New Shanghai (Chatswood Sydney)

We didn’t feel like the usual sausage and egg for brunch on a given Sunday. So we rushed to the Chatswood Chase mall for some dumplings at New Shanghai.

While sitting at the (last) counter seats, we had the advantage of watching the chefs making the xiaolongbao (pork buns). The xiaolongbao was excellent with plenty of juices oozing out upon the first bite. The noodle dishes and dumplings were also very authentic.

And don’t forget to order a glass of fresh soy milk to wash it all down.

Details:
New Shanghai Chatswood Chase
Shop B-038, Chatswood Chase
Chatswood
NSW 2067
http://www.newshanghai.com.au

Taste of Shanghai (Sydney)

There is a growing number of modernised Shanghai-ese restaurants all over Sydney. We went to Taste of Shanghai at the underground of the World Square complex near Chinatown.

The dish of the night was pork belly served in a hotpot. The gelatinous pork was probably the nicest I have had since my visit to Shanghai last year, with radish at the bottom absorbing the sauce.

We also had xiao long bao, dumplings and (seemingly the diners’ favourite) prawn fried rice which were above average.

Details:
Taste of Shanghai
World Square Shopping Centre
Shop 9.07, 644 George St 
Sydney NSW 2000
http://www.tasteofshanghai.com.au/

Notable Places in Shanghai

Places I visited in Shanghai worthy of a mention:

Ah Liang Noodles – this noodle house in Shanghai’s French concession still serves the most authentic noodle dishes from grandma’s (Ah Liang) recipe. Go for the signature crab roe or yellow fish noodles.

Yang’s Fried Dumplings – offers the city’s best sanjianbao that is fried right in front of you. Once bite into the crispy skin, experience the rush of hot stock from inside. Beware of spillage.

Nan Xiang Steamed Bun – most reputed place for xiaolongbao. Go for the pork filling with crab roe.

Warning: prepare for lengthy queues!

Details:
Ah Liang Noodles
36 Si Nan Lu


Yang’s Fried Dumplings
97 Huang He Lu


Nan Xiang Steamed Bun
85 Yuyuan Rd
(inside Yuyuan Gardens)