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1221 CanGuanvsLost Heaven
Both restaurants are recommended by professionals. On balance, Lost Heaven scores significantly higher than 1221 CanGuan. Lost Heaven comes in at 85 with recommendations from 9 publications such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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." Full review
Lost Heaven
Concierge Frommer's
BlackBook Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
38 Gaoyou Rd, Shanghai
From $0/night
Concierge "Dark, moody, and sleekly sophisticated, Lost Heaven serves a rich fusion of regional Yunnanese and Burmese cuisines with a noticeable Thai kick."
Frommer's "If you fancy some different flavors from the typical Shanghainese cuisine, get thee to Lost Heaven." Full review
BlackBook "Stylish, dark and moody, Lost Heaven serves a mix of richly spiced dishes heralding from Yunnan province, Burma and Thailand."
Rough Guide Star
"This expat favourite specializes in the cuisine of Yunnan province."
Travel + Leisure "Complete with beautiful ethnic décor, this famed Shanghai Bund-side dining location offers excellent Yunnanese, Tibetan, Burmese, and Thai cuisine in a luxurious, yet authentic, environment." Full review
Time Out "The restaurant’s name is inspired by Lost Horizon, James Hilton’s story of the timeless, mystical, paradise-like valley of Shangri-La." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Dark, moody, and sleekly sophisticated, Lost Heaven serves a rich fusion of regional Yunnanese and Burmese cuisines with a noticeable Thai kick." Full review
