| |
The fact that Arch suffers from the lack of service that is usual for China is no reason to miss out on dining at one of Shanghai’s hippest little places, populated mainly by the local expatriate community. The menu offers an extensive range of Western food, good coffee, wine and cocktails. If you’re dining alone, it’s a great place to catch up on your glossy design magazine reading.
|
Quite possibly Shanghai’s most romantic restaurant, Bali Laguna is much like its cuisine—stylish, very tasteful and slightly reminiscent of Indonesia. Good for a fantastic feed and sensual surroundings, but don’t expect the ultimate Bali experience. Sit out by the lotus pond where you can kick back and listen to the frogs.
|
The majority of these popular Cantonesethemed restaurants are open 24 hours a day and offer a wide variety of snacks and meals that give a good introduction to southern Chinese food. Great comfort food and speedy service. Take a seat at the regular tables or get a feel for the Hong Kong seaside with a booth inside one of the ‘fisherman’s boats’.
|
Taiwanese-managed Charmant started offering excellent food, friendly staff and realistic prices in an open-plan design about 12 months ago. This is a great place to enjoy some authentic Chinese food with a great English-language menu. It’s open until 4am daily and is close to two popular jazz bars. Charmant is also the perfect place to try that famous dessert—shaved ice—which is served as either a sundae or a smoothie.
|
This restaurant is great for a business dinner or a quiet meal with friends. Crystal Jade offers both northern and southern Chinese fare, so you can sample China’s wide range of cuisine. Crystal Jade makes perhaps some of the best dumplings in the city, and don’t forget to try the xiaolong bao for a local treat. Nice atmosphere and, despite the service, a good attempt at fine dining.
|
| |
|