Shanghai Xinjiang Fengwei Fandian
Got lamb? Credible northwest Chinese cuisine can be found at this Uighur restaurant located in the southwest part of town. Amidst fake foliage and a miniature model of Xinjiang Province's Tian Shan (Heavenly Lake), patrons are treated to a fun, raucous, and hearty dining experience complete with whooping and dancing waiters. The Uighurs are Muslim, so lamb dominates the Chinese-only menu. Definitely try the juicykao quanyang(roast lamb at ¥38/$4.75 per 500g/1.1 lb.), though if you plan to dine after 7pm, call ahead and reserve a portion, as this popular dish often runs out early. Other favorites includekao yangrou(barbecue lamb skewers),da pan ji(chicken with cardamoms, peppers, tomatoes, onions and potatoes), andlaohu cai,a refreshing Xinjiang salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. Noodles(miantiao)or baked bread(bing)make good accompaniments, as does Xinjiang black beer(Xinjiang pijiu).
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| Cuisine | UIGHUR | |
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| Hours | Daily 10am-2am (nightly dancing at 7:30pm) | |
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| Address | Yishan Lu 280 | |
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| Location | South of Nandan Lu, Xuhui District (Southwest Shanghai) | |
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| Transportation | Metro: Xujiahui (20 min. away) | |
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| Reservations | Reservations highly recommended | |
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| Phone | 021/6468-9198 | |
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| Prices | Meal for 2 ¥120-¥240 ($15-$30) | |
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| Credit Cards | Not accepted | |