Hai Pai
Lao Ximen, Shanghai
Restaurant in Shanghai, China
Book with PearlWhy go
Hai Pai is a practical Huangpu option for a relaxed Shanghai meal when convenience matters more than a documented chef, award, or tasting-menu format. Use it for a low-pressure dinner near central Shanghai; for a special occasion or cuisine-led booking, compare it against better-defined peers before committing.
About Hai Pai
Hai Pai is a venue in Shanghai.
Use it as a Shanghai option, with details to confirm
Hai Pai works as part of a Shanghai dining plan. Readers comparing restaurants through Pearl's Shanghai restaurants guide, or pairing dinner with Shanghai bars and Shanghai hotels, should treat the listing as a starting point.
Before making Hai Pai the anchor of a meal, confirm the basics directly: opening hours, booking requirements, menu style, price level, whether the room suits your group or occasion. For comparison, you can also look at other named options such as Bottega, Kitchen Studios, Rong Cuisine, The House of Rong, Yè Shanghai, as well as other dining in Shanghai more generally.
Planning details
- Location
- 88 Song Shan Lu, Huang Pu Qu, 200021
- Phone
- +86 21 2310 1769
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual up-market hotel-restaurant atmosphere with contemporary Shanghai styling and playful design touches such as Chinese comic-strip plates.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
Signature Dishes
- deep-fried carp fillet
- crispy eel
- wok-fried river shrimps with Longjing tea leaves
- slow-cooked Iberico pork cheek
- crispy baby shrimp with ginger and spring onion in Shaoxing wine
- gong bao chicken
Planning details
Location
88 Song Shan Lu, Huang Pu Qu, 200021 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kitchen Studios, Notable alternative
- The House of Rong, Taizhou, ¥¥¥¥
- Rong Cuisine, Taizhou, ¥¥
- Bottega, Notable alternative
- Yè Shanghai, Shanghainese, ¥¥
Restaurant context
How Hai Pai compares in Shanghai
Hai Pai is the lower-certainty choice in this set: useful if location and a low-pressure meal matter, weaker if the decision depends on a clear cuisine label or price tier. Yè Shanghai is easier to justify for visitors who specifically want Shanghainese cooking at ¥¥, while Rong Cuisine gives a clearer value signal for Taizhou at ¥¥.
For a higher-spend regional meal, The House of Rong sits in a different lane at ¥¥¥¥, so choose it when the meal needs to feel more deliberate and budget is less sensitive. Hai Pai makes more sense when the brief is simpler: central Shanghai, less ceremony, less pressure around the booking.
Kitchen Studios and Bottega are better cross-shops if the group is choosing by room feel rather than a specific regional cuisine. If Hai Pai is unavailable or feels too undefined for the occasion, start with Yè Shanghai for Shanghainese at ¥¥ or Rong Cuisine for Taizhou at ¥¥ before moving up to The House of Rong.
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Compare Hai Pai
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Pai | Shanghai | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kitchen Studios | Shanghai | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The House of Rong | Shanghai | Taizhou | ¥¥¥¥ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1262026 Black Pearl 2 DiamondMichelin Guide Shanghai Jiangsu Zhejiang 2026 |
| Rong Cuisine | Shanghai | Taizhou | ¥¥ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Bottega | Shanghai | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Yè Shanghai | Shanghai | Shanghainese | ¥¥ | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2092025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2162024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended |
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How Hai Pai Shanghai compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Hai Pai?
Is Hai Pai good for solo dining?
If you are booking for one, ask the venue directly about availability, seating, the current service setup.
Can I eat at the bar at Hai Pai?
If bar seating matters to your plan, contact the venue before you go.
What are alternatives to Hai Pai in Shanghai?
For other named options to compare, consider Kitchen Studios, The House of Rong, Rong Cuisine, Bottega, Yè Shanghai, along with other dining in Shanghai more generally. Confirm current details for each venue before booking.
Is Hai Pai good for a special occasion?
If the meal is important, confirm the venue's current menu, price level, service style, atmosphere directly, compare it with options such as The House of Rong or Yè Shanghai.
