30 Restaurants Got Michelin Stars in 2018 Shanghai Guide
Once again, the day of reckoning is upon Shanghai's chefs and restaurateurs: it's the release of the 2018 Michelin Guide, AKA the world's most respected (and feared) restaurant guide.
Last year's list – both the main one and the Bib Gourmand winners – ruffled more than a few feathers in the F&B community for featuring what some saw as a disproportionate number of Hong Kong- and Taiwanese-owned chains, alongside more than a few unexpected selections.
So who came out top of the pile this year? Find out below.
Three Stars
"A restaurant worth a special journey, indicating exceptional cuisine where diners eat extremely well, often superbly. Distinctive dishes are precisely executed, using superlative ingredients."
T'ang Court
Ultraviolet
Said Ultraviolet's Paul Pairet upon receiving three stars, up from a two-star award last year: "It's truly unexpected. I was not sure that Michelin agreed with our very special format, but I am very happy and glad for our team."
Two Stars
"A restaurant worth a detour, indicating excellent cuisine, skillfully and carefully crafted dishes of outstanding quality."
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana
Canton 8
Imperial Treasure
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Yi Long Court
Yongfoo Elite
One Star
"A good place to stop on your journey, indicating a very good restaurant in its category, offering cuisine prepared to a consistently high standard."
Bo Shanghai (New)
Da Dong (IAPM and Park Place)
Fu He Hui
Jade Mansion
Jean Georges (New)
Jin Xuan
Kanpai Classic
Lao Zheng Xing
La Patio & La Famille (Sichuan Zhong Lu)
Lei Garden (IAPM & IFC)
E' Fu Ren (Madam Goose)
PHENIX
Seventh Son
Shang-High
Sir Elly's
Tai'an Table
Dashu Wujie (Bund) (New)
Xin Rong Ji
Yong Fu (New)
Yong Yi Ting
Bib Gourmand Restaurants
"Fantastic cooking at prices under RMB200 per person."
A Niang Mian
Alma
Crystal Jade (Xintiandi)
Da Hu Chun (Sichuan Lu)
Din Tai Fung (Shanghai Centre)
East Eatery
Four Seasons
Gong De Lin (West Nanjing Lu)
Hai Jin Zi (Jinxian Lu)
Han Mama
Hao Sheng (New)
Jardin de Jade (Chong Hing Finance Center)
Jesse
King Kong Dumpling & Noodles (Mengzi Lu)
Lan Ting
Lan Xin
Lu Bo Lang
Mao Long
Mi Thai
Le Patio & La Famille (Julu Lu) (New)
Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop
Tandoor (New)
Wujie (SWFC)
Wujie (Xujiahui Park)
Nanxiang Steamed Bun (City God Temple)
Yangzhou Fan Dian (Middle Fujian Lu)
Ye Olde Station
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