Paul Pairet's playful French bistro on Bund 18, 6th floor — Pudong skyline views, late-night kitchen, foreigner favorite.
At a glance
- What it is
- Food
- Also known as
- 米氏西餐厅 (Mǐ Shì Xī Cān Tīng)
- Opening hours
- 6 PM – midnight
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Best time to visit
- Sunset dinner, 5:30-7 PM seating
- Getting there
- Metro to the door
- English
- Full English menu
- Cards accepted
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex
- Entry
- Passport booking recommended
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Address
- 18 Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai · 黄浦区中山东一路18号
Mr & Mrs Bund is the long-running French bistro from Paul Pairet (the 3-Michelin-star chef behind Ultraviolet). It occupies the 6th floor of Bund 18 with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Pudong skyline — get a window table at sunset and the room becomes the postcard. The menu is intentionally playful: foie gras 'crunch,' pomme purée that is essentially mashed potato whipped with butter ratio, lemon tart 'my way.' The kitchen stays open until 1am six nights a week, which is rare in Shanghai and beloved by industry locals. Reservation strongly recommended 3–4 days ahead, especially for window tables. Expensive but reliable; great for date nights and first-time Bund dinners.
Highlights
- Pudong Skyline Window TableBook 3-4 days ahead; best at sunset
- Foie Gras 'Crunch'Signature playful starter
- Pomme PuréeButter-rich mashed potato, a must-try side
- Lemon Tart 'My Way'Classic dessert with a twist
- Late-Night KitchenOpen until 1am, rare in Shanghai
What Chinese travelers actually do here
Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.
- ▸Book the 5:30 PM seating to catch sunset over Pudong, then linger as the skyline lights switch on after 8 PM.
- ▸Window tables are not guaranteed even with a booking; state the preference clearly and arrive on time to improve your odds.
- ▸No window table free? The bar serves the full menu and the same view at a lower spend with walk-in availability.
- ▸The 1 AM kitchen, rare in Shanghai, means a late after-theatre or post-bar dinner here is a real option six nights a week.
- ▸It is on the 6th floor of Bund 18, not street level; head inside and take the lift rather than hunting for a storefront.
- ▸Weekday and after-10-PM seatings are the easiest walk-ins; Friday and Saturday evenings book out first.
- ▸The pomme puree reads like a humble side but is the table favourite; order one to share even if it sounds plain.
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Frequently asked questions about Mr & Mrs Bund
- What is Mr & Mrs Bund in Shanghai famous for?
- Mr & Mrs Bund is Paul Pairet's playful French bistro on the 6th floor of Bund 18, overlooking the Pudong skyline. Pairet also runs Ultraviolet, his 3-Michelin-star Shanghai destination. Mr & Mrs Bund is the casual sibling — a long-running room that pioneered late-night dining on the Bund. Its kitchen stays open until 1 AM six nights a week, which is rare in Shanghai and beloved by industry locals.
- Is the view at Mr & Mrs Bund worth the price?
- Yes — the 6th floor of Bund 18 has one of the cleanest direct views of Pudong's Oriental Pearl Tower, IFC, and Shanghai Tower across the Huangpu River. Request a window-side table when booking; the floor-to-ceiling glass facing east is the main draw. Dinner mains run ¥200–450 plus wine; the bar area lets you enjoy the view at lower spend. Best view times: 5:30 PM sunset and after 8:00 PM city-lights.
- Do I need to reserve at Mr & Mrs Bund?
- Yes — book 3–4 days ahead, especially for window tables. Friday and Saturday evenings fill earliest. Weekday dinners and late-night seatings (after 10 PM) usually have walk-in availability. The bar area accepts walk-ins year-round and serves the full menu. Specify window-seat preference when booking — table assignment is not guaranteed but staff try to accommodate.
- What are the must-order dishes at Mr & Mrs Bund?
- Top picks: foie gras 'crunch' (the signature playful starter), pomme purée (butter-rich mashed potato that reads as a side dish but everyone orders), lemon tart 'my way' (deconstructed dessert with a twist), hand-cut steak tartare, and the rotating seasonal fish. The menu leans French-bistro with playful presentations. Two diners with wine should expect ¥800–1,200 per person; the kitchen accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Amex.
- How does Mr & Mrs Bund compare to other Bund restaurants?
- Mr & Mrs Bund leans modern French bistro with the latest closing hour (1 AM, six nights) and an intentionally playful menu — the closest the Bund has to a relaxed celebrity-chef brand. Lost Heaven (Yunnan cuisine, no view from inside) is the ethnic-Chinese choice. Hakkasan (Cantonese fine-dining) is the most polished and expensive. M on the Bund (Asia-Pacific fusion) competes for view dollars. For one dinner combining view, food, and atmosphere, Mr & Mrs Bund is the most balanced pick.
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