Meet the Bund (Zhongshan Dong Er Road)
Shanghai, China Mainland
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Brass ceiling panels and chandeliers lend a touch of nostalgic elegance to the otherwise modern room. For an experience authentic, Fujianese is the mainstay of the menu, with all of the kitchen team hailing from the province. Try the umami-laden duck essence made the traditional way: a whole duck is steamed for hours and the juices collected with no water added. Check out the tea menu, which has a wealth of nice choices from Fujian.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Sustainable reinvention of a classic dish: Meet the Bund replaces the traditional shark’s fin in its signature "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" soup with a collagen-rich combination of fish maw and Australian sea cucumber, maintaining the soup’s prized clear yet viscous texture while promoting sustainability.
Exclusive focus on Fujian cuisine in Shanghai: It is the first fine dining restaurant in Shanghai to specialize exclusively in Fujianese cuisine, one of China’s eight ancient culinary traditions, emphasizing authentic, light yet layered flavors that highlight the region’s coastal heritage.
Aesthetic and cultural fusion: The restaurant’s design blends traditional Fujian elements—such as brick red décor inspired by Minnan houses—with modern touches and panoramic views of Shanghai’s skyline, creating a space that honors heritage while embracing contemporary style.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Whole duck (for duck essence): Steamed for hours, the entire duck is used to extract a concentrated, umami-rich essence without added water, served as a clear, intense broth that is a hallmark of Fujian tradition.
- Mud crab (for Xiamen Steamed Glutinous Rice): Imported directly from Fujian, the roe-rich mud crab crowns a base of glutinous rice that has been wok-fried with spices, scallion, pork belly, dried squid, and soy sauce, then steamed—showcasing both luxury and regional authenticity.
- Abalone, sea cucumber, scallops (for Buddha Jumps Over the Wall): These premium seafood ingredients are slow-simmered in a complex broth, reflecting the dish’s status as a celebratory, ingredient-driven centerpiece of Fujian banquets.
- Glutinous rice: Not merely a side, but the foundation of the Xiamen Steamed Glutinous Rice with Mud Crab, it is painstakingly fried and steamed to absorb the flavors of pork belly, dried squid, and spices, then paired with crab for texture and richness.
- Dried squid: Used in the Xiamen Steamed Glutinous Rice, it provides a chewy, oceanic depth to the rice base, balancing the sweetness of the crab and the savoriness of the pork.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Meet the Bund (Zhongshan Dong Er Road) Menu Summary
Tasting Menus
- 8 Courses: ¥1,800
A La Carte
- Blue Lobster: ¥680
- Tea Menu: Various options available
Note: Prices are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.