there are very few things and places that ascertain a level of an emotion in my ladder of experience. shanghai salsa is one such emotion. no matter how many new places come up in the vicinity and inside the city, i can't really give up a good thing for a flashy exhibition of mediocrity. i always come back to the salsa for few drinks and a plate of el diablo wings. (5/5)
another condiment is the chicken nachos, a large portion and tastes fine with any drink i choose. however, would prefer with less cheese and mayo toppings. (4/5).
and finally, over three years of my visit, tried the calamari brooklyn for the first time. really loved the crisp, not heavy, not greasy, with that sweet, tangy sauce balancing the taste buds. no fishy business. (5/5)
service is absolutely amiable, with such welcoming and friendly staff. never a boring conversation with any of them, so far. (5/5)
and ambience, soothing, not too loud music, no tacky interiors. (4/5)
and absolute value for money. (5/5). this place is well known, no wonder why! for me, it's one i would trust blindly for a peg or two, or a pint or a pitcher with friends. come summer, come winter, i would always tune to the 'groove of the salsa'.