Warehouse No.3: Shanghai's Futuristic Restaurant with Mirror Ceilings

Shanghai's hottest cyberpunk restaurant isn't sci-fi fantasy — it's a show restaurant in Shanghai, where every dish turns into a performance. Warehouse No.3 (3号仓库) serves creative Chinese cuisine inside an Instagram-worthy space of mirror ceilings, metallic surfaces, and holographic elements that make every meal feel like dining in the future.

What to Expect

Step into silver-white mirror, with a spiral semi-box, full of metal and modern technology, and the feeling of being on a future planet. The three-story space features mirrored ceilings that create endless reflections, turning every angle into a photo opportunity. But beyond the striking interiors, the creative Chinese-Western fusion menu delivers. The cuisine is creative Chinese, with impressive presentation and generous portions.

Must-Order Signature Dishes (必点招牌)

• 玻璃乳鸽 | Glass-Skinned Pigeon - ¥69, their signature dish with crispy skin
• 冲浪鲍鱼泡饭 | Abalone Seafood Congee - ¥89, served tableside with theatrical flair
• 火焰茶香排骨 | Flame Tea-Scented Ribs - Ribs served with actual flames!
• 鹅肝面包塔 | Foie Gras Toast Tower - ¥75, architectural presentation
• 星空水果沙律 | Starry Sky Fruit Salad - The photogenic dessert everyone orders

Getting There

The main branch sits on People's Square metro station (lines 1, 2, or 8)—right at the beginning of Nanjing Road. Enter the New World City Mall and go up to the 4th floor. You cannot book a table in advance here; it's strictly a live queue system based on numbers. So, be prepared to wait a bit. Average wait times can reach 30 minutes to 1.5 hours during peak hours.

Practical Tips

Average bill per person: 150-200 RMB puts this in the mid-range category for Shanghai's trendy dining scene. Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM; Dinner: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. If you want to avoid a long wait, it's best to come after the Chinese lunch hours and before dinner—between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM.

The restaurant has around 10 branches across the city, so if the main New World City location is too busy, try the Putuo District branch where You can walk in and get seated immediately.

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