12 things real people do in Shanghai
November 5, 2008
Yes go to the Bund and eat Xiao Long Bao. But why the heck would I want to write about them when there is MUCH better things to do if you throw away the guidebook and pick up an ang moh guide. In China.
1. Spit
Everybody spits. And i mean, everybloody.
Shanghai is 666% better than what i remember of 4 years ago, but this is just one single habit they can’t seem to shake off. I think it’s the pollution. It just goes into your throat, sits there, and wants to come back out.
I was told that when people move here, they go through a three step process:
stage 1 is – OMG that’s gross
stage 2 is – you get used to hearing it all the time
stage 3 is – you’re walking along, coughing, sore throat…and then you reach enlightenment when you just feel the urge…and you know how good it will feel…. and…
-_-
2. Eat Lychee flavored Lays
and gross yourself out. Seriously, it is absolutely disgusting. Try also Cucumber flavor, Blueberry flavor, Cherry Tomato flavor (what turf is the difference?), and Yu Xiang Qie Zi Flavor. Seriously, what turf.
3. Go to Hooters.
Every Friday is Hooters day. Well at least for Oytun. I refuse to go there the second Friday because it is just… Well i don’t blame you Oytie, i think you deserve a little of those YMCA jives after a whole week of stress. ;)
The girls are wearing the most disturbingly unflattering skimpy tank tops and tights.
The slogan is about right.
But this girl looks hot.
Illustration of Prawn and Coconut Rice looks kinda good. Or is it for illusion only?
4. Babi Food
Best thing, ever. No la i’m not racist.
Shanghai is so full of choices. You can have a meal of RMB300, or RMB3. They taste just as good. Baos are what i ate when it was my shopping day (every alternate day. If not i will go broke by the 5th day).
More on this next time.
5. Go to arcade
Oli and Oytun brought me to arcade the first night. Such good influence they are.
BUT OMG arcade is the bestestest!!! I’m hooked ever since! Please go to 7th floor in Shanghai Friendship Store at Chang Ning Lu.
I tell you. It’s not just an arcade. It is a freaking awesome arcade. It has got Roulette! We went there at least 4 times and every single time there’s this aunty with super dark under eye circles sitting on the same lucky spot staring hard into the machine.
She is a full time Rouletter.
OMG Roulette is addictive. i think i’m a compulsive gambler now. Hey i won like 150RMB ok! It’s Oli who spoilt my “win money to go Qi Pu Lu shopping” plan. Hate him.
6. Get married in a zoo
Picture taken in Shanghai zoo. Seriously. Expect an elephant limosine ride, Giraffe servants, Hippo emcee and Baboons throwing confetti.
7. Meet Malaysian celebrities.
I think Danny Ones to (OMG i can’t believe it. I just made the lamest pun ever) create scandal because his album not selling well. What turf.
Omg the skweres were so bloody good.
3 of us. Just finished arcade!!!
Oli showing off height.
This is Danny and Roulette
Little secret between the 3 of us!
8. Go to Matsuri 123
Best restaurant in the world. It is so good it deserves an entire separate entry. Come back to you on it. But if you in Shanghai already, go there now. Like, now. Seriously like, right now.
9. Buy a new luggage case
Because one is never enough in Shanghai.
10. Go to some weird house party
Oli la! Supposed to go Xin Tian Di one, then he brought us to this party in a freaking Villa, supposed to be fun. Then we went in, it felt exactly like going to a house party except that you don’t know anyone.
Boston and Oli.
Does this look like a party to you? Wahahha
But sure good for taking pictures 
So damn high school-ish. They serve freaking cocktails in papar cups and the DJ spins on a wooden table people use for car boot sale one.
Paper cups. lol. God i look so… pink. Who tickled me.
11. Pick up a London accent.
And speak with one for like, 12 days straight. And overusing the phrase What Turf. I can never pronounce doook the same way again. My pronunciation is eternally flawed.
12. Leave Shanghai for Hangzhou.
Best.
syok huh in Shanghai..i wanna go too!hehe
Lychee flavored Lays seems grossed to me! :S
13. Go shanghai find cheeeeesyyy!! too bad you’re coming back already
Oh… you went to shanghai?
by air asia?
Never been to Shanghai, really hope I can go there next year…
Must save some money 1st~
shang hai !!
shanghai seems so cool with u around =]
shanghai is pinky? haha. its seem so fun !!
what Lays? potatoes chips? …later they’ll come out with Panda flavor…
sure its a london accent n not from dooook land
someone pink cheeks leh..hehehe..
oh yah..the girl in the hooters pic..the hot one..you mean the girl wearing blue ah? ;)
yawor…eat xiaoloongbao..shanghainese invention whatever yawns. best post ever, i wanna go shanghai! tell us about your shopping loot woman!
i want the penguin!!!!
i want the dook
spitting is not only common in shanghai but in beijing as well….had my fair share of exp
chuan: it’s best!!!
Ying Bin: it IS gross!!! should ask Oytun hahahah
aaron: are you going?
DSvT: by China eastern. the tic i bought quite ex cuz last minute.
bun bun: tan!
ruky: haha it is VERY cool now. getting cooler
bao: OMG you are bao i wanna eat you
mae: what turf. lolol funny la you
porkie: aiyo.
kim: oooooomg you will so love it there. lets go together. get the BF to go also. so we feel short together gether. HAHAHAH
KY: CANNOT NIU NAI IS MINE. MINE, UNDERSTOOD?
chriso: you oredi have the dook.
racoon: hahahha it’s a China thing!!!
What, they actually have lychee flavour?! And all those other weird flavours…I really wonder what they taste like.
Besides, does Matsuri mean something in Japanese? I believe there’s also a Japanese restaurant in Lyon called Matsuri…
And I love the frog! It’s so cute!!
Go with you ah cheesie? =P
i bought a 2nd luggage too, tak boleh muat all the stuff i’ve bought during my impromptu trip to shanghai. I miss Shanghai.
Can’t believe you put #1 as spit! BOD (burp on demand) should be #1…then spitting…
Hooters has some of the best chicken breast in town, thats why i go there so often. I SWEARRR!
Oli: What turf you doing in UAE, planning ur next terrorist attacks?!!
Hooters has some of the best chicken breast in town, thats why i go there so often. I SWEARRR!
OLI LOOK AT YOUR FLAG!! You’re the King of Arabiaaaaa!
Araabiaan naaaaaaaai, ‘neath arabiaaan mooooooooons, all hail Oli the King
spit is in their genes and on your jeans
Girls & Shanghai = New luggage lol
Shanghai Wai-Tan mana? Cheesie, you mean spitting is a habit because you have to do it to feel comfortable with your throat? LMAO!
ola ola~ FUN weh~ hahaha =D
Hmmm….
Ringo, how much did you spend for your hair extension? You look pretty in coloured contact lenses~~
opps, forgot to ask, what colour did you wear, i mean your contact lenses?
I love your style in wearing! wuoooott!
HAhaha… and I like the penguin bag too…
can sell to me?
XD
Ringo, i want to know also..how much for ur hair extension? u did it in shanghai?
WP: Matsuri-祭 means fesatival.
Omaturi. 
Aaron: jom
shereen: even my 2nd luggages was not enough. i had to chuck away some stove. I mean stuff.
Oli: OMG UR FLAG!
Oytun: OMG UR FLAG!
What turf is going on!!!! I need a break!
Oytun: okay back. THEN WHY YOU NEVER RECOMMEND!!!!
Because it’s nice to look at, but tastes fowl.
mr bbq: dun jeles. hahaha
me: haha did you come up with this urself.
Aaron: thats exactly right!
Oli: OH you dont mean the REAL chicken is it!!!
boon kheng: i need a sister for ShanghaiWai Tan.
winnie: damn (fun!)
killer: yes? who did you kill?
Esther: about RM300. will blog bout it!!!
Esther: color lense is from Freshkon one. DOnt think they sell it here!!
curryegg: ask oli!!!
Eve: yes i did!! will blog!
So so true about your shanghai post! i nearly laugh…. cause i went shanghai too few months ago..
You are friend of Danny too?? he is my senior
omgosh cheesie you look great! I love the shoes you’re wearing in your last picture leaving shanghai ! Can I know what brand it is? I might not be able to find it in NY lols
Helen: it’s some Chinese no-name. lol. Like, RM30.
aww alright thanks ! =) just to you let you know you have a supporter here in USA
So sweeet!
Seriously meeting up with DannyOne is the best things for you in Shanghai ringo… lolz..
yooo…. Oli!!!!
lol nice blog
fyi, im actualy in Shanghai noe!! XD
kawaii such awesome pics