Le Sheng, Shanghai

Vegetarian Roll for 38 RMB ©2012 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

What is Le Sheng? This is David Laris’s new lovechild, Le Sheng, a Shanghainese cuisine bistro. You might think it is strange for a Greek from Australia, living in China, opening a Shanghainese restaurant. Laris’s past works include Mexican (Yucca), … Continue reading

Mr Willis, Shanghai

Suckling pig, Anne's little onions braised with raisins - 165 RMB ©2012 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

What is Mr Willis? Situated on Anfu road in Shanghai, Mr Willis is a western restaurant. Anfu road is known for the little eateries and shops. Lots of expats and foreigners frequent this area. Yet, Mr Willis is a favorite … Continue reading

Xibei YouMian Cun, Shanghai

Steamed Buckwheat Noodles ©2012 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

Where did the Thirsty Pig Go? While thinking about trying something different, we scoured the blogosphere for something unique. I had remembered a couple of articles that caught my eye – one from the Shanghai Foodist and another from CNNGo. … Continue reading

The Purple Onion, Shanghai

Roasted Turkey stuffed with Prunes and Armagnac served with Caramelised Witlof 168 RMB ©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved. and Miss F

Where did the Thirsty Pig Go? The Purple Onion, part of famed Shanghai restauranteur David Laris empire, nice little European bistro. Though it is tucked away in a small alley, it is still conveniently located in the heart of the … Continue reading

The Geisha, Shanghai

Geisha, Shanghai 01 ©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

Where did the Thirsty Pig go? The Geisha is a Japanese themed restaurant with a dance club and bar lounge in a multilevel space. Situated in the heart of the French Concession of Shanghai 上海法租界, Geisha is the latest place … Continue reading

Le Saleya, Shanghai

Camembert au miel cuit au four - Baked Camembert Cheese with Honey - 88 RMB ©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

Where Did the Thirsty Pig Go? We were looking for a French restaurant and I hate to say it. . . it looks as if I settled on Le Saleya. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of trying to find and … Continue reading

Meet, Kerry Hotel, Shanghai

Tomahawk Steak ©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

Where did the Thirsty Pig go? The Thirsty one and his friends went to the Meet at the Kerry Hotel. It was a invited dinner to try their Tomahawk Steak. The Kerry Hotel, just opened in 2010, is the latest … Continue reading

San Want Hotel, Shanghai

San Want Hotel, Shanghai ©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

The San Want Hotel is a mid-size independent hotel, which a couple of scattered locations in Asia, including Taiwan, Southern China, and Shanghai. I previously had a chance to try their dim sum restaurant at their Taipei hotel. I recently … Continue reading

Dr. Beer, Shanghai

Dr. Beer Shanghai ©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

Dr. Beer is a new entrant in the Micro-Bewery or gastropubs in Shanghai. Dr. Beer will compete on a few different fronts with other establishments. Related to Dr. Wine, just located down the street on Fumin Road, Dr. Beer has … Continue reading

Mi Tierra, Shanghai

Corn and Bean Appetizer - Quite Yummy ©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

I’ve been planning to return to Los Angeles for a visit in January for month now. And it is December now, and I have been literally counting the days. Near the top of the never-ending list of things to do, … Continue reading

Itsuki Teppanyaki 五木铁板烧, Shanghai

Itsuki Teppanyaki - Grilling the Thinly Sliced Beef ©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved.

Itsuki is an all you can eat Japanese Teppanyaki/BBQ restaurant. Located in the Donghu hotel, they have a pretty good deal for 150 RMB, which also includes all you can drink (alcohol included). For beef lovers, this place features a … Continue reading

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