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Meet the Bund

No.94 World's 50 Best 2025 — In

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Veronica's Take

Meet the Bund, the No.94 restaurant on the World's 50 Best 2025 list, is a bold blend of tradition and innovation in Shanghai. This culinary standout reinterprets Fujian cuisine—one of China's eight ancient culinary traditions—with a modern flair, offering dishes that pay homage to regional roots while introducing new elements. The restaurant's design reflects this approach, combining the warm, earthy tones of southern Fujian's Minnan houses with a panoramic view of Shanghai's skyline, crafting a dining experience that feels both authentic and forward-thinking.

both venue aesthetic and menu design, Meet the Bund’s concept homes in on the idea of upholding tradition while striving for innovation. This translates to a modern interpretation of customary Fujian – one of China’s eight ancient culinary traditions – elements, be it anything from signature plates rooted in archetypal regional dishes to brick-red decor representing the indigenous Minnan houses of southern Fujian, juxtaposed against a sprawling view across Shanghai’s iconic skyline. @meetthebund_sh In both venue aesthetic and menu design, Meet the Bund’s concept homes in on the idea of upholding tradition while striving for innovation. This translates to a modern interpretation of customary Fujian – one of China’s eight ancient culinary traditions – elements, be it anything from signature plates rooted in archetypal regional dishes to brick-red decor representing the indigenous Minnan houses of southern Fujian, juxtaposed against a sprawling view across Shanghai’s iconic skyline.

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List: World's 50 Best Restaurants · Rank: 94 · Year: 2025