You can get more authentic Shanghai cuisine in several Chinatown establishments, and a better value in some of them as well. But they also tend to be crowded dumps of questionable cleanliness. A Chinese person used to the City's most authenitc food may balk a bit at Our Place, as the more expensive and refined cuisine here smoothes the edges off some traditional dishes and most recipes seem conceived with a cognizance of a western palate. Well, I'm western and I think the food is great. Great ingredients, fantastic flavor. The soup dumplings are very good, as are the rice cake dishes. The beef and pork used in their food is excellent -- flavorful and tender and definitely NOT the ""mystery meat"" occasionally found elsewhere. The decor is appealing; quiet and refined, yet not stuffy. The service is attentive and friendly. Portions are medium-to-large, depending on what you get.
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