Restaurant in Shanghai, China
Hakkasan
250Pearl PointsBund-side splurge
About Hakkasan
Hakkasan is the Shanghai pick for a polished Chinese Contemporary dinner on the Bund, especially when ambience and group-friendliness matter. It is less compelling for solo dining or a chef-led tasting experience, but the Michelin Plate recognition and easy booking profile make it a low-risk special-occasion choice.
Hakkasan in Shanghai is listed as a Chinese Contemporary restaurant with ¥¥¥ pricing, smart casual dress, a Michelin Plate for 2026. The most reliable way to frame it is as a higher-spend Chinese Contemporary choice rather than as a page with verified detail on specific dishes, chef, room size, or service format.
Plan around the confirmed schedule: dinner is offered daily from 5–11 PM, with additional lunch hours from 11 AM–2:30 PM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. That makes Hakkasan easier to consider for evening plans throughout the week, with limited lunch availability at the end of the week.
Contemporary Chinese with a Shanghai brief
The verified cuisine category is Chinese Contemporary, so the safest expectation is a modern Chinese dining experience rather than a confirmed single-regional specialty. Specific signature dishes, tasting formats, beverage strengths, chef details are not verified here, so treat those as questions to confirm directly when booking or reviewing the current menu.
For diners comparing similar Chinese options in Shanghai, Gastro Esthetics at DaDong and Da Dong (Xuhui) are natural cross-shops. Hakkasan is best evaluated on its confirmed basics: Chinese Contemporary cuisine, ¥¥¥ pricing, smart casual dress, its Michelin Plate recognition.
When the booking makes sense, when to cross-shop
Use Hakkasan when you want a Shanghai Chinese Contemporary restaurant with evening service every day and a higher-spend price tier. Friday through Sunday lunch hours create another option for diners who prefer a daytime meal, but weekday lunch is not listed in the verified hours.
Against Sui Tang Li, Da Dong (Xuhui), or Gastro Esthetics at DaDong, the choice should come down to the current menu, timing, the kind of Chinese dining experience you want that day. The clean verdict: book Hakkasan if its Chinese Contemporary focus, ¥¥¥ price point, smart casual dress code, available hours match your plan; compare with another Shanghai option if you need a more specific cuisine direction or a different schedule.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: diners looking for Chinese Contemporary dining in Shanghai at a ¥¥¥ price point.
- Less ideal for: anyone seeking a verified chef-specific format, confirmed tasting-menu structure, or detailed dish guidance from this listing alone.
- Ordering strategy: check the current menu directly before booking, since specific dishes and menu formats are not verified here.
- Planning note: dinner is listed daily from 5–11 PM; lunch is listed Friday to Sunday from 11 AM–2:30 PM.
- Nearby planning: pair restaurant research with our full Shanghai restaurants guide, plus Shanghai hotels, Shanghai bars, Shanghai wineries, Shanghai experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hakkasan good for solo dining?
It can work if you want Chinese Contemporary dining in Shanghai at a ¥¥¥ price point, but this listing does not verify a counter format, solo-specific setup, or particular ordering structure. Check the current menu and availability before booking.
What should a first-timer know about Hakkasan?
Hakkasan is a Chinese Contemporary restaurant in Shanghai with ¥¥¥ pricing, smart casual dress, a Michelin Plate for 2026. Verified hours are 5–11 PM daily, with additional lunch hours from 11 AM–2:30 PM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Is Hakkasan good for a special occasion?
It may suit diners seeking a higher-spend Chinese Contemporary meal in Shanghai, especially given its ¥¥¥ price point and smart casual dress code. If you are comparing options, Da Dong (Xuhui), Sui Tang Li, other Shanghai dining rooms may also be worth checking for the date and style you want.
What should I order at Hakkasan?
Specific dishes and menu formats are not verified in this listing. Use the confirmed cuisine category, Chinese Contemporary, as the starting point, then review the current menu directly before deciding what to order.
What are alternatives to Hakkasan in Shanghai?
Da Dong (Xuhui), Gastro Esthetics at DaDong, Sui Tang Li, Cheng Yuan are relevant Shanghai comparisons for diners looking at Chinese dining options. Choose based on current availability, menu details, the style of meal you want.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Hakkasan?
A tasting-menu format is not verified in this listing, so it should not be assumed. If a guided menu is important, confirm directly with the restaurant before booking; otherwise, evaluate Hakkasan on its verified Chinese Contemporary cuisine, ¥¥¥ pricing, hours, Michelin Plate recognition.
Location
18 Zhongshan Rd (E-1), Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200125
Compare Hakkasan
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakkasan | Shanghai | Chinese Contemporary | Michelin Plate (2026) | ¥¥¥ |
| Da Dong (Xuhui) | Shanghai | Chinese Contemporary | , | ¥¥¥ |
| Wild Yeast | Hangzhou | Chinese Contemporary | , | ¥¥¥¥ |
| Sui Tang Li | Shanghai | Chinese Contemporary | , | ¥¥¥ |
| Gastro Esthetics at DaDong | Shanghai | Chinese Contemporary | , | ¥¥¥ |
| Cheng Yuan | Yangzhou | Chinese Contemporary | , | ¥¥¥ |
How Hakkasan Shanghai compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the room matters but the Bund is not essential, try Sui Tang Li. If the meal needs a more defined culinary point of view at a similar price tier, compare with Da Dong (Xuhui) or Gastro Esthetics at DaDong.
How Hakkasan compares in Shanghai
Choose Hakkasan when you want Chinese Contemporary cooking in a polished Bund setting with easier booking pressure. Da Dong (Xuhui) is the stronger cross-shop if the meal needs a more specific house identity at the same ¥¥¥ tier, while Gastro Esthetics at DaDong is the better fit for diners who want a more concept-driven dinner.
Sui Tang Li sits closest for a polished Shanghai occasion meal at the same ¥¥¥ level. Pick Sui Tang Li if hotel-style calm is the priority; pick Hakkasan if the Bund location and broader contemporary Chinese format are more useful for the night. Wild Yeast runs at ¥¥¥¥, so it only makes sense as a splurge comparison rather than a direct value match.
Cheng Yuan is another ¥¥¥ Chinese Contemporary comparison, but less useful for a Shanghai itinerary if location convenience matters. For most visitors deciding inside the city, Hakkasan is the easier, lower-friction choice; Da Dong (Xuhui) and Sui Tang Li are the practical alternatives to price-check first.
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