(shanghai.urbanatomy.com)
Updated: 2008-04-17 16:08

CBD, normally shorthand for 'central business district', is now an acronym for a flourishing restaurant brand of modern Australian cuisine in Sydney, Brisbane and, of late, Shanghai.

Adapting the concept of leisurely dining, CBD provides seafood lovers with a relaxed alternative to the bustle of Tongchuan Lu's seafood market eateries. The 'down-under' decor of aboriginal artworks is an apt setting for indulging in south Australian oysters (half a dozen, RMB 158), where every bite uncovered a zest that went beyond their silky texture. The questionable freshness of the sole fillet surf and turf burger (RMB 78), however, delivered a less pleasant jolt to the senses.

A prime Xintiandi location carries the weight of great expectations and CBD will have to be mindful of matching the consistency of its high-profile neighbors.

Daily 10:30am-1:30am.
Unit 101 & 201, House 5, Lane 123 Xingye Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu
5306 6003
Cost for two (excluding drinks): RMB 457