Ugo Rinaldo cooks as Chef at PHÉNIX eatery & bar in Shanghai, where French method meets Chinese produce.
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Questions
Frequently asked
Who cooks at PHÉNIX eatery & bar?
Ugo Rinaldo is the Chef at PHÉNIX eatery & bar, and he has also served as Executive Chef of The PuLi Hotel and Spa since 2021.
What sort of restaurant is PHÉNIX eatery & bar?
PHÉNIX works as a modern French brasserie with a fine-dining spine, and its cooking grounds French method in Chinese produce and seasonal buying.
What is the signature style of the menu?
The menu has included dishes such as lettuce gazpacho with Atlantic brown crab, grilled zucchini with fromage blanc, raw langoustines with chawanmushi, sea urchin with osetra caviar, barramundi, cumin marinated lamb loin, and roast duck breast with seared foie gras. Rinaldo’s profile also names Le Pigeon and LA CREVETTE SAUVAGE CARABINERO as signatures.
What menus does PHÉNIX offer?
The restaurant offers a 6-course Découverte menu and a 12-course Expérience menu, with à la carte alongside them.
Has PHÉNIX been recognised by Michelin?
PHÉNIX has held one Michelin star since opening in 2016, including in the 2024 and 2025 editions.
The field
How it compares
| Place | Cuisine | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHÉNIX eatery & bar | French | · | · |
| 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (Shanghai) | Modern Italian Fine Dining | Michelin 2 Stars | Shanghai |
| Fu He Hui | Modern Seasonal Vegetarian Fine Dining | Michelin 2 Stars, World's 50 Best | Shanghai |
| Ling Long Shanghai | Modern Chinese Fine Dining | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | Shanghai |
| Meet the Bund | Modern Fujianese Fine Dining | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | Shanghai |
| Taian Table | Modern European with Asian Influences | Michelin 3 Stars | Shanghai |
| Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet | Avant-Garde French Multi-Sensory | Michelin 3 Stars, World's 50 Best | Shanghai |
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