This quirky maze-like vegetarian restaurant offers a healthy menu. Try the pickled vegetable noodle soup (12RMB), a big portion of delectably piquant broth with the noodles cooked just right. Подробнее.
Pizzas run from 38RMB (margherita) to 45RMB (pepperoni), they’re slightly doughy, but still tasty and satisfying. Try the jumbo toasted sandwiches (28-33RMB) on our favourite, chunky foccacia bread.
Spread across two light and airy spaces in Ferguson Lane, Leo Gallery specialises in contemporary fine art and claims to present artists in the bloom of their career. Admission is free. Подробнее.
Lan Xiang stands out for its great prices, large portions and friendly spice levels. Try the boboji chicken (40RMB) and the secret recipe noodles (25RMB), dressed in a mild mala sauce.
Artful and design-conscious Dukou Books stocks titles such as Ou Ning’s journal Chutzpah and other hard-to-find reads. It’s a good place to gauge the city’s literary pulse. Подробнее.
The humble cabbage is transported to gourmet status with loads of greasy, finger-licking smoked pork . The cabbage is served in a little wok over a flame, it continues to cook with bacon-y aroma. Подробнее.
Mr Pancake’s breakfast classics are served simply and quality is high. Try the ‘Big House Breakfast’ (45RMB) for a taste of everything. Fluffy pancakes are served with customised toppings. Подробнее.
Though the burgers tend to become a gooey mess, they’re always satisfying. Try the Munchies Hamburger (32RMB), but whatever you order, make sure you get their delicious crinkle cut fries as well. Подробнее.
Housed in a three-storey renovated 1932 villa house the Elisabeth de Brabant Art Center focuses on works from established Chinese artists, hosting around 14 exhibitions a year. Admission is free. Подробнее.
The oysters with black bean sauce on an iron skillet at this Taiwanese joint is almost chocolate-y. Every spoon from the sizzling skillet contains a fat oyster that literally melts in your mouth. Подробнее.
The mapo doufu (7RMB) is the best. Wobbly tofu cubes are bathed in glowing crimson of chilli, fermented beans, a bit of ground meat, a sprinkling of scallion and Sichuan peppercorns. Подробнее.
Pass the take-away counter and head to one of the floors upstairs for a delicious sit-down meal. We love the braised duck (酱鸭), soup dumpling (小笼包), wontons (鸡汁馄饨), and deep-fried pork cutlet (炸猪排). Подробнее.
A great, traditional vegetarian restaurant serving dishes made with fresh, seasonal veggies. We love the cold bamboo tofu, black pepper mushrooms, and “Ants on a log" scallion noodles. Подробнее.
A popular neighborhood joint serving delicious Hunan cuisine. We recommend the bowl of cauliflower, ribs in cumin, "acid beans", and “tea tree mushroom dry pot”. Подробнее.
Serving authentic Hunan dishes in a style-conscious, laid-back and affordable atmosphere. We love the shredded chicken with chilies, cauliflower and tofu entrees, cumin chops and spicy lamb. Подробнее.
One of the best places to try baijiu. Try the “Zombie,” the best attempt we’ve sampled of a drink incorporating baijiu into a multi-ingredient cocktail. Подробнее.
The xiangsuji, a dish of curiously squashed chicken features golden skin, tender strips of tear-away meat, and a rich garlic and dark soy flavour is something that we come back for again and again. Подробнее.
