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Revisit to The Commune Social. A Review of their August Specials
Aug 07, 2014
I had a deep craving for something comforting and special last weekend, and after scouring through tons of restaurant listings, I was seduced back to The Commune Social. My last visit was a pleasant experience,…
[CLOSED] An unbiased review of The Public, a bar-restaurant in Shanghai
Jul 30, 2014
Every now and then, you hear of a place that people are raving about and you simply can’t wait to try it out, only to be greatly disappointed when you do. The Public was such…
Review of Home Thai @ K11 Art Mall, Shanghai
Jul 22, 2014
This was my second experience at Home Thai, located smack in the centre of downtown Pu Xi, at the K11 Art Mall along Huai Hai Rd. My first experience there about a year ago was…
Review of a weekend brunch at Abbey Road, Shanghai
Jul 14, 2014
Unlike what the name suggests, Abbey Road is actually the name of a bar-restaurant in Shanghai, along the borders of the French Concession at Yue Yang Rd. It takes pride in serving Swiss food, and…
Review of Tao Heung @ iAPM Mall, Shanghai
Jul 05, 2014
Tao Heung is one of the most popular restaurants in iAPM Mall, Shanghai. During meal times, it is common to wait for over an hour for a table. Is the food that good, or is…
Review of The Commune Social, an excellent Modern Tapas Restaurant-bar in Shanghai
Jun 30, 2014
The Commune Social was conceived in 2013, and subsequently won City Weekend’s best new restaurant of the year award. I have taken notice of this Tapas Bar from the mouthwatering pictures on Instagram, and have…
[CLOSED] Amazingly good lasagne in the Shanghai French Concession at House of Lasagne
Jun 25, 2014
Apologies for the lack of reviews lately. Part of the reason was because I haven’t really stumbled upon any good places that I have not reviewed before. Also, I’ve just finished a really hectic June…
Review of Boxing Cat Brewery @ Sinan Mansions, Shanghai
May 27, 2014
Was looking for a nice place for brunch, and suddenly the name Boxing Cat Brewery came up. One of the more popular places in Sinan Mansions, they have a extensive brunch menu, alongside their usual…
Revisit to Mr Nice Cafe & Grill @ Sun Moon Light Mall (日月光广场), Shanghai
May 25, 2014
It’s been awhile since my last tasting of the offerings at Mr Nice Cafe, and my wife had been begging for me to bring her to check out their legendary napoleons, so finally the time…
Review of Paradise Dynasty @ Shanghai, IFC Mall
May 21, 2014
Truth be told, I had been intrigued by the marketing from the first time I laid eyes on the 8 coloured XLBs, but again, had not found the right opportunity to try it out, since Din Tai Fung is almost within walking distance from where I live, along with a host of local, cheaper choices. Therefore I selfishly chose Paradise Dynasty to bring my guest, and allow myself to have a taste.
Review of Tang Palace (Wei Jing Branch), possibly the best dim sum in Shanghai
May 04, 2014
Being half hongkie, I have a natural weakness for authentic dim sum. There are countless tea restaurants (茶餐厅) littered all over the city, and many places offering dim sum. Sadly, many of them barely 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!
