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Dining · Contemporary · Shanghai

Obscura

A young chef's peppery, Chinese-rooted modern cooking in Jing'an, one Michelin star.

Cuisine
Contemporary
Neighbourhood
Jing'an

Obscura is an innovative restaurant in the Tangxiang Cultural Space at 538 Xikang Road in Jing’an. It holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Shanghai.

The cooking

A young chef builds Chinese-rooted dishes with modern techniques and bold, peppery flavours. Highlights include a fish dish in a spicy, sour Sichuan peppercorn sauce, and a “blind box” option in which the chef improvises a surprise dish. The restaurant offers a wine list and Chinese tea pairings.