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missyk

management couldn't be colder than a winter night in beijing. yes, it's a frenchy place, but a smile every now and then would have made up for the prices they charge. also, it would have been nice when i called to make a reservation that they ONLY ACCEPT CASH and that they DO NOT give fapiao!! when i complained, i got a 'pooh-pooh' response. maybe it's just that i haven't been to the bund in awhile (goes with the territory?), but when you are paying a lot of money, you expect to at least feel good walking out...needless to say, i was more than embarrassed when i brought clients there and i will not be going back. it's too bad, cause the place is beautiful....

 

11 months, 2 weeks ago

jamieqq

Dear Miss yk, I apologise for any inconvenience caused to you through Hamilton House not being in a position to accept Credit cards to this point. Every newly opened restaurant in China experiences the same situation that we find ourself in at the moment. We have identified this as an operational issue and have endeavoured to put processes in place to communicate to our guests the situation. As the owner I am personally on the floor for every service and am very aware of this. When Fa piao's are requested we take the guests details and are now in the process of mailing them out. Please contact me directly at the restaurant if you are in need of fa paio from your visit. Again Mike, As the owners both QianQian and I take your views very seriously and would like the opportunity to rectify the situation with you immediately. Please call me on 15921660357. Regards, Richard Xavia

11 months, 1 week ago

jo88

Fabulous place! The food is extroadinary.The sauces are made with such attention and full of flavor. Just came back from Paris last week and the food at HH tastes just as good as what i had in Paris. The veal dish is a must try.

11 months ago

goannie

We went to HH last night, the second time in the space of a week. The second time to share this gem of a place with friends. Too many restaurants in Shanghai either tries too hard to impress and offers you a menu a metre long so you're confused about what to order by the time you've finished reading. And/or it offers you a big plate with little food on it. Um, can I have the other half of my steak please? No, I want unpretentious food; something that's timeless and honest. HH fits the bill. I had the delicious seafood soup, the sea bass - (OMG!) and the flakey light pastry of the Vanilla Mille Feuille (good old vanilla slice in Aussie). Delicious! Great value for money in terms of quality, service and ambience. What more do you want?

 

9 months ago

katedrance

I liked the cauliflower soup. And the ambiance was nice enough. The bar also seemed like a nice place to come after work to have a few drinks!

The meal itself however was almost a total disappointment, save for the cauliflower soup. The steak was over cooked and the sides were bad! The worst part was when we were told that there were no more mashed potatoes, only to see them serve a heaping bowl to the other members of our table- and the mashed potatoes were the only thing that tasted remotely delicious!

The lounge upstairs is a nice place to finish off the meal with a coffee or a cocktail- just wish they took credit card!

 

8 months, 4 weeks ago

hs

Food was OK but they were out of about 4 dishes on a Saturday night and the food itself is much better at Casa 13 (which strangely enough has several of the same dishes!). The restaurant itself is beautiful and the bar is good - would be a chic place for after-work drinks. Our big disappointment was the wine list: an unimaginative, short, odd collection at ridiculously inflated prices (even given import duties) which made us feel ripped off and were pretty cheeky ... Meerlust Stellenbosch Rubicon for RMB950?! Brown Brothers Shiraz for RMB500?! Shame, it spoils the experience.

8 months, 2 weeks ago

honestly

Food was big dissapointment! Chicken was very very bland and undercooked with bits of blood on it (french?), served with 4 dirty crayfish and some spinach, and was charged 140 rmb. 8 of us, will not go back again.

4 months, 1 week ago

drinkmojito

we went to HH for Friday lunch and the cold, uninspired service provided a perfect foil for the hot weather outside. i remember having poached chicken, so bland i'm sure skinnyladieswholunch would be going for guilt-free seconds.

as i was making my way out, the lady owner came by. i was like wow - she's here to say goodbye at the door! of course, the thought bubble dissipated when i realised she was heading to the cabinet by my side to reach for something.

hamilton house's saving grace is its historical link to old shanghai - the delish art deco castle that bears Sassoon's name. Now, that's yummy!

4 months, 1 week ago

shanghai_cw

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Name: Clare Cheng

Profession: Lifestyle Marketing Specialist & Writer

As a world traveler, I always like to find authentic cuisine and an ambiance that reminds me of my travel experiences. I enjoy Hamilton House--the warm tuna is my favorite appetizer, the steak is great, and the service is good. It's loft-style atmosphere reminds me of my time in New York City. Having studied flamenco for one month in Seville, Spanish food has also become one of my favorite cuisines. El Willy has the most fantastic jamon, authentic tapas (such as the scallop ceviche with avocado and the crispy suckling pig) and I strongly recommend the cuttlefish and squid ink paella. Another Mediterranean restaurant, Casa 13, is among my list of favorites. Cozy with a great food and wine selection and a relaxing environment, it's a nice place to spend some time with good company.

1 month ago