Sichuan Citizen — Restaurant in Shanghai

Good food and drinks, here, you're probably going to need a reservation. We came without one and the maitre'd was able to squeeze us in if we ate quickly. We did, because the food was excellent. We got a beef dish, chicken cashew dish, spicy green beans, and dumplings. The beef was probably the best, but all of it was excellent. The chicken cashew was surprisingly spicy.

We also enjoyed the drinks. One of us got the basil drop martini, which is thicker and foamier than you might expect, but once you get past that, if you like basil you will really like this. They tend to go heavy on the alcohol too, so just be...

Tasty dishes full of flavors, some are spicy (marked with 🌶 symbols in the menue). Order 1-2 dishes per person depending on how hungry you are and then share them, as is common in China. The chili dumplings are legendary according to several friends of mine. I'm a vegetarian, and thanks to menus with photos and a staff member knowing English (this is clearly a place westerners have found before), I managed well to not accidentally get any meat in my veggies... The restaurant is not super fancy but clean and nice and perfect for a meal with...

While I am not a fan of chilli my partner certainly is. We came 17km away from our hotel at the suggestion of a friend who was local. The atmosphere is similar to a 20's speakeasy with many modern touches. The staff are friendly and welcoming and remember you by name.

The signature drinks are delicious, especially their Basil Drop. My favourite was Love It though.

The food was absolutely delicious. While very spicy, it was lovely to enjoy Sichuan food which is known for its spice. I will definitely recommend this place to...