Hakkasan
Chinese Contemporary · Lan Ni Du, Shanghai
Restaurant in Shanghai, China
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Atmospheric Cantonese Modernism
Price
¥¥¥
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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.
About Hakkasan
Hakkasan in Shanghai is listed as a Chinese Contemporary restaurant with ¥¥¥ pricing, smart casual dress, a Michelin Plate for 2026. It is best framed as a higher-spend Chinese Contemporary choice in Shanghai.
Plan around the 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 cuisine category is Chinese Contemporary, so the safest expectation is a modern Chinese dining experience rather than a single-regional specialty. Specific signature dishes, tasting formats, beverage strengths, chef details are not listed here, so check 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.
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 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 listed 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 18 Zhongshan Rd (E-1), Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200125
- Website
- hakkasan.com/shanghai
- Phone
- +86 21 6321 5888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hakkasan on the Bund presents a controlled, lounge-forward atmosphere that favors considered restraint over the riverside spectacle that characterizes much of Zhongshan Road. The room leans on low lighting, dark lacquered surfaces and a spatial design that reads more like a sophisticated lounge than a conventional dining room. That sense of composure and intimacy positions the restaurant as an elevated, evening-focused destination: it's polished and quietly confident rather than ostentatious. The dining environment accentuates the address—the Bund’s waterfront presence—while allowing the kitchen’s contemporary Cantonese-inflected plates to take center stage.
Best For
This Hakkasan suits nights out that prioritize scene and polish: think date nights, business dinners and other evening occasions where the Bund address and a refined interior matter as much as the food. Priced at the ¥¥¥ tier, it sits above accessible mid-market options but below the city’s most decorated tasting-menu rooms, offering a balance of style and value on the waterfront. With a 2025 Michelin Plate nod, it appeals to diners seeking consistent, recognized quality in a designed, lounge-like setting best appreciated after dark.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the kitchen’s standout signatures when you visit. The menu highlights the silver cod with Champagne and Chinese honey, as well as variations on crispy duck including crispy duck salad and the caviar crispy duck—dishes that the listing emphasizes as house specialties. Expect composed, contemporary Chinese plates rather than a tasting-menu spectacle; the Michelin Plate signals reliable execution. Given the evening-forward, lounge atmosphere, plan for a dinner pacing that allows these signature items to be shared and savored.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated aura blending tranquility and modesty in a luxuriously modern environment with latticed woodwork 'Cage', high ceilings, and theater-like lounge.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- silver cod with Champagne and Chinese honey
- crispy duck salad
- caviar crispy duck
Planning details
Location
18 Zhongshan Rd (E-1), Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200125 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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.
Restaurant context
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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Compare Hakkasan
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakkasan | Shanghai | Chinese Contemporary | Michelin Guide Shanghai Jiangsu Zhejiang 20262025 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥ |
| Da Dong (Xuhui) | Shanghai | Chinese Contemporary | 2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | ¥¥¥ |
| Wild Yeast | Hangzhou | Chinese Contemporary | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1242026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1852025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2024 Michelin 1 Star | ¥¥¥¥ |
| Sui Tang Li | Shanghai | Chinese Contemporary | 2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2025 Michelin Plate2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥ |
| Gastro Esthetics at DaDong | Shanghai | Chinese Contemporary | 2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | ¥¥¥ |
| Cheng Yuan | Yangzhou | Chinese Contemporary | 2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2025 Michelin Plate2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond | ¥¥¥ |
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FAQ
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 indicate 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. 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 listed in this listing. Use the 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 listed here, so it should not be assumed. If a guided menu is important, confirm directly with the restaurant before booking; otherwise, evaluate Hakkasan on its Chinese Contemporary cuisine, ¥¥¥ pricing, hours, Michelin Plate recognition.
