Raffles City 2 Opens this Saturday

As if one Raffles City wasn’t enough, this Saturday, the second Raffles City mall will open in Changning District. It will be seven storeys tall and house dozens of big food and clothing brands (yes, including white castle). Here’s what you can expect there.

Some of the big fashion brands there will be H&M New Concept Store, ASH Flagship Store, and Esprit Shanghai Flagship Store.

Here’s what you can expect for food:

WHITE CASTLE

This cult-classic burgers shop was founded in Wichita, Kansas back in 1921, and is generally credited as the country's first fast-food chain. Interestingly, it was so influential that its name appeared in Beastie Boys’ songs 7 times. This shop also boasts the “most influential burger of all time” according to Time magazine. The small, square hamburgers (sometimes referred to as "sliders”) were also made famous by the 2004 film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.

Address: B1/F, the East Section, Raffles City

MORTON'S GRILL

Morton’s has an over 40-year history of good quality steaks and laid-back environment. From tender steaks to fresh seafood, mouthwatering burgers and artistic flatbreads. Morton's Grill is a solid western addition to the new mall.

Address: No. 4 Gujian”Shang Tang”, Raffles City

XI HE YA YUAN

This is a quaint, yet modern shop specializing in roast duck. Xihe Roast Duck is their signature dish, with tender, high-quality meat that melts in your mouth.

Address: 6/F, The East Section, Raffles City

YING 31

This shop features traditional Shanghai food, themed in memory of Zhang Ailing, a famous female writer in China. Its Chinese Shop name “煐” comes from Zhang’s name”张瑛”. While “31” stems from the year 1931 when Zhan entered St.Mary’s Hall to be educated. It’s a little bit of history dashed into the bustling mall.

Address: 4/F, The East Section, Raffles City

LONGFENG HOUSE

This shop is an amazing choice for traditional Hong Kong food. Frozen Pork, Traditional Steamed Bamboo and Shellfish, Spicy Crabs, and plenty of other Hong Kong favorites that are well worth a try!

Address: 5/F, The East Section, Raffles City

CHAO XI

Fresh Beef Hot Pot has grown enormously in popularity since “Zuo Ting You Yuan” first opened in 2005. Chao Xi treats you to this (extremely) fresh meat which only takes 6 hours to go from the cow to the serving table.

Address: B1/F, The East Section, Raffles City

YAN

This Guangdong shop features iron-burning rotisseries. With simple yet modern decorations, it’s characterized with high-end beef selections and traditional “Yan Iron-burning”. Australian Black is its specialty and you should definitely try it if you’re there.

Address: 4/F, The East Section, Raffles City

HARUKI NOODLES

This crazy noodle shop from Japan is finally launching in China. The noodle-making machines are all authentic, imported from Japan and all noodles are only served that day.

This shop features its signature soup, which is boiled for hours with a unique recipe including pig bones, and their special Haruki Sauces.

Address: B1/F, The East Section, Raffles City

ROSE HALL

This shop serves traditional Huaiyang Cuisine which is one of the four classic cuisines in China. Delicious food with natural flavor, fresh taste, and high nutrition. Perhaps a great way to fill up before you shop all day.

Address: 5/F, The East Section, Raffles City

AIMILIA

Although the name sounds very Western, Aimilia has been offering Japanese cuisine for more than 20 years. It specializes in Fried Salmon Salad, It’s nutritious, delicious and will fill you right up.

Address: B1/F, The East Section, Raffles City

GINKGO HOUSE

With some of the finest Japanese decorations around, this shop features “live seafood cuisine”, which yes, offers living seafood for you to eat. For the slightly less adventurous there’s a good selection of Sushi as well.

Address: in the History Architectural Complex, Raffles City

DIAN XIAO ER

Almost everyone has tried Beijing Roast Duck already, but have you tried “Herbal Roast Duck?” The duck is pickled with Chinese local herb remedies and then cooked in a classic way to ensure crispy skin and tender meat. It’s healthy and delicious so why not!

Address: B1/F, The East Section, Raffles City

MISS TAIPEI

This Taiwanese shop serves you the most dedicated and creative Taiwan cuisine you have ever experienced. Try some of their cool drinks like Rosy and 1982’s COCA COLA.

Address: 6/F, The East Section, Raffles City

COUCOU HOT POT

CouCou Hot Pot is a must-try, especially their incredible specialty “Beef PLUS” with Canadian rib-eye beef. If it gets too spicy, order an authentic tea or their famous Dahongpao Milk Tea.

Address: 4/F, The East Section, Raffles City

FOUR REASONS

This shop was founded in 1990 in the Queensway of London and now has branches in Thailand, Singapore, Shanghai, Hangzhou. They feature classic Hong Kong cuisine with specialties including Wenxin Roast Duck, Sake Baked Crabs, and Kirin Suckling Pork.

Address: 6/F, The East Section, Raffles City

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