When M on the Bund opened in January 1999, the idea was to create a dining experience as exciting, as sophisticated, as delectable as Shanghai itself. Located at the pinnacle of the historic Nissin Shipping Building, built in 1921, M overlooks Shanghai’s most famous sight: the Bund. Here, diners sample a creative menu in a warm, sophisticated space, where references to Shanghai’s glamorous past are updated and given a contemporary spin. The roof terrace and stylish Crystal Room are also favourite spots to savour M’s “simply good food,” whose flavours range from the comforting to the novel, from Europe to the Middle East, but remain grounded in classical European techniques.

“One of the top 20 restaurants in Asia.” – Miele Guide, 2009-2010
“Best Global Cuisine” – City Weekend Readers’ Choice Awards, 2010
“M on the Bund: Most Popular Restaurant in Shanghai.” – Zagat Survey Shanghai, 2008

Modern European cuisine
M on the Bund serves a delicious menu of modern European food: a collection of classics, nostalgic favourites and dishes from the Middle East and North Africa, too. Chef Hamish Pollitt believes that it is the combination of great ingredients and great teamwork that produces great food – crucial when you’re cooking for hundreds of people a day!

China’s flavourful local bounty
Naturally, good cuisine begins with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Shanghai has its share of China’s flavourful local bounty, which includes surprising produce like foie gras, black truffles, all manner of birds, fabulous herbs and unusual fruits. We import what we need to make authentic western cuisine, and make our own breads, ice creams and desserts – and are continually inspired by the flavours of the vegetables and fruits in our neighbourhood markets.

More panoramas of M on the Bund.
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