Michelin Stars for Shanghai

Michelin is pleased to announce that its world-famous MICHELIN guide will be launched in Mainland China for the first time. Shanghai’s fine dining scene will be inspected and reviewed as part of the first ever official selection of Michelin hotels and restaurants in the country. “After the announcement of two new editions in Singapore and Seoul. We are particularly pleased and delighted to continue our development in Asia this year with the launch of the MICHELIN guide Shanghai 2017” said Michael Ellis, International Director of the MICHELIN guides. "The richness and quality of Shanghai's culinary scene completely won us over! The city is an economic and cultural crossroad, and its gastronomy is the result of a strong culinary heritage which makes the dining scene very exciting. Shanghai's culinary scene range from popular to fine dining restaurants, and we are eager to discover the high quality of Shanghai's gastronomy and starting the selection". To be launched in the second half of 2016, this will be the 28th Edition of the international collection of MICHELIN guides. Bruno de Feraudy, President of Michelin China explained, “For over a century, Michelin has been dedicated to providing high quality products and services related to people’s travel. The MICHELIN guide, just like our tire products, also inherits our brand spirit devoted to mobility. Here in China, mobility is developing at a great pace every day and shows great potential. We are eager to see the MICHELIN guide bringing Chinese consumers more exciting and joyful experiences when they travel.” Talking about the MICHELIN guide Shanghai 2017, he added with pleasure “In all the cities where we launch them, the quality of the MICHELIN guide is widely appreciated by both the professionals and the general public. Every year, the selection of the MICHELIN guide links local gastronomies to international standards. Thus the arrival of the MICHELIN guide is very good news.”