The Shanghai Kid (TSK) is a food blog by award winning Singaporean chef-restaurateur and foodie, Fred Lin.
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Three Star Experience at a Five Star Restaurant – Review of Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice in Shanghai
Oct 31, 2014
I’ve heard of this very much talked about restaurant in the Jing’an area of Shanghai. The tales of enormous queues and being sold out by 1pm had aroused my curiosity. The fact that they only sell…
Review of T for Thai, a Thai Restaurant in Shanghai helmed by a French Chef
Oct 14, 2014
T for Thai is a Thai restaurant located on the west end of Huai Hai Rd near Wulumuqi Rd. Chef Michael Wendling is the head chef and co-owns the trio of restaurants in the vicinity…
Review of Nikita’s Restaurant, Rawai, Phuket
Oct 07, 2014
Finding good authentic Thai food in Phuket is not exactly an easy task. Unlike in Shanghai where you can hop off the bus and easily find a local eatery that serves xiao long baos that…
Review of Crystal Jade Restaurant @ Xin Tian Di, Shanghai
Sep 24, 2014
I’ve mentioned Crystal Jade several times in my Instagram posts and interviews, and often recommend the restaurant chain to people looking for authentic value-for-money dim sum. The reason is simply because, they offer affordable, authentic…
Review of Capo @ Rockbund for Shanghai Restaurant Week
Sep 18, 2014
Capo is an Italian restaurant helmed and owned by chef Enzo Carbone. Located at the Rockbund end of The Bund, Capo is located at the 5th floor of the Yi Feng Galleria. I attended the…
Review of Flame Bar & Grill @ Jing An Kerry Center for Shanghai Restaurant Week
Sep 11, 2014
Flame bar and grill is a steakhouse located in the high end Kerry Centre shopping mall at Jing an, Shanghai. I was there yesterday evening for a rather pleasant China Restaurant Week dinner, together with…
[CLOSED] Review of Saffron, a modern north Indian cuisine restaurant in Shanghai
Sep 07, 2014
Saffron is a modern restaurant specialising in northern Indian cuisine. The restaurant is located on Dong Ping Rd, right beside Shanghai Brewery and only a few blocks away from Glo London. I was there for…
How NOT TO participate in Restaurant Week. A review of Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse for Shanghai Restaurant Week 2014
Sep 04, 2014
This meal was actually booked by my friend, who invited me for lunch. I’ve never heard of Pinnacle Peak steakhouse prior to this, and i must say, their name sounded quite appealing. I was even…
[PSA] You now need a license to ride an electric scooter in Shanghai!
Sep 01, 2014
I don’t usually post non-restaurant or food related stuff, but this is really important, and I hope others will benefit from this information. Original Source Starting 1 September 2014, the traffic police in Shanghai will…
Review of Beef & Liberty, Shanghai
Aug 19, 2014
Beef & Liberty has been a rising name in Shanghai and even expanded to Hong Kong awhile ago. Taking great pride in their imported Tasmanian beef, the small bistro-like restaurant specialises in burgers. Located at…
Quickie at Paulaner Brauhaus, Xin Tian Di
Aug 13, 2014
What? The Shanghai Kid reviewed Paulaner?! I don’t know about you, but Paulaner at Xin Tian Di is a place I’ve passed by hundreds of times in my 8 years in Shanghai. Everytime I pass…
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!
