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Tokyo Restaurant

Tokyo is probably Shenyang’s most well-known Japanese restaurant. They serve delicious Japanese food.  While the food is quite good, the prices are a little high and the portions are a little small…real Japanese style. 
 
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Tokyo is probably Shenyang’s most well-known Japanese restaurant. They serve delicious Japanese food.  While the food is quite good, the prices are a little high and the portions are a little small…real Japanese style. 
 
Location: The restaurant is on the west side of San Jing Jie (三经街), 100 meters south of the U.S. Consulate. Look for a large orange sign that says “东京餐厅”。 There’s no English on the sign. 
 

Tai Wei Thai Restaurant

Those tired of ordinary Chinese restaurants will certainly be relieved by the change of culinary pace at Thai Wei Tai. This three story  restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere that is quite unique compared to the norm for Shenyang. The lighting is dim, but the Buddhist ornamen...
Those tired of ordinary Chinese restaurants will certainly be relieved by the change of culinary pace at Thai Wei Tai. This three story  restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere that is quite unique compared to the norm for Shenyang. The lighting is dim, but the Buddhist ornaments include shiny gold and bright colors, which makes the place suitable for a romantic evening or a night out with a bunch of friends. 
 
Thai Wei Tai offers a very large selection of food—the menu itself is enormous and includes lots of full color pictures of a wide range of curries, seafood, meats, vegetables, Thai-style hotpot, and desserts. The dishes are delicious and very beautifully presented. The restaurant also has a full bar with a good selection of Chinese and imported wines and beers. 
  
The prices here are on the expensive side, but not unreasonable. Plan on spending 50-100 yuan per person for dinner. 
 
If you’re in Shenyang for any length of time, Thai Wei Tai is well worth a visit. 

Location: On San Jing Jie (三经街), across from the U.S. Consulate (美国领事馆 měiguó lǐngshì guǎn) and next door to Heidi’s Restaurant.  Just tell a taxi driver to go to the consulate. 

 

 

Di Shui Dong

Hunan province is famous for two things: the home of Chairman Mao and spicy food. As the influence of the Great Helmsman fades into the memories of the Chinese people, its apparent that the cuisine will be Hunan's lasting contribution. Great news for those who like it hot though. 

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Hunan province is famous for two things: the home of Chairman Mao and spicy food. As the influence of the Great Helmsman fades into the memories of the Chinese people, its apparent that the cuisine will be Hunan's lasting contribution. Great news for those who like it hot though. 

Shanghai is awash with Hunanese restaurants. However, those looking for a bit of extra spice with their dinner will have trouble finding another establishment thats beats Di Shui Dong.  The small 2nd floor entrance, lack of waiting area and enduring popularity of this well located restaurant means that the queues are literally out the door on weekends.

The décor is simple, yet attractive enough with reasonable prices.  The tastiest dishes are also the messiest. Don't be shy about laying down the chopsticks for the excellent ribs and prawn skewers. The battered eggplant is also a nice change from the standard fare. This can be followed by some crowd pleasing banana or apple fritters and accompanied by cheap beers.

If your stomach is hardened to all things spicy then it’s great for an authentic Chinese dining experience. Much like China itself it’s big, crowded, loud, and not to be missed.

Directions: Di Shui Dong is on the notable Maoming Nan Lu near Changle Lu. The restaurant is 5 minutes walk north of the Shanxi Nan Lu Metro on Line 1.

Starbuck's Coffee

You know what to expect from Starbucks: delicious coffee and the ever-increasing symbol of globalization. The products, prices, and service at China’s Starbucks are similar to anywhere else in the world. 
 
Shenyang now has four Starbucks loc...
You know what to expect from Starbucks: delicious coffee and the ever-increasing symbol of globalization. The products, prices, and service at China’s Starbucks are similar to anywhere else in the world. 
 
Shenyang now has four Starbucks locations:
 
--Zhong Shan Square (中山广场 zhōng shān guǎng chǎng)
 
--Middle Street (中街 zhōng jiē)
 
--Taiyuan Street (太原街 tài yuán jié)
 
--Heping Road: Just north of Ma Lu Wan (和平大街，马路湾北边 hé píng dà jiē, mǎ lù wān běi biān)
 

Suoller Pizza/SPR Coffee

Suoller (known by most foreigners as "SPR") offers a wide selection of Western cuisine: pizza, pasta, steak, appetizers, and coffee. The food is reliable enough, and it’s an excellent value.  Pizzas cost 18-25 Yuan, pasta dishes are less than 15, and steaks are 55...
Suoller (known by most foreigners as "SPR") offers a wide selection of Western cuisine: pizza, pasta, steak, appetizers, and coffee. The food is reliable enough, and it’s an excellent value.  Pizzas cost 18-25 Yuan, pasta dishes are less than 15, and steaks are 55-88 Yuan. The restaurant boasts a quiet atmosphere and good coffee; otherwise customers can take their pizza to go. 
 

Local b us routes: No. 126路 800路 152路 166路 169路 214路 333路 238路 272路 机场巴士 282路 265路 244路 239路 225路 135路 117路.

Heidi's Restaurant and Bar

Just recently opened in December 2006, Heidi’s claims to be “your typical Swiss restaurant.”  While the surrounding scenery might not compare with the Swiss Alps, the inside is definitely worth a visit. The building’s façade is meant to resemble a mounta...
Just recently opened in December 2006, Heidi’s claims to be “your typical Swiss restaurant.”  While the surrounding scenery might not compare with the Swiss Alps, the inside is definitely worth a visit. The building’s façade is meant to resemble a mountain chalet, and the inside has a very nice atmosphere, well suited for romantic encounters.
 
The atmosphere is pleasant, but more importantly the food is tremendous! Western restaurants in China are rarely worth writing about, but Heidi’s is certainly an exception. The menu is entirely European food, including some traditional Swiss dishes, pastas, salads, soups, desserts, and even fondue (!!). They also have Chinese and imported wines and a full bar.  All the food is prepared in authentic European styles and very delicious. The wait staff can even speak English.
 
All in all, Heidi’s Restaurant is a winner, and highly recommended for a romantic date. However, do note that  the restaurant is not cheap. For a full meal (soup or salad, main dish, dessert, wine or cocktails), plan on 100-150 yuan per person. Those not looking to spend quite so much will still not be disappointed with the salad and pasta… I strongly recommend the lasagna.            
 
How to get there: First find the United States Consulate on San Jing Jie (三经街), Heidi’s is directly across the street.