China Blue
My family had a delicious meal at China Blue. The food and presentation is homestyle and reminds me of being back in Shanghai. The restaurant is spacious, tastefully appointed, with dark wood, su...
Is Shanghainese food greasy?
In the bay area, Shanghai Garden/Chef Zhao are greasy. However, other Shanghainese restaurants that I like -- Happy Cafe in San Mateo (RIP) and Shanghai Flavor Shop aren't. Is Shanghainese food ...
Any place in Toronto area with awesome Shanghai syle Cumin ribs? Damn Bourdain hooked my interest again!
Watched Anthony Bourdain in Shanghai "The Layover" and now I want to try those ribs!
Peaceful Invades East Van
Driving along Kingsway past Joyce, I saw that the space that used to be K&K Farm Market has been done over, with a new Peaceful Restaurant sign. https://www.google.com/maps/@49.2335261,-123.0...
Chinese for Christmas dinner?
Contemplating doing either something spicy or Shanghainese this year on December 25. Any suggestions? Wouldn't hurt if it was a bit nice inside but food quality wins out over decor. TIA.
Any decent pan fried pork dumpling Shanghaiese style in Vancouver ?
I had been checked out all the Shanghai style Chinese restaurants in Lower Mainland but none of them are using a deep big iron pan to cook Pan fried pork dumpling like he ones in Hong Kong. Please ...
Looking for a different go-to in Manhattan Chinatown - for a group!
My husband and I are going to dinner tonight with friends and we will be a group of six people. We usually eat at the same place, Shanghai Asian Manor; we love it. I suggested going there tonight b...
Li Yi Ji ShangHai Bistro in Newark for Sheng Jian Bao
Li Yi Ji ShangHai Bistro opened recently in Newark and is currently in Soft Opening. Mostly this seems to mean that the menu is limited and the staff even more so. This spot desperately needs to hi...
Hand Shaved Noodles and New Menu @ Su Hong Eatery, Palo Alto
This week I stopped by Su Hong in Palo Alto with crab XLB in mind for a quick lunch. But I shifted gears when I saw the new expanded menu. That is, expanded in the sense that the “secret” Shangha...
Chowdown Report: Din Tai Fung Valley Fair in Santa Clara
Yesterday five chowhounds hit the Din Tai Fung in the Valley Fair mall for lunch. It was a first visit for each of us to the newest branch of this Taiwanese chain though some of us have been to...
Chef Zhao Kitchen in Palo Alto
A shy 'hound in the neighborhood emailed me: "Chef Zhao just opened yesterday (friday) in the Edgewood Shopping Center, the ailing rebuilt mall at 101 and Embarcadero. I haven't been yet... C...
Best Shanghai Cuisine in Boston?
What's the best Shanghai cuisine restaurant in Boston?
xlb manhattan chinatown?
Nan Xiang is our post-lga go-to, my son's flight was delayed past the point the restaurant was open (ended up at mad for chicken, wonderful!), so we're heading to Manhattan today, ideas? Not lo...
Shanghainese/Taiwanese breakfast
Who's doing it? I'm looking for something more than the token XLB and green onion pancake. I'm taking about the youtiao (puffy chinese dough), sweet/savory soy milk with all the fixings, tofu flowe...
Din Tai Fung -- What has been your experience?
Yes, Virginia, Din Tai Fung is a chain, with 25 branches in 8 countries. Besides, it comes up on multiple boards, so I don't know where else to post this. Where have you been to a Din Tai Fung ...
Din tai Fung comes to Bay Area
It appears that DTF will come to Santa Clara's Westfield Valley Mall in October. It will seat about 200 people.
Xiao long bao - would I be crazy to try to make them?
I love xiao long bao/soup dumplings. But I live too far away from a source to eat them regularly. I've seen recipes for them and am tempted. I'm looking for advice from those who do cook or have...
' Kangsu Chekiang & Shanghai Residents (HK) Association - Offering may be Hong Kong's Best Shanghainese food, even the starred establisments!
My favorite go-to place in Hong Kong, for delicious Shanghainese fare used to be Central's ' Shanghai Fraternity Association '...until I had my first meal here in KCSRA at its re-vamped location. ...
Liu Yuan Paviliion: Guys! There are more yummy choices to eat in Hong Kong than just Cantonese - Shanghainese, for example!!
With a Shanghainese in-law, the minute I stepped foot on Hong Kong soil, I was exposed to Shanghainese food both at home and eating out. Apart from Shanghainese themed home cooked food, this meal a...
Sheng Jian Bao SF?
hi all, i was in shanghai earlier this year had shen jian bao at yang's fry dumpling that blew my mind. i much preferred them to xiao long bao at famous places in shanghai. anywere in sf/bay ar...