I went to two restaurants while in Shanghai this past weekend and I have to mention them. They reminded me of the US so much that it would be bad for me not to post a review.
New York Style Steak & Burger:
This little place is nestled, literally, in an alleyway that can only be accessed by small pedestrian sidewalks. It reminds me of old Shanghai, only this place has the best burger I've every tasted in a foreign country.
Adam Levin, a native Brooklyner, has managed/owned restaurants around the world and he knows exactly what his carnivore public wants.
The burgers range from a classic Big Boy (yum, I had this) to a Bacon Cheese love-dish, to a Bleu Cheese extravaganza. Simply put, this is no place for the faint of heart or the vegetarian (although some dishes available).
Served with fries, the burgers are a decent size for the money (about $9/burger). The appetizers are more gourmet with selections like an Arugula Salad with freshly made vinaigrette and Mushroom Bisque. Everything was fantastic.
If you're in Shanghai and looking for a slice (or pattie) of home, you've come to the right place. Order a bottle of wine and you've got yourself a new favorite for date night, birthdays, and the causal classy meal.
New York City Deli:
Watch out, now! When you walk into this place you'll fall on the floor. This deli will smack you in the face with the smells of ham, salami, dressing, and good ol' coleslaw.
The sandwich menu is extensive and includes hot/cold sandwiches, combo meals, soups, real Lay's potato chips, and not-too-thick coleslaw (the way I like it). I had the Hot Italian Sammich, whereas my partner in crime, Chris, had a Philly Cheese Steak -- might I add that I had the Smoked Chicken Sammich a few days later. Impressive.
I hear this place imports ingredients from America, and it's truly apparent in the taste.
The combo meal includes about a ton of food. Choice of soup + sandwich + beverage + coleslaw + chips + pickle + cookie all for $9.50 USD = life changing.
The pickle was a wee bit disappointing because it does not taste like my usual Vlasic Kosher Dills that I'm addicted to (I'm a pickle fanatic), but it was tangy and only slightly sweet, which is more than what you can say for other pickles in China (all sweet and, thus, no fun -- I'm a tangy girl).
In a word, this place is great. We walked in and Jay Leno was playing on the TV (well, a DVD of his show, of course), which added to the ambiance. This deli is clean, the service is warm, and I got to see a rerun of Dr. Phil on The Tonight Show... what other parts of home could I be more happy to have back in my life?
Did I mention they import ingredients from the US?
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