A Restaurant That Stimulates All Our Senses

Tucked in the center of Shanghai’s old city sits a mysterious restaurant called Ultraviolet that invites all the senses. Under cover of mystery, this elusive gastronomic paradise accepts just ten discriminating guests at a time and provides an unmatched gastronomic adventure outside conventional dining.

Chef Paul Pairet, a visionary gastronomic master who won the highly sought-after Best Chef Award at the 2016 Asian 50 Best Restauracles, is driving this remarkable journey. Ultraviolet, Pairet’s creation, is evidence of his unrelenting quest of gastronomic creativity. Modern Western cuisine combines with state-of- the-art audiovisuals and olfactory creativity in the technologically advanced private rooms of the restaurant creates a multi-sensory show.

The trip starts even before one steps into the restaurant. When the lucky few who have a reservation arrive by bus start to become excited. The path to Ultraviolet suggests the immersive character of the gastronomic trip and prepares one for the remarkable experience that awaits.

Approaching the main dining room seems like entering another world. While a symphony of carefully chosen noises envelops the space, video projectors create captivating images onto the walls. The sensory immersion is enhanced even more by the scent of customized perfumes, precisely tuned to compliment the gastronomic masterpieces. Every component is timed to provide an ethereal and thrilling atmosphere.

Getting a desired seat at Ultraviolet is quite expensive. The $1,000 admittance price is evidence of the unique and unmatched character of the event. Chef Pairet and his staff have painstakingly created a masterwork of culinary creativity on the menu. Every meal is a piece of art, carefully presented and meant to appeal to the whole senses rather than only the palate.

A group of talented producers behind the scenes conducts the multisensory symphony. From the control room, they manage music, light, scent, and images, so turning the dining room into a dynamic canvas changing with every meal. The way the immersive setting interacts with the gastronomic masterpieces is flawless, producing an almost surreal environment.

The dining room changes in a fascinating sequence over the evening. From vivid neon graffiti to underground rooms covered in the Union Jack, every change in the sensory environment corresponds with each other. As consumers enjoy a meal influenced by British cuisine, the famous Beatles tunes could entwine themselves into their thoughts.

The gastronomic journey Chef Paul Pairet took brought him to Shanghai in 2005. Enthralled with the city’s rich tapestry of flavors and ingredients, he set out to transform daily eating to hitherto unheard-of standards. Ultraviolet is the result of his love and knowledge; it’s a gastronomic paradise where lines separating art, science, and cuisine blur.

Restaurant Ultraviolet is a transforming experience that goes beyond traditional ideas of cuisine; it is not only a place to eat. Chef Paul Pairet and his staff have brilliantly combined culinary skill, technical innovation, and sensory immersion to produce an amazing culinary voyage that stays in the memory long after the final mouthful is eaten.