Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, November 15, 2016

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It's almost the big T-time, but with the hustle and bustle of Shanghai life, we recommend booking early to get the goods that you want. We've compiled a list for you of where you can head to get your full Thanksgiving feast.

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1. Al's Diner

This feast has all the traditional Thanksgiving essentials. Tender turkey breast with stuffing and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and freshly baked pumpkin pie are all getting served at Al's Diner. There is no need to make reservations for in store dining, and there is also the option to take away if you want to enjoy your dinner at home.

11am-10pm, Nov 24-25. See listing for Al’s Diner here

2. The Apartment

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a family-style dinner at The Apartment. For RMB1,300, you get a meal that feeds 6-10 people, which includes a whole roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, stuffing, bread, roasted corn and gravy plus one bottle of their delicious house red or white wine. The meal is available for take-away or in the restaurant. A 50 percent deposit is required by Tuesday, November 22. If you’re not a fan of turkey but still want to enjoy a festive dinner, they've also got a whole roasted chicken available with the same sides and house wines for RMB188 per person.

Nov 24. See listing for The Apartment here.

3. Big Bamboo

The Thanksgiving feast at  Big Bamboo  includes soup, salad, main course of herb roasted turkey and choice of dessert. To go along with your dinner will be a glass of wine. Adults pay RMB288 and children pay RMB188. 

6-9pm, Nov 24-25. See listing for Big Bamboo here.

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4. Boxing Cat

Boxing Cat Brewery is hosting a buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner along with free-flow micorbeers, wine and drinks. The buffet is full of turkey, sides and dessert at RMB350 for adults and RMB125 for kids. Children under the age of five can receive dinner for free. Take-away dinners are also available if you reserve before November 19.

Two seatings: 5pm, 8.30pm, Nov 24. See event listing. See listing for Boxing Cat here.

5. The BREW

The BREW at the Kerry Hotel Pudong is hosting a feast for RMB268/person plus 10-percent. The Kerry is getting into the gobble game early, offering three turkey hampers to choose from: a turkey, a honey roasted ham and a wagyu beef hamper with prices from RMB995-RMB1,295.

5.30-9.30pm, Nov 24. See listing for The Brew here.

6. The COOK

Next door to The BREW, The COOK is offering a buffet to get stuffed at this Thanksgiving featuring all the favorites from turkey to pumpkin pie. It's RMB388/person, plus 10-percent. 

5.30-9.30pm. See event listing. See listing for The Cook here.

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7. Brownstone

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Brownstone with a free bottle of house wine for each group of six people. For reservations, call 021 6121 0987. 

5pm, November 24. See listing for Brownstone here.

8. The Bull & Claw

Chef Hardeep Somal presents a Bull & Claw-style Thanksgiving dinner over four courses featuring crab cakes, lobster mac & cheese, a roasted turkey main course and New York-style double chocolate brownies to finish. Guests will be also presented with a USA craft beer or glass of prosecco on arrival. The dinner and drink is RMB450/person. Bookings are essential.

6pm, Nov 24. See event listing. See listing for The Bull & Claw here.

9CHI-Q

This Modern Korean restaurant is serving Thanksgiving with an Asian twist. That holiday feast will set you back RMB398 per person, plus 10 percent service charge.

6-10.30pm, Nov 24. See listing for CHI-Q here

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10. glo London

The Brits are getting into the Thanksgiving game with a three course menu for RMB268. This one is for meat lovers with roasted turkey, ham, and meatloaf on offer. Enjoy two hours of free flow wine or beer for an additional RMB100.

5pm, November 24. See listing for glo London here

11. Happy Buddha

For Thanksgiving, Happy Buddha is doing a classic meal with a twist: everything is vegetarian. During “VegGiving,” enjoy a full buffet of stuffed seitan roast, pot pie, green bean casserole and more. This RMB150 dinner comes with one glass of wine or cinnamon spiced tea. 

7-9pm, November 24. See listing for Happy Buddha here. Order tickets here

12. Jean-Georges

Jean-Georges presents a special Thanksgiving menu merging tasty cuisine and creativity. Celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and friends in an elegant and classic setting. Enjoy a five course meal for RMB698 + an additional 10% service charge. 

6-10.30pm, November 24. See listing for Jean-Georges here.

13. Kakadu

This Australian restaurant is turning American for the weekend with an all-you-can-eat American Thanksgiving feast of whole roasted turkeys and all the trimmings to take home and enjoy. It's RMB228/adults, RMB114/children and kids eat free. If you follow them on WeChat, you can get 15 percent off.

6pm, Nov 24-26. See event listing. See listing for Kakadu here.

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14. Kathleen's Waitan

Kathleen's Waitan is serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of roast turkey with all the trimmings, cranberries and pumpkin pie. The four courses cost RMB388 per person.

6pm, Nov 24. See listing for Kathleen’s Waitan here.

15. Maya

Maya is doing thanksgiving dinner with a Mexican twist: a choice of cauliflower soup with chorizo or roasted pumpkin salad with house bacon followed by blackened turkey with sides and spiced pumpkin tarts topped with cinnamon ice cream and dulce de leche. RMB350/person includes one glass of wine and homemade egg nog. 
Nov 24. See listing for Maya.

16. Mercato

On Mercato’s menu for Thanksgiving is roasted turkey, potato puree, caramelized brussels sprouts, chestnut shiitake stuffing and cranberry compote for RMB208. An additional RMB68 will get you spiced pumpkin cheesecake, cranberry sorbet and candied hazelnuts. There is also an extra 10 percent service charge. 

5.30-11pm, Nov 24. See listing for Mercato here.

17. M1NT

Start with a beef carpaccio and end with a warm apple tart at this elegant five course Thanksgiving dinner. The RMB588 meal also includes turkey consommé, pan fried scallops, and a slow cooked turkey. The above price is also subject to an additional 10-percent service fee. 

6pm, November 24. See listing for M1NT here

18. Mylk

All Mylk locations are helping you celebrate Thanksgiving with a RMB168 set meal of Caesar salad, pumpkin soup, farfalle salmon, roast chicken leg, and coffee or tea. Alcohol and soft drinks are available at regular prices.

Noon-late, November 24. See listings for Mylk here.

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19. Liquid Laundry

Liquid Laundry has yet to release its full Thanksgiving menu, but we can already tell you’re going to leave full. RMB400 gets you a five course menu that includes a deep fried turkey plate. Add an additional RMB188 for free flow house wines and craft beers. 

5pm, November 24. See listing for Liquid Laundry here

20. Pop

Pop brings American thanksgiving recipes from the east and the west coast in two holiday menus. There will be a Thanksgiving East Coast Tradition Menu for RMB288 per person and a Thanksgiving West Coast Fusion Menu for RMB388 per person, plus 10 percent service charge.

11am, Nov 24. See listing for Pop here.

21. Riviera Lounge

If you want to change things up but still keep up with the festivities, Thanksgiving Afternoon Tea at Riviera Lounge is perfect. The tea party costs RMB488 for two people and comes with coffee or tea. There is an additional 10 percent service charge. 

3-5pm, Nov 10-30. See listing for Riviera Lounge here.

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22. Shanghai Slim’s

Turkey, BBQ pork ribs, roast Prime Rib, their infamous lobster mac n' cheese, plus tons more sides and free-flowing wine at Shanghai Slims. It's RMB428/person, but since it's such a big night for the restaurant, anyone who finishes and leaves dinner before 7.30pm will get their meal discounted for RMB388, starting from noon. Hampers are also available for RMB1,388.

12pm, Nov 24. See listing for Shanghai Slim's here.

23. The Stage

There will be oven-roasted turkey, ham, salmon and a selection of home-baked holiday pies or cobblers at The Stage. In addition to the dinner, there will be a free-flowing wine buffet and champagne at the table. With the free-flow, the buffet will cost RMB686 per person, and without the drinks it will cost RMB569 per person. RMB29 for children, and kids under 4-years-old are free. 

11am-2pm, Nov 20. See listing for The Stage here.

24. Waldorf Astoria Grand Brasserie

This beautiful venue on the Bund is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner buffet priced at RMB698 per person, RMB348 per children 6 to 12. Waldorf Astoria Grand Brasserie has also arranged for live music from their resident jazz band to play while you enjoy your dinner. There is an additional 15 percent service charge. For those who want to order to-go, the Waldorf is also retailing the big birds.

6-10.30pm, Nov 24. See listing for Waldorf Astoria Grand Brasserie here.

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