Fusion restaurants in Shànghǎi
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Jade On 36
Foie gras lollipops, strawberry-cola spaghetti, a lemon tart that's a hollowed-out lemon with a sorbet-like filling - the food here is as extraordinary as the ornate setting (courtesy of Adam Tihany, the world's leading restaurant designer) and views.
It's simultaneously Shanghai's wackiest and most exclusive dining experience; take your pick from one of the four set menus (there are no other options) and prepare to be astonished.
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Jean Georges
Divine palate-pleasers (beef tenderloin in a miso-red-wine sauce, crab with mango and cumin crisps) are the order of the day at the Manhattan chef’s sensuous Shanghai outpost. It’s divided into casual and formal (set dinner only, Y538) dining rooms at night. Reserve.
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Azul/Viva/Vargas Grill
Peruvian restaurateur Eduardo Vargas specialises in hip fusion food with the flavours of South America prominent. Rough-hewn stone seating and shimmery gold and violet decor sets the scene at the downstairs tapas bar, Azul, where the Latin influence is to the fore thanks to the Peruvian beef tapas (Y65), prawn ceviche (marinated raw seafood) with orange sauce (Y70) and margaritas. On the 2nd floor is Viva, which is more of a restaurant, despite the couches to recline on. A new addition, the Vargas Grill, has opened on the 3rd floor. The weekend brunch here is a good deal. Reserve.
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Mesa
For fine dining in a casual atmosphere, Mesa is your spot. The former factory has been renovated just enough to be en vogue, but touches such as exposed steel support beams remind you to leave the tie at home. The menu appears to have roots somewhere in France, but it has since adapted to its own distinctive Australasian niche: crispy duck in an apple-fig glaze and oven-roasted sea bass with chèvre (goat’s milk cheese) risotto are among the temptations. The megapopular weekend brunches (from Y80) are kid-friendly too. Upstairs is the swish bar Manifesto. Reserve.
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Kathleen’s 5
Kathleen’s 5 is all about the location: it’s set on the roof of the gorgeous Shanghai Art Museum in a glass-encased dining area, providing great leafy views of the park during the day, and People’s Square’s bright blinking towers by night. The menu here has changed from standard American to more inventive creations – jewfish with coconut milk and coriander pesto (Y210) or grilled prawns in sea-urchin sauce (Y230). The separate bar is a popular, if pricey spot, especially if you can grab a seat on the outside terrace.
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Shintori Null II
The warehouse industrial-chic interior here resembles a set from a Peter Greenaway film, from the eye-catching open kitchen, which looks like it should house Hannibal Lector, to the sleek staff running around like an army of ninjas. The dishes – Beijing duck rolls (Y75), cold noodles served in an ice bowl (Y70), beef steak on pu-erh leaves (Y160) – are excellent, but they maintain the minimalist theme, so make sure to order more than one. Finish off with black sesame seed ice cream (Y65). Reserve.
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Factory
Shanghai really needs more places like this – it’s fun (there’s a recording studio and art gallery on-site), the food is delicious and it’s a promising cultural nexus. Dig into creations such as the k-pao chicken salad or peppercorn-crusted scallops. Check the website for events and exhibits.
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T8
The seductive grey-brick interior is the perfect setting for the delectable ‘Mediterranean with Asian accents’ menu (Sichuan high pie, tataki of sesame crusted tuna), taking diners and Shanghai celebs to new levels of irresistibility. Reservations are recommended.
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Azul
This Latin place is a favourite for its fresh New World cuisine and hip decor, but it's the smoothie-driven weekend brunches that elicit the most praise.
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