Food and drink review posts
Niku Niku Oh!! Kome is a Japanese hamburger steak chain, part of Monogatari Corporation, that serves freshly ground beef patties grilled to order on a central grill in full view of customers seated around U-shaped counters. Despite the name, these are Japanese-style hamburger steaks rather than burgers served in a bun. Once they reach medium … Read more
A first-hand review of Jia Jia Tang Bao in Shanghai including waiting times, prices, what to order and whether the famous Xiaolongbao really live up to the hype.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Shanghai opened in the prestigious Xintiandi well over a decade ago. I loved it, but the timing was poor and they couldn’t make it work. So for many years, I had to visit Lawry’s in Hong Kong and once, even in Taipei to get my fix of prime rib, or what … Read more
Xiaolongbao and shengjian usually get most of the attention from visitors to Shanghai, but the city’s noodle scene deserves just as much attention. One excellent place to start is Huxi Old Alley Noodles, a humble local chain serving rich, deeply savoury dry noodles that have earned a loyal following across Shanghai. Unlike some of the … Read more
RAC Coffee Shanghai sits at the junction of Anfu Road and Wukang Road, and on a weekend morning you’ll almost certainly walk past a queue. That queue leads to a French café and crêperie that has been quietly doing things right since 2017. No gimmicks, no fusion twists, just honest French food executed with care … Read more