Hakkasan

November 14, 2025

Hakkasan (外滩18号店) 📍 Excellent location — right across from the Bund with postcard-worthy views. Managed to get a window seat, though the windows are quite small, so the view feels a bit limited despite the prime position. ✨ The restaurant is beautifully designed, with a stylish & modern atmosphere that fits the Bund perfectly. 👌 Service was attentive throughout & everything ran smoothly. The only downside is the strict 1.5-hour dining limit, which feels a bit rushed for a high-end place ⏱️. 🍽️ As for the food, the dishes were okay — decent but not particularly memorable for the price & setting. 🌃 The best part came after dinner: stepping out & enjoying the night scenery along the river. The Bund skyline after a meal is still the real highlight of the experience ✨🏙️.

October 6, 2025

Hakkasan Shanghai is an absolute gem that delivers on every front. The restaurant’s interior design is stunning, a perfect blend of modern elegance and oriental sophistication, creating an ambiance that feels both luxurious and intimate. The location couldn’t be better, offering spectacular views of the Bund and the glittering Shanghai skyline, an experience that’s as visually captivating as it is culinary. The service is truly impeccable: attentive without being intrusive, and every detail is handled with grace and professionalism. The menu offers a great variety, with each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. From classic dim sum to signature mains, every bite reflects quality and refinement. Whether for a special night out, a business dinner, or simply to indulge in top-tier cuisine in a breathtaking setting, Hakkasan Shanghai is highly recommended. A world-class experience from start to finish.

October 14, 2025

A great experience and wonderful views spoiled by the ending. We booked in here for 8:30 (we did arrive at 9 as the traffic was unreal!) - last bookings were for 9:30. At 10pm we were told it was last orders but what they didn’t tell us was that the air conditioning would be switched off as well. By 10:30 the temperature in the restaurant was very uncomfortable and getting hotter. The problem was that the food was still coming and it was amazing. Credit to the kitchen staff - incredible dishes - we had the set menu for ¥1380 each and the portions were very generous and yet by 10pm it was clear that staff wanted us to leave as they replaced each empty plate (sometimes not quite empty) with a fresh dish. The prices are steep for Shanghai but not when compared to other cities - it’s a great place for a special meal but I would recommend coming at 7:30 latest. I would come back- I would suggest to the staff that you leave the AC on and maybe not rush your guests so much that they leave the restaurant with a bad taste in their mouths that isn’t from the food.

June 9, 2025

Being Hakkasan, I expected a little more from the food. The best dish for me was the stir fried beef and that was extremely expensive for the amount you are getting. Other dishes were just alright. For that price, you can definitely get much better. The service was a little slow. It take a few tries to get any attention from the servers even though the restaurant practically empty in the afternoon.

May 20, 2025

Hakkasan Shanghai is a stylish and elegant spot with a great atmosphere. The dim sum platter was both beautifully presented and delicious—my favorite was definitely the truffle one, so aromatic and well-balanced. The main dish, with its tender meat and crisp nest-like garnish, was also a highlight. The red wine paired perfectly with the food. Service was attentive, and everything felt very thoughtful and refined. Prices are on the higher side, but totally worth it for a special evening. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Shanghai.