Shanghai-inspired restaurant design

A restaurant inspired by Shanghai's historic district, known for its 1930s architecture, features crimson walls, flavescent banquettes, and chairs covered in floral chintz, creating an ambiance reminiscent of a movie set.

Chef's background and cuisine

The establishment is led by a chef of Japanese origin who specializes in Chinese cuisine, blending traditional flavors with contemporary techniques.

Menu structure and offerings

The menu emphasizes appetizers over traditional starter-main-course-dessert sequences, offering items such as wontons in star anise broth, smoked eggplant, last tomatoes, and koji, which is subtly fermented. The complexity of the marinated lobsters is highlighted in the review.

Customer experience and food quality

The restaurant's offerings are described as delicious, with the appetizers being particularly noteworthy, showcasing a blend of flavors and textures that stand out.

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