" What? No Amex? "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

Great food - very slow service - 2 people before us left because no one waited on them. But they refused to take American Express Centurion !! AMEX's best card ! I suspect they don't want to pay AMEX fees- then don't advertise you take the card !

So If you plan to use AMEX don't go to EF - It is the typical Chinese game - pretend you are world class but then reject world class cards like AMEX with a higher fee. To bad actually since the food is excellent ! Just that management is well...... not.

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" Great Location And Decor, Shame About The Food! "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

I used to LOVE EF, and i mean that with a passion. But the last few months have been different....i don't know what it is. EF is good in that it tastes like food back home, their salads and sandwiches are mountains and really fresh. But...i can't help but think the portions of the entrees are getting smaller and the prices are creeping up (er hello mac n cheese!)!!

I love the location of this EF, and the menu is good, there is something for everyone and the service has always been great in my opinion - nothing is ever a problem if you want to switch ingrediants in one thing or add something extra.

The breakfast sets are the best value and the atmosphere is always relaxing and chilled.

But now i take or leave EF....

" Good Ambiance Okay Food "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

I heard about Element Fresh on LinedIn. On my current trip to Shanghai I visited its Portman store twice. It was an utter disappointment.

On my first visit I ordered the Manhattan chowder and the Floridian salad. The chowder was very bland and the salad was full of chewy leafy greens only fit a livestock. I had to wait my check for ten minutes.

On my second visit I ordered a Vietnamese roll and a beef fillet. I was told the fillet was sold out. So, I ordered the Australian rib-eye, and that was sold out, too. In the end I ordered the lemon chicken, which was salty and chewy

" So-so Food, But Good Ambience For Breakfast "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

I dragged myself out of bed early this morning to try the breakfast at element fresh. It was my first time there, and why not then, to their very first outlet by the Portman Ritz. The location was great, perfect for a hearty breakfast before a long day of retail therapy; however the food was way overrated.

I ordered a Healthy Start breakfast, my friend the Salmon and Egg breakfast. The tomato juice can't really be called juice, it should be renamed tomato chunks (clearly, they didn't blend it too well). The main course itself was really bland, the omelette was practically tasteless, unless I added plenty of salt/pepper. The yoghurt was probably the most decent thing on the menu, just sweet enough and served in a porcelain bowl with a Chinese soup spoon.

My friend's salmon omelette was okay, but they gave stingy portions of salmon. It included tomato and eggplant, and was served with regular coffee.

I think my experience at element fresh didn't match up to my expectations of it. The food was decent, but not great like how they market or price its products. I won't be visiting element fresh anytime soon.

" Healthy Choice "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

I've been looking all over Shanghai for a healthy place to eat, and recently visited Element Fresh.I had the Chicken Salad Sandwich and the Tropical Storm Smoothie. It's pretty hard to find a good smoothie place in Shanghai but this place fits the bill. About 28 kuai for this awesome blend. Im very tight with my money but i would gladly shell out cash for another round. The chicken salad sandwich was was amazing! (about 68 kuai) It came with bacon but you can ask for them to hold it. Overall very good restaurant, waiters are on you but very friendly, great view of west nanjing street, but a little pricey.

" Relaxing Afternoon "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

My favourite venue for a Sunday brunch or relaxing lunch with friends. Food and service is good. The breakfast menu which is available until 4pm is impressive.

Only that I have applied for a membership card and they have not yet mailed it to me in months... Anyway, even without the membership card, I will still visit there regularly. Glad to them expanding.