Chef
Nikolai Grigorov
Executive Chef, Jean-Georges Shanghai
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- New York City, New York, United States
Known for
- Transforming French cuisine with Asian influences at Jean-Georges Shanghai
- Signature dishes like toasted egg yolk with caviar and tuna tartare with avocado
i. Biography
Nikolai Grigorov is the Executive Chef at Jean-Georges Shanghai, where he transforms classic French dishes with bold Asian-inflected seasonings and unexpected flavor combinations using fresh vegetable juices and herbal infusions. He previously served as chef de cuisine at the same restaurant, succeeding Paul Eschbach. The restaurant, located on the Bund since 2004, holds a Michelin star under his leadership.
Profile updated July 2026
