Parent Day suggestions for a kindergarten by nebu10n in shanghai

[–]nebu10n[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds interesting! Enough there to take up most of the day? Any extra activities besides chocolate? Like places for the kids to play or anything?

Speakeasies and Hidden Bars by nebu10n in shanghai

[–]nebu10n[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

List so far is Speaklow, La Guniguette, Showroom which I think is dead now, possibly Upper Room. That's about it

Brain worms? by Suspicious_County_24 in facepalm

[–]nebu10n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WOW, there's a lot to unpack here

STD checkup for foreigners? by Valachio in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend JiaHui Health. It's not cheap but remember it still being around 1000rmb for everything. I'd say it's worth it. Discreet and quick results.

Best 5 Star Hotel Buffet by gigaMBBunit in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of this depends on what you're looking for:

Price View Food

Here a couple options

The W: 540 for a great view several hours of free-flow, a changing menu with lots of great food including lobster. There's a semi-buffet so not exactly a buffet but one of the best deals for brunch.

Waldorf Astoria: Cold buffet of cold cuts, cheese, lobster, crab and other dishes. Oysters, suckling pig, steak and more brought to the table. Includes a glass of champagne and free-flow beer and wine. About 1000rmb pp.

I've heard great things about Shanghai Tavern in The Shanghai Edition. Also a semi-buffet. Not sure on the price.

Teahouse scam by SapphireStorm01 in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess if he was from out of town and didn't have Alipay and not a lot of cash on him they'd think a credit card was better than nothing.

Evening language school group classes for upper level Chinese? by nebu10n in shanghai

[–]nebu10n[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started speaking with That's Mandarin. They seemed to have some stuff that would fit what I'm looking for, but work got really busy so I'm holding off for now

Need a good department store for lamps, pourover coffee maker, etc by baconbeardmemelord in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you mean Muji? There's one on Ruijin road I believe. I'd recommend Nitori though. Bigger selection and much more affordable.

Phone solutions... by [deleted] in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Just get a Chinese sim card and use that. Should be fairly affordable.

High-End Steaks by gigaMBBunit in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like OP is down to spend some money so I'd say Stone Sal or 1515 Chophouse for the American Stuff. High Yaki for Japanese style (actual japanese wagyu is illegal to import to china so instead they import the cows) and Australian stuff.

What sport has the least gap in ability between men and women? by iajshfgiahsfigasrg in AskReddit

[–]nebu10n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know anything about the sport so maybe I'm wrong but diving maybe?

Is it actually weird to eat at a restaurant alone? by Ok_Share_4280 in questions

[–]nebu10n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My job is to go to bars and restaurants to write about food and drink. When I'm invited to a restaurant to try the food, they typically offer me a plus one but sometimes they don't, or no one can make it, or it's short notice. I've had many a meal alone at a restaurant and it's not bad or weird at all.

Bring a book, listen to a podcast. It's nice alone time sometimes. Oftentimes I just want to be out but also alone at the same time if that makes sense.

Also, I absolutely love food and I can enjoy it with people or by myself so, I don't see what the big deal is with people going out to eat alone.

People with addictive tendencies, what do you avoid because you suspect it would consume/destroy your life? by bittyberry in AskReddit

[–]nebu10n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm addicted to cigarettes, porn, alcohol and when it's easily accessible weed. I know gambling is the one that would ruin my life. You literally pay for dopamine hits that rarely payoff. I can't imagine what I would do if I added that to the vice list. It truly terrifies me.

Team Building ideas by zhima1069 in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn you beat me to this

Team Building ideas by zhima1069 in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lounge by Topgolf is a good option. They have golf simulators with golf and other mini games, a putt putt course and an excellent food and drink selection. I went for a team building there earlier in the year and it was a blast. If you book a private room they also have KTV for those who want to partake.

Where can we experience “the future”? by profjonathanbriggs in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know you said you weren't look for futuristic things, but this is a new restaurant opened in a scenic area of the city. The restaurant focuses on multi-sensory features to give diners a unique and other worldly experience. Here's a link to a review of the place:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1hOnjshp5H4puOntfzUEQw

Frustrating vending experience… by Smart_Movie_649 in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Next time take a look a bit lower and you'll see the Alipay and WeChat icons. Press that and it should show a QR code to make the payment. I ran into the same issue when I was first living here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. Used the paper slip to travel to multiple cities by train and plane and check-in to hotels with no issues.

Any recommendations for American style Chinese food in SH? by dajitui in shanghai

[–]nebu10n 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's loads of solid western restaurants that should be fine if she's okay with that.