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April 10, 2011, Sunday
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COMMONLY known for its wide selection of restaurants, Wujiang Road is a popular destination for hungry shoppers after a long day spent on the famous Nanjing Road W. Tucked away between two busy shopping centers and with easy access to the Metro, it would take effort to miss this happening street in the heart of downtown Shanghai.
A few years ago, it was typically referred to as a food street, with local eateries, market stalls and delicious street snacks. Since the World Expo, it has received a commercial facelift, with a more sophisticated edge. Western-style bakeries, coffee shops and clothing outlets abound, and despite the fact that it is known best for its restaurants, there are several other reasons why this street should be your next destination. This week we uncovered a few gems in the area not readily visible from passing outside.
(Rosemary Reyes, Emily Gilbert and Yang Di)
Pho Sizzling
To satisfy your craving for Vietnamese cuisine, stop by Pho Sizzling, a chain restaurant relatively new on the scene but extremely popular with hungry 9-to-5ers during lunch hours. While the pho is lackluster, the Vietnamese sandwiches and vermicelli noodle dishes are delightful. Prices are very reasonable, with main dishes ranging between 30 and 40 yuan (US$4.59-6.12). The ambience will entice wanderlust in some patrons as it is adorned with photos of Vietnam's beautiful geographical wonders and vintage adverts giving the place a nostalgic hint.
Opening hours: 10am-10:30pm
Address: 2/F, 200 Wujiang Rd
Tel: 3210-0528
gi+ Shanghai
With franchises in Beijing and Nanjing, gi + Shanghai is extending its presence and reputation for an innovative selection of household accessories and products. Local and international designers alike sell their work here, with creative talent showcased from France, Japan, Hong Kong and, of course, Shanghai. The store is divided into different sections, focusing on house wares and home decor. Trendy cutlery, dishes and decorative items will liven up your kitchen while being friendly toward the planet - "Eco Goods" is a brand that creates green products from local recycled sources such as bamboo. Even typically mundane household objects such as toilet paper become funky decorative additions as Japanese company Alife Design make rolls in a variety of colors and patterns. You can also complete a perfect outfit with a wide range of accessories such as jewelry, shoes and handbags from several different up-and-coming designers. Hop on over to the home decor side across the corridor to sass up your abode with DIY adhesive wall art. The price range is reasonable, from moderate to slightly more high end.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 2/F, InPoint Plaza, 169 Wujiang Rd
Tel: 6218-3583
Children's Store
Across the hall from the lifestyle section of gi +, you can find gadgets and clothing catering to the little ones in your life. One brand carried by the store, Wobabybasics, specializes in organic cotton clothing to protect even the most sensitive infants, with adorable prints of cityscapes to give traditional Chinese garments a modern youthful touch. Safesporter baby bottles from Europe, popular with many celebrity youngsters, are also sold here. Perhaps more fun for the kids, the store carries a wide selection of educational toys such as wooden animal blocks, paint-your-own porcelain dolls, multilingual books and DVDs.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 2/F, InPoint Plaza, 169 Wujiang Rd
Tel: 6218-3583
Awfully Chocolate
A chocolate lover's dream come true, this Singaporean chocolatier certainly lives up to its name. The irresistible aroma upon entering will immediately make your mouth salivate, and tempt even those who may not be chocolate fanatics in for a look around. Bakery treats, truffles and cakes are available, as well as a good selection of hot drinks, including coffee with Baileys or Kaluha. Cupcakes, complete with a generous amount of frosting, are 25 yuan. Cold poached chocolate is a speciality item, consisting of frozen chocolate with cream on top, drizzled with the sauce of your choice (32 yuan/each). Chocolate log is available by the gram, with a white chocolate butterscotch Swiss roll costing 27 yuan per 100g. Cakes range in price from 140 yuan up to 700 yuan, with the chocolate banana being particularly delicious. Make sure to order a day or two in advance so as not to be disappointed.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: Rm 120, 169 Wujiang Rd
Tel: 6267-9390
A few years ago, it was typically referred to as a food street, with local eateries, market stalls and delicious street snacks. Since the World Expo, it has received a commercial facelift, with a more sophisticated edge. Western-style bakeries, coffee shops and clothing outlets abound, and despite the fact that it is known best for its restaurants, there are several other reasons why this street should be your next destination. This week we uncovered a few gems in the area not readily visible from passing outside.
(Rosemary Reyes, Emily Gilbert and Yang Di)
Pho Sizzling
To satisfy your craving for Vietnamese cuisine, stop by Pho Sizzling, a chain restaurant relatively new on the scene but extremely popular with hungry 9-to-5ers during lunch hours. While the pho is lackluster, the Vietnamese sandwiches and vermicelli noodle dishes are delightful. Prices are very reasonable, with main dishes ranging between 30 and 40 yuan (US$4.59-6.12). The ambience will entice wanderlust in some patrons as it is adorned with photos of Vietnam's beautiful geographical wonders and vintage adverts giving the place a nostalgic hint.
Opening hours: 10am-10:30pm
Address: 2/F, 200 Wujiang Rd
Tel: 3210-0528
gi+ Shanghai
With franchises in Beijing and Nanjing, gi + Shanghai is extending its presence and reputation for an innovative selection of household accessories and products. Local and international designers alike sell their work here, with creative talent showcased from France, Japan, Hong Kong and, of course, Shanghai. The store is divided into different sections, focusing on house wares and home decor. Trendy cutlery, dishes and decorative items will liven up your kitchen while being friendly toward the planet - "Eco Goods" is a brand that creates green products from local recycled sources such as bamboo. Even typically mundane household objects such as toilet paper become funky decorative additions as Japanese company Alife Design make rolls in a variety of colors and patterns. You can also complete a perfect outfit with a wide range of accessories such as jewelry, shoes and handbags from several different up-and-coming designers. Hop on over to the home decor side across the corridor to sass up your abode with DIY adhesive wall art. The price range is reasonable, from moderate to slightly more high end.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 2/F, InPoint Plaza, 169 Wujiang Rd
Tel: 6218-3583
Children's Store
Across the hall from the lifestyle section of gi +, you can find gadgets and clothing catering to the little ones in your life. One brand carried by the store, Wobabybasics, specializes in organic cotton clothing to protect even the most sensitive infants, with adorable prints of cityscapes to give traditional Chinese garments a modern youthful touch. Safesporter baby bottles from Europe, popular with many celebrity youngsters, are also sold here. Perhaps more fun for the kids, the store carries a wide selection of educational toys such as wooden animal blocks, paint-your-own porcelain dolls, multilingual books and DVDs.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 2/F, InPoint Plaza, 169 Wujiang Rd
Tel: 6218-3583
Awfully Chocolate
A chocolate lover's dream come true, this Singaporean chocolatier certainly lives up to its name. The irresistible aroma upon entering will immediately make your mouth salivate, and tempt even those who may not be chocolate fanatics in for a look around. Bakery treats, truffles and cakes are available, as well as a good selection of hot drinks, including coffee with Baileys or Kaluha. Cupcakes, complete with a generous amount of frosting, are 25 yuan. Cold poached chocolate is a speciality item, consisting of frozen chocolate with cream on top, drizzled with the sauce of your choice (32 yuan/each). Chocolate log is available by the gram, with a white chocolate butterscotch Swiss roll costing 27 yuan per 100g. Cakes range in price from 140 yuan up to 700 yuan, with the chocolate banana being particularly delicious. Make sure to order a day or two in advance so as not to be disappointed.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: Rm 120, 169 Wujiang Rd
Tel: 6267-9390
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