CHOMP MAGAZINE

Season by season, 102 House Shanghai offers a dining experience defined not by spectacle, but by clarity, depth, and enduring elegance—establishing it as one of Shanghai’s most thoughtful destinations for contemporary Chinese fine dining.

Word: Pasuta Phongam Photos: Pasuta Phongam and Courtesy At 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai, Italian fine dining unfolds with confidence, clarity, and a distinctly modern rhythm. Helmed by the legendary Umberto Bombana—hailed as The King of White Truffles —the restaurant remains rooted in reverence for pristine ingredients, precise technique, and the understated theatre of impeccable service. At the two-MICHELIN-starred restaurant, Bombana’s philosophy is timeless yet quiet

The editorial team visited Alila Shanghai in November, experiencing firsthand how this newly opened urban resort-style hotel redefines tranquillity in the heart of Jing’an. Seamlessly blending contemporary luxury with Shanghai’s cultural heritage, Alila Shanghai offers a serene escape while remaining deeply connected to the city’s vibrant rhythm. Designed by renowned interior designer Ju Bin, Alila Shanghai thoughtfully incorporates traditional Shanghai elements through a mod