Famous Ultraviolet Restaurant in Shanghai to Cease Operations in 2025
Ultraviolet, one of Shanghai's most iconic and luxurious dining establishments, has announced its plans to stop operation in 2025. Known for its avant-garde approach to gastronomy, the restaurant has been a trailblazer in China, offering a dining experience that transcends traditional culinary boundaries through multi-sensory immersion and molecular gastronomy techniques.
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Founded in 2012 by French chef Paul Pairet, Ultraviolet has become a hallmark of fine dining not just in Shanghai but globally. It is one of few restaurants in mainland to achieve three Michelin stars, a distinction it has maintained for eight consecutive years, including in the newly released 2025 edition of the Michelin Guide Shanghai.
Ultraviolet's exclusivity—serving only ten guests per evening—paired with its imaginative approach, has elevated it to the status of a dining destination. Seats at the restaurant, priced at up to 10,000 RMB per person, often required reservations made months in advance.
On November 20, shortly after the release of the 2025 Michelin Guide, Chef Paul Pairet took to social media from Paris to share his gratitude and hint at Ultraviolet's impending closure. In his heartfelt message, Pairet praised his Shanghai team for their dedication and expressed appreciation for Michelin's role in reshaping China's culinary scene. Reflecting on Ultraviolet's unique journey, he called it one "of the most peculiar restaurants in the Michelin galaxy."
Pairet also revealed that "Ultraviolet, currently surrounded by a heavy construction site, will certainly be put on hold indefinitely as a restaurant opened to the public within the coming year 2025." However, he assured fans that Ultraviolet's innovative spirit would continue, possibly serving the culinary industry in new ways.
While Ultraviolet's website shows fully booked reservations through January 2024, there is speculation that the closure reflects a shift in dining trends, with fine dining becoming less popular. Despite the impending closure, Pairet confirmed he isn't leaving Shanghai and is actively developing new projects.
Is Ultraviolet's closure a turning point for Shanghai's evolving dining landscape? While it may mark the end of one chapter, fans and culinary enthusiasts are eager to see what groundbreaking ventures Paul Pairet will bring next.
Source & Pics: UltravioletByPaulPairet
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