On the hunt for a delicious meal

Some of Shanghai's best eateries are hidden away, but are well worth the hunt, Xu Junqian tracks them down.

Creative fare

Creative fare

Ice cream de la creme

Everyone's favorite dessert comes in a variety of styles and tastes, Yu Ran reports.

New Al Fresco dining - Sunset Lounge

French showcase

French chef Julien Machet presented an original, natural and healthy meal recently at a media tasting at Le Pre Lenotre, Sofitel Wanda Beijing. The one Michelin star chef of Le Farcon Restaurant, La Tania presented a five-course treat.

'Smelly' treats of Anhui

Anhui cuisine may be unfamiliar to many diners in Beijing, but Da Yong Hui is a good place to enjoy the signature dishes of this East China province. After a meal there, I realized that extensive use of dark-colored sauce and smoked and salted meat are two of the characteristics of Anhui cuisine.

Enjoy teppanyaki in cushioned comfort

Kong Yi Ji has cooperated with Haiku by Hatsune to open a teppanyaki section in the Japanese restaurant at No 8 Chaoyang Park. Private rooms with soft cushioned seats are designed to exude a feel of leisure. The cooking happens right in front of you.

Full of joys of Spring at Da Dong

Da Dong's recent spring dish tasting was full of seasonal ingredients, and bright ideas.

Good mix of local produce and imported seasonings

I was on my way back from Bacco Ristorante and Bar, and I had just told my driver my destination, when he turned around and asked: "Did you eat garlic?"

A great place to pig out

The skin of a good suckling pig can be crispier and tastier than the best Peking roast duck.

Bang! Fine dining goes underground

While Guanghua 5 Bang Street is located in the Prosper Center's basement, it's far from being just another underground food street.

A local taste with global appeal

The restaurants found in zhujingban, or the liaison offices set up by local governments in Beijing, are some of the best places to sample local cuisines.