Four Shanghai restaurants rated among Asia's 50 best in 2025

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The highly anticipated Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 awards ceremony takes place in Seoul. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The highly anticipated Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 awards ceremony took place on March 25 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, shining the light on some of the region's most exceptional dining establishments.

Chinese cuisine had a strong impact on this year's rankings, reaffirming its influence on Asia's culinary scene, with four establishments from Shanghai rated.

The prestigious list is compiled by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential panel of around 350 industry leaders — including food critics, chefs, restaurateurs and culinary experts.

"This year's ranking is a remarkable tapestry of dining establishments in 16 cities, with seven new entries showcasing the exceptional talent and innovative spirit that define Asia's culinary landscape," said William Drew, director of content at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.

Shanghai secured four entries, led by Meet the Bund (No 14), which moved up 36 places and was named Best Restaurant on the Chinese mainland.

Other notable Shanghai establishments were Fu He Hui (No 15), Ling Long (No 27) and 102 House (No 29) — the latter known for chef Xu Jingye's inventive take on Cantonese banquet traditions using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

 

Meet the Bund

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Meet the Bund: Rediscovering the roots of Fujian cuisine. [Photo/theworlds50best.com]

If you go

Location: S301, 3F, South Mall, The Bund Finance Center, No 600 East Zhongshan Road Number Two, Shanghai

Open: Daily from 11:30 am – 2 pm, 5:30 pm – 9 pm

Contact: +86 21-6377-7668

 

Fu He Hui

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Fu He Hui: Plant-based dining for vegetarians and carnivores alike. [Photo/theworlds50best.com]

If you go

Location: No 1037 Yuyuan Road, Changning district, Shanghai

Open: Daily from 11:30 am – 2 pm, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Contact: +86 21-3980-9188

 

Ling Long

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Ling Long: Exploring regional Chinese terroir through a playful, creative lens. [Photo/theworlds50best.com]

If you go

Location: 105, 1F, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai, No 2 East Zhongshan Road Number One, Shanghai

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Contact: +86 21-5172-2856

 

102 House

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102 House: Ancient Cantonese culinary traditions are revived with passion. [Photo/theworlds50best.com]

If you go

Location: 506 The House of Roosevelt, No 27 East Zhongshan Road Number One, Shanghai

Open: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 6 pm – 11 pm, Friday to Sunday 11:30 am – 11 pm

Contact: +86 21-6373-3122

 

Click here to read more about Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.

 

Sources: theworlds50best.com, chinadaily.com.cn, Dazhong Dianping

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