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Paul Pairet

Born in Perpignan, France, Paul Pairet has established himself as one of the most daring and creative chefs in the global gastronomic panorama. With a professional journey that spans various continents, Pairet has redefined culinary art by combining avant-garde techniques with classical traditions, earning a distinguished place in Shanghai’s food scene and beyond.

The Journey

Recognized for Pairet “talent, innovation and contribution to Asia’s restaurant industry”, Pairet received the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award by 2013 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Voted for by fellow chefs on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Pairet earned the respect of his peers and was given the 2016 “Chefs’ Choice” Award.

“Provocative and innovative, his creative flair, daring experimentation and inspired dishes continue to influence chefs around the world.”

His recent accolades include Restaurateur of the Year 2018 by Les Grandes Tables du Monde, and The World’s 50 Most Influential French People 2019 by Vanity Fair France.He is one of the juries and mentors in France’s Top Chef since 2020.

No matter it’s for the self-assured fun dining, the personal originality, or the essential causal fares, Pairet could be “turbulent, unpredictable, unconventional” for many in the culinary world. “In the end”, says Pairet, “It is the feeling, emotion that evoked by the dish that counts.”

Food Philosophy
Aside from flavours, Pairet plays with texture and smell; he tricks the eye, cracks jokes in dishes, challenges pre-conceived ideas, and expectations, makes you think for a second: Wonder how? Wonder why?
Awards
  • 3 Michelin Stars
  • Best Restaurant: Tatler China, 2010 to 2017
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2013
  • Chefs’ Choice Award: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016
  • #8: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017
  • #6: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019
  • #20: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2020
  • #22: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021
Generic Collection
Paul Pareit chooses Generic

Vicky Cheng

VEA Restaurant & Lounge, Hong Kong

Howard Cai

Howard‘s Gourmet, Hong Kong

Edward Voon

Le Pan, Hong Kong

Julien Royer

Odette, Singapore

Lanshu, Chen

Le Moût, Taiwan

Paul Pairet

Ultraviolet/ Mr & Mrs Bund / Polux/ Charbon, Shanghai

Angelo Aglianò

The Ritz-Carlton TOSCA, Hong Kong

Lau Yiu Fai

Lai Ching Heen, Hong Kong

Éric Briffard

Le Cordon Bleu Paris Institute, Paris

Akira Back

Akira Back, Singapore

Umberto Bombana

8½Otto e Mezzo, China / Hong Kong / Macau

Yan-tak, Chan

Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong