SIGNATURE DISHES

Roasted peking duck Suckling pig Dual BBQ meat combination Five spicy deep-fried silver fish Drunken chicken

SETTING: Simply decorated with ceiling-high windows and small private rooms, Shanghai 38 offers relaxed dining.

FOOD: The extensive a la carte menu by chef Lin Yu features a strong repertoire of traditional Cantonese with some modern twists. Simply presented, and supplemented by set menus the cuisine offers diners a wide range of choices which can be adapted for vegetarians. Begin with a mixed selection of dim sum, then steamed meat dumplings, followed by the crunchy, slightly oily five spicy deep-fried silver fish. For mains, fish and lobster are available in various styles, but drunken chicken and dual BBQ meat combo are both recommended. Roasted peking duck is a treat and BBQ suckling pig is a succulent blend of skin and meat, served together Hong Kong style. For dessert, try fried Chinese pancakes or cold sago with mango and coconut, not Cantonese but who cares; it is delicious.

WINE: A thoughtful, eclectic range of moderately priced, good-value wines.

SERVICE: Courteous, bilingual staff is attentive, friendly and quick with refills.

PRICE: Avoid items like abalone and two can dine for under 3,000 baht without wine.