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. 

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. 

 

 

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. 

 

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.            

 

Le Le Harbor restaurant is very well-known among Shenyang locals for having fresh, top-quality seafood.  It's one of the highest-caliber restaurants in Shenyang, so it's not cheap, but if you like seafood, you can't go wrong here.