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US dining doesn't just mean burgers
By Nie Xin |
July 4, 2011, Monday
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THERE are various American restaurants in Shanghai, from longstanding establishments featuring fresh juices and salads to recently opened joints serving Cajun crab or New York-style pizza. Not only do they offer the cuisine typical of many American restaurants, they also exude the happy atmosphere that can be found in them.
Element Fresh
Most famous for its great salads, sandwiches, juices and smoothies, Element Fresh brings an American dining concept to Shanghai. Serving a variety of Asian and Mediterranean dishes but with the US emphasis on healthy fare, it has long been known for great-tasting fresh and nutritious food.
One of the chain's most popular outlets on the 4th and 5th floors of the K. Wah Center on Huaihai Road features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lush Donghu Garden and a rooftop terrace with breathtaking views across Shanghai's cityscape.
More than 20 innovative dishes are on their in-season menu, made with the freshest seasonal ingredients, offering the best in quality and flavor.
Fans of Element Fresh enjoy the star smoothies, and the latest addition to the menu is the Sour Berry Patch. The blend of raspberries, bananas, yogurt and cranberry juice provides a refreshing drink full of anti-oxidants.
Address: F4/5, 1028 Huaihai Rd M., K. Wah Center
Tel: 5403-8865
Opening hours: 7am-11pm
Dakota American Bistro & Bar
A casual, energetic and affordable neighborhood bistro on the edge of the former French concession area, Dakota is an easy-going and comfortable place open from brunch to late-night supper.
The restaurant serves soul-satisfying riffs on American and French cooking, sophisticated cocktails by an award-winning mixologist, irresistible fresh breads and desserts from the on-site bakery and a great selection of music by the in-house DJ.
The main dining room seats 40 comfortably and can accommodate an additional 40 people in the bar area. For happy hour and networking events 150 people can be accommodated. There is also a private dining room. It's a perfect place to claim a spot on the patio for an espresso, meet friends for a cocktail or one of their Belgian beers at the generous, convivial bar, or kick back with a leisurely dinner, perhaps with a bottle of wine from their reasonably priced wine list.
Address: 38 Donghu Rd, near Xinle Rd
Tel: 5403-8906
Opening hours: 10:30am-1:30am
New York Style Pizza
One of the only joints in town that can do American-style pizza right, this restaurant serves some of the best pizzas in the city.
Loaded with cheese and other delicious toppings, their pizzas could be mistaken for the real thing found on the streets of New York City. And true to New York form, they sell pizza by the slice as well. The Pepperoni and Meatball Pizza comes strongly recommended but nothing beats the opportunity to create your own favorite.
If you live in the area, pizzas can be delivered. Prices are 108 yuan (US$17) for a 16-inch pizza, and 128 yuan for the 20-inch version. Slices are 16 yuan each.
Address: No. 23, Lane 258, Taikang Rd
Tel: 5466-0969, 6247-2265 (delivery)
Opening hours: 11:30am-10pm
Madison
This contemporary American restaurant on Dongping Road is definitely headed in the right direction to become one of the best dining establishments in Shanghai.
The open kitchen is a nice feature as you can see the young chef-owner Austin Hu in action. Hu tries to use all domestic ingredients in his dishes, and his gnocchi with egg or the popular pork belly appetizer both come highly recommended.
The service is nice and attentive, and the wine selection offers some interesting choices to pair with the innovative cuisine.
Address: 3/F, 18 Dongping Rd, near Hengshan Rd
Tel: 6437-0136
Opening hours: 12pm-10pm
Crab Village
This recently opened American-style seafood restaurant on Jumen Road might be the first of its kind in Shanghai, or even China, bringing typical Cajun-style food from Louisiana.
The restaurant has a bright and happy environment with wooden pillars, pirate ships and a doodle wall.
Their menu's highlights are attractive seafood dishes including South American lobster, Boston lobster, Dungeness crab, shrimp, clams, green mussels and oysters. Eighty percent of the seafood ingredients are imported from the United States.
Alaskan king crab legs are the star dish. The XL size usually weighs 1.5 kilograms and the medium half that.
Address: 523 Jumen Rd
Tel: 6388-8668, 6388-8678
Opening hours: 10:30am-2am
Element Fresh
Most famous for its great salads, sandwiches, juices and smoothies, Element Fresh brings an American dining concept to Shanghai. Serving a variety of Asian and Mediterranean dishes but with the US emphasis on healthy fare, it has long been known for great-tasting fresh and nutritious food.
One of the chain's most popular outlets on the 4th and 5th floors of the K. Wah Center on Huaihai Road features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lush Donghu Garden and a rooftop terrace with breathtaking views across Shanghai's cityscape.
More than 20 innovative dishes are on their in-season menu, made with the freshest seasonal ingredients, offering the best in quality and flavor.
Fans of Element Fresh enjoy the star smoothies, and the latest addition to the menu is the Sour Berry Patch. The blend of raspberries, bananas, yogurt and cranberry juice provides a refreshing drink full of anti-oxidants.
Address: F4/5, 1028 Huaihai Rd M., K. Wah Center
Tel: 5403-8865
Opening hours: 7am-11pm
Dakota American Bistro & Bar
A casual, energetic and affordable neighborhood bistro on the edge of the former French concession area, Dakota is an easy-going and comfortable place open from brunch to late-night supper.
The restaurant serves soul-satisfying riffs on American and French cooking, sophisticated cocktails by an award-winning mixologist, irresistible fresh breads and desserts from the on-site bakery and a great selection of music by the in-house DJ.
The main dining room seats 40 comfortably and can accommodate an additional 40 people in the bar area. For happy hour and networking events 150 people can be accommodated. There is also a private dining room. It's a perfect place to claim a spot on the patio for an espresso, meet friends for a cocktail or one of their Belgian beers at the generous, convivial bar, or kick back with a leisurely dinner, perhaps with a bottle of wine from their reasonably priced wine list.
Address: 38 Donghu Rd, near Xinle Rd
Tel: 5403-8906
Opening hours: 10:30am-1:30am
New York Style Pizza
One of the only joints in town that can do American-style pizza right, this restaurant serves some of the best pizzas in the city.
Loaded with cheese and other delicious toppings, their pizzas could be mistaken for the real thing found on the streets of New York City. And true to New York form, they sell pizza by the slice as well. The Pepperoni and Meatball Pizza comes strongly recommended but nothing beats the opportunity to create your own favorite.
If you live in the area, pizzas can be delivered. Prices are 108 yuan (US$17) for a 16-inch pizza, and 128 yuan for the 20-inch version. Slices are 16 yuan each.
Address: No. 23, Lane 258, Taikang Rd
Tel: 5466-0969, 6247-2265 (delivery)
Opening hours: 11:30am-10pm
Madison
This contemporary American restaurant on Dongping Road is definitely headed in the right direction to become one of the best dining establishments in Shanghai.
The open kitchen is a nice feature as you can see the young chef-owner Austin Hu in action. Hu tries to use all domestic ingredients in his dishes, and his gnocchi with egg or the popular pork belly appetizer both come highly recommended.
The service is nice and attentive, and the wine selection offers some interesting choices to pair with the innovative cuisine.
Address: 3/F, 18 Dongping Rd, near Hengshan Rd
Tel: 6437-0136
Opening hours: 12pm-10pm
Crab Village
This recently opened American-style seafood restaurant on Jumen Road might be the first of its kind in Shanghai, or even China, bringing typical Cajun-style food from Louisiana.
The restaurant has a bright and happy environment with wooden pillars, pirate ships and a doodle wall.
Their menu's highlights are attractive seafood dishes including South American lobster, Boston lobster, Dungeness crab, shrimp, clams, green mussels and oysters. Eighty percent of the seafood ingredients are imported from the United States.
Alaskan king crab legs are the star dish. The XL size usually weighs 1.5 kilograms and the medium half that.
Address: 523 Jumen Rd
Tel: 6388-8668, 6388-8678
Opening hours: 10:30am-2am
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