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辛香汇 – Shanghai, China

This is another backlog which I haven’t got time to write about. This is a popular chain of restaurants in Shanghai and they have recently penetrated Suzhou. Many tourists coming to Shanghai may not know this restaurant unless a local bring or recommend them there. I got to know this place through my friends who were base in Shanghai also, much before me. This place serves a mix of Shanghai cuisine and more of Szechuan dishes. They do have a lot of dishes that they created for their menu. All their outlets are literally packed with people almost everyday especially weekends when you have to queue up like mad. Reason why it is so popular, is that their dishes are cheap and portions are huge! Check out the pics below:

Every out let has a reception and waiting area where you press for a ticket and wait for your number to be called out. You can also pre-order your dishes at the computer screen beside the reception.
Every out let has a reception and waiting area where you press for a ticket and wait for your number to be called out. You can also pre-order your dishes at the computer screen beside the reception.
Everyone has a packet of stuff inside with chopsticks, tissue packet, toothpick and a wet towel.
Everyone has a packet of stuff inside with chopsticks, tissue packet, toothpick and a wet towel.
海鲜老油条 - Seafood Dough Sticks. The dough sticks if you eat quick enough are still crispy. Very nice dish.
海鲜老油条 – Seafood Dough Sticks. The dough sticks if you eat quick enough are still crispy. Very nice dish.
水煮黑鱼 - Snake head fillet in oil and dried chillies. Their signature dish.
水煮黑鱼 – Snake head fillet in oil and dried chillies. Their signature dish.
樟茶鸭 - Very tasty and the flavours from the spices are soaked in the meat of this duck.
樟茶鸭 – Very tasty and the flavours from the spices are soaked in the meat of this duck.
上汤芦笋 - Asparagus cook in stock.
上汤芦笋 – Asparagus cook in stock.
珍珠豆腐 - Tofu serve in hotplate.
珍珠豆腐 – Tofu serve in hotplate.
Free dessert of some rice wine with glutinous rice balls cos I'm a member. ;P This is a typical Shanghainese dessert which can be bought from the supermarket too.
Free dessert of some rice wine with glutinous rice balls cos I’m a member. ;P This is a typical Shanghainese dessert which can be bought from the supermarket too.
Bill for 4 pax... plus packing the food we couldn't finish.
Bill for 4 pax… plus packing the food we couldn’t finish.

Rating: 5/5. Quality food at affordable prices. Well done!

Taste: Very nice. So many choices but too little stomachs. Bring more friends to enjoy more dishes!

Portion: Huge! Remember not to order too much unless you’re packing for your lunch and dinner for the whole week. ;P

Service: Pretty good I must say.

Ambience: I’ve been to quite a few of their outlets and most of them are pretty warm inside. Seating is comfy though.

Price: RMB198… About S$40 for 4 pax… Super cheap!

RTE: Yeah!!!

Location: They have many outlets. Check out the nearest one near you. http://www.xinxianghui.com/AboutUs.aspx