Shanghai · Kaiseki · omakase
Numata Sou 沼田双
TempuraOmakaseTempuraFine DiningMichelinThe BundBund Finance Centre
The Shanghai satellite of Osaka's legendary Numata tempura house delivers a precise and elegant omakase experience at the Bund Finance Centre, backed by Michelin recognition.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- The Bund
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Yuta Sakata
- Owner
- Kazuya Numata
Plate № 05
About
Numata Sou opened in June 2024 as the first international outpost of the Osaka tempura institution Numata — whose flagship in Kitashinchi holds two Michelin stars. Founder Kazuya Numata dispatched head chef Yuta Sakata to bring decades of refined tempura artistry from Nishitenma to Shanghai. The restaurant, situated in the historic Bund Finance Centre, received Michelin Selected status in the 2025 Shanghai guide within its very first year of operation, quickly establishing itself as one of the most sought-after omakase experiences along the Huangpu waterfront. The kitchen works exclusively with carefully sourced ingredients — among them tiger prawns, shark fin, and tuna with wasabi-chive oil.
Neighborhood & visiting
Numata Sou 沼田双 sits in The Bund, 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 international outpost of the two-Michelin-starred Numata tempura institution (Osaka)
- Michelin Selected Shanghai 2025 — achieved in its opening year
- Omakase counter with Huangpu views inside the Bund Finance Centre
- Precise tempura craftsmanship in the Japanese omakase tradition
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Frequently asked
About Numata Sou 沼田双
- Is Numata Sou 沼田双 an authentic tempura restaurant in Shanghai?
- Yes — Numata Sou 沼田双 is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tempura in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Numata Sou 沼田双 located?
- Numata Sou 沼田双 is located at 1F, N1 Building, The Bund Finance Centre, 558 Zhongshan Dong Er Road, Huangpu, Shanghai, Shanghai, China in the The Bund neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Numata Sou 沼田双?
- Numata Sou 沼田双 accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Numata Sou 沼田双?
- Numata Sou 沼田双 sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for tempura of this format in Shanghai.
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