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cityweekend

Philosophy of Freshness

Nestled in a pocket on Taikang Lu is Origin, a new café offering seasonal fresh cuisine, with fresh squeezed juices (YY24-29), a range of cocktails (YY40) and a tranquil atmosphere. We enjoyed the spinach salad (YY38) a well-balanced mixture of walnuts, strawberries, radishes, arugula and baby spinach topped with a delicate vinaigrette. The menu caters both to the lone, stroll-by eater and the slow, course by course diners, and offers a variety of vegan, vegetarian and health-conscious choices. Our roast pork sandwich with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and balsamic sauce (YY38) was complemented nicely by a tall, cool glass of fresh squeezed pear juice (YY29) and refreshing minted water. Our hearty white bean and vegetable soup (YY28) and the sinful Nutella banana crêpe (YY22) were delectable. All in all we found this a welcome (fresh) addition to the Taikang Lu café beat. --Renee Reynolds

 

epeter03

Hmm wasn't that impressed with the food. I had a steak (mama huhu) with grilled cherry tomatoes (very good) and potato gratin (ok) It is a good alternative to most taikang lu eateries. I visited due to the enjoycard discount but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. I do however like the decoration, look and feel of the place. Exposed wooden supports, brick accent walls and clean white walls.

3 months, 1 week ago

shanghai_cw

Where You Eat

NAME: June Weng

PROFESSION: General Manager of Souldancing Studio

Having a lot of dancing on my schedule, there is nothing better to recharge my batteries after a work out of salsa, bellydance or poledancing than with some tasty "energizers." One of my favorite places to relax and unwind is Origin. It's a new place on Taikang Lu and not far from the studio, so I can go there for lunch. It has a very peaceful atmosphere with the woody decor and little lights. Try the ice cream, and the crepe with Nutella. I also like Charmant. They have great Taiwanese style food. I recommend the chicken soup, it's simmered for a very long time and just bursts with flavor. Element Fresh is a bit pricey, but healthy and consistent. Go for the chicken salad or the spicy fish and the great juices.

3 months ago

tristamarie

Where You Eat

Name: Calvin Wang Profession: Interior Designer

As an interior designer, when I go out to eat I'm looking not only for great food but also for a nice space. I like to eat alone sometimes, totally enjoying the food and the atmosphere. One of the restaurants I go to nowadays is called Origin. I like the solid wooden wall, long sofas and warm lighting. Of course they have good food, too. In the same area, thaifoodstation is awesome. The place is small but they have a cute balcony and you can hear and see people shopping when you are eating, pretty relaxing. For Burmese food, Lost Heaven is one of the best. Actually they have Thai, Yunnan and Burmese food--rare in Shanghai. Some of the Yunnan and Burmese-style food is really traditional. The interior is warm, cozy and a little bit mysterious. It's a little noisy, but still good.

2 months, 2 weeks ago