Shanghai Lao Fandian
Shanghainese, thanks to ex-president Jiang Zemin and his cronies, are now associated with shady real estate deals, and looking east you can view Beijing's biggest real estate bubble: "Financial Street." While much of the menu promotes new Shanghai cuisine, the dishes labeled as traditional are superior. Inexpensive dim sum(xiao chi)is available all day, including delectableluobo si subing(shredded turnip shortcake) andhuangqiao rou subing(shredded pork rolls). Huaiyang appetizers such asnanru kourou(braised pork in red fermented bean curd gravy) andzui ji(chicken marinated in rice wine) are top notch, whilebabao lajiang(gingko, nuts, and pork in sweet chili sauce) andxiefen doufu(crab meat tofu) are also highly recommended. Stout is offered on tap, but green tea matches the delicate flavors better. Service and hygiene standards are impeccable: You may head for Shanghai after your meal.
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| Cuisine | Shanghai | |
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| Hours | Daily 9am-9pm | |
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| Address | Sanli He Dong Lu 5 | |
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| Location | Xi Cheng Qu (18F of Zhongshang Dasha, 3 blocks west from metro, then turn right), Xicheng (West) & Haidian (Northwest) | |
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| Transportation | Metro: Fuxing Men (114/204, exit A) | |
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| Phone | 010/6858-7777 | |
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| Prices | Meal for 2 ¥160-¥240 ($20-$30) | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |