Shanghai
Jian Bing from Rowland Heights
Jian Bing from Rowland Heights! This is a Tianjin Jian Bing which is different from the Shanghai ones with the egg on the inside. Inside the Bing we had 3 eggs, a hot dog, a crunchy crisp cracker, and
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Had a burger today
Had a burger today. A Chinese burger - black pepper beef Rou Jia Mo 肉夾饃. These are great. Shaanxi cuisine. Typically lamb is used. But you can find chicken, pork, or beef. The meat is stir fried with
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Scallion oil noodles
Scallion oil noodles. 蔥油拌麵A Shanghainese dish. One of first things I had back in Shanghai. Haven’t been back here in years. . . .
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Happy Mooncake eating festival day
Happy Mooncake eating festival day. 中秋節Also known as Mid Autumn Festival. Mooncakes are big and heavy to eat. Usually I can only eat a small portion of one, this year about 1/4. Today we decided to ha
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Shanghainese food in the SGV
Shanghainese food in the SGV. Pan fried dumplings 生煎包 were great! After living in Shanghai for six years, you miss some of the these things. . . . . . . .
Shanghai
Rou Jia Mo and Liang Pi
Rou Jia Mo and Liang Pi. This is Shaanxi or Xi’an Cuisine. You could say this street food. Rou Jia Mo is a Chinese Sandwich with braised pork. You can also have it with lamb or beef, too. I think Rou
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Best noodles I have ever made
Best noodles I have ever made. Shanghai scallion of noodles 蔥油拌麵 and with, of course, a fried egg. So simple and yummy. Love it. With olive oil, light & dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and some sugar. I u
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Cold Dish appetizers at Shanghai Restaurant in San Gabriel’s Focus Plaza
Cold Dish appetizers at Shanghai Restaurant in San Gabriel’s Focus Plaza. Diced vegetable and tofu, shrimp in shells, sweet soy fish, sliced preserved pork, and cucumber with jelly fish. The fish tast
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Dinner with an old friend from Shanghai
Dinner with an old friend from Shanghai. Got a same day reservation at Babbo. Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s Italian restaurant. We started off by sharing a baby wild arugula salad. Then I had the
Shanghai
Shanghainese Lunch at Tasty Noodle House in Irvine
Shanghainese Lunch at Tasty Noodle House in Irvine. Haven’t had this cuisine for awhile. 蔥油拌麵，炒年糕，生煎包，大餛飩，紅燒肉和四季豆 we had scallion noodles, pan fried dumplings, black pepper rice cake noodles, soup dum
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Jian Bing 煎餅 at Shanghai Street Food
Jian Bing 煎餅 at Shanghai Street Food. Very close to what we had in Shanghai, except for the USD 13 price and the added smoked bacon. When. I saw bacon, I had to try it.
Xuhui Shanghai
Unagi 大味鳗, Shanghai
Specialize in Nagoya style eel rice in a wooden bowl Bar seating on the first floor is good for couples, but the 2nd floor is better for groups Same owner as Jianguo 328 Nagoya style eel rice is inter
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Luwan District Shanghai
Miss Zhao Does Not Wait for a Seat, Shanghai – 赵小姐不等位
赵小姐不等位, translated to Miss Zhao Does Does Not Wait for a Seat, the name of the restaurant, is Chinese restaurant specializing in Japanese influenced seafood, featuring shellfish. If you haven’t guesse
Jingan District Shanghai
Pho Real, Shanghai
Solid Vietnamese Noodle restaurant featuring Pho RIP Fred. Glad I got to meet him, unfortunate that he passed away so young Personal favorite is the beef tomato broth with dipping french bread – Bo Kh
Jingan District Shanghai
Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice 五星海南鸡饭, Shanghai
Solid Hainan chicken. I like it. Might be the best in Shanghai I am not Singaporean, so I am not an expert Gets crowded fast. Queue form up quickly at lunchtime There is a good parking lot about a 5 m
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Hong Kong Jingan District Shanghai
Tsui Wah, Shanghai
Went to my first one in Hong Kong, in 2003 Love the bbq pork and roast pork Gets crowded fast. Especially before and after the clubs open and close The Pineapple buns are good and popular. Probably th
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My Favorite Mexican Restaurant in Shanghai – El Luchadorhttp://thirstypig.com/2014/05/09/el-luchador-shanghai/
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Best Cong You Bing Scallion Pancakes in Shanghai, at A Da 阿大葱油饼http://thirstypig.com/2014/04/01/da-spring-onion-pancake-shanghai-%e9%98%bf%e5%a4%a7%e8%91%b1%e6%b2%b9%e9%a5%bc/
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Great Pastrami Sandwiches at Tock’s, Shanghaihttp://thirstypig.com/2014/03/18/tocks/
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Bar Rouge, Shanghai
What is Bar Rouge Bar Rouge is one of the best nightclubs in the world, not just in Shanghai. Been around for years, Bar Rouge is internationally renown for it fabulous views of the Shanghai nighttime
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Price Range $/¥/NT Hole In the Wall Beer
Le Cafe des Stagiaires Shanghai
What is Le Cafe des Stagiaireshttp://www.cafestagiaires.com/?
2 pigs Fish Price Range $/¥/NT
The Sailors Fish And Chips, Shanghai
What is The Sailors? Sailors is a little restaurant that features fish and chips, which is, strangely enough, one of two on Yong Kang Lu. At Sailors the charming restaurant has a sort of fast food fee
1 pig Fish Price Range $/¥/NT
Catch!, Shanghai
What is Catch? Catch is a small roadside stand of an eatery, with a couple of outdoor sidewalk tables, that does fish – deep fried fish. Arguably the most famous British culinary contribution, fish an
2 pigs Price Range 3 $/¥/NT Spanish
de Bellotas 贝优塔, Shanghai
What is De Bellotas? De Bellotas is a Spanish restaurant located near Shanghai’s Xintaindi. Situated just a 5 minute walk away, with a couple of other interesting restaurants like Tenya, Bellagio, and
1 pig Italian Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Da Papa Mario’s 爸爸马里奥, Shanghai
What is Papa Mario’s? Every neighborhood needs a casual pizza joint, where everyone knows your name. Even in Shanghai, you’ll find just such one, Papa Mario’s. Near peoples’ square, Da Papa Mario’s is
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Qing He Gu 青鶴谷 – Korean BBQ, Shanghai
What is Qing He Gu? Qing He Gu is a Korean BBQ restaurant chain. Located on outskirts of downtown Shanghai in the district of Min Hang, Qing He Gu caters toward area’s large Korean population. On the
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Indian Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Xuhui District
Tikka Indian Cuisine, Shanghai
What is Tikka Indian Cuisine? In the heart of the Shanghai, there’s a new Indian Restaurant, Tikka. The little restaurant area near Maoming lu, Jinxian lu, and Changle lu. Tikka originates from the sa
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1 pig Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
Guheng Noodles 吉亨面馆, Shanghai
What is Guheng 吉亨面馆? Guheng is a small chain of Taiwanese noodles. Taiwan is known for their beef noodle soup, which is what Guheng mostly serves. There’s a handful of branches scattered all over Shan
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American Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Luwan District
New York Style Steak and Burger, Shanghai
What is New York Style Steak & Burger?
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3 pigs Hotel Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
Puli Hotel and Spa, Shanghai
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Changning Shanghai
Gram Bodega, Shanghai
Gran Bodega GF, 789 Wuyi Lu, Royalton Hotel 武夷路789号，近中山南路
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Bund Shanghai
Glamour Bar, Shanghai (closed)
Glamour Bar 5 on the Bund, 6/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20号, 外滩五号6楼, 近中山东一路
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Bund Shanghai
Mokkos, Shanghai (Closed)
Mokkos 1/F, 68 Jinling Dong Lu, near Jiangxi Lu 金陵东路68号1楼, 近江西路 3331 6559
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2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Vegetarian
Kechara Tea House 克切拉, Shanghai
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2 pigs Price Range 3 $/¥/NT Vegetarian
Greenology 大蔬无界, Shanghai
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Pudong Shanghai
Wonton Soup Street Vendor, Pudong Shanghai
Wonton Soup Street Vendor, Pudong Shanghai Lulin Road
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Xuhui Shanghai
Cafe Sambal, Shanghai
Cafe Sambal Jiashan Market, Block A, No 37, 259 Jiashan Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu 嘉善路259弄37号A栋, 近建国西路
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Xuhui Shanghai
My Kitchen, Shanghai
My Kitchen 1783 Huaihai Zhong Lu 淮海中路1783号
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Xuhui Shanghai
Southern Belle, Shanghai (Closed)
Southern Bellehttp://www.southernbelle.com.cn/ 433 Changle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu 长乐路433号, 近襄阳路 +21 86 5403 3218
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Jingan Shanghai
Nan Ling 南伶, Shanghai
Nan Ling 南伶 1238 Yan’an Middle Rd, Jing’an Shanghai, China +86 21 6467 7381
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Xuhui Shanghai
The Roof, Shanghai
The Roof Surpass Court, 4/F, Bldg 5, 570 Yongjia Lu near Yueyang Lu 永嘉路570号5号楼4楼, 近岳阳路
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People's Square Shanghai
Kathleen’s Waitan, Shanghai
Kathleen’s Waitanhttp://www.kwaitan.com/ 4/F, 200 Huangpu Lu, near Qingpu Lu 黄浦路200号4楼, 近青浦路
Italian Shanghai
Shanghai Italian Restaurant List
Italian restaurants in Shanghai are some of the best. I’d argue that Shanghai would rank near the top worldwide with its diverse Italian restaurant scene. Here are the some of the top ones I have visi
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Hongqiao Shanghai
Kechara Tea House, Shanghai
Kechara Tea House G113, Block 28, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570号28号楼G113, 近虹桥路
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Xuhui Shanghai
Greenology, Shanghai
Greenology 392 Tianping Lu, near Hengshan Lu 天平路392号， 近衡山路 +86 21 3469 2857
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Bund Shanghai
The Bund, Shanghai
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Jingan Shanghai
The PuLi Hotel and Spa, Shanghai
The PuLi Hotel and Spa 1 Changde Rd, Jing’an, Shanghai, China, 200040 +86 21 3203 9999
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Gubei Shanghai
Yuzu 柚 日式餐厅, Shanghai
Yuzu 85 Loushanguan Lu, 2/F, near Yan’an Xi Lu 仙霞路8号2楼, 近延安西路
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Announcement Shanghainese Shanghai
The Thirsty Pig Shanghainese List
Favorite Shanghainese Restaurants 1. Old Jesse 吉士, Shanghaihttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2010/12/22/restaurant-jesse-吉士-of-shanghai/ – the steamed fish head and drunken crab 2. 小白桦酒家 XiaoBaiHua, Shangh
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American Steak Shanghai
The Public, Shanghai – Thursday Night = Steak Night
Every Thursday night…
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The Public, Shanghai
What is The Public The Public is a gastropub in every sense of the word. In Los Angeles, gastropubs popped up to serve food with a smattering selection of beers and drinks. The Public, does not featur
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Xuhui Shanghai
The Farmhouse Caffe, Shanghai
The Farmhouse Caffe 69 Yongkang Lu, near Xiangyang Lu, Xuhui district 徐汇区永康路69号, 近襄阳路
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Xuhui Shanghai
GLO London, Shanghai
GLO London 1 Wulumuqi Lu, near Dongping Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近东平路 +86 21 6466 6565
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Xuhui Shanghai
Lohasly Cafe Shop, Shanghai
Lohasly Cafe Shop Jiashan Market B208, 37 Alley 550 Shanxinan Lu 陕西南路550弄37号嘉善坊B208室
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Xuhui Shanghai
Bikini, Shanghai (Closed)
Bikini 47 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Lu 永福路47号， 近复兴路
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Xuhui Shanghai
Ello Amici, Shanghai (Closed)
Ello Amici 102 Xiangyang Nan Lu, near Nanchang Lu 襄阳路102号， 近南昌路
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Changning Shanghai
Lotus Eatery, Shanghai
Lotus Eatery Closed 85 Yangzhai Lu, near Xinhua Lu 杨宅路85号, 近新华路 PHONE: 6282 7756
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Xuhui Shanghai
The Public, Shanghai (Closed)
The Public, Shanghai Closed 2/F, 174 Xiangyang Nan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu 襄阳南路174号2楼， 近复兴中路 +86 21 6417 1679
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Xuhui Shanghai
Pantry, Shanghai
Pantry 205 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu 乌鲁木齐南路205号, 近建国西路 Shanghai
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Gubei Shanghai
Royal Thai Kitchen, Shanghai
Royal Thai Kitchen Villa 3, 3911 Hongmei Lu 虹梅路3911号3号楼， 近虹桥路 +86 21 6242 3023
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Bund Shanghai
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Shanghai
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombanahttp://www.ottoemezzobombana.com/shanghai/ Rockbund, Associate Mission Building, 6-7/F, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu, near Beijing Dong Lu 圆明园路169号协进大楼6-7楼近北京东路 Shanghai Phone: +86 21
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Pudong Shanghai
Goko Seas 御味道, Shanghai
Dingping Listinghttp://www.dianping.com/shop/2558077
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JiJin 鸡锦, Shanghai
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21 Cake, Shanghai
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Caliburger, Shanghai
What is Caliburger Caliburger is a burger restaurant that embodies a typical Southern California burger joint, in Shanghai. There has been so much written about what Caliburger did in copying the famo
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Xuhui Shanghai
Southern Barbarian Yunan Restaurant 聚荣轩生活艺术空间, Shanghai
Southern Barbarianhttp://www.southernbarbarian.com.cn/ 聚荣轩生活艺术空间 2/F, Area E, Ju’Roshine Life Art Space, 169 Jinxian Lu 进贤路169号生活艺术空间E区2楼 +86 21 5157 5510
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Xuhui Shanghai
Xibo, Shanghai
Xibohttp://www.xiboxinjiang.com/en/index.htm 83 Chang Shu Road, 3F, near Julu Road 常熟路83号3楼（近巨鹿路） +86 21 5403 8330 info@xiboxinjiang.com
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Bund Shanghai
Rico Rico, Shanghai (Closed)
Rico Ricohttp://www.ricorico.sh/ 601 Waima rd, Bld 3, Local 114, near zhuhangmatoujie Rd, Shanghai, China +86 21-33300977
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Jingan Shanghai
Caliburger, Shanghai (Closed)
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People's Square Shanghai
Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, Shanghai
Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, Shanghaihttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/shamc-shanghai-marriott-hotel-city-centre/ Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre 555 Xi Zang Road Middle, H
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People's Square Shanghai
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre 上海雅居乐万豪酒店
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre 555 Xi Zang Road Middle, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200003 China +86-21-2312 9888
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1 pig Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
Le Sheng, Shanghai
What is Le Sheng? This is David Laris’s new lovechild, Le Sheng, a Shanghainese cuisine bistro. You might think it is strange for a Greek from Australia, living in China, opening a Shanghainese restau
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Mr Willis, Shanghai
What is Mr Willis? Situated on Anfu road in Shanghai, Mr Willis is a western restaurant. Anfu road is known for the little eateries and shops. Lots of expats and foreigners frequent this area. Yet, Mr
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Gubei Shanghai
Ben Jia 本家 Shanghai
Ben Jia 本家 Shanghaihttp://bornga.co.kr/bonga/index.asp 1339 Wuzhong Lu, near Jinhui Nan Lu, next to Scholars Hotel 吴中路1339号, 近金汇路 +86 21 5118 2777
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Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Shanghai
Where did the Thirsty Pig crawl to? The Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria, on the Bund, is a lounge that features live Jazz Music. As you walk in, it looks as if you stepped back into the grandeur of 19
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Xuhui Shanghai
Le Sheng, Shanghai (closed)
Le Shenghttp://leshengsh.com/ 308 Anfu Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai, China +86 21 5406 6011
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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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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
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Xuhui Shanghai
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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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Xuhui Shanghai
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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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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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
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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
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.
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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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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
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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
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Hongqiao Shanghai
San Want Hotel上海神旺大酒店, Shanghai
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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
2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Taiwanese
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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
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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
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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
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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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3 pigs Price Range 3 $/¥/NT Spanish
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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American Huangpu hotel
Burger and Beer at the Waterhouse, Shanghai
Anticipated and Overrated.
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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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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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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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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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3 pigs Korean Price Range $/¥/NT
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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Bund Shanghai
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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2 pigs Duck Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
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
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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.
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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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3 pigs Lounge Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
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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2 pigs Hunan Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
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
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
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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
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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.
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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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Changning Shanghai
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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3 pigs Price Range 3 $/¥/NT Sichuanese
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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2 pigs Duck Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Duck King, Shanghai
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2 pigs Italian Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
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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2 pigs American Deli
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
3 pigs American Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
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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Price Range 3 $/¥/NT French Bund
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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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
2 pigs Hot Pot Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
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
3 pigs French Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
Restaurant Week – Jing’An at the Puli Hotel, Shanghai
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3 pigs English Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
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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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
Luwan Shanghai
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
2 pigs Chinese Price Range $/¥/NT
老昌美食 Lao Chang Restaurant in Harbin
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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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Xuhui Shanghai
Pin Chuan 品川, 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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Kungfu Restaurant 真功夫, Shanghai
Kungfu Restaurant真功夫 http://www.zkungfu.com/ Many locations
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Xuhui Shanghai
Heng Shan Cafe 衡山小館, Shanghai
Heng Shan Cafe 衡山小館 308 Hengshan Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai, China +86 21 6471 7127
3 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
Restaurant Jesse 吉士 of Shanghai
The best Shanghainese restaurant, arguably, is Restaurant Jesse or 吉士. With this site, I get always get asked a couple of questions. One of them being – “What is the best Shanghainese restaurant?” Jes
0 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Thai
Tai Thai 太泰 at Tianzifang, Shanghai
First impressions are not enough for Tai Thai in Tianzifang. You’d almost miss it, if you walked by. But don’t look now, you’ll only notice a small Thai themed bar. The bar is probably not enough to g
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Jingan District Shanghai
Cantina Agave, Shanghai
I try to avoid certain ethnic cuisines while in Asia, Mexican being one of them. I have tried for years to try to accept Mexican foods in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and now Shanghai. Both in Taiwan and Hong K
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Changning Shanghai
Ming Yue Hot Pot 酩悦炭烧火锅, Shanghai
Traditional hot pot is used, not as a simple round bowl, but one with a small chimney on top. In the olden days, when electricity wasn’t available, people used to use charcoal and open fire flames to
2 pigs Cantonese Price Range $/¥/NT
Lisboa Restaurant, Shanghai
One would expect traditional Portuguese cuisine at a restaurant name Lisboa. Named after the capital of Portugal, this chain features Macanese cuisine – a combination of Cantonese and Portuguese flavo
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Di Shui Dong 滴水洞 Shanghai
When I see a yellow pepper and a red pepper, my instinct is the red one is the more spicy and dangerous one. Westerns, with my upbringing, are more familiar with the big and slightly spicy bell pepper
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Jingan Shanghai
David Laris’ Yucca, Shanghai (Closed)
I recently got invited to Yucca – David Laris’ latest hot spot – Yucca. Coined as a micro-lounge, Yucca is located the Sinan Mansions 思南公馆. Yucca is a Mexican inspired menu and venue. Perhaps will be
3 pigs Huangpu District Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
The Best Damn Nightclub in Shanghai, M1NT
> M1NT is where the celebrities play with the stars overlooking the glamour of Shanghai.
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Pudong Shanghai
Flair Lounge, Shanghai
Shanghai offers some of the best city views in the world. With the famous Bund, the former foreign embassies, overlooking Huangpu river, and skyscrapers on the other side, in Pudong. The nighttime spa
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Xuhui District Shanghai
Xinjishi 新吉士, Shanghai – June 8, 2011
Xinjishi is the GO-TO place I often take guest from out of town. Though I would rather take them to original Jishi, the original, I know it is always crowded and tough to get reservations. Xinjishi, m
Luwan Shanghai
Urban Soup Kitchen, Shanghai
On chilly cold days, in my humble opinion, there’s nothing better than a nice hot bowl of soup. On a suggestion, I decided to try Urban Soup Kitchen, near Xintiandi.
Xuhui District Shanghai
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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Luwan District Shanghai
M1NT, Shanghai
> M1NT is where the celebrities play with the stars overlooking the glamour of Shanghai.
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An Evening with Yue-Sai Kan 靳羽西
This past week, we got to meet the venerable Yue-Sai Kan 靳羽西. She graciously hosted us at her spacious home in Shanghai. Our professor, Peter Carnevale was able to arrange for an informal talk with he
Jingan District Shanghai
Lisboa Restaurant, Shanghai
One would expect traditional Portuguese cuisine at a restaurant name Lisboa. Named after the capital of Portugal, this chain features Macanese cuisine – a combination of Cantonese and Portuguese flavo
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Shanghai
Yue-Sai Kan 靳羽西
This past week, we got to meet the venerable Yue-Sai Kan 靳羽西. She graciously hosted us at her spacious home in Shanghai. Our professor, Peter Carnevale was able to arrange for an informal talk with he
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Xuhui Shanghai
Nanbantei of Tokyo 南蛮亭, Shanghai
After reading the reaming that City Weekend gave by Dan Ouyang wrotehttp://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/listings/dining/japanese/has/nanbantei/ and Christopher St Cavish of SmartShanghai.comhttp://
3 pigs Jingan District 静安区 Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Yuxin Sichuan Cuisine Shanghai
Oh god, this place is good. Yuxin Sichuan Cuisine is where Sichuaners’ go to eat Sichuan food.
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Yuyuan Garden Shanghai Part 2
On my second trip to Yuyuan Garden, I was finally able to get a ticket and go inside the famed walled garden. A couple of classmates and I found a day to not only see the and taste some of the food ve
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Ji Jin 鸡锦, Shanghai
Ji Jin 鸡锦 上海市长宁区延安西路2876号（近虹许路） 2876 Yan’an Xi Lu, near HongXu Lu Monday to Saturday Pm18:00〜Am2:00 Sunday Pm17:00〜Am2:00 +86 21-62619819
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豫园 Yuyuan Garden Part 1
Yuyuan Garden is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Shanghai. Located in the middle of city, close the Bund, this spot was a private residence with a sprawling garden and reflection pools
2 pigs Dim Sum Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Shanghai Tang Cafe
When I first heard that there was a Shanghai Tang Cafe, I knew I should look into it. But then when I heard they had a Sunday Brunch, I was more intrigued. Yet, when I found out that the all-you-can-e
2 pigs Price Range 3 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
复兴汇 Fuxinghui Shanghai
Fuxinghui is fine dining establishment that specializes in Shanghainese cuisine. Located near the heart of the bustling HuaiHai Middle road, Fuxinghui offers up some an intimate dining experience.
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Jingan Shanghai
Azul Tapas Lounge, Shanghai
Azul Tapas Lounge 378 Wukang Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai, China +86 21 5405 2252
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Racks Shanghai – Grand Re-Opening on November 11th
I got to check out Racks before their Grand Re-Opening at their new location, from their Xintiandi location.
3 pigs Dim Sum Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
The Succulent Moistness of the BBQ Pork at Crystal Jade 翡翠酒家, Shanghai
I was asking a couple of friends, one who is Shanghainese and the other from the North who’s lived in Shanghai for awhile, what are some of the better restaurants in town. Surprisingly they said they
Jingan Shanghai
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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Xuhui Shanghai
Tai Thai 太泰, Shanghai
First impressions are not enough for Tai Thai in Tianzifang. You’d almost miss it, if you walked by. But don’t look now, you’ll only notice a small Thai themed bar. The bar is probably not enough to g
Huangpu Shanghai
Bar Rouge, Shanghai
Bar Rouge is one of the best nightclubs in the world, not just in Shanghai. Been around for years, Bar Rouge is internationally renown for it fabulous views of the Shanghai nighttime lights, the Huang
2 pigs Jingan District 静安区 Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
Fu 1088 福一零八八
Translated as Blessing 1088, 福一零八八 or also known as Fu 1088 is fine Shanghainese dining at its best. In the popular Jingan District, you won’t find a flashy sign, nor large crowds, yet this unassuming
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Shanghai
Blue Frog 蓝蛙, Shanghai
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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Lounging in Shanghai at The Aparment
The Apartment is one my favorite lounges in Shanghai. Always a challenge for someone new to any city, is finding a decent place to hangout for drinks and chillaxin’.
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Day 2 at the Shanghai Expo
After my first visit, I realized that going to the Expo wasn’t so painful. But I made the dreadful mistake of not wearing my new gray New Balance shoes. Ouch.
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Jingan Shanghai
Racks, Shanghai (Closed)
I got to check out Racks before their Grand Re-Opening at their new location, from their Xintiandi location.
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The Shanghai Expo
I finally made my way to the Shanghai Expo 2010. After a hot summer and growing expectations, I realized that if I didn’t go to the Expo, it would have been a waste of an opportunity, since I lived so
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Xuhui Shanghai
The Apartment Lounge, Shanghai
The Apartment is one my favorite lounges in Shanghai. Always a challenge for someone new to any city, is finding a decent place to hangout for drinks and chillaxin’.
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Xuhui Shanghai
Fuxinghui 复兴汇, Shanghai
Fuxinghui is fine dining establishment that specializes in Shanghainese cuisine. Located near the heart of the bustling HuaiHai Middle road, Fuxinghui offers up some an intimate dining experience.
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Xuhui District Shanghai
Restaurant Jesse 吉士, Shanghai
The best Shanghainese restaurant, arguably, is Restaurant Jesse or 吉士. With this site, I get always get asked a couple of questions. One of them being – “What is the best Shanghainese restaurant?” Jes
2 pigs Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
Beef Noodle Soup at Master Kong Chef’s Table 康师傅私房牛肉面, Shanghai
I was going to say that I don’t usually do fast food joints, but on reflection – I have In-N-Out and Tommy’s, so doing Master Kong’s was not a stretch. This noodle chain, specializes in beef soup nood
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Shanghai Day 1
The Shanghai Expo, Day 1
I finally made my way to the Shanghai Expo 2010. After a hot summer and growing expectations, I realized that if I didn’t go to the Expo, it would have been a waste of an opportunity, since I lived so
1 pig Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Thai
My Harem at Thai Gallery 泰廊餐厅, Shanghai
Thai Gallery features gray dark bauhaus decor with Thai influences, like other upscale Shanghai contemporaries; Lan Na Thai, Simply Thai, and Coconut Paradise. Located in the Jingan district, Thai Gal
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Sweating at 夏味馆 Xia Restaurant of Shanghai
If you aren’t comfortable in a restaurant, it won’t matter how good the food is. If you notice loud babies crying, a cockroach, or even just a squeaky chair, you’re going to feel it and affect your ju
Jingan District Shanghai
Yuxin Sichuan Cuisine Shanghai
Oh god, this place is good. Yuxin Sichuan Cuisine is where Sichuaners’ go to eat Sichuan food.
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Jingan District Shanghai
South Beauty 俏江南, Shanghai
The tea scroll, featuring several different varieties of tea
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Huangpu Shanghai
Shanghai Uncle 海上阿叔
The steady stalwart, Shanghai Uncle, is the go-to place when I come to Shanghai on short trips. My business partners usually leave full and happy.
3 pigs Cantonese Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
晶浦会 Jingpuhui of Pudong
> You know the thing about good food? It brings folks together from all walks of life. It warms them right up and it puts little smiles on their faces . . . > > — From The Frog and The Princess
1 pig Chang Ning District 长宁区 Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
The Sweet Roasted Fish from Jade Butterfly 蝶翠轩, Shanghai
I was recently told, that local Shanghainese don’t necessarily like their own cuisine, all that much. They, my classmates in particular, have indicated they prefer Cantonese fare. Shanghainese dishes
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Luwan Shanghai
Yuyuan Garden 豫园, Shanghai
Yuyuan Garden is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Shanghai. Located in the middle of city, close the Bund, this spot was a private residence with a sprawling garden and reflection pools
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A Lunch to be Forgotten at 伊藤家 Itoya, Shanghai Luwan
With some classmates, I recently had Japanese at Itoya located in the busy district of Luwan. This location is ideal, since there is a subway station located just beneath the shopping center, of Centr
Luwan Shanghai
Shanghai Tang Cafe
When I first heard that there was a Shanghai Tang Cafe, I knew I should look into it. But then when I heard they had a Sunday Brunch, I was more intrigued. Yet, when I found out that the all-you-can-e
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Luwan Shanghai
Itoya 伊藤家, Shanghai
With some classmates, I recently had Japanese at Itoya located in the busy district of Luwan. This location is ideal, since there is a subway station located just beneath the shopping center, of Centr
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Basking in the Glory of the Dumpling from Little Yang’s
There are those that would argue that steamed pork dumplings, from a variety of different places, are best dumplings in Shanghai. But the pan fried pork dumplings from Little Yang’s might have somethi
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Pudong Shanghai
Master Kong Chef’s Table 康师傅私房牛肉面, Shanghai
I was going to say that I don’t usually do fast food joints, but on reflection – I have In-N-Out and Tommy’s, so doing Master Kong’s was not a stretch. This noodle chain, specializes in beef soup nood
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Xuhui Shanghai
Fu 1088 福一零八八, Shanghai
Translated as Blessing 1088, 福一零八八 or also known as Fu 1088 is fine Shanghainese dining at its best. In the popular Jingan District, you won’t find a flashy sign, nor large crowds, yet this unassuming
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Pudong Shanghai
JingPuHui晶浦会 of Pudong
> You know the thing about good food? It brings folks together from all walks of life. It warms them right up and it puts little smiles on their faces . . . > > — From The Frog and The Princess
2 pigs Lounge Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Phenomenal Shanghai Skyline Views at Strip Prime Steakhouse
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Pudong Shanghai
East Dawning 東方既白, Shanghai
On a recent trip back to the US, I feeling a little hungry while waiting for my flight. Feeling adventurous, at the Shanghai Pudong Airport PVG, I went searching for something to put in my mouth. I re
2 pigs Korean Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
酣庭院 in Gubei, Shanghai
The Gubei area of Shanghai, located in the southwest part of the city proper, boasts a large enclave of Taiwanese and Korean. My personal experience in Gubei is very little. Though I wish to visit tha
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Chamate 一茶一坐 , Shanghai
Drinking tea is an event in its own self. The importance of tea can be seen in the tea ceremonies of Japan, the teahouses of Taiwan, and the tea shops in China. Chamate, located in Xintiandi, offers a
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Jingan Shanghai
Thai Gallery 泰廊餐厅, Shanghai
Thai Gallery features gray dark bauhaus decor with Thai influences, like other upscale Shanghai contemporaries; Lan Na Thai, Simply Thai, and Coconut Paradise. Located in the Jingan district, Thai Gal
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CoCo Curry House, Shanghai
Curry has origins from India, yet, is arguably perfected in Japan. House Foods Corporation has spread the Curry Gospel to the US with the Curry House. See my previous posthttp://www.thethirstypig.com/
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Changning Shanghai
Jade Butterfly 蝶翠轩, Shanghai
I was recently told, that local Shanghainese don’t necessarily like their own cuisine, all that much. They, my classmates in particular, have indicated they prefer Cantonese fare. Shanghainese dishes
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Gubei Shanghai
Drunk Garden 酣庭院, Gubei Shanghai
The Gubei area of Shanghai, located in the southwest part of the city proper, boasts a large enclave of Taiwanese and Korean. My personal experience in Gubei is very little. Though I wish to visit tha
2 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Wine
Pizza, Wine, and Good Times at Just Grapes, Shanghai
Just Grapes is a wine bar that features tapas-like food selections. Not necessarily full entrees, Just Grapes offers pasta, pizza and snacks to go along with their extensive wine list. Like the Americ
1 pig Japanese Luwan District
Tanya Matabei, Shanghai
Japanese cuisine is not hard to find in Asia, specifically Taipei or Shanghai. I think it would be safe to say, since the 80′s – when Japan’s global reach was at its peak, culture, cuisine, and invest
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Dim Sum at Hong Kong Tian Tian Seafood Harbour Restaurant天天渔港, Shanghai
Tian Tian Seafood Harbour 天天渔港 Tian Tian Yu Gang is one of the largest chain restaurants in Shanghai, but also China. With Hong Kong roots, there are locations in Beijing, Shenzhen, as well as Shangha
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Jingan Shanghai
Xia Restaurant 夏味馆 of Shanghai
If you aren’t comfortable in a restaurant, it won’t matter how good the food is. If you notice loud babies crying, a cockroach, or even just a squeaky chair, you’re going to feel it and affect your ju
3 pigs Pudong District Shanghai
Apple Store Shanghai
Yes, I admit I am a huge Apple fanboy. Yes, I know this is my restaurant and food review opinion siteblog. But I had to post about the new official Apple Store in Pudong, Shanghai.
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Luwan Shanghai
Shanghai Spicy Noodle Restaurant 沪上一家辣肉面馆, Shanghai
I found this little late night eatery, by sheer chance. I was going home from a late night of drinking with some friends and my stomach was taking over. My mouth started to moving, in probably, the be
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Huangpu Shanghai
Just Grapes, Shanghai
Just Grapes is a wine bar that features tapas-like food selections. Not necessarily full entrees, Just Grapes offers pasta, pizza and snacks to go along with their extensive wine list. Like the Americ
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Pudong Shanghai
小肥羊Little Fat Sheep, Shanghai
Lamb is a main staple of many westerner Chinese. With roots from Mongolia and south west China, Little Sheep brings a family style hot pot cuisine. Some Americans are non-receptive to lamb, because of
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Huangpu Shanghai
Little Yang’s Fried Dumplings 小楊生煎, Shanghai
There are those that would argue that steamed pork dumplings, from a variety of different places, are best dumplings in Shanghai. But the pan fried pork dumplings from Little Yang’s might have somethi
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Luwan Shanghai
TMSK. Shanghai XinTianDi 新天地
Opulence is the word that I would choose in describing modern Chinese cuisine and interior restaurant decor. Fabulous, flashy, glamorous, bold, exciting, intriguing, are other words I would pick. TMSK
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Pudong Shanghai
Apple Store, Pudong Shanghai
Yes, I admit I am a huge Apple fanboy. Yes, I know this is my restaurant and food review opinion siteblog. But I had to post about the new official Apple Store in Pudong, Shanghai.
Jingan Shanghai
CoCo Curry House, Shanghai
Curry has origins from India, yet, is arguably perfected in Japan. House Foods Corporation has spread the Curry Gospel to the US with the Curry House.
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Jia Jia Tang Bao 佳家汤包 of Shanghai
Jia Jia Tang Bao might be arguably the best steamed dumpling in Shanghai. Bold and ostentatious it may seem, but these xiao long bao’s小籠包 are darn good. I could have probably finished off two “long’s”
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Luwan Shanghai
Crystal Jade 翡翠酒家, Shanghai
I was asking a couple of friends, one who is Shanghainese and the other from the North who’s lived in Shanghai for awhile, what are some of the better restaurants in town. Surprisingly they said they
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Los Angeles Shanghai
Chamate 一茶一坐 , Shanghai
Drinking tea is an event in its own self. The importance of tea can be seen in the tea ceremonies of Japan, the teahouses of Taiwan, and the tea shops in China. Chamate, located in Xintiandi, offers a
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Xuhui Shanghai
Tian Tian Seafood Harbour Restaurant天天渔港, Shanghai
Tian Tian Seafood Harbour 天天渔港 Tian Tian Yu Gang is one of the largest chain restaurants in Shanghai, but also China. With Hong Kong roots, there are locations in Beijing, Shenzhen, as well as Shangha
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The Hidden Gem at the bottom of the Peninsula Hotel, Shanghai – Salon De Ning
As you walk in you get a feeling of exclusivity beginning with the host who buzzes you into the lounge. This fabulous place shouldn’t just cater to Hotel guests. . . I believe this place would do well
2 pigs Shanghainese Shanghai
My Favorite Uncle – Shanghai Uncle
With a contemporary decor and furnishings, Shanghai Uncle provides an excellent atmosphere for large groups. You’ll see large tour groups stroll in for Shanghainese feasts. The large colorful menus wi
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Xuhui Shanghai
Guyi 古意湘味浓, Shanghai
Guyi 古意湘味浓 89 Fumin Lu, near Julu Lu 富民路89号, 近巨鹿路 +86 21 6249 5628 Shanghai
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Dessert Xuhui 3 pigs
Lillian Cakes’ Egg Tarts, the Best in Shanghai 莉莲蛋挞
Quite possibly the best egg tart in Shanghai. Indeed
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The Temple in the Sky at Lost Heaven on the Bund, Shanghai
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Bund Shanghai
Lost Heaven on the Bund, Shanghai
Lost Heaven, located near the Bund in Shanghai, is visual experience much as it is a culinary one. A fusion of Burmese, Thai, and Yunnan dishes, Lost Heaven is ideal for an intimate date as well as a
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Bund Shanghai
Salon de Ning at The Peninsula, Shanghai
At the legendary Shanghai Peninsula hotel hides one of the most interesting lounge I have ever been to.
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Uncategorized Shanghai
A New Chapter
I know I have been a bit slow in posting in the last few weeks. But I have a good excuse – I have been busily preparing for a new chapter in my life. My life in LA is ending soon. . . I will be starti
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Xuhui Shanghai
Grumpy Pig, Shanghai
Grumpy Pighttp://www.thegrumpypig.com/ 65-4 Maoming Bei Lu, near Yan’an Lu 茂名北路65-4号, 近延安路
San Gabriel Valley Noodles Chinese
Bamboodles. . . not just noodles
I first heard about this restaurant a few weeks ago on the Podcast – Good Food with Evan Kleiman. She was actually doing her weekly segment with Jonathan Gold. Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize winn
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Gubei Shanghai
Bellagio 鹿港小镇, 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