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Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet - The first multi-sensory, fully immersive dining experience of its kind. WHAT
A single table of ten seats only. Food leads.

t-Garde” set menu. All the guests sit together. The experience begins. Dinner unfolds as a sensory play choreographed by chef Paul Pairet and the Ultraviolet Team. The dining room is specifically equipped with high-end technology. Each course is staged with its tailored atmosphere: The best lighting, the relevant music, the influence of a scent, an immersive projection, a cool air blow...
Ultraviolet is the first experimental restaurant of its kind. WHY
To Influence, Entertain, Challenge, Interact, Celebrate, Boost, Immerse, or simply Support the perception of taste through a tailored atmosphere. To induce the role of the elusive “Psycho-Taste”, and acknowledge the influence, on taste, of everything about taste, but the taste. To offer a bold and exclusive dining experience that engages all the senses to create the ultimate luxury: Emotion. WHEN - WHERE
Ultraviolet opened on May 18, 2012, somewhere in Shanghai.

23/05/2025

ULTRAVIOLET’S FINAL ACT — The Guest of Honour
Il fut notre tout premier client, alors que l’équipement technologique était encore en phase d’ajustement, et avant même que le menu ne soit établi.

Le 25 novembre 2011, six mois avant l’ouverture d’Ultraviolet, M. Alain Ducasse franchissait nos portes. Sa visite était plus qu’un simple symbole : c’était une bénédiction. Sa reconnaissance et ses encouragements ont donné au chef Paul Pairet et à son équipe l’élan nécessaire pour poursuivre leurs rêves les plus fous.

En Mars 2025, la boucle est bouclée : le maestro est de retour à Shanghai, pour clore avec nous le dernier acte d’Ultraviolet.

Merci, Monsieur Ducasse, d’avoir écrit notre première page et fait honneur à la dernière. Vous faites à jamais partie de notre histoire.

He was our very first guest — when the technology was being tested, before the menu was set.

On November 25, 2011, six months before Ultraviolet’s opening, Mr. Alain Ducasse stepped through our doors. His visit was more than a gesture — it was a blessing. His recognition and encouragement gave Chef Paul Pairet and the team the boost to chase the wildest dreams.

Fast forward to March 2025 — the circle completes. The maestro returned to Shanghai, this time for Ultraviolet’s final act.

Merci, Monsieur Ducasse — for being part of our first page, and for helping write the last. You’ll always be part of our story.

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26/04/2025

ULTRAVIOLET’S FINAL ACT – The Chefs
In our final month of service, we had the honor of hosting some of the culinary world’s brightest stars.
Legends, icons, friends — all gathered around our table. To say we were thrilled would be an understatement.

For 13 years, chefs and industry comrades from across the globe made the journey to experience Ultraviolet. And every time, it felt electric — that instant connection, fresh energy, and a shared passion for the language of food.

And what a grand finale it was — our last month, bursting with stars. Thank you for traveling to Shanghai, for being with us, and for making this chapter one to remember (and one hell of a celebration).

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19/04/2025

ULTRAVIOLET’S FINAL ACT – The Party
Table No. 2,998 – March 29, 2025 – 10 guests – 100+ team members, past and present

A carnival of laughter, tears, hugs, and cheers. A celebration of 13+ years of memories, milestones, and mischief shared. A party bursting with buzz, surprises, and yes — a golden dragon dance, because we can!

It was loud, it was proud, it was a big sparkly bang — and nothing less than a grand finale would do.

March 29, 2025 — a night to remember.

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16/04/2025

ULTRAVIOLET’S FINAL ACT – The Dinner
“Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet is the first restaurant of its kind, attempting to unite food with multi-sensory technology to create a fully immersive dining experience.”

This experience has been created and directed by Paul Pairet, brought to life by the kitchen, and carried by the service.
Led by the Host, our service team glided in and out of the dining room, keeping the the rhythm, the flow, and the (occasionally unexpected) surprises right on course.
 From the first Table Zero to the final Table 2,998, Ultraviolet has been immersive not only for the 29,990 guests who joined us, but also for the 30+ team members who made it possible.
Our guests — from near and far, whether strangers or friends — came together for one evening, co-creating a shared journey, a singular moment in time.

To everyone who ever sat at one of those 2,999 tables: thank you for being part of the story (and for trusting us for the wild ride).

March 29, 2025 — a night to remember.

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10/04/2025

ULTRAVIOLET’S FINAL ACT – The Kitchen

For those who know Ultraviolet, the food has always taken center stage. This is where Paul Pairet speaks, through a microcosm of creations that reflect his vision.

Each kitchen team member has been a vital part of that universe, bringing Chef’s ideas to life day in and day out — precise, choreographed, and fully immersed. This is the heart of Ultraviolet. And every day, it beats at its best — just like day one.

To our kitchen colleagues, past and present: it has been an honor and a joy to serve alongside you.

March 29, 2025 — a night to remember.

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25/03/2025

After the construction started, Ultraviolet project was presented to the world for the first time in February 2010. At Omnivore food festival in Deauville, France.

22/03/2025

Merci Pierre… UV Ispahan V3

UVD Dish No. 17 :
Sand Rose – Ispahan 3 (Hommage to Pierre Hermé) – Cccrrrriiiittcchhhhhhh

Hand-crafted raspberry sand-crystal rose, intertwined with fresh rose petals, mint & basil, topped with nitro litchi foam.
An utterly shattering finale.

20/03/2025

Behind the door - where a story in 20 courses is revealed.

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14/03/2025

After 13 unforgettable years, Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, our 3-Michelin-starred restaurant, will serve its final table on March 29, 2025.

To our team members and colleagues, past and present, and our partners and suppliers — thank you for sharing in this vision and standing with us. Ultraviolet simply wouldn’t have been possible without you.

To our guests and supporters - thank you for your love, your curiosity, and for going the extra mile to dine with us. You are part of Ultraviolet’s story, and for that, we are forever grateful.

From Paul Pairet’s first spark of an idea in 1996, through 3 failed attempts in Sydney, Miami and Paris, to finally finding a home in Shanghai in early 2010 and opening our doors in May 2012, Ultraviolet has defied time and space.
It will always remain one of a kind.

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Opening Hours

Tuesday	18:30 - 23:45
Wednesday	18:30 - 23:45
Thursday	18:30 - 23:45
Friday	18:30 - 23:45
Saturday	18:30 - 23:45

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http://www.uvbypp.cc/

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Conceived by Paul Pairet since 1996 and opened in 2012, Ultraviolet is the first restaurant of its kind uniting food with multi-sensorial technology in order to create a fully immersive dining experience. Ultraviolet is supported by VOL Group, the Shanghai F&B group behind the awarded restaurant Mr & Mrs Bund: Modern Eatery by Paul Pairet and the iconic nightlife venue Bar Rouge. WHAT A single table of ten seats only. A 20-course “Avant-Garde” set menu. All the guests sit together. The experience begins. Food leads. Dinner unfolds as a sensory play choreographed by chef Paul Pairet and the Ultraviolet Team. The dining room is specifically equipped with high-end technology. Each course is staged with its tailored atmosphere: The best lighting, the relevant music, the influence of a scent, an immersive projection, a cool air blow... Ultraviolet is the first experimental restaurant of its kind. WHY To Influence, Entertain, Challenge, Interact, Celebrate, Boost, Immerse, or simply Support the perception of taste through a tailored atmosphere. To induce the role of the elusive “Psycho-Taste”, and acknowledge the influence, on taste, of everything about taste, but the taste. To offer a bold and exclusive dining experience that engages all the senses to create the ultimate luxury: Emotion. WHEN - WHERE Ultraviolet opened on May 18, 2012, somewhere in Shanghai.