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Kurogi 黒木
KaisekiKaisekiOmakaseFine DiningIron ChefHongkouBellagioNorth Bund
Iron Chef Jun Kurogi's first restaurant outside Japan serves unabashedly luxurious kaiseki at the Bellagio Shanghai — Tokyo's hardest reservation, now within reach at Shanghai's North Bund.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Hongkou
- Since
- 2018
- Chef
- Masanobu Yoshimizu
- Owner
- Jun Kurogi
Plate № 03
About
Kurogi Shanghai opened in 2018 as the first international outpost of Iron Chef Jun Kurogi's legendary Tokyo kaiseki restaurant, famously considered the most difficult table to reserve in the city. Kurogi, a former disciple of the revered Kyo-Aji and winner of the final series of Japan's Iron Chef, brought his uncompromising culinary philosophy to the Bellagio hotel on Suzhou Creek's north bank. In Shanghai, head chef Masanobu Yoshimizu carries the torch: fixed menus at 2,880 or 3,500 RMB span ten courses of premium Japanese produce with occasional Shanghai luxury accents such as foie gras and caviar. The interiors blend Japanese minimalism with the elegance of the Bellagio hotel.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kurogi 黒木 sits in Hongkou, one of Shanghai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- First overseas restaurant by Japanese Iron Chef legend Jun Kurogi
- Ten-course kaiseki menu with premium produce from 2,880 RMB
- Stunning hotel setting inside the Bellagio on the north bank of Suzhou Creek
- Tokyo's most coveted reservation — far more attainable in Shanghai
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Frequently asked
About Kurogi 黒木
- Is Kurogi 黒木 an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Shanghai?
- Yes — Kurogi 黒木 is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Kurogi 黒木 located?
- Kurogi 黒木 is located at 1F, The Bellagio by MGM Shanghai, 1 North Suzhou Road, Hongkou, Shanghai 200080, Shanghai, China in the Hongkou neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kurogi 黒木?
- Kurogi 黒木 accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Kurogi 黒木?
- Kurogi 黒木 sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Shanghai.
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