good friend in Seoul. I spent Christmas and New Year’s in this great metropolis. On my short list of things to do, see, and eat – was