Nomfluence X Mikkeller: Malaysian BBQ Oct 24
I’m back with another pop-up, this time at Mikkeller Tasting Room. Malaysian dishes fired on the barbecue—smoked rendang brisket, ayam percik and more.
Open Letter: Remembering Shanghai Chef Austin Hu
A heartfelt letter by Elysia Bagley, Managing Editor at DRiNK remembering Shanghai chef Austin Hu, who passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
Craving: Unadon Japanese Eel Rice at Manzhong
There’s only one item on the menu at Manzhong, and it’s unagi don. Eat Japanese eel rice at this shoebox of a restaurant in downtown Shanghai.
Staycation: Xijiao State Guest Hotel, Shanghai
Located in Hongqiao, Shanghai, Xijiao State Guest House Hotel is a wonder to behold—200 acres of green gardens and an escape for city life? Sign me up.
BANDIT: Right Out Of A Scene From Blade Runner
New in Jing’an is BANDIT. It’s wild, loud, and wacky, and looks like a scene right out of Blade Runner 2049. It’s a restaurant & bar from the BIBIMI Group.
Unlimited Dim Sum Brunch at YEN CHA, W Shanghai
The W Shanghai just launched a new dim sum brunch at YEN. It’s all-you-can-eat for ¥268 and it’s pretty damn good. And of course, there’s free-flow.
Deals Galore! ALDI Opens 8th Store in Shanghai’s Hongkou District
That’s right! ALDI is taking over Shanghai. The international retailer is opening its eighth store in Shanghai’s Hongkou District this weekend, September 12.
Oha Eatery: Experimental Guizhou Food Fusion in Shanghai
Oha Eatery is a restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in experimental Guizhou food. Tree bark, “sours” and more on the new menu.
New Brasserie in Shanghai: Vesta Blackstone Garden
Vesta Blackstone Garden is a new all-day brasserie located within the thriving Blackstone Apartments complex on Fuxing Zhong Lu, Shanghai.
Botong Sikdang Opens in Jing’an: More Korean Grilled Pork!
Botong Sikdang is a Korean restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in grilled pork and banchan. It’s wildly popular and worth the wait. Store #2 in Jing’an.