Duck de Chine (1949-The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gong Ti Bei Lu, Chao Yang District, Beijing) — Duck de Chine (located within The Hidden City dining and nightlife complex) is Beijing’s most stylish, most innovative duck restaurant featuring China’s first Bollinger Champagne Bar. Duck de Chine does not compromise traditional renditions of Beijing duck, but […]
Da Dong Roast Duck (Dongsi 10th Alley, Dongcheng, Beijing) — promoting itself on the claim that its birds) are leaner than those of other roast duck joints, Da Dong’s two classy branches more or less bookend the 2km strip between Changhong Qiao and Dongsishitiao. Arguments will never cease as to which kitchen produces Beijing’s best […]
Coquille Seafood Bistro (29 Mengzi Lu, near Madang Lu, Shanghai) — Coquille is French Vietnamese Seafood restaurant opened by John Liu, who also opened the popular Scarpetta. Coquille has the ambiance of a French Bistro, with the cool throwback black and white mosaic tiles and couple of romantic sidewalk tables in the interior facade. Liu […]
Chuan Ban (5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing) — this bright, modestly decorated dining hall is frequently cited as Beijing’s best Sichuan restaurant, partially thanks to being part of the Sichuan provincial government representative office. Sichuan cuisine is famous for its spicy, numbing flavors, but Chuan Ban can also do subtle. There’s also […]
Blue Frog Bar & Grill (Green Sports & Leisure Center, R-3-633 Bi Yun Road, Jinqiao, Pudong, Shanghai) – for those in the mood for American food, this is a good start. Blue Frog serves burgers with BBQ sauce, and American sandwiches (from roast beef to tuna salad), as well as beef lasagna, and chicken Caesar […]
Black Sesame Kitchen (28 Zhong Lao Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing) – this well-regarded restaurant was launched by a former Chinese-American journalist with a passion for cooking (Jen Lin-Liu). Since then, Black Sesame Kitchen has received numerous awards and honors, including being mentioned in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and being named one of […]
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Taxis (Shanghai) — Shanghai has approximately 45,000 taxis, operated by over 150 taxi companies. Several companies have taxis in their own colors. There are seven more popular companies – Dazhong Taxi Company with their cars in sky blue; Qiangsheng with their cars in orange; Jinjiang white; Bashi green; Haibo sapphire blue; Fanlanhong red; and Lanse […]