[Shanghai] Rui Fu Yuan 瑞福園

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[Shanghai] Rui Fu Yuan 瑞福園

Rui Fu Yuan 瑞福園

Add: 132 Maoming Nan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu 茂名南路132号乙, 近复兴中路
Tel: 6445 8999
Hours: 11am-2pm, 5-10pm
Price: approx. 100 RMB/person
Visited: Aug 2012

I figure I should at least have one full-on Shanghainese meal before my departure for Paris, and decided to have the feast at Rui Fu Yuan 瑞福園. Unfortunately the must-order “大黃魚棒打小餛飩湯 yellow croaker soup with pork wontons” was already out by the time we got there, so be sure you either go early or reserve the popular dishes ahead of time. Here’s everything we ordered, all done quite well! Starting with this 黃瓜熗海蜇 marinated cucumber with jelly fish (39 RMB).

白切肚頭 boiled pork stomach (38 RMB).

弄堂烤菜 roasted vegetable (15 RMB).

本幫醬鴨 stewed duck in soy sauce (28 RMB)

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[Shanghai] Jade Garden 蘇浙匯

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[Shanghai] Jade Garden 蘇浙匯

Jade Garden 蘇浙匯

Add*: Building A, No. 2558 Yan’an West Road (near Shuicheng Lu) 延安西路2558号A楼 (近水城路)
Tel: 6278 9558
Hours: 11am-10pm
Price: 100-200 RMB/person
Visited: Apr 2011

Jade Garden is most famous for its well-prepared 上海本幫菜 (Shanghainese cuisine), but few people know about the excellent dim sum served at its Gubei branch*. The decor is posh, the food is satisfying, and the round tables are perfect for group conversations – it’s an ideal weekend gathering place for a lively big family brunch. Reservations are highly recommended.

*Multiple locations available, check SmartShanghai or Dianping for details. I’ve only been to the Gubei branch so I can’t say much about the quality at other branches.

We started off with 沙姜霸王雞 Simmer Grilled Chicken with Ginger (48 RMB/half a chicken) – tender and succulent, a must order.

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