Restaurant
Lao Zheng Xing
A Shanghainese restaurant trading since 1862 and holding a Michelin star, known for yellow croaker in wine lees sauce and stir-fried river shrimp.
Lost Heaven on the Bund
A large, lantern-lit Yunnan restaurant near the southern end of the Bund, known for Dali-style chicken and dishes drawing on Myanmar and Thai flavours.
At a glance
- Type
- Yunnan
- Area
- The Bund, Huangpu, Shanghai, China
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- lostheaven.com.cn
Good to know
- Large dining room
- Group reservations
- Credit cards
Why we recommend it
Lost Heaven on the Bund serves the food of Yunnan, in China's far south-west, from a large dining room on Yan'an East Road near the Bund. The company behind it says its aim is to rediscover old folk recipes and crafts and to revive them, and that idea runs through the menu and the decor.
The cooking draws on Yunnan's own traditions with flavours from Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, which makes it a clear change from Shanghainese food. The best-known dish here is Dali-style chicken with chillies and green onions. Other favourites include Yunnan wild vegetable cakes, a ghost chicken salad, spring rolls and hearty soups. A group can order several dishes and share them, which is the best way to explore the menu.
The room is dark and atmospheric, with dark wood furniture, red lanterns and decoration inspired by South-East Asia. It feels warm and intimate despite its size, which makes it a good choice for a date or a group dinner. Prices are upscale.
The restaurant opens daily for lunch and dinner. A Shanghai food guide updated in 2026 lists hours of 11.30am to 1.30pm and 5.30pm to 10pm. Booking is sensible for dinner, especially at weekends, and Fodor's notes that credit cards are accepted. Parties of more than 15 should email the restaurant's reservations team, and general enquiries go to the address on its website.
The company behind the restaurant runs a membership programme and lists separate email addresses on its website for general enquiries, large-party reservations and members, and the reward programme can be joined by scanning a QR code or through WeChat. Fodor's names Lost Heaven a Fodor's Choice and describes a romantic room with dim lighting and traditional decor.
It suits travellers who have eaten their fill of dumplings and want something spicier, as well as anyone curious about China's regional cuisines. The restaurant is close to the Bund promenade, so it works well before or after an evening walk along the river. East Nanjing Road station on Lines 2 and 10 is the nearest metro, and Yu Garden is a short taxi ride south.
Lost Heaven on the Bund FAQs
What cuisine does Lost Heaven serve?
Yunnan food, with influences from Myanmar, Thailand and other neighbouring countries.
What is the signature dish?
Dali-style chicken with chillies and green onions.
What else should you try?
Yunnan wild vegetable cakes, ghost chicken salad, spring rolls and the soups.
What are the opening hours?
A 2026 guide lists daily lunch from 11.30am to 1.30pm and dinner from 5.30pm to 10pm.
How do you book for a large group?
Parties of more than 15 can email [email protected].
Is it expensive?
It is an upscale restaurant.
Are credit cards accepted?
Yes.
Where is it?
At 17 Yan'an East Road, near the Bund.