What is the best restaurant for executives from out of town?

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Posted by: the_remedy (not verified) on Feb 12, 2009 2:33pm

Suzie Wong sucks. Who wants to go to a bar that has shite service is full of pretetious twats and girls I can't afford?

Not I, said the fox.

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Posted by: sstylites on Feb 12, 2009 3:25pm

So you think maggie's would be better?

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Posted by: Langfang Vegas (not verified) on Feb 12, 2009 3:34pm

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Suzie Wong sucks. Who wants to go to a bar that has shite service is full of pretetious twats and girls I can't afford?

Not I, said the fox.

Wow, you must be broke. That is, the working girls I saw there didn't look as though they could charge a helluva lot. Admittedly, I've only been there once and it could have been an off night for hos - I know it has a rep for them.

As for OP's question; My Humble House or Made In China...?

I think South Silk Road's Yun'nan cuisine is good for foreign guests. Stylish and unpretentious decor, lots of gross and exotic things on the menu that will not be ordered but will nevertheless impress - "we went to this restaurant that served bee larvae!!" - as well as lots of dishes pleasing to a western palate. Passable wine list. Not wildly expensive. I've only eaten at the SOHO DaWangLu restaurant; not sure about the one at Houhai, which is obviously in a better location.

As for LAN, forget it. Way too up itself, and I've never heard anyone speak favourably of the food.

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Posted by: Langfang Vegas (not verified) on Feb 12, 2009 3:35pm

What about the bar at the top of the Yintai tower in Guomao? That'd be impressive....

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Posted by: admin on Feb 12, 2009 3:42pm

Langfang Vegas wrote:

What about the bar at the top of the Yintai tower in Guomao? That'd be impressive....

China Grill, Park Hyatt is there

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Posted by: the_remedy (not verified) on Feb 12, 2009 3:43pm

I agree with langfang about LAN. Overrated crap.

Underrated great food resto: Xiao Wangs Family restaurant in Ritan park.

And what's the deal with everyone commenting on the bathrooms? It's a f-ing toilet, ffs.

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Posted by: sstylites on Feb 12, 2009 3:56pm

The Xiaowangfu in ritan is a good idea. Lan is probably best avoided.

I think the list is shaping up like this:

China Grill, Park Hyatt
Whampoa Club
My Humble House
Made in China
Pure Lotus
Da Dong Roast Duck
Noodle Loft
Xiao Wangfu
Dali Courtyard
South Silk Road's Yun'nan

What about Tiandi Yijia or Domus?

What do you think is the best place for drinks after?

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Posted by: Disappointed on Feb 12, 2009 4:05pm

Barbecue in the Mandarin Hotel...

Okay, bad joke.

Jaguar is impressive for foreigners, such big buffet is nice. Other is depending on the Nationality...1001nights with belly dance and smoking water pipe is also a nice experience.

Paulaner to get a good German beer is also famous ....but still depending on the taste and Nationality!

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Posted by: coeurdelion on Feb 12, 2009 4:40pm

You can do Domus but it depends on your visitors - some may find it a bit tacky to pass by the oyster bar after you just wandered through poor hutongs to get there, and it's not Chinese at all. If you're in the area you might as well have drinks at the Emperor Hotel later on to stay within the "Forbidden City" theme. If you're out in Shunyi there's also the Green T House living.

Has anyone tried Bei?

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Posted by: sstylites on Feb 12, 2009 4:55pm

Yeah, the emperor is a good idea. I hope the drinks have improved though.

Actually, for medium level people, Dali could be good.

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Posted by: the_remedy (not verified) on Feb 12, 2009 4:59pm

Origus

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Posted by: Langfang Vegas (not verified) on Feb 12, 2009 5:14pm

I've been to Xiaowangfu...the food is decent - if not spectacular - but the place is in dire need of refurbishment and looking very long in the tooth. No ambience to speak of. If you wanted to impress, I'd go elsewhere.

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Posted by: Langfang Vegas (not verified) on Feb 12, 2009 5:17pm

the_remedy wrote:

Origus

Good choice. Anything with a buffet, really, to get a true feel for modern Chinese culture.

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Posted by: the_remedy (not verified) on Feb 13, 2009 2:04pm

Langfang Vegas wrote:

I've been to Xiaowangfu...the food is decent - if not spectacular - but the place is in dire need of refurbishment and looking very long in the tooth. No ambience to speak of. If you wanted to impress, I'd go elsewhere.

I agree. The food is excellent, but the decor is just boring.

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Posted by: Langfang Vegas (not verified) on Feb 13, 2009 5:22pm

Actually, you're right; if you're taking a visiting family member or friend out, it's a great choice because everything the typical western visitor would want to try is on the menu - BJ duck, dumplings, yadda yadda yadda - and it's all done well. However, if I was wanting to impress, I have to say I wouldn't go there.

So, Stylites, what did you choose?

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Posted by: croozn on Feb 14, 2009 5:56pm

admin wrote:

Langfang Vegas wrote:

What about the bar at the top of the Yintai tower in Guomao? That'd be impressive....

China Grill, Park Hyatt is there

This place gets my vote. Very impressive. Good steaks, good service, amazing view. Would have been the best place to watch the CCTV fire.

Afterward, definitely Maggie's. It is, after all, the real reason they are coming here...

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Posted by: croozn on Feb 14, 2009 5:57pm

the_remedy wrote:

Langfang Vegas wrote:

I've been to Xiaowangfu...the food is decent - if not spectacular - but the place is in dire need of refurbishment and looking very long in the tooth. No ambience to speak of. If you wanted to impress, I'd go elsewhere.

I agree. The food is excellent, but the decor is just boring.

This place is best later in the spring when you can sit outside on the roof.

Another one to try is Najia Xiaoguan, which is right behind the New China Insurance building. Great (Manchurian) food, very nice old building and decor, reasonable prices.

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Posted by: babochina on Feb 14, 2009 6:22pm

Disappointed wrote:

Jaguar is impressive for foreigners, such big buffet is nice. Other is depending on the Nationality...1001nights with belly dance and smoking water pipe is also a nice experience.

Paulaner to get a good German beer is also famous ....but still depending on the taste and Nationality!

sorry to disagree

jaguar is a living mayhem, whose only oddity/charm is the vast array of crap food: crap chinese food, crap japanese food, crap hotpot, crap indian food
and lots of clients piling up this crap into ... elaborate piles of crap : 25 crappy sushimis with 6 strawberry cakes and a dash of doufu all together on a plate, mmmh, yum yum!
and considering this place is as big and noisy as a jingkelong during peak hours ...
1001 nights is tacky & overpriced

sstylites, go for the combo made in china (but book a table not too close of some of the kitchen stands, the ventilation and frying oil stir ups are noisy), and then move to red moon, u don t want to lose momentum in ur business negociations

and when u close the deal, park hyatt all the way (on a clear night only, otherwise it s just too frustrating)

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