In case of any inconsistency between Chinese and English information in this Q&A, the Chinese information should prevail.

WHAT IS TAIAN TABLE AND WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Taian Table is an intimate dining venue offering a multi-course tasting menu. An evening at Taian Table is much like attending a private dinner party at a friend’s home – that is, if your friend happened to be a fine-dining chef!

Like most dinner parties, the kitchen takes center stage, being where the action happens. Diners are seated around the open kitchen like spectators in the arena and are encouraged to interact with chefs and staff as they personally introduce each dish to guests. Be it the chef founder, chef de cuisine, or sommelier, guests are welcome to ask about the dishes, wine pairing, and story behind Taian Table.

The kitchen counter seats up to 20 guests. Additionally, we have two booths that seat four guests each, and our Duval-Leroy Champagne Bar for up to 12 guests on the second floor.

WHERE IS TAIAN TABLE LOCATED?

Our restaurant is centrally located on Zhenning Road, near Xinzha Road in Changning District, Shanghai. It is housed in what used to be a factory, now converted into a creative hub of offices and commercial spaces.

You will receive a detailed address with driving directions in your confirmation email, as well as a telephone number to call in the event that you are unable to find our restaurant.

WHAT ARE THE OPENING DAYS AND HOURS?

We are open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only. The first booking is at 6 pm and the last booking is at 8:00 pm. The dinner will take 2 to 3 hours.

Dining at Taian Table is a culinary experience. We prefer not to rush our guests.

HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION?

We accept individual reservations via our online booking system on our website. Our booking system allows guests to book a maximum of 90 days ahead of time. If you want to make a booking ahead of the 90 days, please sent us an email.

CAN I CANCEL OR MODIFY MY CONFIRMED BOOKING?

Complimentary Cancellation or Modification Period

If a cancellation or modification request is submitted six (6) days or more (inclusive) prior to the scheduled dining date (for requests made on the sixth day prior to the dining date, such requests must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. Beijing Time), the following arrangements shall apply:

  • Cancellation: A full refund of the deposit paid.
  • Modification: Priority assistance in rescheduling to an alternative available date.

All cancellation or modification requests must be submitted via our official email or by telephone at +86 173 0160 5350. Requests are processed manually by our reservations team.
Written confirmation will be sent via email or SMS. If confirmation is not received within 24 hours, guests are advised to contact the restaurant to ensure the request has been successfully processed.

Cancellation or Modification Within Six (6) Days

For requests made less than six (6) days prior to the scheduled dining date, the following conditions apply:

  • Cancellation: The deposit is non-refundable.
  • Modification:
  • Requests made four (4) days or more (inclusive) prior to the dining date, (for requests made on the forth day prior to the dining date, such requests must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. Beijing Time), will be accommodated with priority, subject to availability.
  • Requests made less than four (4) days prior to the dining date will be handled on a best-effort basis. The restaurant will attempt to arrange a replacement guest from the waitlist.
  • If a replacement is successfully secured, the reservation may be rescheduled.
  • If no replacement can be arranged, the modification request will be deemed unsuccessful.

Additional Terms for Reservation Modifications

  • Due to limited seating capacity, all requests to change the reservation date or increase the number of guests are subject to availability at the time of request.
  • Requests to reduce the number of guests will be treated as a partial cancellation. A food preparation charge of RMB 2,000 per cancelled seat will apply.

Special Reservation Terms

Reservations for private dining rooms and special holidays, including but not limited to (Valentine’s Day, Qixi Festival, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve), are subject to separate cancellation and modification policies.
Please contact our reservations team directly at +86 173 0160 5350 for details. The general terms outlined above do not apply to such reservations.

Refund Processing

  • Deposits paid via WeChat Pay will be refunded in full without any handling or service fees.
  • Deposits paid via PayPal will be subject to a 4.5% processing and service fee, which will be deducted from the refunded amount.

    Governing Language

    This policy is governed by the Chinese-language version, which shall prevail in the event of any discrepancy. For further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and look forward to welcoming you.

    DO YOU ALLOW WALK-IN GUESTS?

    Don’t hesitate to call us for same-day bookings (+86 173 0160 5350)‬.

    We might be full. But we might have some space due to last-minute cancellations. We will do our best to arrange seats for you if possible.

    HOW WILL I BE SEATED AT TAIAN TABLE?

    We prioritize our seating for guests at our kitchen counter for an interactive experience. We have two L-shaped counters, each side accommodating 10 guests. We will seat the guests in order of their reservation time at the counter.

    Additionally, we have two booth tables with four seats each. On request, and if available, we can book a booth table for four people. We cannot arrange single tables for two people or private and quiet corners.

    WHAT’S THE MENU AT TAIAN TABLE?

    We serve a degustation-style menu. The menu is seasonal and will be updated and changed every six weeks. Guests can choose between 10 and 12 courses. 8 of those courses will be the same for all guests. Guests can choose the remaining courses from our two collections, “Classics” and “Specials”, to customize their Taian Table experience according to taste, diet, and personal preference.

    The menu posted on our website is for reference only, and may change due to seasonality and availability.

    WHAT’S THE STYLE OF THE CUISINE?

    Our tasting menu is created in a modern style with the best ingredients available in Shanghai. We serve fresh Seafood, Fish, Meat, Vegetable dishes and desserts. The style of cooking is predominantly Western Fine-Dining. However, dishes can have also a

    distinctive Asian touch. Due to seasonality and product availability, the online version of the menu is for reference only. Our chefs may need to change dishes last minute in order to serve the best available products. Some dishes might contain raw fish, seafood or meat.

    WHAT IS THE PRICE FOR THE DINNER?

    Generally, our tasting menu is priced at ¥2,588 and ¥2,888 for 10 and 12 courses respectively. The menu price might change according to season and products used.

    Additionally, some dishes in our ‘Add on Menu’ collections require a supplement. The final price of your meal will depend on the dishes you add.

    Due to the limited number of seats, all guests are required to confirm their bookings by paying a deposit of ¥2,000 per person. Deposit payment methods include WeChat Pay and International Credit Cards with Paypal (only for foreign cards).

    For PayPal users, your deposit will be an amount equivalent to 2000 RMB, which will be deducted from your final bill when you dine with us.

    The balance will be settled after your dinner at the restaurant. Cash, WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted.

    DO YOU ADD A SERVICE CHARGE OR VAT ON TOP OF THE BILL?

    Our prices are all-inclusive. We do not have any hidden fees or taxes added to the bill. However, if you enjoyed the experience, food, and service, our team is more than happy to receive a small tip.

    CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE FOOD ALLERGIES?

    We can accommodate some, but not all, allergies. Please email us (info@taian-table.cn) at least 48 hours prior to your reservation with your specific allergies and dietary restrictions, and we will do our best to accommodate them.

    When possible, we will substitute the relevant dish with a different dish that is safe for you to consume. Regrettably, in some cases, we are unable to modify the menu for allergies or dietary restrictions due to the severe risk in modifying a dish that may have an allergic component.

    CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE VEGETARIANS?

    Yes, we can accommodate vegetarians with a customized 10 to 12-course selection. Please request vegetarian menus with your booking. Last-minute requests for vegetarian menus won’t be accepted. We cannot accommodate vegans at this time.

    DO YOU ALLOW GUESTS TO BRING THEIR OWN WINE?

    We allow bringing a maximum of one bottle per party. Taian Table will charge a fee of RMB 800 per bottle for the handling, glassware and related service.

    DO YOU MAKE BIRTHDAY CAKES?

    Please email or call us with any requests for special occasions. We will do our best to make arrangements according to your requests.

    CAN YOU ISSUE A ‘FAPIAO’ FOR THE DINNER?

    Yes, we are able to provide official fapiaos or invoices with your company title or personal.

    WE WOULD LIKE OUR CHILDREN TO JOIN THE DINNER, IS IT POSSIBLE?

    Our dining experience is recommended for guests aged 12 years old and above. However, we are not able to serve a kid-friendly menu.

    CAN I TAKE PHOTOS AT THE DINING TABLE?

    Yes. While we do allow guests to take photographs, we DO NOT allow flash photography so as to preserve the intimacy of the space for all of our guests.

    CAN WE SMOKE AT TAIAN TABLE?

    The dining area is non-smoking (including E-cigarette). You can smoke outside at our outdoor tables. 

    DO YOU HAVE A DRESS CODE?

    There is no dress code. We want you to feel comfortable. However, most guests enjoy to dress-up to impress their date.

    WHERE DO I PARK MY CAR?

    We have a car park next to our restaurant and parking is complimentary for our guests.