Cobra Lily, Based On The Eyes Of A Fictional Lady, At Xintiandi - Shanghai, China

The story of this restaurant was set up through the eyes of a fictional lady who is a spy, named Cobra Lily. Her traces could be discovered at every corner of the restaurant. Located in Xintiandi, occupied a warehouse decked with Brooklyn-meets-Hanoi theme. Within the same area lies one of my favourite dessert cafe in Shanghai, Chikalicious.

A restaurant and a bar that span across 2 levels, with Al Fresco dinning

At Cobra Lily, lunch set menu was available by ordering a Main, add 20 RMB for a drink (Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink) and Soup (of the day). A different dinner menu is available.

Cobra Lily, Based On The Eyes Of A Fictional Lady, At Xintiandi - Ginger Grilled Salmon Bento Lunch (88 RMB) — Ginger Grilled Salmon Bento Lunch (88 RMB)

Cobra Lily, Based On The Eyes Of A Fictional Lady, At Xintiandi - Korean Style Stir Fried Beef Bulgogi Bento Lunch (78 RMB) — Korean Style Stir Fried Beef Bulgogi Bento Lunch (78 RMB)

Numerous category was available on the lunch menu. Such as Bento Lunch, Noodle, Rice, Sandwiches and Salad.

I opted for bento, Ginger Grilled Salmon Bento Lunch (88 RMB). Besides the steak of salmon, there were Pork Gyoza, Chicken Chopped Salad and Vietnamese Shrimp Roll. I thought well of the all except the Gyoza. The minced meat in the dumpling was strangely powdery. Another good choice under the Bento Lunch is the Korean Style Stir Fried Beef Bulgogi (78 RMB).

Cobra Lily, Based On The Eyes Of A Fictional Lady, At Xintiandi - Phuket, I'm Out (78 RMB) — Phuket, I’m Out (78 RMB)

Cobra Lily, Based On The Eyes Of A Fictional Lady, At Xintiandi - Straight Outta Shanghai Scallion Noodle (68 RMB) — Straight Outta Shanghai Scallion Noodle (68 RMB)

Phuket, I’m Out (78 RMB) is a dish of Pad Thai. Flavourful rice noodles though it wasn’t authentic at all. Alternatively, choose the Straight Outta Shanghai Scallion Noodle (68 RMB).

Cobra Lily, Based On The Eyes Of A Fictional Lady, At Xintiandi - Oxtail Soup — Oxtail Soup

The Soup of The Day was Chinese Style Oxtail Soup that impressed even for me who doesn’t like soup. A highly aromatic tasty soup.

NAHMJ Verdict

Cobra Lily isn’t a bad choice. The dishes were of Shanghainese interpretation nothing authentic, it was tasty though. Located in Xintiandi which was once the French Concession area, vibrated the European air.