Sheng Yong Xing Huangpu (Shanghai) Shanghai

Sheng Yong Xing sits on Sichuan Road (M) in the Huangpu district. The restaurant holds a Michelin star. It is a fifteen-minute walk from both The Bund and Nanjing Road.

Most restaurants in this part of Shanghai lean heavily on their proximity to the river, often sacrificing culinary focus for the sake of a panorama. Sheng Yong Xing ignores that trade-off. By pairing traditional Chinese techniques with a contemporary approach, it manages to hold a Michelin star while most of its neighbours are distracted by their own scenery. The room runs smart and elegant, but the cooking here is sharper than at other venues with similar proximity to the waterfront. It is the better choice for those who want their dinner to be the primary event rather than a backdrop to a skyline view.