SH Mitten Crabs*

In a few months it will be that time of year again,
when the hot humid weather fades
and cooler conditions set in.
One of my favourite local delicacies during my time in Shanghai ~
Mitten Crabs (大閘蟹) will come out of hiding!

Shanghai Min *

Dumplings are everywhere in Shanghai,
but to dine in upscale clean surrounds is more scarce.
Take a break from Din Tai Fung,
and opt for another major restaurant chain
with some eclectic dishes on offer.

pan-fried wontons

pork & vegetable with black sesame

amaranthus

stir-fried with oil-braised bamboo shoots

eight treasures

hidden in glutinous rice

SHANGHAI MIN

Xin Tian Di

Shanghai

Haagen Dazs *

Favorite pastime in Shanghai
was to keep warm & savour
ice cream on a chilly Winter's day.


Sweet Christmas memories linger on the palette,
stirring excitement for what shall be in store for 
Chinese New Year *

flower blossoms

six of the most delectable Haagen Dazs ice cream flavours

served in a delicious waffle bowl

(p.s. can you spot Santa's Little Helper?)

icy melting chocolate

a mysterious present packed with chocolate skin,

let the dark chocolate source give you a secret Creme Brulee sensation

Jean Georges *

"Explore JG Vongerichten's signature vibrant cuisine

and develop a love for aromatic flavours of the East.

With an impressive three-star Michelin training, 

the food is guaranteed to impress."

As the elevator doors slide open, a sign is illuminated before us. 
Reminiscent of a painting from Picasso's cubism era
- JG's distinct trademark. 


Already impressed, yet I have not even entered the dining area!
Walk through the small archway into a grand auditorium.
Trendy decor 
with high ceilings; 
big round tables enough to seat for twelve, but only set for two; 
encompassed by circular lounges; 
and peer through the window panes to see all the commotion along The Bund.


Abandoning the traditional use of meat stocks, and instead, features intense flavours and satisfying textures from the use of vegetable juices and fruit essences, light broths and herbal vinaigrettes. Innovative ideas that have adapted to and impacted on the global culinary landscape.

MAINS

crispy crab cake

celeriac remoulade, pink grapefruit and ginger

sea scallops

with caramelized cauliflower, caper- raisin emulsion

grilled pork chop

glazed bok choy with chilies and mint

grilled chicken paillard

frisee, argula and cheese

DESSERTS

almond financier

ginger ice cream, baked apple

chocolate soufflé tart

mint ice cream

petite fours

~ ~ ~

4F, No.3 The Bund

3 Zhong San Dong Yi Road

Shanghai

+86 21 6321 7733

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M on the Bund *

"Located at the pinnacle of the historic Nissin Shipping Building c.1921,

M overlooks Shanghai's most famous site:

The Bund."

References to Shanghai's glamourous past are updated and given a contemporary spin. Flavours range from the comforting to the novel, from Europe to the Middle East, but remain grounded in classical European techniques.


How fitting that I dined at M on the Bund with M. 
We laughed at the concept that all the cutlery and china bears her initial!

bread & butter

some beverages

tea & coffee

(highlight was not the drink, but rather the beautiful cups!)

An autumn soup

with pumpkin, chickpeas flavoured with star anise

A salad

of pickled ox tongue and shredded beef brisket

with dill cucumbers, peppery cress, radishes

and a mustard seed dressing

homemade pappardelle pasta

tossed with braised lamb, spinach leaves and green peas

coq au vin

chicken cooked in a good red wine

served with creamy mashed potatoes

petite fours

Turkish Delight & Lemon Marshmellow

~ ~ ~

7F, No.5 The Bund

Shanghai

+86 21 6350 9988

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Missing Shanghai *

"Across the water, across the Pacific.

Under the open sky, oh my, how I have missed you.

Lucky to be coming home again.

But most of all,

lucky to have experienced SH."

Apologies for my temporary disappearance. It seems China's great firewall prevented access to this blog. Back in Sydney for now. 

View of Shanghai from my apartment ♥