Shanghai Me
Mayfair, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Shanghai Me works for a polished Mayfair dinner when Park Lane convenience matters more than a tightly documented chef-led format. Cross-shop Sushi Kanesaka for luxury sushi, Cut at 45 Park Lane for steakhouse clarity, Galvin at Windows if the view is central to the occasion.
About Shanghai Me
For a London visit that needs to feel polished, Shanghai Me can be considered on practical grounds. It opens from 5–11 PM Monday to Friday, 12–11 PM on Saturday, 12–10 PM on Sunday, with a smart casual dress code.
This is not the London choice for diners prioritising a chef-led format, a named tasting menu, or award-backed certainty before committing. Consider it for its London setting, evening hours through the week, weekend midday opening, smart casual expectation. If you want another premium restaurant to compare, Sushi Kanesaka may be useful. Cut at 45 Park Lane may also be worth comparing before deciding.
Book it for London convenience, not for menu certainty
The main reason to choose Shanghai Me is that it may solve a practical London planning problem: finding a smart casual restaurant with evening opening throughout the week and earlier opening on weekends. That can make it useful when timing and setting matter more than a deeply documented dining format.
For someone considering a visit, treat the decision as a logistics play. Use it when the group wants London, evening hours, weekend midday opening, a smart casual dress code. Skip it when the group wants a destination meal with a heavily documented culinary point of view. In that case, the full London restaurants guide is the better starting point.
Where it sits among comparison restaurants
Against its comparison set, Shanghai Me is best judged by practical details such as hours and dress code rather than as an awards-led or chef-led destination. Galvin at Windows, Colony Club, Meat and Wine Company, Sushi Kanesaka, Cut at 45 Park Lane may each suit different dining priorities.
The practical verdict: consider Shanghai Me when the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plan. Cross-shop it carefully if price transparency, cuisine specificity, or public recognition are deciding factors.
Located inside
HotelLondon Hilton on Park LaneFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- Hilton on, 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- shanghaime-london.com
- Phone
- +442045535888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shanghai Me sits in an elevated Mayfair register—part hotel restaurant, part statement of contemporary Chinese dining—without trying to mimic the area's European fine-dining template. The copy stresses its Park Lane address and the different structural logic of ambitious Chinese cuisine in London, so the room reads as purposeful and polished rather than fussy. Expect a modern, city-minded atmosphere shaped by its Hilton location and the neighbourhood's premium expectations; the restaurant feels like a considered expression of high-end Chinese cooking in a hotel setting rather than a casual local.
Best For
This is a place for upscale evenings: hotel guests, West End visitors and local corporate diners all sit within its natural audience. The write-up explicitly positions the restaurant to appeal to a corporate clientele and to visitors comfortable with Mayfair pricing, making it a reliable choice for business dinners, date nights and celebratory evenings. Because the venue operates within a hotel on Park Lane, it also suits travellers seeking a polished dinner option in central Mayfair rather than a late-night or bohemian neighbourhood spot.
Ordering Tips
The description emphasizes a menu that 'has to do serious work to justify the address,' so focus on dishes that showcase the restaurant's premium intent. Prioritise the signature plates cited for their elevated ingredients—Yellowtail Carpaccio with Black Truffle, Roast Duck with Foie Gras & Caviar and King Crab Leg with Wasabi Gratin—since they exemplify the kitchen’s high-end approach. The menu is presented as a statement of ambition, so ordering the highlighted, ingredient-led dishes gives the clearest sense of what Shanghai Me is aiming to deliver.
Venue details
Ambiance
Art Deco interiors with sumptuous velvet, hand-painted wallpapers, lustrous woods, red accents, golden motifs, and oversized lanterns creating a stylish, lively, and sophisticated atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Yellowtail Carpaccio with Black Truffle
- Roast Duck with Foie Gras & Caviar
- King Crab Leg with Wasabi Gratin
Planning details
Location
Hilton on, 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Colony Club, Notable alternative
- Meat and Wine Company, Notable alternative
- Cut at 45 Park Lane, American, American
- Sushi Kanesaka, ££££ · Japanese, Sushi, ££££ · Japanese, Sushi
- Galvin at Windows, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Shanghai Me compares in Mayfair and central London
Shanghai Me is the practical Park Lane choice for a dressed-up dinner when the group wants Mayfair convenience and evening availability. Sushi Kanesaka is the stronger specialist booking for diners who want a defined Japanese sushi format at a ££££ level. Cut at 45 Park Lane is clearer for steak-focused groups because the American steakhouse brief is easier to read before committing.
For atmosphere, Colony Club is better if the night should feel club-led, while Galvin at Windows makes more sense when a high-floor London view is part of the value. Meat and Wine Company is the safer alternative for groups that want a direct meat-and-wine proposition rather than a broader Mayfair occasion restaurant.
The decision is simple: choose Shanghai Me for an easy, polished Park Lane dinner; choose Sushi Kanesaka for sushi precision, Cut at 45 Park Lane for steak, Galvin at Windows when the setting is doing more of the work.
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Compare Shanghai Me
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Me | London | ; | No published awards |
| Colony Club | London | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Meat and Wine Company | London | ; | No published awards |
| Cut at 45 Park Lane | London | American | 2026 AA 3-Rosette Restaurants2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1802024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #2962023 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #142 |
| Sushi Kanesaka | London | ££££ · Japanese, Sushi | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #1602026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 2 StarsTabelog 100 - Sushi - TOKYO - 2025 · #52025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2172025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2102024 Michelin 2 Stars |
| Galvin at Windows | London | ; | No published awards |
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How Shanghai Me London compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Shanghai Me?
How far ahead should I book Shanghai Me?
The hours are 5–11 PM Monday to Friday, 12–11 PM on Saturday, 12–10 PM on Sunday, so choose a time that fits those openings and confirm availability directly. Colony Club may be another option to compare if your timing is flexible.
What should I wear to Shanghai Me?
The dress code is smart casual. Dress neatly and check with the restaurant directly if your plans call for anything especially casual or formal. Meat and Wine Company may be another comparison point when choosing between restaurants.
What are alternatives to Shanghai Me in London?
Sushi Kanesaka may be worth considering, while Cut at 45 Park Lane, Galvin at Windows, Colony Club, Meat and Wine Company offer other options to compare.
Is Shanghai Me good for a special occasion?
Shanghai Me may suit a special occasion if its London location, smart casual dress code, opening hours fit your plan. Galvin at Windows or Cut at 45 Park Lane may also be worth comparing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Shanghai Me?
Dinner is the weekday option, with hours from 5–11 PM Monday to Friday. On Saturday, Shanghai Me is open 12–11 PM, on Sunday it is open 12–10 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Shanghai Me?
First-timers should note the hours: 5–11 PM Monday to Friday, 12–11 PM Saturday, 12–10 PM Sunday, with a smart casual dress code. Those who want more points of comparison can consider Sushi Kanesaka or Galvin at Windows before deciding.
