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Do you ask foreigners to spend 1 minute to find a reliable Western restaurant in Shanghai?

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2024-07-19 04:00:53

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Chinese friends are divided into two types,

One is someone who has eaten together,

One of them doesn't.

My foreign friends in China are also divided into two types.

One is to find your own restaurant,

One way to find me.

I still can't forget the first time I asked a foreign friend to eat Shanghai wonton. I have forgotten the taste of wonton, but I still remember everyone discussing for a long time about calling it "Noodles", Wonton or "Dumplings". Italian dumplings are called Ravioli and are customarily classified as pasta. When using the word "consultation", the first thing is that I don't want to impose a "name" on them. After all, even if there are similar foods, people's perceptions are different. Besides, even if it's the love bean who accompanies you to cook TV drama porridge every day on your mobile phone, and the affectionate "husband ~" in your mouth, the girl opposite you may despise saying,"Who is it?!"

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To be serious, many Chinese people of the older generation are still used to cooking steaks with large steaks. They are thick, well-done, and even soft and chewy. If they serve such a dish to foreigners, they will probably think that you are breaking up. But I personally don't think there is anything wrong. Even in the north and south, the understanding of steamed buns, steamed buns and noodles is half a century worse than eating habits. Taste is a particularly personal matter.

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A few days ago, a friend from the second watch came to ask me how to quickly find a city's specialty old food restaurant. My first reaction was not to bother to search, but to find a review website! But this is not everything. I am a little confused at the thought of going to some relatively economically underdeveloped places or stores with good business enough to refuse publicity.

Or, people may be using other advanced systems, such as the "human flesh system", and in the end, they still have to find reliable local gourmets to manage them.

No matter how big and broad, if there are cultural and customary differences, such as asking me to go to Japan to use tablog and yelp in the United States, I will have a lack of IQ. Many people, like me, really have no habits and are too lazy to download. The same is true for foreigners in China. In Shanghai, where tens of thousands of restaurants are located, you can quickly find a Western restaurant that can withstand tearing prices and experience. It is the dragon among foreigners.

It's actually not that complicated. A few days ago, foreign friends told me that a book "Hungry in SHANGHAI" was released. Following the Bali and Singapore under The Asia Collective, it is another dining guide that is very friendly to foreign friends.

This is the booklet. The initiator is Mona Weber, a very elegant blonde lady, atypical Finnish, and her job is an interior designer. The reason why she is atypical is that most Finns are calm and reserved, but she is a foodie who particularly loves communication, so she wrote while walking and completed this book. All the stores are her familiar experiences. She has a sharp perspective on the restaurant's decoration and tableware, and she can tell at a glance whether the owner is attentive. She believes that everything from ingredients to cooking to utensils is part of the ingenuity, and the whole can be seen from the details. I said, I finally found the Finnish version of the Lonely Gourmet!

The 40 pairs of tableware on site actually represent the 40 restaurants with different styles but impressive styles in the book. It's all Mona's own design. She loves to travel around to collect design inspiration, secretly told me that she has a lot of plates at home. Because she loves the design of plates, her husband said that just for the mountain-like plates, she could not wash the plates for 365 days at home.

She said that many people view restaurants from different perspectives. For example, for foreign tourists, most people value the experience more. Faced with the numerous catering industry, not to mention tourists who are new to the city, reliable restaurants are definitely difficult to find. Even for people who have lived for a long time, it is normal to change the street surface of restaurants every three months. "Hunger Shanghai" is the answer to the problem.

"Through Hunger Shanghai, we hope to provide local residents and tourists with a list of our favorite high-quality restaurants and recommend exciting and unforgettable dining out experiences," Mona said.

This makes me look forward to this booklet. When I first arrived at the press conference, I was captured by the black and gold details inside. I opened the legendary exquisite booklet, which contained 40 selected award-winning restaurants, fashionable cafes and terrace bars...

Mona said she is a huge fan of Scandinavian style home because it makes her feel like home. Among them, her favorite brands are Artek in Finland and Vitra furniture brand in Switzerland.

Now let's talk about the Shanghai restaurants recommended by Mona. Many foreign friends say they are treasures. The key is that she has also prepared a lot of coupons! She secretly told me that the cost of the 350 yuan booklet was already exceeded by the wine delivered by the event restaurant, which was really a good deal.

Let's follow the map now and see where foreigners in Shanghai will gain weight in the future.

Huangpu

1. BAR ROUGEBar Rouge has trendy interior design, high-tech dance floor and an international DJ lineup. Its rooftop terrace has stunning views and the entire city's skyline can be seen.🧧RECEIVE FREE VIP ACCESS FROM 9PM (VIP treatment after 9 pm)📍

2. HAKKASANHakkasan draws inspiration from local classics to innovate dishes, and also offers world-class bartending that blends Eastern and Western styles. RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMARY ORDERS OF HAKKASAN 'S DRUNKEN CHICKEN AND FOIE GRAS📍

3. HIYAHiya HIYA is located on the 27th floor of The Shanghai Edition Hotel. This Japanese restaurant has a strong Japanese izakaya style, and Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton presents you with delicious food on the tip of your tongue.🧧BUY TWO MAIN DISHES TO RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY HOUSE COCKTAILS📍

4. MERCATOLocated at No. 3 on the Bund, Mercato is a vibrant, shared Mediterranean restaurant presented by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.🧧RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY WELCOME DRINKS📍

5. MR & MRS BUNDMr Mrs Bund is a modern restaurant opened by Paul Pairet. With his extraordinary taste and strong personality, he breaks through the limitations of traditional French cuisine, giving this restaurant more innovative delicacy.🧧RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY WELCOME DRINKS WHEN DINING📍

6. NOMADThis restaurant specializes in barbecues and bartending. The restaurant is located at Found 158, a social place for adventurers to celebrate their freedom because they can taste fresh grilled food and creative wine concoctions.🧧RECEIVE 50 RMB OFF FOR EVERY 500RMB SPENT (get a 50 RMB discount for every 500 RMB spent)📍

7. ROOF 325 RESTAURANT & BARWalking through the rooftop gardens, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery of the city, while also enjoying a relaxed atmosphere and delicious continental menus, including Italian and French cuisine.🧧RECEIVE 20% OFF THE BILL📍

8. SHANGHAI TAVERNShanghai Tavern is a modern European restaurant featuring Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton and Chief Chef Scott Melvin serving delicious tastes that ignite your taste buds.🧧BUY TWO MAIN DISHES TO RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY HOUSE COCKTAILS📍

9. THE NESTDining at The Nest restaurant will give you a low-key and simple dining experience, because here, people focus on sharing delicious food and immerse themselves in the taste of cocktails.🧧RECEIVE A DOZEN COMPLIMENTARY FINE DE CLAIRE OYSTERS WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY TWO ENTREES-OR-A BOTTLE OF GREY GOOSE VODKA📍

Xintiandi

1. EL LUCHADORYou can sit in the restaurant or in the courtyard and slowly spend a leisurely evening while enjoying Mexico's surprising street delicacies such as parsley tacos and citrus salmon tacos, or you can choose from the delicacies we have tasted, such as minced tacos and pesos.🧧Receive TWO COMPLIMENTARY GLASSES OF HOUSE MARGARITA, HOUSE RED/WHITE WINE OR TWO BOTTLES OF CORONA📍

2. GREEN & SAFEGREEN SAFE is a grocery store and deli that sells organic food and a restaurant where the quality of ingredients is guaranteed from the farm to the table.🧧RECEIVE 10% OFF THE BILL📍

3. LIONTraditional southern Chinese cuisine has been blended with unique local sauces as the ethnic group moved to Southeast Asia, such as fragrant orchid leaves, tamarind, chili sauce or samba sauce. Lion Restaurant's Nanyang Chinese cuisine is inspired by the unique Nyonya cuisine and is full of exotic flavor. ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE CHARGE📍

4. RYE & CO.Rye Co. is divided into two separate spaces, with a wood-toned cafe serving Nordic cuisine and a bar with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a beautiful ceiling paved with thousands of shells.🧧BUY ONE SIGNATURE COCKTAIL TO RECEVE THE SECOND ONE COMPLIMENTARY📍

5. VA BENEVA BENE Restaurant is spacious and stylish. Most importantly, it has the best Italian food in Shanghai and one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Shanghai.🧧RECEIVE 20% OFF WHEN DINING A LA CARTE📍

Xuhui

1. BIRDBird is a casual bar and restaurant with a carefully crafted delicious menu serving seasonal delicacies, allowing you to enjoy the essence of local cuisine in a spacious and comfortable environment. RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT📍

2. BITTERBitter is Bird's sister store with the same trendy decor as Bird, but Bitter focuses more on daytime coffee and evening aperitif, a biweekly menu, and daily specials that provide diners with a day's worth of food. RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT📍

3. FRANCK BISTROTFranck Bistrot Hotel is located in the upscale and quaint Wu Kang Ting, a romantic restaurant where diners can taste exquisite seasonal cuisine (the dishes on the blackboard are updated daily).🧧BUY TWO MAIN DINNER COURSES TO RECEVE A COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF SPARKING WINE📍

4. GINGERGinger is a modern Asian tavern set in an urban oasis. Betty Ng, the owner of its restaurant from Singapore, was inspired while traveling to serve fusion cuisine and creative cocktails from Southeast Asia, Japan and the Mediterranean.🧧RECEIVE 10% OFF THE BILL📍

5. HUGO HUSKY HOUSEHugo Husky House is a beautiful and quaint three-story cafe with retro décor and flowers scattered throughout the venue. It also serves a variety of delicacies, including classic brunch and delicious lemon tarts.🧧RECEIVE 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE📍

6. MOKA BROSHealthy dishes made with fresh ingredients, such as salads, milkshakes, burritos, etc., are available in full portions and affordable. Sit down on the bean bag chair, relax, and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.🧧RECEIVE 10% OFF THE BILL📍

7. O’MILLS ARTISAN BAKERY & RESTAURANTO'Mills Artisan Bakery Restaurant redefines the bakery, a charming two-story building where you can enjoy brunch all day (including handmade yeast bread, yeast pizza, etc.) and at night, try their new snack menu.🧧Buy One House Wine TO Receive THE Second One Complimentary📍

8. OHA EATERYOHA Eatery is an open-plan restaurant that specializes in serving small dishes inspired by classic Guizhou cuisine, paired with carefully selected handmade cocktails or natural wines. Chef Blake Thornley uses local seasonal ingredients to prepare unique dishes. This food naturally brings a fresh Chinese flavor. RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT (Get a dessert)📍

9. PAIN CHAUDPain Chaud offers a wide variety of French handmade breads, bakeries, pastries, salads, ice cream and coffee to satisfy any cravings. Although the store is small, it is comfortable and warm, making it a great place to rest in the city and recharge your energy.🧧RECEIVE 25 RMB OFF THE BILL📍

10.QIMIN ORGANIC HOTPOTQimin Market has always adhered to the concept of "farm to table" to ensure the freshness and health of the ingredients in every aspect. Only then can such ingredients ensure the delicacy of the hot pot. You can choose one of eight different pots to cook seasonal fresh meats and vegetables, all ingredients come from local farms in China, and you can also mix your own sauces.🧧RECEIVE 10% OFF THE BILL📍

11.STYXPascal Ballot, owner of STYX, has lived in Europe, Asia and the United States. These experiences have inspired this restaurant's delicious kebabs, where you can enjoy a variety of meat, fish and vegetable kebabs with confidence, paired with the wonderful roasting sauce, which will definitely make you want to stop.🧧RECEIVE 10% OFF WHEN DINING A LA CARTE📍

12.THE BULL & CLAWThe Bull Claw restaurant has a sophisticated and charming terrace, comfortable interior design and sumptuous cuisine. It serves craft beer on tap, award-winning weekend brunch, fresh lobster from Canada and the best Australian premium steaks in Shanghai. RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY GLASSES OF HOUSE LAGER, RED/WHITE Wine-OR-PROSECCO📍

Jing 'an

1. BARBARIANBarbarian is a paradise for meat lovers. The cuisine here can be described with rural flavor. Full portions of kebabs, charcoal grilled meat and seafood satisfy diners 'different cravings for food. Receive Extended Happy Prices📍

2. BITES & BREWSBITES BREWS is a comfortable neighborhood gathering place that is filled with laughter and laughter at all times, thanks to the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, which serves grilled cheese sandwiches, burritos, salads and soups. RECEIVE 11 RMB OFF WITH EVERY 111 RMB SPENT📍

3. CAFÉ GRAY DELUXEThe Middle House, a sister store to Café Gray Deluxe in Hong Kong, has partnered with New York chef Grey Kunz to create this modern and versatile space where you will enjoy simple European home-cooked dishes. RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY GLASSES OF PROSECCO, GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD CHEF/MANAGEMENT-AND-PREFERENTIAL SEATING IF AVAILABLE📍

4. EGGEgg is your happy exclusive community cafe that serves all-day breakfast, such as avocado toast and corn tempura. The food shape and presentation are full of art, making it ideal for taking photos.🧧COMPLIMENTARY "PUT AN EGG ON IT" ON ANY MAIN COURSE📍

5. FRASCAEnjoy first-class Italian cuisine in the cozy sun room. This night is perfect, with exquisite cooking skills under the leadership of Chef Marino. RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY ANTIPASI, PRIORITY RESERVATION, GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD CHEF/MANAGEMENT-AND-PREFERENTIAL SEATING IF AVAILABLE (Two appetizers will be given priority, chef/manager's compliments, and seat privileges if available)📍

6. KARTELKartel is famous for its 360-degree panoramic rooftop, and it is also a must-visit for wine lovers. From the rooftop, you can enjoy the beautiful views of Xuhui District and Jing 'an District. There is also a sincere Happy Hour period, plus a terrace and fine wine, it is really satisfying.🧧RECEIVE 20% OFF THE BILL📍

7. SUI TANG LIThe dishes in the Suitang showcase the innovative side of Chinese cooking. There are signature dishes, handmade gourmet platters and snacks created by Chef Tony Ye, all inspired by Shanghai, Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY GLASSES OF PROSECCO, GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD CHEF/MANAGEMENT-AND-PREFERENTIAL SEATING IF AVAILABLE (Two glasses of sparkling wine, courtesy of the chef/manager, and preferential seating if available)📍

8. THE BEACH HOUSEThe Beach House is luxurious and has spacious space. The restaurant decoration incorporates beach elements. Whether you are enjoying delicious food in a warm and pleasant restaurant or dining on an exquisite terrace, it can make people feel like they are in a beach town. RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK-OR-DESSERT (Get a drink or a dessert)📍

9. THE COMMUNE SOCIALThe concept of The Commune Social is to create a popular casual feast or food tour in Shanghai. There are three areas: snack bar, dessert bar and cocktail bar. The interior design is exquisite and the restaurant atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant, making this restaurant The best place for daily dining.🧧RECEIVE 20% OFF THE BILL📍
10.THE PEACOCK ROOMThe interior design of the Peacock Hall won the 2019 German Design Award and the iF Design Award. The design idea stems from a modern interpretation of the 19th century art deco masterpiece of the same name. The dishes based on the concept of "contemporary Chinese cuisine" draw inspiration from traditional Sichuan cuisine and integrate the strengths of other cuisines, and the flavors are rich and varied, far beyond the spicy Sichuan flavor in the original impression.🧧RECEIVE 10% OFF THE BILL-AND-A COMPLIMENTARY WELCOME DRINK📍

11.TOGETHERDining at Together is a wonderful experience, fresh, diverse, warm and unique because of their French and Asian styles and shared-style dishes.🧧RECEIVE 20% OFF THE BILL (20% off all orders)📍

12.BLACKBIRDAt Blackbird, you can have three different innovative experiences at one meal: on the first floor, you can see a cafe and bar serving all-day dining, cocktails and wines; on the second floor, you will find the popular Table Black and Bar Black, which serve more refined cuisine and high-quality ingredients; and on the third floor, you will find a pleasant rooftop terrace for outdoor dining.🧧RECEIVE 10% OFF THE BILL📍

13.DAO JIANG HUTamanzhi is a modern Chinese restaurant that innovates Chinese cuisine in a unique way and adds vitality to traditional delicacies. Its founder Betty Ng was inspired to create a fun and pleasant restaurant, so the ingredients and flavors here come from all over China. Inspired by delicious food, we created such an amazing taste buds.🧧RECEIVE 10% OFF THE BILL📍

14.THE CANNERYThe Cannery is the most fashionable restaurant in the city. It has golden ceilings and warm yellow lights. When you step into the restaurant, you can feel the atmosphere of flames and enjoy the huge terrace. The concept of the restaurant is to return to the origin of cooking and strive to create popular food that you can share with friends.🧧RECEIVE 25% OFF THE CANNERY'S FAMOUS WOOD-FIRED SALMON FILLET (ANY SERVING SIZE)📍

"Hunger Shanghai" is not just a catering guide. It will tell readers how to maximize Shanghai's gourmet resources from an insider's professional perspective and master the essence of the "Hunger" series. Show the exclusive QR code of "Hunger Shanghai" to the merchant before ordering food to enjoy exclusive discounts for two. It is an ideal gift tailored for food and travel enthusiasts.

Readers can have the opportunity to take a panoramic view of the city's skyline with welcome drinks at Mr Mrs Bund, enjoy free desserts that highlight the concept of integration at Bird Restaurant, and enjoy exclusive ordering discounts at the creative and fashionable Chinese restaurant.

"Hunger Shanghai" will be released in hardcover paper version and portable electronic version from now on, and can be purchased on selected domestic and foreign coffee shops, concept stores and official website (http://theasiacollective.com/;) platforms.