The restaurant opened in November 2007. The Manager, a successful businessman, started his restaurant as a business club where Chinese businesses, CEO’s, and foreign diplomats could come together to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the club and its fabulous teas and food.
Spicy marinated eggplant densely shaped in a rectangular block and topped with a trio of individual appetizers: fresh scallop garnished with diced mango bites; asparagus and pork wrapped in a crispy-thin wafer-like shell; and a cube of Australian wagu beef.
A trip to Hangzhou's legendary West Lake is often deemed mandatory for all visitors... but something worth remembering is that not all visitors to the area are tourists.
Upon the arrival in this restaurant, we were immediately charmed by the beautiful building, a former staple house, dated beginning of the 20th century. On the ground floor you will find this new Portuguese restaurant, called NUVEM. When entering the restaurant, your attention will be drawn to nice looking typical Portuguese hams displayed in the middle of the room.
I usually dislike using clichés, but in this case, I am forced to make an exception, Noble House is “the best kept secret in Shanghai”, I say this; because is not easily found in the local expat publications. Maybe, we should keep it this way.