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1221 CanGuan vs Jean-Georges
Both establishments are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Jean-Georges scores slightly better than 1221 CanGuan. Jean-Georges scores 83 with recommendations from 8 reviews like BlackBook, Wallpaper and DK Eyewitness.
1221 CanGuan
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
1221 West Yan'an Rd, Changning District, Shanghai 200050
From $15 /night
Frommer's
"The classy "One-Two-Two-One (Yi Er Er Yi)" has been quietly serving consistently fine food at reasonable prices for more than a decade."
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DK Eyewitness
"1221 serves up a Canton-influenced and less oily version of Shanghainese dishes including a refreshing pork and papaya soup, or a spicy boiled beef with warm sesame loaf."
Rough Guide
"A little out of the way, a 10min walk east of Yan’an Lu subway stop (though bus #71 stops right outside), this is foreigner-friendly Shanghai cuisine."
Fodor's
"This stylish but casual eatery is a favorite with expats."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"No one has a bad thing to say about this smart expat favourite and rightly so, as it has never let its standards dip over the years."
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Jean-Georges
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Forbes Travel Guide
Gayot
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No.3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
From $40 /night
Travel + Leisure
"French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten incorporates his affinity for Eastern tastes into the flavors and textures of his cuisine."
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BlackBook
"French superchef Jean Georges Vongerichten’s only signature restaurant beyond New York merits its considerable hype."
DK Eyewitness
"The Shanghai branch of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's garlanded New York restaurant offers French with hints of Asia (lemongrass, coconut), each dish small but perfect in every way."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The illustrious Jean-Georges Vongerichten has re-created his fine-dining success in Shanghai by combining Old World French cuisine with a bit of local color."
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Gayot
16.0
"Enjoy Asian-accented French cuisine along with a distinctive view."
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