The Shanghai Kid (TSK) is a food blog by award winning Singaporean chef-restaurateur and foodie, Fred Lin.
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Review of UNICO by Mauro Colagreco for Shanghai Restaurant Week 2015
Apr 10, 2015
Warning: Extreme graphic images of fatty beef ahead. Proceed at your own risk. My 2nd and last booking for Shanghai Restaurant Week was at the famed UNICO by Michelin 2 star chef, Mauro Colagreco. As you…
[CLOSED] Review of Nougatine by Jean Georges for Shanghai Restaurant Week 2015
Mar 22, 2015
Nougatine has closed its doors in Shanghai. I have been meaning to visit a Jean Georges restaurant for abit, but as many of you know, I am somewhat of a cheap diner, so Jean Georges…
Brunch and Lunch at Liquid Laundry
Mar 12, 2015
Liquid Laundry — A name that has been ringing in high praises and crowds amongst brunch and eggs lovers throughout downtown Shanghai in recent months. Ever since Madisons’ temporary closure, Liquid Laundry had pretty much reigned…
[CLOSED] Review of La Stazione Gastropub, a new Italian Restaurant in Shanghai
Feb 23, 2015
La Stazione has closed, and has been replaced with Raw Eatery (at least at this time of writing) People say, Italian restaurants in Shanghai are are popping up like mushrooms after a good rain. Looking at…
Chefs In The City, The Final Dinner at Grand Kempinski Hotel, Shanghai
Jan 25, 2015
I was fortunate to be invited to the Chefs in the City event, organised by Social Cloud China. The series of events featured dinners with 6 courses from 6 unique Italian chefs. The final instalment…
[CLOSED] L’Entrecote in Shanghai? Introducing, La Bistronomie
Jan 17, 2015
La Bistronomie has also closed it’s doors in Shanghai. La Bistronomie is a French restaurant located slightly away from the Jing’an center, at 800 Show. While they have a decent range of starters and entrees,…
Saddle Rock Oysters straight off the Mystic Pier 17 @ Shanghai
Jan 11, 2015
Ok there is no such actual pier in Shanghai, but as you might have guessed, Mystic Pier 17 is the name of a restaurant in Shanghai, a new one at that, featuring fresh oysters from…
Introducing… Gastronomical French Burgers at CU2+ Confidential by Chef Michael Wendling
Dec 01, 2014
French…Burgers?!? TSK, are you sure you know what you’re talking about?? Look. If fries are labelled French fries, why not French burgers? Introducing burgers by French Chef, Michael Wendling. Because I don’t get many restaurant…
My Review of the brunch set at Hakkasan, Shanghai
Nov 25, 2014
Hakkasan was amongst one of the top restaurants on my want-to-visit list ever since they opened last year in Shanghai. From day one in Shanghai, the international restaurant chain had been receiving glowing reviews consistently….
The Best Steak Ever @ Capo, Rockbund Shanghai
Nov 16, 2014
It is no secret that I have been a fan of Capo, ever since dining there for their DiningCity Shanghai Restaurant Week menu. What won me over was the great decor, the amazing food and the…
A Taste of the New Autumn 2014 Dishes at Beef & Liberty Shanghai
Nov 09, 2014
Beef & Liberty has a selection of new dishes to ease into Winter! I was fortunate to sit down with chef Neil Tomes over dinner to talk about food, differences between Shanghai and Hong Kong…
3 Different Nasi Biryanis at Tekka Market
May 28, 2018
My friend, R, wanted to bring us to his favourite Nasi Biryani place at Little India, Singapore. Unfortunately, his stall was closed that day, and hence we rerouted ourselves to the timeless Tekka Market smack…
10 types of foods you need to eat when in Shanghai for the first time!
Sep 26, 2019
Visiting Shanghai for the first time and have FOMO on the defining foods of Shanghai? This listing has you covered!
