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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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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”
Like its, more famous neighbor, 鼎泰豐 Din Tai Fung, 高記 KaoChi is known for it 元籠小籠包 Shanghai Steamed Pork Buns, also known as Xiao Long Buns. But locals know Kao Chi for it 上海生煎包 Shanghai style fried po
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