Favorite Dish of the Month
Every month we reward the best dishes we’ve had the pleasure of tasting. Following our careful and gluttonous selection process, we present to you our June favorites from Colca, Bread Etc, The Bull & Claw 2.0 and Funkadelino. Plus an honorable mention for Silex.
SILEX
Editor’s pick
Homemade tofu with Ponzu. RMB 128
We don’t write about tofu enough. Shame on us, because Silex offers some of the best your going to find anywhere. The plate comes with an intriguing DIY motif, allowing you to make your own tofu in the purest and freshest way. This is something you definitely need to try before you leave China.
Caramelized black cod with miso RMB 358
You may not know it, but this dish is legendary in London. The Chef used to work there for years and this was one of his signature dishes. Considered the ‘Best cod fish in London’ by many local media outlets, we were honored to try it. It took months for the chef to crack the recipe and we understand why - this dish is to die for. Glazed with sake and miso, this masterpiece has such sweet subtle touches of flavor that, well, not enough words. Just go get it, that’s the best review we can give.
SILEX
Address: 2570 Hechuan Lu, 1-2/F
Hours: Daily 11am- 10pm
Tel: 021-24269595
Price: RMB 350 per person (for a dinner) RMB 150 (for a lunch)
COLCA
Prawn Chilli (RMB 128)
The name itself is a homage to a seafood staple in Peru where every family has their own secret recipe. Seeing prawns in a sizzling hot pan covered in crustacean sauce takes you to the ocean within seconds. With a tinge of spicy siracha on Catalan bread, this seafood option is one that will captivate your heart and leave you craving more.
COLCA
Address: 199 Hengshan Lu, near Yongjia Lu
Hours: Daily 5:30pm- 1am
Tel: 021 54 01 5366
Price: Around RMB 250 per person
BULL AND CLAW 2.0
Veal Tartare RMB98
Australian veal tartare topped with deep friend quail eggs, capers and shallots with grilled ciabatta. We’ve had at least 100 tartare’s in our life and nothing tastes worse than a bad one. Here, great success, everything is good. Frying quail egg is an awesome idea.
THE BULL&CLAW 2.0
Address: 110 Fengyang Lu
Hours: Daily 11am- 11pm
Tel: 021 6266 6819
Price: Around RMB 250 per person
BREAD ETC
RMB 98 for that much food!
It is not a breakfast but an early morning feast! We tried it and couldn’t even finish what we got.
The deal? RMB 98 for your choice of egg (scramble, omelet etc), Rye flour bread, quinoa salad, mini cups mix (Avocado blend, red beans and sesame paste) plus a granola-yogurt bowl with fresh fruits, dry fruits and seeds. PLUS your choice of orange or carrot juice and a hot drink (tea, coffee, soja milk).
Is it worth it? Definitely! It’s a savory explosion and an ideal way to start your day. Our favorite is the granola-yogurt – a pyrotechnics show in a bowl.
BREAD ETC
Address: 1486 Nanjing Xi Lu
Hours: Daily 8am- 9pm
Price: RMB 50 per person
FUNKADELINO
Vitello tonnato RMB75
Not the most photogenic dish of the year but divine on the palate. Sliced cold veal covered with a tuna-caper mayonnaise-like puree. Good ham and cream for a consistent and satisfying result. We loved it, and so will you.
FUNKADELINO
Address: 356 Xikang Lu
Hours: Daily 8am- 9pm
Price: RMB 50 per person
Tel: 021 3206 0097
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