Whampoa Club opens at Three on the Bund

The Whampoa Club opens its doors today, marking another significant milestone in the progress of Shanghai's most talked about lifestyle and entertainment destination, Three on the Bund. 

In a contemporary interpretation of a Shanghainese restaurant and "tearoom", the Whampoa Club reflects the urbane lifestyle of the city's past and present, while Executive Chef Jereme Leung's cuisine is a unique tribute to the city's gastronomy. 

Chef Leung is ranked with only a few other Chinese chefs in the world to be rated as among the 'World's Best Chefs' by The American Academy of Hospitality Science. Working with a number of Shanghai masters of traditional classical recipes to learn the secrets of the region's cuisine, he has created his own contemporary interpretation, using only the finest ingredients in a modern, clean presentation.

"The concept has involved detailed research into the history of traditional, authentic Shanghainese cuisine with assistance from a variety of invaluable expert sources," he says. "It involved conducting dozens of trials and incorporating old recipes into my own culinary style."

Whampoa Club also has a strong focus on traditional Chinese teas, with more than 50 specially selected exclusive blends that have been sourced from the farthest reaches of China. Elegant traditional tea ceremony presentations take place either at the table side in the main restaurant or, for more special occasions, in one of the restaurant's three gorgeous tearooms which are adorned using stunning colours and fabulous materials.

Whampoa Club seats over 200 guests and has five private dining rooms which can accommodate separate smaller parties, or be configured into one large private room for up to 80 persons - the perfect venue for celebrations, private dinners and other occasions. There is also a "chef's table" whereby Chef Leung prepares a daily menu.

With its modern take on art deco, using dramatic and luxuriant colours and textures, Whampoa Club reflects a fantasy of glamour and ebullience. Located on the fifth floor of Three on the Bund, the 1800 sq m space was designed by celebrated Hong Kong designer, Alan Chan, in association with Hamish Cowperthwaite.

According to Handel Lee, co-chair of House of Three Ltd, owner of Three on the Bund, "The concept of Three on the Bund is to offer our guests an opportunity to experience a stimulating and vibrant convergence of elegance, sophistication, exuberance and style. Shanghai is rapidly gaining status as the most exciting city in Asia and we're pleased to be part of that phenomenon."