For the longest time I’d heard of a hidden away magical place in Shenzhen that has authentic American food, great service, large portions, and even a cigar bar for those so inclined. After repeatedly hearing about it, I finally decided to make the trip out to Frankies after Ultimate Frisbee a few weeks ago, and it has since become our routine hang out spot after playing each week.

Their Happy Hour is a hit among all of the players. It runs from 8:30pm to 10:30pm from Thursday to Saturday and all day Sunday with Asahi beer for RMB20 a pint (served in visibly chilled glasses). Bottomless buffalo chicken wings have left some of us speechless besides the occasional begging for water.

The ever attentive waitress, Jojo, a junior student at Shenzhen University, did a great job actively taking our orders, asking for refills (soda is allowed one free refill), removing plates as soon as people finished, and all with a smile on her face.

The food was top notch. Unofficially, Frankies has been earning the title of best burger in Shenzhen since it opened.

Over the last few weeks we’ve had most of the burgers they have on offer including the
San Antonio Burger, a massive two patty burger served with vegetable toppings (pictured above), and their famously delicious potato salad or Lay’s potato chips on the side. You can also order a veggie burger on request.

Also on their menu is the Carolina Pulled Pork and Chilli Dogs which have been both large and tasty. Frankies has trained a Chinese waitstaff to give a level of service not seen in my 10 years of living in Shenzhen and China. For that alone, it’s worth a trip.

You can find more information about Frankie’s here.