Jean Georges Restaurants in Shànghǎi - Lonely Planet Travel Information

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4th fl, 3 East Zhongshan No 1 Rd, The Bund
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6321 7733
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Somewhere between Gotham City and new Shanghai is Jean-George Vongerichten's dimly lit, wood-floored, copper-appliquéd temple to gastronomy. The French-born Manhattan chef knows how to skim the cream off the city's expanding economy, no doubt about that, but you get the culinary adventures you pay for. Palate-pleasers include black cod with sesame seeds and citrus, a foie gras brule and an excellent soft shell crab.

And don't forget the dessert plates. If you want a table with a window view, book a week ahead.

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I love a good dumpling. Steaming hot and made minutes before serving, the perfect Shanghainese dumpling should burst open with fragrant soupy goodness upon the first bite. Absolutely delectable. But when in Shanghai, the Mecca of the dumpling world, even the most zealous dumpling aficionado will eventually seek respite from the many dumpling stores strewn throughout the city. Situated in The Bund, a strip of colonial buildings erected during Shanghai's colonial past, Jean-Georges offers a refreshing taste of the West for diners keen to bypass the flavours of traditional Chinese cuisine. Like other high-end restaurants along Shanghai's famous riverside boulevard, Jean-Georges has been restored with opulence and meticulously captures the French grandeur that once pervaded the city. While the decor and impressive views of neighbouring Pudong are a bonus, the main drawcard is the food: French fare to boot. A visit to Jean-Georges begins with complimentary tantaliser from the kitchen. We were offered wild mushroom foam infused with droplets of truffle oil. The distinct taste of truffles lingered on our palates - providing a cheeky teaser of what was to come. Next, the Fois Gras brulee, a sizeable appetiser prepared to ensure maximum melt-factor once eaten. In a bid to blend East and West, the sea bass fillets were poached and served in a creamy broth with subtle Thai accents. Delicious but disappointing for a restaurant touting itself as the best ‘French’ restaurant in town. Dessert lovers will be pleased to find an array of French favourites. A standout was the chocolate soufflé - fluffy with a perfect amount of cocoa that will leave any choc-a-holic yearning for more. Dining at Jean-Georges is not cheap with a three course meal costing around US$100 per person, or the equivalent of 400 steamed dumplings from an eatery along Nanjing Road. A hefty price, but worth it for those in desperate need of a cure for dumpling overload.