Whether you like them or not, hamburgers have become synonymous with Western comfort food throughout much of the world. Restaurateurs in Shanghai know this and as a result have opened plenty of burger joints around the city hoping to make ...[ read full review ]
Pelham's If it Ain't Broke...
If it aint broke, don’t fix it. Or so the phrase goes. Yet sometimes, even something that appears safe needs to be revamped in order to survive in an overcrowded market. There was nothing wrong with the old Pelham’s, ...[ read full review ]
So tell me a little bit about PiRO. You took it over, you turned it around. Before you came in charge, what was the restaurant like?
They also made American food, but it was really bad. Honestly it was bad food, ...[ read full review ]
There was nothing inherently wrong with Racks: relaxed ambiance, reasonable prices and more pool tables than you could shake a cue at are nothing to complain about. For the owners, however, the name just didn't say enough for their kitchen. ...[ read full review ]
Chef Eric Brown is a ubiquitous man. Since arriving in China to work at the now defunct Finestre many moons ago, he's spiced up Mexico Lindo out in HongQiao, dallied with the Vargas Group establishments and clambered over Pinnacle Peak. ...[ read full review ]
Do you like your burgers fat and juicy, and your nachos piled high with melted cheese, beef and creamy guacamole? You bet? Then, Piro is the place to go for your hit of "down ‘nd dirty" American cooking, according to ...[ read full review ]
Dakota Fancy French-style Food
Sneaking out from the shadows, Monkey Lounge's owners have opened their very own restaurant along the main stretch of DongHu Road. Also lounge-like in style, it feels as if the neighboring sister establishment has leaked into the décor, with black ...[ read full review ]
Madison Sleek and Slick
Newcomer Madison, which has taken the space of Vargas Grill above Azul on DongPing Road, is going to be a relatively reliable place to go for upscale "new American" cuisine. The décor is full of mute taupes and warm lighting, ...[ read full review ]
Kitchenette Cute and Cozy Kitchenette
When gallivanting down the well-traveled stretch of Changle Road, you may have noticed a little lemon drop of a diner called Kitchenette when crossing Urumqi Road. Opened nearly four months ago, this tiny eatery is easy to miss during the ...[ read full review ]
Bistro Burger Burgers, Burgers, Burgers!
Walking into Eduardo Vargas' recently opened Bistro Burger, a noticeable cloud of smoke hung over the restaurant. The result of a botched job by builders who connected the air shoot to the fans in the kitchen, it was being hastily ...[ read full review ]
Factory Factory CLOSED
The Factory experiments not only with its' artistic commercial ventures but with its dining menu too. Their chef, native Californian Sean Jorgensen enthuses over a childhood spent in his Grandma's South Georgia kitchen. "Soul food. I wanted the chance ...[ read full review ]
Number 5 Bistro is a combined bistro, lounge and bar providing a comfortable, laid-back setting and affordable prices despite its fancy address. Here, you come to have a meal, have a drink, play pool and relax after a long day.The ...[ read full review ]
What makes a good diner? All-day breakfast? Yes. Huge servings? Of course. Warm atmosphere and welcoming staff? Definitely. All these and more surely make Faith's Diner deserving of its name. While not exactly the traditional American diner with the old ...[ read full review ]
Set back amidst the well manicured greenery of the Ruijin Guesthouse property, the stand out feature of Colours is definitely the lush patio seating area. Sheltered by nature and overlooking a small pond, it's easy to forget you're dining in ...[ read full review ]
Gourmet Café has opened its doors on a new venture just a few feet away from its famous forebear. Breaking away from its burger tradition, this place uses the noodle for inspiration. Utilising the format and design of their ...[ read full review ]
