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Burase 鱼医生

JapaneseIzakayaSashimiSeafoodLate NightSakeEel

Burase (鱼医生, Dr. Fish) is a late-night Japanese seafood izakaya on Gubei's Xianxia Road strip, open from 17:30 until 3:00am. The kitchen specialises in toushimozukuri sashimi — fish briefly blanched then plunged into ice water for a unique warm-cold texture — and live-flame eel rice cooked tableside.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Changning / Gubei
Burase 鱼医生 — authentic japanese restaurant in Shanghai, Changning / Gubei
Plate № 28
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About
On Xianxia Road in Gubei — a stretch long associated with Japanese expat dining — Burase (布良瀬, known colloquially as 鱼医生 Dr. Fish) occupies a special niche as one of Shanghai's few genuinely late-night Japanese seafood destinations, running from 17:30 through to 3:00am. The kitchen focuses on the most technique-demanding areas of Japanese seafood preparation: toushimozukuri sashimi, a sophisticated method in which fish is quickly blanched and immediately chilled in ice water, producing a remarkable contrast between a warm, tender interior and a cool, crisp exterior; classic sashimi served skin-on for added texture; and eel rice prepared over an open flame at the table, merging the eel's richness with aromatic steam. Pure rice sake (junmai) is the recommended pairing throughout. Hills Shanghai's 2025 restaurant guide recommends Burase specifically for the quality of fish handling and the depth of Japanese food knowledge on display.
Neighborhood & visiting

Burase 鱼医生 sits in Changning / Gubei, one of Shanghai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • One of very few Shanghai Japanese restaurants open until 3:00am, filling a genuine late-night gap for Japanese expats and night-shift food professionals.
  • The toushimozukuri technique — flash-blanched then ice-chilled — delivers a sashimi texture experience unavailable at virtually any other Shanghai restaurant.
  • Live-flame tableside eel rice is a theatrical and deeply flavourful preparation that showcases the kitchen's commitment to traditional Japanese technique.
  • Located on Xianxia Road's Japanese expat dining strip — the authenticity is anchored by the clientele as much as the kitchen.

No reservations confirmed available by phone — arrive early in the evening to secure a table, as the late-night crowd builds from around 21:00. Pure rice sake (junmai) is the pairing of choice here. — Format: Late-night seafood izakaya. Authenticity: Late-night Japanese seafood izakaya (17:30–03:00) on Xianxia Road's Japanese expat strip; specialises in toushimozukuri sashimi (flash-blanched then ice-chilled), live-flame eel rice, and premium sake; described by Hills Shanghai as 'Dr. Fish Fresh Seafood Restaurant' for its emphasis on impeccable freshness.

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Frequently asked

About Burase 鱼医生

Is Burase 鱼医生 an authentic japanese restaurant in Shanghai?
Yes — Burase 鱼医生 is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Burase 鱼医生 located?
Burase 鱼医生 is located at 669 Xianxia Road (仙霞路669号), Changning District, Shanghai, Shanghai, China in the Changning / Gubei neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Burase 鱼医生?
Burase 鱼医生 does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Shanghai we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Burase 鱼医生?
Burase 鱼医生 sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Shanghai.
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