Head-to-Head · Shanghai
1515 West Chophouse vs House of Rong
A Michelin-listed steakhouse with Shanghai's best wine list against a two-star Taizhou seafood mansion — book House of Rong for the occasion.
The Verdict
The 1515 West, Chophouse & Bar is the steak benchmark. On the fourth floor of the Jing An Shangri-La on Yan'an Middle Road, it serves dry-aged 1515 West beef in a clubby bar-and-grill room with one of the deepest wine lists in Shanghai. It has been a Michelin Selected restaurant for eight years running and scores 9.0 for food and 9.1 for the room. It is the pick for steak, a serious cellar and a relaxed, host-friendly night.
House of Rong is the starred occasion. Set in a historic mansion once owned by the family of architect I.M. Pei, it cooks Cantonese and Taizhou seafood from top market ingredients across a customisable, seafood-forward menu. It holds two Michelin stars in the 2026 Shanghai guide and scores 9.3 for food with a top 9.5 for the room. It is the pick for a high-end seafood meal in one of the city's most striking dining rooms.
Scores, Side by Side
| Score | 1515 West Chophouse | House of Rong |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 9.0 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Atmosphere | 9.1 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Value | 7.7 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Which One for Which Occasion
| Occasion | Editorial Pick |
|---|---|
| Starred seafood occasion | House of RongA two-star Cantonese seafood mansion is the grander, more memorable celebration room. |
| Steak and wine | 1515 West ChophouseDry-aged 1515 West beef and a deep cellar make it the city's steakhouse benchmark. |
| Close a deal | 1515 West ChophouseThe clubby bar and host-friendly a la carte format suit a relaxed business negotiation. |
| Impress a guest | House of RongThe I.M. Pei family mansion and two stars carry weight at a high-stakes dinner. |
| Wine lovers | 1515 West ChophouseOne of Shanghai's strongest wine programs makes it the pick for a cellar-led evening. |
Price Comparison
House of Rong is the bigger spend. As a two-star, seafood-forward room with a market-led menu, the bill climbs once the best ingredients are on the table, and it is built as a fixed occasion. 1515 West is an a la carte steakhouse, so you control the spend, from a single cut and a glass to a marbled chop and a bottle from the cellar. House of Rong is the grand seafood night; 1515 West is the more flexible ticket. Weigh both against the wider field in our guides to the best steakhouses worldwide and the best Chinese restaurants worldwide.
How to Book
1515 West takes reservations through the Jing An Shangri-La and the usual booking platforms, and a weekday table is reachable on shorter notice, though the bar fills on weekends. House of Rong is a two-star destination with limited seats in a mansion setting, so book well ahead and confirm the seafood menu when you reserve. Plan either in advance for a weekend, and start the wider map from the Shanghai dining guide.
For occasion fit beyond this pairing, weigh them against our guides to the best restaurants to impress clients and for a business lunch. For more Shanghai steakhouse match-ups see 1515 West vs Morton's and 1515 West vs Hakkasan, and browse the full set on the compare index.