Shanghai Chinese Restaurant

Advantages:
Disadvantages: crowded

...The first time you go there ,the expression of it would be crowded and busy ,shanghai is very important in chinese business ,but I don't think it is a good place to visit ,if yo want to nvest ,it is a brilliant place ,they get somany foreign companies there,you can have a good circumstances ,but for visit I won't go there ,they are not typical chinese style ,and the people is too too crowded ,the weather is that hot(in may ) .if you want a city break why don't you go to Paris ,but choose Shanghai ?... Read review

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Advantages: Good food
Disadvantages: The desserts aren't that great

...I visited Chung Ying restaurant a few times now and have not been disappointed. It offers a combination of good food at reasonable prices. It is located near New Street Station and the arcadian centre and is quite a large building so it is difficult to miss. The menu is huge so picking something can be quite daunting. One of my favorite dishes is the pan fried shanghai dumplings which can be found on the dim sum menu. These have a lovely flavour and are filled with water chesnuts and ginger. Another favorite dish of mine is the roast duck on rice. The roast duck is nice and tender and the portion is huge and costs £6. Service is efficient and the surroundings pleasant. It is well worth a visit.... Read review

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Advantages: Eye opening, great experience
Disadvantages: You will stand out in the crowd

...drivers, hotel staff etc. The younger generations in China are embracing our cultures as the country is relaxing from its communist past. This means you may find you are approached by people looking for conversation etc and generally being very welcoming. The nightlife and entertainment in Shanghai was quite good. There are a few western bars, a couple of Irish pubs etc, where you are guaranteed a taste of home if you are feeling overwhelmed. Beware of the cost of drinking in the foreign pubs as the beer such as miller or Guinness is normally imported and can cost a few quid a pint. Although beers like bud and tiger are made in China and are much cheaper. I would recommend a Chinese beer called Tsing Tao, which for well under a £1 a pint is a very nice lager. I’ve since found it in the UK and it goes for a bout £2.50 over here! It... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful