BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Mr & Mrs Bund, Shanghai, makes a stellar debut at seventh place in The Miele Guide Asia's Top 20 restaurants, and claims the number one position in China's Top 5 restaurants list. Chef Paul Pairet's menu combines contemporary creations with popular French classics, keeping it accessible to more diners in a relaxed but chic setting.
Jean Georges Shanghai, situated at Three on the Bund with a spectacular view of the Huangpu, moves up to second place in China's Top 5 list from fourth in the previous year. Chef Jean Georges effortlessly melds French techniques with Asian ingredients in this signature restaurant. Claiming third spot is the renowned institution serving Beijing's most sought after roast duck and braised sea cucumber, Beijing Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant, which continues to make a consistent showing in the Top 5 list.
At fourth place is el Willy, serving up modern Spanish tapas from a kitchen helmed by Chef Guillermo 'Willy' Trullas Moreno. Maison Boulud takes fifth place, with Chef Daniel Boulud turning out classic French cuisine that changes seasonally.
Published by Ate Media, The Miele Guide profiles Asia's Top 20 restaurants, picks the Top 5 restaurants in each country and includes the best 500 restaurants in Asia. Considered Asia's first authoritative and independent guide to the region's finest dining establishments, results are derived from popular vote, the opinions of the region's most respected restaurant critics and food writers and the votes of The Miele Guide's invited jury.
Asia's Top 20 restaurants 2011/2012
The Miele Guide is available from www.mieleguide.com and retails at US$15.
