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福和慧 #2

I was so impressed by the cuisine at Fu He Hui (福和慧) that I visited the restaurant 2 days later. Although the food was equally impressive as my first visit, the ambience was highly unconducive as they sat us in a room that had paper thin walls.

Every room is decorated with fresh Peony.

Every room is decorated with fresh Peony.

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Chick Pea 鹰嘴豆 - tomato, raspberry, scallion pan-cake

Chick Pea 鹰嘴豆 – tomato, raspberry, scallion pan-cake

Lotus Fungus 荷仙菇 - lotus fungus, baby corn, black medlar

Lotus Fungus 荷仙菇 – lotus fungus, baby corn, black medlar

Water Bamboo Shoot 茭白 - soy, green peas, bamboo piths, spinach

Water Bamboo Shoot 茭白 – soy, green peas, bamboo piths, spinach

Beancurd 豆腐 - gingko, peach gum, white truffle

Beancurd 豆腐 – gingko, peach gum, white truffle

Onion Tartlet 洋葱酥 - onion, mushroom, purple sweet potato, pumpkin

Onion Tartlet 洋葱酥 – onion, mushroom, purple sweet potato, pumpkin

Longevity Pot 福寿全 - porcini, morchella, bamboo fungus, konjac

Longevity Pot 福寿全 – porcini, morchella, bamboo fungus, konjac

Truffle 松露 - poached egg, fried stick, black truffle

Truffle 松露 – poached egg, fried stick, black truffle

Banana 香蕉 - banana ice cream, white chocolate, seasonal fruit

Banana 香蕉 – banana ice cream, white chocolate, seasonal fruit

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福和慧 #1

One of Shanghai finest vegetarian restaurant set in a three-storey building, tastefully decorated with museum-worthy display of Ming and Qing dynasty furniture and art pieces

One of Shanghai finest vegetarian restaurant set in a three-storey building, tastefully decorated with museum-worthy display of Ming and Qing dynasty furniture and art pieces

Like Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck, the signage of Fu He Hui is barely noticeable

Like Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, the signage of Fu He Hui is barely noticeable

There isn't a common dining area. All diners are seated in their own private room

There isn’t a common dining area. All diners are seated in their own private room

Appetizer

Appetizer

Flower Pot 花盆 - organic greens, carrot, quinoa, green soy bean

Flower Pot 花盆 – organic greens, carrot, quinoa, green soy bean

Matsutake 松茸 - wax gourd, golden fungus

Matsutake 松茸 – wax gourd, golden fungus

Cauliflower 花椰菜 - broccoli, smoked salted egg yolk, caulifower chips

Cauliflower 花椰菜 – broccoli, smoked salted egg yolk, caulifower chips

Avocado 鳄梨 - curry, onion, water chestnut, okra, crisp rice

Avocado 鳄梨 – curry, onion, water chestnut, okra, crisp rice

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Procini 牛肝菌 - smoked, sea salt, mushroom gel, shallot

Procini 牛肝菌 – smoked, sea salt, mushroom gel, shallot

2015 12 15 Procini 牛肝菌 #2

Termite Mushroom 鸡枞菌 - soyabean sproutes, red pepper foam

Termite Mushroom 鸡枞菌 – soyabean sproutes, red pepper foam

Truffle 松露 - truffle bun, 'lotus root' puff, black mushroom

Truffle 松露 – truffle bun, ‘lotus root’ puff, black mushroom

Seasame 芝麻 - chocolate mousse, white sesame pudding

Seasame 芝麻 – chocolate mousse, white sesame pudding

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Bear Bear

As I was tidying up my drawer, I found a teddy bear wearing a vest that was crocheted by a friend from university. A miniature cup bearing my name was sewn on to personalise the bear. A wave of nostalgia sweeps over me.
Bear Bear

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Crossrail Roof Garden

Crossrail Roof Garden

First visit to the roof garden above Canary Wharf Crossrail station, which is designed by Foster & Partners. The roof is made of strengthened larch wood, aluminium louvers and plastic pillows pumped full of air, providing a similar effect to the Eden Project.

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Vollkornbrot

Air flown from Germany. Trust the German to come up with a rye bread recipe that is so moist and dense. 2 thin slices for breakfast can last me through the morning.

Vollkornbrot