Spending Xmas in Shanghai was like the highlight or the "un-highlight" of the trip. I like to spend Xmas overseas, especially if it is a temperate country, since we do feel like it is real Xmas when it is cold. But this time round, it was China and Xmas isn't really that big an affair there. I did see some scattering Xmas decor here and there though...
Nonetheless, I made quite an effort doing research on where to have my Xmas eve dinner. Well, surprisingly, Xmas eve buffet which is a common thing in Singapore is not that well sought after in China (or perhaps my research was not thorough enough). Most of the restaurants have special 7 or 8 course Xmas eve dinner. And contrary to what I had expected, early reservation is a must. I only managed to secure this restaurant which was like my 4th or 5th alternative.
New Heights @ Three on the Bund
We were told that Three on the Bund is one of the happening places along the bund. This colonial building houses several restaurants, with the Armani boutique fronting the main Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu. Entrance to the building is at the side, which most people will miss. New Heights is a fusion food restaurant on the 7th floor of Three on the Bund. They have an alfreso area overlooking Pudong and it would have been awesome to sit there for a cup of coffee in milder weather. Food that night was alright but may not be to everyone's taste. Cost close to RMB700 per pax.
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| Foie gras with dry fruit chutney. Well, I think the foie gras is an overkill. Way too rich and too much....but like the sourish fruit chutney |
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| Stuffed turkey with truffle mashed potato. The potato was the star performer... |
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| Braving the cold at 2deg for this pic! One of the most magnificant views in Shanghai.... |
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| My very sinful dark choco drink. Yummy. |
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| The devil wishes u merry xmas. Got the horns at Xintiandi for RMB10. It would have cost like S$10 for such accessories on orchard road during Xmas. |
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