Located by the Bund, in the high-end Bund 18 complex, Sens & Bund was opened by the Pourcel twins from Montpelier, in the south of France. The brothers have a restaurant there that was rated 3-Stars by the Michelin Guide to Restaurants, probably the most prestigious acknowledgement of gastronomie world-wide. One cannot help but expect the world from this place. Sens & Bund is indeed a high-quality restaurant, one of the best in Shanghai, but it would be even better if the Pourcel brothers didn't just come to Shanghai for the opening, but were instead actually based here in Shanghai, overseeing the operations of the restaurant. But still, the cuisine at Sens & Bund is very good. The decor is attractive, featuring rows of string suspended from the ceiling and red chandeliers in the entrance area. With the chef-brothers' important reputation, this restaurant is a place for people who want to impress and to see-and-be-seen. FYI, the deserts are absolutely mouth-watering, although we miss the chocolate fondant.

After a delicious meal at Sens & Bund, you can also pop upstairs to the venerable Bar Rouge, currently Shanghai's most celebrated high-end bar, with a fantastic view.