It's Brunch Sam, but not as you know it!

Sunday brunch is a bit of an institution here in Shanghai.  Everywhere from the top hotels to blue frog offer some sort of weekend brunch.  When Sam first heard mention of brunch he was very excited by thoughts of proper sausages, black pudding and five star fry ups in general.  However, he was brought back to earth with a bump when it was explained that firstly brunch cost around £70 per person (for a fry up?) and secondly the food on offer was a wealth of seafood, meat and vegetables and unlimited champagne and wine.  It has taken nearly three years to adjust his thinking on brunch.  

In June Anna and Antony came to stay and we suggested that they go for brunch, as it is a Shanghai experience.  Oliver's teacher recommended Jade on 36 at the Shangri-La.  Apparently food wise it is considered one of the best and they don't allow children under 12!   Anna and Ant thoroughly enjoyed it and very kindly bought us vouchers as a thank you for having them to stay.

Sam and I arrived on the dot of half past eleven and were greeted very warmly by the staff.  The maître D' showed us to our table and poured us a glass of champagne.  

                                     

She then gave us a tour of the various food stations.  There was in house smoked fish, oysters and caviar.  

      

Cold cuts and a DIY Caesar salad.  

                                      

As we rounded the corner there was a fantastic selection of seafood and pate.   

      

      

       

And then she handed us over to the chef to show us the kitchen, where there was lobster, lamb, veal, beef and a selection of vegetables!

                                       

      

        

      

Over the next three and a half hours, Sam and I worked our way around each section finishing with a port and cheese board accompanied by coffee and chocolate.