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Ellen Jakobsmeier
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 he year 1949 has a special meaning to me, particularly because that’s the year that my loving mother was born. Of course, this was also the same year that the communist party took over the Chinese territory, marking the beginning of the oppressive regime (think mass executions and slaughter). Unless I am oblivious of another exciting event during that year in Shanghai (perhaps a culinary competition), it seems rather odd to give a resto this moniker, but perhaps it’s all a ploy to spark interest and intrigue. So far, it seems to be working. –E.J.
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Shanghai 1949
1215 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC
604-669-8878
Asian
West End
Venue:
Restaurant
Hours:
Price Range:
$$ (Affordable)
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express
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6 Reader Reviews | I live about 45 seconds away from this place, and the convenience is not enough to draw me back - the food is craaaaaaaaaaappy. Ho-Ho's across the street (the cheap fast-food chineese place) is infinitely better.
1. Tim's Review :: October 10, 2008 Tim's Rating: 1 Stars |
I just want to reply to Bill's comment about rice being sticky and sweet and sour pork being too sour...honestly, there aren't many good oriental Chinese restaurants in Vancouver that haven't been influenced by western culture. Lots of Canadians really have no clue of what REAL Chinese food taste like unless you actually fly to China. Even when you are in China, different regions have different taste in food.
That being said, what you get in this resturaut is actually a very close representation of Shang Hai dining. Rice in China is sticky, honestly, sweet and sour pork isn't that popular in China like how it is in North America. Just like the California Roll was created only for the taste of local Americans.
Final note to all diners out there, please don't judge the Chinese food you eat if you aren't in China simply because you aren't in China and real Chinese food just taste so much better!! :)
2. Anonymous's Review :: June 08, 2008 |
I just want to reply to Bill's comment about rice being sticky and sweet and sour pork being too sour...honestly, there aren't many good oriental Chinese restaurants in Vancouver that haven't been influenced by western culture. Lots of Canadians really have no clue of what REAL Chinese food taste like unless you actually fly to China. Even when you are in China, different regions have different taste in food.
That being said, what you get in this resturaut is actually a very close representation of Shang Hai dining. Rice in China is sticky, honestly, sweet and sour pork isn't that popular in China like how it is in North America. Just like the California Roll was created only for the taste of local Americans.
Final note to all diners out there, please don't judge the Chinese food you eat if you aren't in China simply because you aren't in China and real Chinese food just taste so much better!! :)
3. Wanted's Review :: June 08, 2008 Wanted's Rating: 3 Stars |
This place serves a set menu, 5 course dinner. There was a choice between 5 different dinners the night I went.
Went with friends, and no one will ever go back
They dont understand the concept of a 5 course meal. They served appetizers, soup and salad all at the same time.
And the food?? Not very good. Actually, it was quite horrible. Between 5 people and 5 courses each, I don't think one person said "this is good" at any point during dinner.
I'm sure the owners have good intentions, but the execution is so badly off, this place won't last 3 months.
4. Dave's Review :: September 11, 2007 Dave's Rating: 1 Stars |
I have been once to the restaurant and although the decor is very nice, but the food served is not very delectable. I had the sweet and sour pork and although i can taste the sourness this time, the portion is small and the pork pieces are small as well. The tofu salad is very interesting and is probably a very healthy option for most people but it was bland. I thought they could have made it more flavourful with something else, semame seeds or something. Their fried rice was even more interesting, it was very sticky rice unlike most fried rices i've had and it hardly have any other ingredients to it except some red spots in it which i don't even know what it was. Also, it was not very flavourful as well.
However, i only went there once and it was the first day they opened the restaurant, hence they do not even have their full menu. I may have judged them too quickly, we will see.
5. Anonymous's Review :: August 29, 2007 |
I have been once to the restaurant and although the decor is very nice, but the food served is not very delectable. I had the sweet and sour pork and although i can taste the sourness this time, the portion is small and the pork pieces are small as well. The tofu salad is very interesting and is probably a very healthy option for most people but it was bland. I thought they could have made it more flavourful with something else, semame seeds or something. Their fried rice was even more interesting, it was very sticky rice unlike most fried rices i've had and it hardly have any other ingredients to it except some red spots in it which i don't even know what it was. Also, it was not very flavourful as well.
However, i only went there once and it was the first day they opened the restaurant, hence they do not even have their full menu. I may have judged them too quickly, we will see.
6. Bill's Review :: August 27, 2007 Bill's Rating: 2 Stars |
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