Shanghai's MUST TRY Avocado Dishes
Let’s talk about one of our most cherished foods: Avocado! Locals wonder why we love it but we know the reasons. This melt-in- the-mouth, creamy delight is a universal favorite in sandwiches, salads and main dishes too… we’ve picked out the best places in Shanghai to get some. So let's avoca-go!
AVOCADO MAESTRO
Maya
Our favorite Mexican restaurant has a long list of avocado dishes, we’ve picked the few you can’t find elsewhere or which are their signature dishes!
Aguacate Relleno RMB62
One of the best summer dinner options in town! Half Avocado filled with Shrimp, Red Onion & Mango. It is wonderfully smooth, slightly sour and totally dulcet. Topped with Coriander Vinaigrette.
Beef Carne Asada RMB230
Carne asada, literally translates to "grilled beef “ pops up in our mind as a shaped in lines marinated meat with a sweet and sour chimichurri sauce. Paired with avocado, herb roasted potatoes, watercress salad and grilled pineapple salsa. Served with a side of Flour Tortillas
Homemade Guacamole & Chips RMB 78
How can we do an article about avocado without mentioning the classic guacamole? With garlic, avocado (of course) and a pinch of pepper, chili, lime and salt. Paired with marinated chopped tomatoes to create a pico de gallo. Maya will not disappoint you with this one.
Avocado satisfaction: 8/10 and they still have other options!
Maya
Address: Lane 568, Julu Lu, Shanghai Grand Club, 2/F
Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-late; Sat-Sun 11am-late
Tel: 021 6289 6889
Price: Aguacate RMB62, Beef RMB230, Guacamole RMB 78
The CHOP CHOP CLUB
Never tried the avocado carefully selected and prepared by Paul Pairet? Well you
should… Avocado crushed Guacamole Herbs & toast RMB70. The avocado quality is out of this world and it’s perfectly paired with olive oil and a pinch of salt… an avocado ecstasy … at The CHOP CHOP CLUB, Paul Pairet’s new restaurant for UNICO Shanghai.
Avocado satisfaction: 10/10 awww avocado ….
Chop Chop Club
Address: 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Three On The Bund, 2/F
Hours: Daily 6:00am - 11:00pm
Tel: 021 5308 5399
Price: Around RMB300
Tai’an Table
First appetizer from the menu 7 currently served at Tai’an Table. Two versions of this menu, RMB1388 for 14 courses or RMB1088 for 10. A restructure of the classic Beef Tartare. Delicate slices of avocado supported air-dried beef cheek and paired with smoke onion cream.
Avocado satisfaction: 8/10 the waiting list is longer than one month but it worth it.
Tai’an Table
Address: Lane 465 Zhenning Lu, No 161, Bldg 1
Hours: Daily6Pm-11.30Pm
Price: RMB 1000
CASUAL AVOCADO
Funkadeli
One of Funkadeli’s best Panini the Avocado Gentlemen, made with mozzarella, fiordilatte, grilled zucchini, egg& mayo at RMB65 and of course avocado. It is excellent and you will finish within minutes. Promise!
Address: 291 Fumin Lu
Hours: 11am- 2am
Tel: 021-61701318
Price: RMB65
Avocado satisfaction: 9/10 buonissimo!
Egg
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100% authentic Australian style toast which contains strictly: avocado with lemon, feta, chili and herbs. Aussie certified! RMB55 + RMB8 for an egg. First order at 8am.
Avocado satisfaction: 7/10 it’s honest!
Egg
Address: 12 Xiangyang Bei Lu
Hours: Daily 8:00am - 6:30pm
Price: RMB55
Little Catch
Dynamite Salmon + Octopus + Avocado RMB 90
Each of the Little Catch's signature pokes can be customized with extra Avocado for +RMB10. What’s inside? Spicy mayo, onion, tobiko roe, sesame, furikake, cashew… We love it and you will too.
Avocado satisfaction: 9/10 and it matches perfectly with the smooth texture of the rice
Little Catch
Address: 247 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, 89 Taixing Lu, East Area, 2/F
Hours: Daily 8:00am - 9:00pm
Tel: 021 6405 6630
Price : RMB90 for the poke, some are cheaper though
Co. Cheese
Co. Cheese has several succulent and comforting toasted sandwiches stuffed with cheese, avocado, salad, and meat… well, actually whatever you want. This one is made with avocado, pesto, walnut, arugula feta and mozzarella …Small portions are at RMB50 whereas the big ones are at RMB65 (hence we recommend you to go with that). Prices for custom-made ones start at RMB20, just ask them how to deal between your cravings and what they have in stock. As Co.Cheese doesn’t even have a drink menu you can guess that they’re very flexible.
Avocado satisfaction: 5/10 but for comforting satisfaction it will be a 10/10. We usually don’t head to Co. Cheese for an avocado right?
Co. Cheese Melt Bar
Address: 32 Yuyuan Dong Lu, near Changde Lu
Hours: Daily 11:30am - 10:00pm
Tel: 1303 211 8036
Price: RMB65 the sandwich
HEALTHY AVOCADO
La Cabane
La Cabane is well known for their fromage, but not only! Lighter dishes are also available for the coming Summer!
L'Oceane salad RMB118
Gorgeous salads with a half avocado inside. Added: Feta cheese, sautéed garlic shrimps, smoked salmon, cucumber, tomato, cream, and toasts.
Benetton was right RMB118
A color explosion! Baby spinach, mango, tiger prawn, croûtons, avocado, Emmental cheese,cherry tomatos, almonds, olive oil, lemon, balsamic vinegar…. Look carefully to find the cube of avocado…
Avocado satisfaction: 7/10 for the first salad, for the second one, we didn’t have the chance yet to try it. We are waiting for your feedback!
La Cabane
Address: 1 Taojiang Lu, near Dongping Lu
Hours: (Closed Monday) Sat-Sun 11Am-2Am ; Tue-Fri 5Pm-2 Am
Tel: 021 3356 2388
Price: RMB118 for the salad
Baker & Spice
No introduction necessary for this staple of the expat diet. Some may complain about the price, but still the quality is always just right. The ever-reliable and always satisfying Baker & Spices from Wagas’ group is the perfect place for avocado dishes.
Chicken mango salad RMB68
High protein fried chicken breast as an energy inducing snack paired with sweet mango and honey mustard sauce for sweeter touches. PLUS a 1/4 of avocado.
Spicy prawns w. ginger, lime, peanut sauce RMB70
Shrimp, coupled with fresh salad, cabbage and avocado, accompanied by ginger green lime peanut butter to tie things together. Healthy miscellaneous grains, rice or black rice bed the dish to make it even more fulfilling.
Avocado satisfaction: 8/10 Their ingredients are always top quality
Baker & Spice
Address: many venues in Shanghai
Hours: Daily 7Am-10.30 Pm
Tel: 021-54042733
Price: RMB 70 the salad
Wheat
Health friendly Wheat is always a good choice to balance your diet. Check the weekly program!
Chicken and avocado RMB69
Sandwich served with whole wheat toasts & their homemade butter-less hollandaise sauce.
Chicken avocado salad RMB79
Feel Good Salad 150Gr served with peppers & their homemade mustard.
Avocado satisfaction: 7/10, that’s lot of protein right?
WHEAT
Address: 380 Dagu Lu
Hours: Daily 10 Am-11Pm
Tel: 021 6331 1798
Pure & Whole
Pure & Whole recently did a huge redesign of their menu. These are a selection of their avocado dishes
Burrito RMB52
Refried pinto, spiced tofu, brown rice, cilantro, avocado, yogurt and spiced tofu. Will fill you up for the day!
Quinoa Bowl RMB72
Bowl of quinoa with zucchini, broccoli, black beans, fava bean, Brussels sprouts, pumpkin, avocado and thyme. A green shot!
Spring rolls S RMB23, L RMB36
Rice Paper wrapped around quinoa, avocado, red pepper, sprouts, mung beans, zucchini, cabbage, green onions, and sesame seeds… as light for your diet as for your wallet!
Avocado satisfaction: 8/10 Pure and Whole cooks with the seasons and only uses the freshest ingredients!
Pure & whole
Address: Many venues
Hours: Daily 11.30am - 10:00pm
Tel: 021 6289 8316
Price: Burrito RMB52, Quinoa Bowl RMB72, Spring rolls S RMB23
WELL PAIRED AVOCADO
Gemma
Tartare Di Manzo RMB190
Pamper yourself with this ambrosial Beef Tartare from wagyu +9 filet, sauce made with preserved lemon dressing, mixed with extra virgin olive oil, shallots and parsley. Flavored with Himalayan red salt and capers and, of course, organic avocado.
Avocado satisfaction: 8/10, buona?
GEMMA
Address: 20 Dongbu Lu, near HuaihaiZhong Lu
Hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-1am
Tel:021 3356 511
Price: RMB190 the Tartare
Price: Sandwich RMB68, Salad RMB79
T8
Ambrosial feast in a bowl… Super seafood salad RMB 158
Here is one of the dishes you must try before leaving Shanghai. T8 astonishes us with a fantastic, creative and first-rate combination (and it has avocado).
Crisp mixed lettuce, grilled salmon, Hokkaido scallops, blue mussels, fresh tuna, calamari, anchovies, butterfly shrimp, fresh avocado, peanuts, cherry tomatoes, and baby corn. The seafood is heavenly (especially the scallops) and the vegetables are premium quality. RMB158 and it’s worth even more.
Avocado satisfaction: 5/10 but this dish is not an avocado feast, it is the best sea food salad you can find in town
T8
Address: 168 Hubin Lu, Hubindao II, 3/F, Room W08-W10
Hours: Daily 11.30Am-12 Pm ( last order 10 Pm)
Tel: 021-63558999
Price: Around RMB400 per person
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