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A cosy cafe you won't want to leave...
by Rachel Platt (The Dish) I want to share a recent find I've made. Shh, it's a secret. Le Jardin Secret to be exact. Incongruously located in a modern 'creative hub', this cafe-cum restaurant is one of the most beautifully designed eateries I've visited in Shanghai. It was opened a little over ... Read more » |
Super Shanghai: The Best Shanghainese Restaurants for Every Budget
by Rachel Platt (The Dish) Let’s face it, Shanghainese cuisine doesn’t have the international reputation of its regional siblings. It’s often derided as sweet, oily and drowned in soy sauce. But anyone who’s devoured drunken chicken or slurped sheng jian bao knows Shanghai has so much more to offer. Here are ... Read more » |
What's New at Napa
by Rachel Platt (The Dish) The other night I caught a sneak preview of the new menu and chef at Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen, Matthew Ona, ahead of the official launch next month. I say sneak preview, but really anyone can pop down there and see him for themselves. (Sometimes I just like to sound ... Read more » |
Shanghainese Chef Shi Jingshen's Shot at Culinary Glory
by Rachel Platt (The Dish) The Olympics were a proud moment in China’s recent history, but the Games will pale in comparison with the next big competition being held on these shores ... cue drum roll ... the Bocuse D’Or. What do you mean you’ve never heard of it? It’s only the most ... Read more » |
A Culinary Vacation
by Geoff Ng (The Dish) Discover some of China’s best lesser-known regional cuisines without ever leaving town If you’re like me, traveling around China with millions of others during Chinese New Year isn’t especially appealing. But don’t fret–you can see some new parts of China without ever leaving the city. It’s all just a restaurant away. That’s why I’ve asked ... Read more » |
Designer Meals
by Geoff Ng (The Dish) Big brands are pushing their way into Shanghai’s crowded restaurant scene with signature styles Over the past decade, China has steamrolled forward economically, bringing with it a tide of new consumers clamoring for the latest and greatest. It’s an exciting time for “why not?”-type enterprises, so it’s not surprising that retail powerhouses Mattel, Sixty Group and Shanghai Tang are making their ... Read more » |
Home Economics
by Geoff Ng (The Dish) Shanghai’s culinary entrepreneurs are starting to bring their work home with them If you’re like me, moving to Shanghai means missing certain foods like crazy and stockpiling them maniacally during visits home. For the entrepreneurially-minded among us, however, these culinary yearnings can turn into business opportunity. “It was the summertime and we were all out drinking beers on a friend’s ... Read more » |
2010: The Future of Shanghai Dining
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) As we look forward to the new year, the year of the tiger, Haibao and new subway lines, I predict we’ll witness many delicious developments in our city’s dining scene. I talked to a few folks in the field to learn what they look forward to in the ... Read more » |
My Friends: KK Day Has Come
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Would You Camp Out for Krispy Kreme? As reported earlier, the official opening day of the 169 Wujiang Lu Krispy Kreme shop, the first of its kind in Mainland China, is December 15th. I believe the doors swing open at 7:30am, as that’s supposed to be the regular opening time of the shop. The prizes ... Read more »
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It’s official: Wujiang Lu’s street food vendors shut down
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Local news reports say all vendors will be out by Chinese New Year Jiefang Daily, Eastday, and even TV stations are covering the closure of the last remaining shops on Shanghai’s beloved street food destination, Wujiang Lu. While we’ve known for months that the eastern section of Wujiang was about to be swallowed by the ravenous Expo-beautification-machine and homogenized into an ... Read more »
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To Your Door: Tasty Delivery Meals for Dinner on the Couch
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) It’s officially freezing outside, so if you’re anything like me, all you want is something hot and tasty delivered to your door. Here are three tummy-warming delivery options for eating in this winter. Brasa Chicken: I ordered a Personal Combo (¥38) and a chicken salad (¥35) from Eduardo ... Read more »
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Oysters Three Ways
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) It’s the season for oysters, fresh, fried or grilled Food mythology tells us that oysters ought to be eaten only in months with an “r”. Some say this tale sprung up before widespread refrigeration, when the warmer months meant oysters would spoil faster. Others claim it makes scientific sense ... Read more » |
Behind Closed Doors
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) An exclusive peek into three-star Michelin chef Martin Berasategui's new restaurant When I walked into the kitchen of Basque three-star Michelin chef Martin Berasategui’s new restaurant, the entire team of chefs turned momentarily sheepish at the sight of a civilian female. However, once the meal rush began, my presence as an observer was forgotten as intensely focused chaos erupted. Although ... Read more »
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Get in Line! These Fantastic Foods Are Worth Waiting For
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Four Shanghai specialties people are queuing up to eat Just like I instinctually trust a full restaurant over an empty one, food vendors with long lines always pique my appetite. I often see the longest queues at vendors serving the most authentic traditional foods, especially seasonal specialties. I recently got in line at several conspicuously popular spots to find ... Read more » |
They’re Heeeere! Krispy Kreme Kraziness Can Now Officially Begin
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Sooooo, KK lovers, KK fanatics, those willing to wait, slobbering, in long lines for a single, hot, sticky, sugar-party-in-your-mouth Original Glazed: who can tell me where I spotted this holy sign, pictured above? I took this snapshot tonight, as I wandered Shanghai, on my usual hunt for calories, sweet and ... Read more »
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Teahouses that Charm the Cold Away
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Shanghai's teahouse gems and what to order When I drink tea at home, I often brew the Celestial Seasonings herbal teas I grew up with. But I love visiting a classical teahouse and having a proper tea ceremony, especially when autumn or--don’t say it--the Shanghai winter, comes slogging in, all dampness and frigid gray. There are ... Read more »
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The Cuisine Festival in Shanghai
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) The best eating and drinking in Shanghai, all under one roof On November 7 and 8, Shanghai foodies get their very own extravaganza: The Cuisine Festival, launched by World Events Agency, a trade show company based in China for 5 years. The show features an impressive list of Shanghai’s top restaurants and suppliers running from Bastiaan Bakery and Cantina Agave ... Read more »
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Feast on Shanghai's Freshest Seafood at the Massive Tongchuan Lu Fish Market
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Tongchuan Lu Savvy In 2008, local media declared that the massive Tongchuan seafood market was about to turn fins and move to an even more remote location. But recently, ahoy, there’s good news for seafood fans: the market is staying put, at least for the next few years. Autumn ... Read more »
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Shanghai Carnivores: Your Time Has Come
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Henrik Hubschmann is a man with a vision. A vision of lots and lots and lots of meat. “When people walk upstairs to the deli, I want them to say ‘wow!’” says Henrik. He is talking about the deli case at his new Yasmine’s Steakhouse and Butcher Shop in ... Read more »
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The Quest for Good Muffins in Shanghai Complete
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) I go on food quests. Sometimes they last days, sometimes years. My years-long search for affordable, unsweetened yogurt in Shanghai only ended with the purchase of a yogurt maker. My craving for croissants and baguettes was satisfied by the many good new bakeries in town. But I had been stymied ... Read more »
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Café du Metro As Delicious As Ever, Now with Sunshine
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) This charming café’s second branch is a friendly oasis Cafe du Metro is an old favorite of mine. Hidden in the maze of People's Square's underground mall, it's a beloved hideaway for diners seeking affordable Francophile dishes like Croque Monsieur, alongside small glasses of cheap but very quaffable wine, and warm service from the owners who ... Read more »
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Tansy Leaf, Durian, Lychee: Unique Frozen Treats In Shanghai
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Cold Comfort Shanghai makes room for novel frozen treats and new flavors Ice cream and gelato purveyors around Shanghai are re-making the traditional cone with enchanting, summery flavors. One shop offers gelato bursting with local fruit while a newly arrived Japanese ice cream chain churns a 15th century Elizabethan herb ... Read more »
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Shanghai's Greatest Noodle Dives
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Noodling Around Shanghai’s late night noodle shops are cheap and delicious On the city’s sidewalks, especially at night, you’ll often see people crowded around rickety tables eating noodles. They look so satisfied, slurping their la mian, I’m always tempted to sit down, order a bowl and ... Read more »
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Filth and Guts
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Eat these noodles, if you dare In my research for an upcoming column on Shanghai’s best noodle dives, I visited quite a few stalls around the city. The noodle shack named simply, “Large Intestine Noodles” (大场面) has one of the highest ratings for “flavor” on restaurant web guide Dianping.com. Oddly, it also has one ... Read more »
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Learn How to Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings
by Crystyl Mo (The Dish) Chocolate and Baking Schools in Shanghai After I blogged about a recent chocolate sculpture course taught in Shanghai, several people told me they are interested in learning chocolate-making, which at its highest level is both an exceptionally technical and artistically rich culinary artform. Here, I’ve compiled a few schools in Shanghai that teach chocolate-making courses ... Read more » |
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