The Places · China
Shenzhen
Made By profiles 3 places in Shenzhen, spanning avant-garde global fusion, modern california-cantonese fine dining, modern chinese-french fusion — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Modern California-Cantonese Fine Dining
Ensue
Shenzhen, China
Ensue - Shangri La Hotel places Shenzhen’s Chinese contemporary dining in a sharper frame: high-heat Chinese technique, French kitchen discipline, and a wine program with repeated Star Wine List recognition. The restaurant’s award trail includes Black Pearl 1 Diamond in 2025, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking at #85 in 2025, and La Liste scores across 2025 and 2026.
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02.Avant-Garde Global Fusion
AVANT
Shenzhen, China
AVANT, led by Chef Zeyu Tian in Shenzhen's Baoan District, earned a 93-point score from La Liste's Top Restaurants 2026, placing it among a small tier of fine dining addresses in a city better known for speed than culinary ambition. The restaurant operates at a remove from Shenzhen's commercial dining centre, which is itself part of what defines its position in the local scene.
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03.Modern Chinese-French Fusion
Fumée
Shenzhen, China
Located within the Futian in Shenzhen's CBD, Fumée sits at the sharper end of the city's dining scene under Chef Reina Chen. The restaurant draws from a smoke-inflected culinary approach that positions it as a reference point among Shenzhen's growing tier of serious modern restaurants. Advance planning is advisable for anyone visiting the Futian district.
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