FeedSeptember 27, 2007
Ordering in Chinese restaurants can often be a challenge. Our intrepid restaurant reviewers make it simple for you...
By Chen Kaotao, Shangzilla's food correspondent
If you're craving authentic Shanghai specialities, you can't go wrong with local joint Mài dāng láo. There are numerous eateries around the city, just look for the distinctive yellow characters on a red background.
To order, approach the counter and jab your finger vigorously at the menu. We recommend the 7RMB qīzi burger. The Hàpǐ Meal and chīkīn McNuggets are other specialities.
The waitress may ask you Do you want fries with that. You should reply yes (if you would like a container of salt with your meal) or no (you would not).
After your meal is freshly prepared, take it to an empty table and enjoy. It's considered proper manners to shout "wǒ jiù xǐhuan" as you leave.
Rumours suggest Mài dāng láo may even be opening a branch in the United States soon.
By Chen Kaotao, Shangzilla's food correspondent
If you're craving authentic Shanghai specialities, you can't go wrong with local joint Mài dāng láo. There are numerous eateries around the city, just look for the distinctive yellow characters on a red background.
To order, approach the counter and jab your finger vigorously at the menu. We recommend the 7RMB qīzi burger. The Hàpǐ Meal and chīkīn McNuggets are other specialities.
The waitress may ask you Do you want fries with that. You should reply yes (if you would like a container of salt with your meal) or no (you would not).
After your meal is freshly prepared, take it to an empty table and enjoy. It's considered proper manners to shout "wǒ jiù xǐhuan" as you leave.
Rumours suggest Mài dāng láo may even be opening a branch in the United States soon.