For globe-trotting gourmets who believe that food is a huge part of any trip, there is arguably no region on earth that provides more opportunities to tantalize your taste buds than Southeast Asia. But jetting off to Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam is, unfortunately, not always an option for busy Shanghai residents. But fear not, Southeast Asian cuisine is taking off in Shanghai. Authentic Southeast Asian food can range from simple fare to seriously spicy dishes.
So to save you using up all your annual leave traveling south to culinary hotspots, iDEALShanghai has sampled the wares of some of the city's authentic Southeast Asian restaurants. Here are some of the best.
Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice
Opened last year, it is instantly recognizable from the seemingly perpetual queue. The restaurant was founded by Singaporean chef Xander Ang and his team, on a mission to promote Singapore's favorite chicken rice dish in Shanghai.
Xander and his team — including design partner Yuan Lingling — have also introduced other popular Singaporean dishes and beverages, along with the main attraction of the shop — steamed chicken. These delicacies include mouth-watering sambal kang-kong (stir-fried water spinach with spicy prawn paste), fried chicken giblets, and, of course, not forgetting the kaya toast and teh tarik (Singapore style milk tea).
Chef Xander's team is also going to launch a new Thai bistro with new concept next door of this restaurant at 184 JiaoZhou road.
