Shang, eh?

Shang is located at 187 Orchard Street in NYC's Lower East Side. If you walk by too quickly you might miss the front door. The building is so narrow on the street level that it's almost incognito.

But don't miss it! The food is excellent. The chef is Susur Lee who has a highly rated restaurant in Toronto, Canada.

The restaurant has a great lounge/bar even though it overlooks E. Houston Street and there is traffic noise. They do have heat lamps, but now that it's Fall it feels a little chilly to sit in the partially covered lounge.

And the main dining area is very stylish and modern with great light fixtures.

The dishes and flatwear have a Danish feel - very simple, clean lines.

But the star is the food! "C: and I shared the 3 apps and 1 entree (thanks to our waiter who recommended instead of a second entree to order the Singapore Slaw appetizer - the only dish that Chef Lee brought from his original Toronto restaurant to NYC):

Singapore Slaw with salted plum dressing - jicama, carrots, pickled veggies, taro strips and peanuts $18 - great texture and flavors
Almond Crusted Lobster & Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Mandarin Orange-Chili Soya Dip $17 - served piping hot, a little messy once we added the dip, but finger licking good!
Fried Calamari with fried seaweed $15 - tender and lightly battered.
Caramelized Black Cod with Cantonese Preserved Vegetables and Miso Mustard $23 - melt in your mouth with a slightly sweet sauce. The veggies had a little spicy kick to them.

And for dessert:
Warm Nectarine and Blueberry Beggars Purse with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream $12
Fresh Mango Panna Cotta with Double Dark Chocolate Mousse, Asian Pear, Basil and Mango Compote $11

Thanks to our northern neighbors for sharing one of their own with us. Woot!