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Xime 西目
IzakayaIzakayaModern JapaneseJapanese ContemporaryKobeAn Fu LuXuhuiFusion
Modern Japanese izakaya by Kobe chef Jun Nishio and co-founder Sam Norris — relaxed comfort food with a Japanese soul in the heart of Shanghai.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Xuhui
- Since
- 2017
- Chef
- Jun Nishio
- Owner
- Jun Nishio & Sam Norris
Plate № 33
About
Xime (西目) opened in 2017 on Changle Road, founded by Japanese chef Jun Nishio from Kobe and British co-founder Sam Norris (formerly of Wishbone). Nishio brings years of experience in Shanghai Japanese restaurants — including advisory work for the Maguro Takewaka group — and with Xime created an honest, pressure-free kitchen that sits between izakaya tradition and modern creative spirit. The restaurant offers refined lunch sets with udon and soba during the day, and a lively izakaya menu of sashimi, hotpot, and seasonal specials in the evening.
Neighborhood & visiting
Xime 西目 sits in Xuhui, 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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Authentic Japanese chef from Kobe — with a modern Shanghai perspective
- Relaxed izakaya atmosphere without fine-dining pressure — perfect for any occasion
- Seasonal sashimi platters and house-made Japanese comfort dishes
- Udon and soba at lunch, izakaya fare at dinner — Japanese dining all day long
Xime is also designed as an exhibition and events space — a hybrid of restaurant and creative venue.
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Frequently asked
About Xime 西目
- Is Xime 西目 an authentic izakaya restaurant in Shanghai?
- Yes — Xime 西目 is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Xime 西目 located?
- Xime 西目 is located at 1F, The Center, 989 Changle Road, Xuhui, Shanghai 200031, Shanghai, China in the Xuhui neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Xime 西目?
- Xime 西目 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 Xime 西目?
- Xime 西目 sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Shanghai.
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