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Kyu-Hai 玖杯

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Kyu-Hai (玖杯) is a Japanese-chef-run ramen and izakaya on Nanchang Road, steps from IAPM. Chef Hajime Fujita prepares his chicken broth fresh every day, producing one of the cleanest and most satisfying chicken ramen bowls in Shanghai.

Price
¥¥
Area
Huangpu
Chef
Hajime Fujita
Kyu-Hai 玖杯 — authentic japanese restaurant in Shanghai, Huangpu
Plate № 52
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About
Located directly across from IAPM mall on Nanchang Road, Kyu-Hai (玖杯) is the project of Japanese chef Hajime Fujita, who relocated to Shanghai after an earlier stint running Japanese concepts in Shenzhen. The restaurant is built around its daily-made chicken ramen broth — offered in both salt (shio) and soy sauce (shoyu) versions — which Nomfluence describes as 'one of the cleanest-tasting broths' in the city, light yet deeply savory. Beyond noodles, the izakaya menu spans sushi, yakitori, and a range of Japanese small plates, making Kyu-Hai equally viable for a quick ramen lunch or a longer izakaya evening session. The combination of Japanese chef ownership and from-scratch broth preparation sets it apart from the many Chinese-operated ramen shops in the neighbourhood.
Neighborhood & visiting

Kyu-Hai 玖杯 sits in Huangpu, one of Shanghai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Japanese chef Hajime Fujita makes the chicken broth fresh every single day — the dedication shows in every bowl.
  • The chicken ramen is praised by Nomfluence as one of the cleanest, most satisfying broths in Shanghai, a city saturated with tonkotsu.
  • The dual ramen-and-izakaya format means you can build an evening around yakitori and sake after your bowl.
  • Excellent location directly opposite IAPM mall in Huangpu, walkable from the French Concession and Xintiandi.

The restaurant gets busy at both lunch and dinner; a phone call ahead is advisable for evening visits. Do not skip the chicken ramen — it is the definitive order here. — Format: Ramen counter with izakaya menu. Authenticity: Helmed by Japanese chef Hajime Fujita (previously Shenzhen-based); chicken ramen broth simmered fresh daily in-house; ranked among Nomfluence's top ramen in Shanghai for its exceptionally clean, deeply savory chicken paitan.

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Frequently asked

About Kyu-Hai 玖杯

Is Kyu-Hai 玖杯 an authentic japanese restaurant in Shanghai?
Yes — Kyu-Hai 玖杯 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 ramen format.
Where is Kyu-Hai 玖杯 located?
Kyu-Hai 玖杯 is located at 509 Nanchang Road (南昌路509号), Huangpu District, Shanghai, Shanghai, China in the Huangpu neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Kyu-Hai 玖杯?
Kyu-Hai 玖杯 does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Shanghai we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Kyu-Hai 玖杯?
Kyu-Hai 玖杯 sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Shanghai.
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