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The Best OF Shanghai - Best Fine Dining - Best of SH 2007 Nominations
Michael - Aug 15, 2007 - 03:40 PM
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Nominate someplace for
Best Fine Dining
Juan_Tamad - Aug 15, 2007 - 03:49 PM
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Jean George
kiwikells - Aug 15, 2007 - 05:06 PM
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Jade on 36
Lordlunchalot - Aug 15, 2007 - 05:55 PM
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Laris
elenaelena - Aug 15, 2007 - 05:59 PM
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Da Marco
mat - Aug 15, 2007 - 06:01 PM
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haha, Da Marco - Fine Dining?????

Nice place, but fine dining it aint. You need to get out more.
Bamboo_Chewer - Aug 16, 2007 - 04:01 PM
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Shang Ya Teppanyaki, XuHui

"HuaLe" - ESP good for tempura (former Kung family residence XuHui)
LaVecchiaSignora - Aug 16, 2007 - 04:27 PM
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Brazilian Bbq Very Happy

I like Va Bene.
Andreas - Aug 16, 2007 - 11:00 PM
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Casanova
foodcoma - Aug 16, 2007 - 11:03 PM
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La Platene

Mimosa
rxg - Aug 16, 2007 - 11:35 PM
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Michael - I think you have to help people define the term "fine dining".
Not all people's perceptions of "fine dining" are the same. Some people might think "City Dinner" in fine dining!!!
mat - Aug 16, 2007 - 11:55 PM
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The definition of fine dining is pretty straight forward, and i wouldn't think anyone needs it explained to them.

Mimosa, New Heights, Laris = fine dining.

Malones, McDonalds and Wagas = NOT fine dining.
rxg - Aug 17, 2007 - 12:08 AM
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Matt - it is straight forward to you but not to some people.

Laris, Mimosa - OK fine dining.
Malones, Wagas not fine dining
Where people think different is -- AFP, Vedas, People 7, and the like - do you call that fine dining too?
mmd1227 - Aug 17, 2007 - 06:23 AM
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Pane e Vino
brasil - Aug 17, 2007 - 11:34 AM
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AFP, PPL7, VEDAS definitly not fine dining.
more education plz!
Minxy - Aug 17, 2007 - 11:45 AM
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I am trying out Jade 36 next Saturday night...
I will keep you posted!
brasil - Aug 17, 2007 - 12:17 PM
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Pane e Vino is not fine dining..
plz..
chingiskhan - Aug 17, 2007 - 01:02 PM
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Laris gets my vote.
Juan_Tamad - Aug 17, 2007 - 01:04 PM
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T8 is pretty good too.
frangipani - Aug 17, 2007 - 01:21 PM
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Coconut Paradise.
Being in Shanghai, I'd say it definitely makes it into the sancta sanctorum of fine dining places
Globus - Aug 17, 2007 - 05:11 PM
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Mimosa, Laris, T8
nettyli - Aug 18, 2007 - 02:45 PM
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Mimosa, T8
Cinderella2006 - Aug 19, 2007 - 11:04 AM
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The best food to you in pudong new area.They have a large collection of food.And the price is much better . See more on DININGIN 's website. I think it 's very convenient.
caronj - Aug 19, 2007 - 03:54 PM
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TMSK in Xintiandi is a good place for the fine dining
krez - Aug 21, 2007 - 01:21 PM
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Mimosa
Laris
Maneo
T8
kiwikells - Aug 21, 2007 - 01:27 PM
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caronj wrote:
TMSK in Xintiandi is a good place for the fine dining


Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I would not rate TMSK at all, let alone for fine dining...
kiwikells - Aug 21, 2007 - 01:29 PM
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krez wrote:
Mimosa
Laris
Maneo
T8


Maneo is on a slightly different par to the rest of these listings IMHO... Maybe finer dining vs fine dining?
Michael - Aug 21, 2007 - 01:41 PM
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The problem of course the definition of fine dining is not straightforward. Depending on ones experience and education, it has several shades to it. Its more than cloth napkins, nice silverware, and a big price tag. Its one of those things you know it when you see it. Or is it just pretentious tag for overflated prices, haughty waiters with an attitude, and excessively wordy menus?
Here is one discussion that i found that was interesting.
http://www.seriouseats.com/eating_out/2007/06/serious-eats-overlord-cant-kee.html

I think of it as a dining experience, where the food, the drinks, the service and environment come together to create a memorable positive experience that is exceptional.
kiwikells - Aug 21, 2007 - 02:06 PM
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Fair call Michael...
bright_tone - Aug 26, 2007 - 11:00 AM
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Jean George
Danielis
Jade 36
MrBao - Aug 27, 2007 - 12:50 PM
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kiwikells wrote:
caronj wrote:
TMSK in Xintiandi is a good place for the fine dining


Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I would not rate TMSK at all, let alone for fine dining...


I share the opinion of caronj about TMSK in Xintandi being a good place. We often take visiting senior execs from the U.S. there with their spouses. These seasoned travelers without exception have given the experience, including the food, high marks.
swisscook - Aug 27, 2007 - 01:14 PM
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Club Jin Mao for Shanghainese Fine Dining
Italien Restaurant at St.Regis ( forgot the name, sorry )
Jade on 36
LaVecchiaSignora - Aug 27, 2007 - 01:34 PM
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Most places are overrated anyway, like Sense & Bund, damn it what a crap.
afxduffy - Aug 27, 2007 - 10:02 PM
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jean georges - best meal in shanghai to date Easily beat out Jade/Mimosa/Laris/La Plantane
LC.shanghai - Aug 30, 2007 - 12:25 PM
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JG,mimosa,jade
luludelondres - May 08, 2008 - 08:43 PM
Post subject: Best French Fine dining in Shanghai by far...
Why does Club Shanghai never get a mention in any of these polls? It is by far the best French fine dining available in the city, price-wise its on a par with the more famous branded fine dining establishments. Yes its not on the Bund (yawn!) or neither does it have an extraordinary view, but its nestled above the historically significant Shanghai Concert Hall. The food is exceptional, but i also love the fact that after a leisurely dinner you can ajourn to the ajoining ballroom for some post dinner dancing to the in house big band. A bit of classic collonial style fun and a superb night out! There you go, the secret is now out...!
macy cheng - May 09, 2008 - 12:01 AM
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Jean George is " fine Dining " but NOT the best - that's what this thread is all about.
T8 was a great place, then they lost their Chef about a year ago, and it has gone down hill.
Honestly, I cannot think of a single place that is " the Best ", consistency is always the issue!
sbergman - May 09, 2008 - 12:16 PM
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I'm a big fan of TMSK, too.
luludelondres - May 09, 2008 - 12:46 PM
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The reason I vouch for Club Shanghai is because there is a consistancy to the food, ambience and service. The restaurant isn't cool or hype, its really traditional and its somewhere you have to dress up for. But the chef there, i've heard, was formally a chef for Pierre Gagnaire and Alain Senderens, so he's a got good pedigree. I think the thing with Jean George, T8, Laris, Sens and Bund, Le Platane etc is that at first they were amazing because the named chef (the brand) was keeping an eye on things, so this creates the hype, but now they seem to have let standards slip. This is the problem with restaurants which have consultant chefs in charge, the reality is that they are seldom there to maintain standards in the kitchen. Gordon Ramsey has this problem in the UK, people think they are eating in a Gordon Ramsey restaurant when in fact the chef there is nowwhere near as good and they end up dissapointed and feeling ripped off. I like to try out new fine dining places as often as possible - I'm next going to check out the new Aussie chef at the URBN hotel...
Globus - May 09, 2008 - 03:03 PM
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T8 was a great place, then they lost their Chef about a year ago, and it has gone down hill.


T8 got a new chef this year. We've been there a couple of weeks ago, food's become noticeably better.
SnappySammy - May 09, 2008 - 09:06 PM
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The Bankers Club hands down the best for fine dining, in Shanghai
SnappySammy - May 09, 2008 - 10:26 PM
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Xinbin 2260 Hongqiao Rd 62617669

second best for fine dining
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