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    The Cathay Room, Restaurant in Shanghai
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    The Cathay Room

    Lan Ni Du, Shanghai

    Restaurant in Shanghai, China

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    The Read

    Dress

    Business Casual

    Why go

    The Cathay Room works when the Bund location matters more than a tightly defined cuisine or chef-led format. It suits central Shanghai plans, business meals, repeat visitors who want a convenient Waitan-area room; choose a more clearly documented specialist restaurant if the food program is the main reason for going.

    About The Cathay Room

    Details for The Cathay Room in Shanghai are limited. The venue name and city are confirmed, but information on cuisine, chef, menu format, price tier, service style, address, or opening hours is not available.

    Consider The Cathay Room only after checking the venue's current official channels or contacting the venue directly. If your decision depends on a particular menu, dietary accommodation, group setup, seating format, or budget, confirm those details before booking.

    Planning for The Cathay Room in Shanghai

    Readers comparing options should consider The Cathay Room as a starting point, not a final verdict. For broader planning, consult our full Shanghai restaurants guide and other Shanghai dining rooms for more complete details.

    Verdict: consider The Cathay Room if you are specifically looking into this Shanghai venue and are willing to verify the practical details directly. Skip it as a food-led recommendation if your decision requires specific details on cuisine, chef, menu format, price tier, or service setup. For a wider Shanghai itinerary, pair venue planning with hotels and other experiences.

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    Planning details

    Location
    20 Nan Jing Dong Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, 200002 (9th floor)
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Refined and intimate, with a classic Art Deco feel and a calm, luxurious atmosphere that contrasts with the busy city outside.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedScenic

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerCelebration

    Experience

    TerracePanoramic ViewHistoric Building

    View

    WaterfrontSkyline

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Business Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Alaskan king crab legs
    • freshly shucked oysters
    • sashimi
    Planning details

    Location

    20 Nan Jing Dong Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, 200002 (9th floor) · Directions

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Victor's Café, Notable alternative
    • Phénix, French, ¥¥¥¥
    • Dragon Phoenix, Notable alternative
    • Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, Creative Cuisine, Innovative, ¥¥¥¥
    • Ginza Onodera, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    Against Phénix and Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, The Cathay Room is the safer pick for a Bund-centered evening where convenience and setting matter. Phénix gives a clearer French, ¥¥¥¥ proposition, while Ultraviolet is the more ambitious creative-cuisine choice and better suited to diners who want the meal itself to drive the night.

    Victor's Café and Dragon Phoenix are the more useful cross-shops if the goal is a straightforward Shanghai booking without committing to a high-concept format. Choose The Cathay Room when the Waitan/Huangpu address is useful; choose those peers when their specific setting or availability better fits the group.

    Ginza Onodera is the better comparison for diners who want a more defined Japanese-leaning specialist choice. The Cathay Room works better as an easy central fallback; Ginza Onodera is the smarter call when the occasion calls for a clearer restaurant identity.

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    The Cathay Room Shanghai and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    The Cathay RoomShanghai; ; No published awards
    Victor's CaféShanghai; ; No published awards
    PhénixShanghaiFrench¥¥¥¥
    2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4362025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4022024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended
    Dragon PhoenixShanghai; ; No published awards
    Ultraviolet by Paul PairetShanghaiCreative Cuisine, Innovative¥¥¥¥
    2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #32024 Michelin 3 Stars2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #12021 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #352019 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #482018 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #242017 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #412016 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #422015 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #24
    Ginza OnoderaShanghai; ; No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can The Cathay Room accommodate groups?

    Information on group accommodation is not available. Contact The Cathay Room directly before planning a group visit in Shanghai.

    What is The Cathay Room known for?

    The Cathay Room is a venue in Shanghai, but specific information on its cuisine, chef, menu format, awards, or service style is not available.