The Nest has just launched a new seasonal menu that pays tribute to the mighty mushroom. It’s a praiseworthy collection of dishes that spotlights mushrooms sourced from Yunnan. Here’s what you should be eating this season.
About The Nest
If you haven’t heard of The Nest, it’s Shanghai’s first/original gastrolounge. It opened in 2014 to much fanfare, serving up a Nordic-inspired menu, vodka-based drinks and more, and oysters by the hundreds. It has been a Bund-side fixture ever since. It tends to draw a dinner crowd that stays through the night, ending it with plenty of drinks.
It’s located at Rockbund, one street away from the Bund, and is operated by the MUSE Group (The Cannery, Highline, and RYE&CO) in collaboration with Grey Goose.
Mad About Mushrooms
The mushroom menu “From The Forest Floor” has been months in the making, and it is their intent to show the diversity of these delicious locally produced ceps. While it’s just launched, it’s available for a limited time only—until September 30.
Mushrooms include the exotic matsutake (yes, these grow in China, too!), porcini, hen of the woods, truffles (obviously), and chanterelles. There’s even a “Nordic Hotpot” that comes with an assortment of seasonal mushrooms and wagyu. Most of the mushrooms are sourced from Yunnan, a province that produces some of the tastiest toadstools in China.
If you’re a fan of mushrooms, or even like mushrooms just a little bit, I highly recommend trying these new dishes, especially the hen of the woods, hotpot, and the orzo.
Mind you, matsutakes are rare and pricey because they are only harvested once a year, and are very sensitive to weather. They’re uniquely aromatic and are considered a delicacy.
To compliment the mushroom menu, The Nest has also created some tasty libations to pair, including two special cocktails, The Love Tap (¥108) and Viking Queen Martini (¥98). The Less Is More Decideret Cider and sakes also makes for great pairings.
Other New Dishes
The Nest also has other new non-mushroom dishes on the menu. A must-order is the Icelandic toothfish with clam stew.
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The Nest
Address: 6/F, 130 Beijing Dong Lu, near Huqiu Lu 北京东路130号中实大厦6楼, 近虎丘路
Tel: 63087669
Hours: Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-midnight; Fri-Sat, 5:30pm-1am; Sun, 11am-11pm
