Top 17 High-end Japanese Restaurants in Shanghai

High-end Japanese restaurants with an average bill of RMB 2000 per person or more have always been hot topics among foodies in Shanghai.

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With such a high average bill per person, are they worth the price or just overrated? Here is a list of 17 high-end Japanese restaurants in Shanghai. Let's take a look!

High-end Japanese Restaurants

High-end restaurants in Shanghai have to fight for customers in a highly competitive food market.

Many popular Japanese restaurants have emerged in Shanghai in the past three years. 

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Despite the devastating impact of the pandemic on most restaurants in 2022, some restaurants have attracted more fans with their high-quality takeout services.

Throughout 2022, many new high-end Japanese restaurants have opened under the adversity.

With the opening of the border, there are more choices for foodies and more foreign chefs attracted to China, making Shanghai's Japanese cuisine market more competitive.

Follow us and see how luxurious Shanghai's high-end Japanese cuisines can be!


KurogiAverage Bill per Person: RMB 3700

Kurogi Shanghai is the first overseas store of the most difficult-to-book kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo which has been selected in the Michelin Guide Tokyo for two years.

The head chef of Kurogi Shanghai joined Kurogi in 2012 and became a capable assistant of Kurogi Jun after five years.

There is no menu here, as the restaurant serves a seasonal Omakase set meal at RMB 2,800/per person without alcohol and RMB 3,500/per person with alcohol.
Address: Floor 1, Bellagio Hotel, No. 188 North Suzhou RoadTel: 021-36030171

FUKUZUSHIAverage Bill per Person: RMB 3300The former famous Japanese restaurant ZOZO in Shanghai divided its cuisine, sushi, and pigeon dishes into three independent restaurants, and Fukuzushi is one of them.
Currently, online reservations can be made through the official mini-program, with a sushi set menu priced at RMB 2000.
Address: Floor 6, Huashan Mansion, No. 1358 Huashan RoadTel: 173 1650 7532

KUDŌ
Average Bill per Person: RMB 3000

KUDŌ is located on the 4th floor of PALAIS VALLON. The chef here obtained a fugu cooking certificate with a elimination rate of 98% at the age of 23 and became a head chef at the age of 25.

The restaurant is located in a renovated old building, retaining the old Shanghai-style window structure. The private rooms and bar counter are made of cypress wood, showing Japanese aesthetics everywhere.

KUDŌ serves omakase and has only 19 seats in the restaurant. 
Address: Room 405, Floor 4, No. 509 Nanchang RoadTel: 156 1869 9689


KOKOROWAAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2800

KOKOROWA is located at Yifeng Gallery. 

The counter can accommodate nine people, and guests can watch the chef prepare their meal. There is a private dining room next door. 

The Head Chef worked as a sous chef at Koan, a three-star Michelin restaurant in Kanagawa, Japan. He includes vegetables from Kyoto and Kaga here and the monthly menu changes with the seasons.
Address: Room 211A, Floor 2, Yifeng Gallery, No. 88 Yuanmingyuan RoadTel: 152 2196 6685


BY FUJIMOTOAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2800 

Yixinhe was originally at No. 22 on the Bund and returned as Yixinhe BY FUJIMOTO in the House of Roosevelt last summer. Mr. Fujimoto, previously a technical consultant, personally manages the counter. 

There are two private rooms, large and small, that can accommodate eight and six people. The sushi is made with ingredients that are flown in daily. 
Address: Room 508, The House of Roosevelt , No. 27 East Zhongshan No. 1 RoadTel: 177 1788 6076


T0 shibuyanakasushiAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2500 

T0 shibuyanakasushi has set a new high for sushi prices. There are only seven seats in the store, and dinners are reservation-only. After 10 pm, an a la carte menu is served.

Chef Hayashi Akira has over 20 years of sushi experience and was at Ginza Onodera in the past.

It features quality seafood and auction-grade ingredients from all over Japan. 
Address: No. 500 South Xiangyang Road, Xuhui DistrictTel: 130 7218 4212

UTSUSEMIAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2700

UTUSEMI is a classic high-end Japanese restaurant in Shanghai. 

The Head Chef is from Fukuoka, Japan, having more than 30 years of experience in Kaiseki cuisine.

The restaurant presents guests exquisite kaiseki set menus with more than ten courses based on seasonal ingredients that arrive at the store every day. 
Address: Floor 3, Yifeng Gallery, No. 99 East Beijing RoadTel: 021-53210321


Sushi Naoki (Hongmei)Average Bill per Person: RMB 2500

From the first store in 2015 to the third store in 2020, Sushi Naoki has been incredibly popular. 

Chef Kevin graduated from Hattori Nutrition College in Tokyo and later honed his skills in Japan and Taiwan.

There are ten seats in front of the U-shaped counter. Four private rooms are available in the two-floor space, accommodating eight people at maximum.
Address: Building 10, No. 3911 Hongmei RoadTel: 021-54730595

HoritaAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2300

Horita is one of the well-known kaiseki restaurants in Shanghai. Its Chef is a former chef of the Japanese Consulate in Shanghai.

As the imperial restaurant of the Japanese Consulate in Shanghai, Horita's dishes are delicate.

Address: Bulgari Hotel Shanghai, No. 621 Tiantong Road

Business Hours: 18:00-22:30

Tel: [phone]

Tianji TianyoufengAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2300

Tianji is well-known for its hard reservation. Its new branch is now open on Wuyi Road.

Both fried seafood and fried vegetables are crispy.
Address: Room 101A, Building 4, No. 320 Wuyi Road


 Sushi AokiAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2200

Sushi Aoki has been in operation for many years and has now moved to Yifeng Gallery. 

There are three private rooms in the store, an 8-seat private room, a 4-seat private room, and a private room for VVIPs only.

In the 8-seat private room, you'll find Chef Aoki, who immigrated to Japan at 12 and later worked in Tokyo.。
Address: Room L108, Floor 1, No. 99 East Beijing RoadTel: 021 62378668


seikuAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2200

Seiku's first store opened at BFC in 2021.

There are only six counter seats, which allows the Head Chef to take care of every diner. 

In the early years, Chef He, the Head Chef, developed his sushi skills in Tokyo. The cost of ingredients in seiku is about 50% of the actual price to ensure diners are given a high quality and delicious meal.
Address: Floor 4, South District of BFC, No. 600 East Zhongshan No. 2 RoadTel: 175 1045 0550

GongjiuAverage Bill per Person: RMB 2000

Due to ZOZO's popular pigeon dish, Gongjiua, a restaurant specializing in pigeon cuisine, is established independently.

如页面未加载，请刷新重试The Head Chef has worked at a Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant for many years. Using free-range pigeons from Chongming Island as ingredients, he creates a series of delicious pigeon dishes.

Address: Floor 6, No. 1358 Huashan Road

Business Hours: Monday to Saturday,18:00-22:30 

Tel: [phone]

XiAverage Bill per Person: RMB 1900

The Head Chef of Xi is a Chinese who has developed his skills in a famous Japanese restaurant.
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His new restaurant receives much popularity in Shanghai. It is recommended to make a reservation at least two months in advance. The regular set menu is priced at RMB 1680. Besides, their takeaway is worth a try!
Address: No. 357 Songlin RoadTel: 150 2696 6118


 SUSHI MATSUNOAverage Bill per Person: RMB 1900

SUSHI MATSUNO is designed by well-known Japanese interior designer Tomita Etsuo.

The founder and Head Chef, Mr. Matsuno, has practiced in well-known Japanese restaurants for over ten years in early stage. 

Later, he went to London to find new ideas and inspiration, and as such, his cooking style combines Western art elements with traditional Japanese food.
Address: Room 104, Building 2, No. 3 Fenyang RoadTel: 021-33632530


Kichimokucho Average Bill per Person: RMB 1900

The newly opened Kichimokucho focuses on Fine Dining and Japanese cuisine.

The restaurant features two private rooms, counter seats, and a large open kitchen.

Head Chef Jiajie is a Hong Kong native with years of experience in high-end Japanese cuisine. Therefore, set menus served here are full of Japanese flavors and Hong Kong style.
Business Hours: 18:00-22:30Tel: [phone]


Nailiangben YixiAverage Bill per Person: RMB 1800

Nailiangben Yixi provides a reservation-only, high-end, and private Japanese food dining experience. 

There are 16 counter seats, with a panoramic view of both sides of the Huangpu River. There are also two private rooms in the store. 

The menu changes with the season.
Address: Floor 8, No. 149 Yuanmingyuan RoadTel: 130 6263 5875

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