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Indulgent delights, quirky concepts
By Yang Di and Chehui Peh |
June 19, 2011, Sunday
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LINED with exquisite European villas and several historical sites, Sinan Road captures an old Shanghai feel but it has long been shadowed by its neighboring Huaihai Road M. on the commercial side. However, the situation started to change recently on the section between Huaihai Road M. and Nanchang Road. People frequent this area for good food or to try some of the new eateries. It's home to classic Hong Kong tea cafe/restaurant Cha's, famous dessert lounge hoF, contemporary-style izakaya concept Dao Jiang Hu, and Hidden Courtyard opened by Shanghai fashion designer Ji Chen.
hoF
Famous in Shanghai for their to-die-for chocolate desserts, this dessert lounge has become a must-go destination for chocolate lovers and the late-night foodie. Conceptualized to provide a full bar and wide variety of chocolate flavors, Malaysian Brian Tan has stayed close to his original concept with a menu focused on chocolates, desserts, wines and cocktails. The most famous item on the menu is undoubtedly the Death by Chocolate (42 yuan/US$6.5), a cake guaranteed to bring you to chocolatey heaven, as well as the creamy hot chocolate (46 yuan) and handmade truffles (13 yuan per piece), both of which come in close joint second. For cocktails try the Shanghai MeiMei, a refreshing blend of raspberry and ginger jelly. Custom-made chocolates which make pretty gifts are also available.
Hidden Courtyard
New to the dining scene on the bustling Sinan Road, Shanghainese fashion designer Ji Chen's Hidden Courtyard gives us a new seafood addition to our to-go list. With the intention to go back to the basics, attention is largely paid to the freshness of the seafood served and it's compatibility with the spices used. Their Chinese fusion food is reflected in the backgrounds of their two head chefs with both previously working in five-star hotels and one specializing in Chinese food, the other Western. Flavors lean toward a Sichuan-style and some of their most recommended dishes are spicy. Apart from seafood, dim sum and desserts can also be ordered, and afternoon tea with a choice of Western (with coffee and dessert at 38 yuan) or Chinese (dim sum and tea at 58 yuan). Try the deep-fried sole with Sichuan chili (78 yuan) and the fresh king crab with mixed vegetable salad (88 yuan). The average price per person ranges from 150 to 200 yuan but is dependent on your order and freshness of the seafood. Business lunches are from 78 yuan for three dishes to 198 yuan for a six-people meal.
Body talk
A spa that specifically uses traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for its treatments, Body Talk focuses on traditional Chinese ways to achieve the best possible effect for your physical problems. Methods such as jiu (moxibustion), tui na (massage) and yao (bathing from Yunnan Province) are their specialty, with the most recommended being jiu which uses the burning of the argy wormwood leaves to facilitate healing with the effect of improving overall health conditions including the removal of wet and cold elements, improving blood flow and kidney conditions, and reducing tiredness. For facials and body whitening a fusion of methods involving Western brands and TCM is used. For all treatments prices are from 480 yuan up to 680 yuan for one session. Alternatively they have membership cards, with 12 sessions priced at 4,800 yuan. Specialized treatments pertaining to different conditions are also available. Try the popular jiu treatment for stress and insomnia, neck, shoulders and kidneys.
Xiudou
Xiudou is just like what its name suggests - creative and quirky with a sense of humor. From tumblers resembling camera lenses to skull phones, this tiny shop is full of surprises and will not fail to delight the unconventional buyer. The popular favorites include slot-machine piggy banks, cute telephones in the shapes of a tongue, skulls and bikinis, and the very kawaii bunny lamps. Xiudou also teaches us how we shouldn't judge a book by its cover with a safe deposit box disguised as the New English Dictionary (145 to 165 yuan). Prices range from 30 yuan for compact mirrors to 650 yuan for electronic clocks.
hoF
Famous in Shanghai for their to-die-for chocolate desserts, this dessert lounge has become a must-go destination for chocolate lovers and the late-night foodie. Conceptualized to provide a full bar and wide variety of chocolate flavors, Malaysian Brian Tan has stayed close to his original concept with a menu focused on chocolates, desserts, wines and cocktails. The most famous item on the menu is undoubtedly the Death by Chocolate (42 yuan/US$6.5), a cake guaranteed to bring you to chocolatey heaven, as well as the creamy hot chocolate (46 yuan) and handmade truffles (13 yuan per piece), both of which come in close joint second. For cocktails try the Shanghai MeiMei, a refreshing blend of raspberry and ginger jelly. Custom-made chocolates which make pretty gifts are also available.
Hidden Courtyard
New to the dining scene on the bustling Sinan Road, Shanghainese fashion designer Ji Chen's Hidden Courtyard gives us a new seafood addition to our to-go list. With the intention to go back to the basics, attention is largely paid to the freshness of the seafood served and it's compatibility with the spices used. Their Chinese fusion food is reflected in the backgrounds of their two head chefs with both previously working in five-star hotels and one specializing in Chinese food, the other Western. Flavors lean toward a Sichuan-style and some of their most recommended dishes are spicy. Apart from seafood, dim sum and desserts can also be ordered, and afternoon tea with a choice of Western (with coffee and dessert at 38 yuan) or Chinese (dim sum and tea at 58 yuan). Try the deep-fried sole with Sichuan chili (78 yuan) and the fresh king crab with mixed vegetable salad (88 yuan). The average price per person ranges from 150 to 200 yuan but is dependent on your order and freshness of the seafood. Business lunches are from 78 yuan for three dishes to 198 yuan for a six-people meal.
Body talk
A spa that specifically uses traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for its treatments, Body Talk focuses on traditional Chinese ways to achieve the best possible effect for your physical problems. Methods such as jiu (moxibustion), tui na (massage) and yao (bathing from Yunnan Province) are their specialty, with the most recommended being jiu which uses the burning of the argy wormwood leaves to facilitate healing with the effect of improving overall health conditions including the removal of wet and cold elements, improving blood flow and kidney conditions, and reducing tiredness. For facials and body whitening a fusion of methods involving Western brands and TCM is used. For all treatments prices are from 480 yuan up to 680 yuan for one session. Alternatively they have membership cards, with 12 sessions priced at 4,800 yuan. Specialized treatments pertaining to different conditions are also available. Try the popular jiu treatment for stress and insomnia, neck, shoulders and kidneys.
Xiudou
Xiudou is just like what its name suggests - creative and quirky with a sense of humor. From tumblers resembling camera lenses to skull phones, this tiny shop is full of surprises and will not fail to delight the unconventional buyer. The popular favorites include slot-machine piggy banks, cute telephones in the shapes of a tongue, skulls and bikinis, and the very kawaii bunny lamps. Xiudou also teaches us how we shouldn't judge a book by its cover with a safe deposit box disguised as the New English Dictionary (145 to 165 yuan). Prices range from 30 yuan for compact mirrors to 650 yuan for electronic clocks.
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