The Place
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Shanghai Tavern is the Eastern incarnation of Berner’s Tavern in London, Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton’s all-day dining, classic and classy British comfort food brasserie. Set in a large high-ceilinged dark wood and marble appointed dining room on the ground floor of The Shanghai EDITION, plush green booths line the outskirts while chairs mix with sofas in the midst. Once again, comfy and classy.
The Food
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Heading up the kitchen is executive chef, and Shanghai stalwart Scott Melvin, who has earned himself a very loyal following due to his inventive, and downright delicious contemporary tapas over at Commune Social. At Shanghai Tavern the order of the day is British nosh, made a bit posh.
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The traditional Pork Pie (RMB128) is served table-side, sliced off a pie as long as your arm, and served with piled with English piccalilli and pickled vegetables, with three types of mustard on the side. Truly scrumptious. As is the Crab on Toast (RMB168), beautifully presented in brown crab butter, lemon gel, pickled cucumber and celery.
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When we talk about comfort, we talk about the The Tavern Mac and Cheese (RMB188), which is given a serious upgrade with the addition of braised beef blade. Moreish doesn’t cover it. The Aged Pork Chop is 100 percent juicy goodness (RMB248), and topped with luscious caramelized roast onion and apple dressing.
Image by Betty Richardson for That's
Image by Betty Richardson for That's
And then there is the dessert cart. Ah, that dessert cart. It is what schoolboy dreams are made of. Apple Caramel Eclairs (RMB68), Red Velvet Fondant with Blackberry Sorbet (RMB68)… oh, and very boozy schoolboy dreams when it come to the Vanilla Ice Cream and Cherry Sorbet Flaming Alaska (RMB98). That dessert cart is worth a visit on its own.
Food Verdict: 2.5/3
The Vibe
The Shanghai EDITION is the place to be right now, and Shanghai Tavern is full of a fashionable crowd in a stylish setting. Good for long lunches and business meetings, the room starts humming come evening time, while the open plan means it is that very Shanghai of things – a place to see and be seen.
Vibe Verdict: 1.5/2
Total Verdict: 4/5
Price: RMB300 and up.
Who’s going: Anyone who is anyone.
Good for: Occasions from the casual to the classy. Anglophiles.
[Cover image by Betty Richardson for That's]
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