New Michelin-star Shanghai restaurant forced to close

Merely a day after being awarded a Michelin star, the Taian Table in Shanghai has been forced to suspend service reportedly over licensing issues.

Described by the Michelin guide which has just launched in Shanghai as “graceful” with “clever recipes”, the beleaguered Taian Table has closed down, prompting a wave of disappointment among diners looking to try its Western style dishes, reported the BBC.

Allegedly, the neighbours living above complained of noise and smoke from the kitchen, forcing the restaurant to promptly close down and relocate.

Taian Table said in a statement on its website that it never intentionally violated any rules.

“Our idea and concept was to build a small place to entertain our friends and to have some foodies and chef friends around to create new and imaginative dishes,” it said.

The restaurant apologised to diners who had booked tables and said it was moving to bigger premises and would apply for all required licenses.

Taian Table offered a 14-course menu and a 10-course menu, priced at 1,288 yuan HK$1,498, £148) and 988 yuan (HK$1,148, £115), including dishes such as grilled endives, lobster and Wagyu beef.

Helmed by German chef, Stefan Miller, it was one of 26 restaurants to gain a Michelin star in Shanghai’s first ever guide which launched last week.