Shanghai, China Mainland
From Michelin Guide
The chiaroscuro ring logo connotes completeness and the complementary relationship of the enthusiastic chef duo, who travel around China regularly to keep their prix-fixe seasonal menu fresh and inspired. With sound Western techniques, they interpret traditionally Chinese memories with unique scents, tastes, textures and a touch of whimsy, eg Cantonese roast pork disguised as ice cream. Consider pairing the food with non-alcoholic drinks. Leave your preconceptions at the door and be wowed.
From Visitor Experiences
Menu Governed by the Lunisolar Calendar
Obscura’s menu changes not just by season, but is specifically structured around the lunisolar calendar, reflecting traditional Chinese timekeeping and adding a layer of cultural and temporal depth to the dining experience.
Cantonese Roast Pork Disguised as Ice Cream
The kitchen employs Western techniques to reinterpret classic Chinese dishes with whimsy—for example, serving Cantonese roast pork in the form of ice cream, challenging both visual and gustatory expectations.
Dining Room as Cultural Artifact
The restaurant is housed within the Tang Xiang Cultural Space, surrounded by a private collection of Chinese antiques, making the physical dining environment itself a curated extension of China’s culinary and material heritage.
From Visitor Experiences
["Hunan spicy beef","Hangzhou dragonwell shrimp","Dongbei sliders with goose liver"]
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