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Turkish Classics at Efes: "The Mediterranean Jewel of Shanghai"
The picture on the left isn't a pizza. Hope that grabbed your attention. Efes restaurant in Shanghai has served authentic and modernized...
Leo Shin
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Steamed Bites in Bamboo Baskets at a 1933 Cantonese Dimsum Spot!
1933 - to put that into perspective, it's before WWII, before the invention of computers, and a time when commercial airlines could only...
Leo Shin
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Taste Countless Varieties of Charcoal-grilled Japanese Skewers
Probably one of the most universal culinary traditions, BBQ is easy to spot anywhere you go. This just makes sense considering our...
Leo Shin
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Tapas Temptations at Tomatitto
Spanish cuisine is probably the one cuisine that hasn't been adapted to fit the tastes of different cultures - speaking from my personal...
Leo Shin
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Katsukura: Golden Brown, Delicious, and Juicy Japanese Pork Cutlet
Pork is such a hard protein to get right. If its slightly underdone, you have to put it back on the pan. If you overcook it, it becomes...
Leo Shin
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Korean food isn't just Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ is so iconic and popular. While critics say its just meat on a grill (which is true), most people enjoy fresh beef and pork...
Leo Shin
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Modern Indian Cuisine at Klay
Indian cuisine is arguably the most diverse with regional specialties, thousands of curry varieties, and endless tandoori dishes. BUT......
Leo Shin
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Falafel Heaven: Eli-Falafel
Food in the style of a rustic middle-eastern food stall at a modern, vibrant setting - Eli Falafel. Opened in 2017, the restaurant...
Leo Shin
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Experience French Bistro in Shanghai
French cuisine is often compared to Chinese food in its variety, long history, and deliciousness. There's just one problem .......
Leo Shin
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Singaporean Bone Broth + Chicken Gizzards = Addicting
Award-winning Pork bone broth - est. 40 rmb Singaporean food. That piqued my interest. Throughout my 15 years in Shanghai, I've never...
Leo Shin
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Mouthwatering Red Curry, Papaya Salad at New Thai Restaurant
Massaman curry - est. 60rmb Sometimes, western food is just too bland(come on, you have to admit salt and pepper isn't great without...
Leo Shin
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Yang's Dumpling: Crispy, Golden Brown, Delicious
If you're craving fast food or a satisfying snack, try Yang's Dumpling for a change. The affordable and tasty dumpling chain has multiple...
Leo Shin
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Cantonese hotspot in Shanghai
Ducks hanging from metal bars with other roasted poultry is a unique characteristic of Cantonese food stalls and restaurants. At Kerry...
Leo Shin
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A Vegetarian Delight
With synthetic meats popping up everywhere, it leaves us wondering when and if pork, chicken, and beef will be replaced. At a...
Leo Shin
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Dongbei Regional Cuisine with Steaming Pork Pot
Sometimes you desire something oily, heavy, and greasy to satisfy your cravings. Well, move on from the age-old fried chicken, hamburger,...
Leo Shin
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Healthy and Vibrant Brunch at Baker & Spice
Baker and Spice is a chain brand in Shanghai, run by "Wagas Shanghai Ltd." In 1999, an Australian student in Shanghai opened up a small...
Leo Shin
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Madam Zhu's Kitchen: a Contemporary Twist on Chinese Cuisine
Madam Zhu's is a chain restaurant located across 3 cities in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. They've won the Black Pearl award in 2018...
Leo Shin
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Mama Mia-worthy restaurant: Solo Garden
Hidden away on an alleyway of ChangLe Lu, where leafy trees leave specs of sunlight to shine on the busy streets, is Solo Garden. As you...
Leo Shin
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Enjoy Fusion Without Confusion - Xouk by Azul
Orange chicken, Peking duck pizza, or spaghetti Bolognese sandwiches are all fusion food that water down the authentic version to create...
Leo Shin
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A 1910 Police Station Turned into a Captivating Restaurant
Experimenting with food may seem like a strange notion, and . . . it is. Don't we all hear the words, "Don't play with your food," when...
Leo Shin
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Fall-apart Briskets and Ribs, a Taste of American BBQ
The powerful smell of smoky barbeque hits you as soon as you enter the restaurant. You know its going to be good. I arrived at the...
Leo Shin
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The New DinTaiFung: A Perfect Spot for XiaoLongBao
Although XiaoLongBao is Shanghai's notoriously famous dumpling dish, the quality varies significantly depending on what spot you choose....
Leo Shin
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