Shanghainese/Sichuan Resto recommendation

Posted by annebin (877 days ago)

Everytime we have guests, they want to be taken to an authentic Chinese resto.

We have a favorite resto specializing in Shanghainese cuisine called Wu Kong (in TST). We regularly order the Crystal Shrimp, Crispy Duck, Crispy Eel, Honey Ham with crsipy bean curd and bread, plus whatever vegetable is in season (winter melon is good).

Any other recommended restos that won't break the bank and what dish to order?

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Posted by sharpey (875 days ago)

you can try :
1,XINJISHI restaurant at Lee Garden shop 201-203 tel 28901122 a modern shanghai cuisine
2, Unicorn Restaurant at 22/F Lee theatra plaza
a modern and traditional cantonese restaurant has 32 yrs history in HK
tel 27306565 ,you won't be disappointed!
better reserve first before you go!

Posted by annebin (875 days ago)

what dishes do you highly recommend there?

Posted by sharpey (874 days ago)

for XINJISHI they have more choice than WU KONG,with english menu.
for UNICORN you can try the shark's fin set dinner around $490 for 2 persons,its wonderful to me!(the portion of the full course dinner is quite many!)

Posted by dlflyingstew (847 days ago)

XINJISHI is a great choice since it is a chain from Shanghai. I have not tried it here in HK but the Shanghai original restaurant is great. Xiao Nan Guo is also another restaurant with origin in Shanghai.

Posted by Bumpkin (846 days ago)

369 Shanghai Restaurant · G/F, 30-32 O'Brien Road, Wanchai

Definitely not for the decoration, but for the delicious food.


Not for fine dining either but surely an authentic eatery and won't break the bank.

Posted by Can_Van (841 days ago)

For the second half of your question, Chilli-Fagara on Gramham St/SOHO do a mean Szechuan menu. To sum it up, two words: HOT and NUMBING. Reminds me of my forays in Chengdu. I think their number is 28933330. Burn baby burn!

Posted by annebin (832 days ago)

Bumpkin--
Was in Wanchai the other day and remembered your post. We tried 369 Shanghai and loved everything that we ordered. They have an English menu which really helped, and a captain waiter who spoke and understood English, too. All in all a yummy experience (we didn't mind the ambience--or rather, the lack of it)

Thanks!

Posted by anjing (830 days ago)

Watergate in Time Square.

Nice deco n with english menu. good food there n nice atmosphere. english speaker friendly.

Posted by dbg in hk (822 days ago)

You can't go wrong wih Chongqing Szechuan Restaurant on Elgin Street in Soho. Phone number is 2810 8868. Good food, friendly owners, and it won't break the bank.

Posted by Primrose (816 days ago)

'Shu Hu Ju' in Peel St is amazing. No it's NOT cheap but it is absolutely worth it. Great atmosphere, beautiful food and wonderful presentation. We always take visitors there because it is the whole package.
Try: The Chilli Chicken, Lotus root salad with scallions, Pork & Fennel dumplings, crispy mutton and kale with vegetable sauce. Mouth watering.

Posted by Sante (816 days ago)

Just went to Shu Hu Ju a few days ago, I must say that I was not too impressed by the food. The portion was small for what they charged. The Chilli Chicken came in a huge plate but you would have to do a treasure hurt for the chicken pieces as they were buried in lots and lots of Szechuen peppers.

Posted by Primrose (816 days ago)

This is true. Contrary to to normal HK ethos it's all about quality not quantity at Shu Hu Ju. The Chilli chicken does taste fantastic and the presentation is unusual but beautiful.
The portions are more suited to be per person, not like the usual Chinese table sharing platters but they're ideal for a couple sharing a dinner.

Posted by Sante (816 days ago)

Primrose, I agree that quality is more important than quantity. However, I wouldn't say that the food at Shu Hu Ju was of the highest quality I've ever tried. I had the same dish (Chilli Chicken) at the Szechuen restaurant on Elgin Street (can't remember the name) and I think the restaurant on Elgin did a better job. The other dishes that I ordered at Shu Hu Ju were mediocre at best.

Posted by Primrose (816 days ago)

Fair enough. I've not tried the one in Elgin so I'll give it a go on your recommendation.