Shanghai
ULTRAVIOLET BY PAUL PAIRET
Restaurant
Why we point you here
Shanghai's avant-garde dining experience marries food with immersive sensory theater—consistently recognized internationally.
This Shanghai original has held the world's attention for years, landing repeatedly on international best-restaurant lists for its radically immersive approach. Each meal unfolds as a multi-sensory journey where projections, sound, and scent shape the way you taste. It's ambitious, theatrical, and deeply experimental—worth the detour for anyone drawn to dining that challenges convention.
Accolades
- 2019No. 48
- 2018No. 24
- 2017No. 41
- 2016No. 42
- 2015No. 24
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Charted by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (51–100) · Best Chef Awards · World's 50 Best Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11