Yue Ji (越稽) (PAC)

Private Room

Yue Ji (越稽) is a Chinese restaurant dedicated to the authentic flavors of Shaoxing cuisine. Founded in 2023 by Chef Yu Bin, it has rapidly gained recognition and earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand a year later for their first Hangzhou location. The restaurant brand has multiple locations in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Shaoxing.

The menu is a journey through the six defining pillars of Shaoxing flavors: drunken, sauced, pickled, lees, molded, and stinky. Dishes range from Huadiao drunken crab to dry vegetable braised pork to the stinkiest fermented tofu. The restaurant’s decor is minimalist and functional. It’s modern enough and comfortable. Yue Ji also emphasizes value and has an average spend of ¥120 per person. If you’re looking to explore Shaoxing cuisine in Shanghai, this is a good place to start.