IN a great showcase for Australian Wagyu beef, the Kanpai Classic restaurant in Shanghai, China, has been awarded a Michelin Star, a great achievement for the restaurant which opened in August 2015.
Located in Shanghai’s famous No.5 The Bund, Kanpai Classic’s menu features a range of 15 cuts of Australian Sher Wagyu beef.
Kanpai’s president Soji Hiraide thanked Sher Wagyu owners, Nick and Vicki Sher, based at Ballan in central Victoria, for their contribution to gaining this level of recognition.
“We are very excited about receiving a Michelin Star for Kanpai Classic in Shanghai. We really want to thank Nick and Vicki for all your support as we couldn’t have done it without you. We are also very grateful for the strong partnership we have”, he said.
Nick Sher said the award was a great demonstration of the value in creating strong customer relationships and the value in working closely with a customer to be able to showcase such a large range of cuts from one producer in one location.
“We are very proud to supply Kanpai Classic and congratulate their whole team on the award”, he said.
The Shanghai venue is the first foray into China for the Taiwan-based Kanpai Co. Ltd, where they have developed a chain of successful Yakiniku style restaurants and bars featuring Australian Wagyu beef.
Yakiniku is a Japanese table top self cooked barbecue style of cuisine.
Michelin Star is widely recognised as the world’s premier eating guide and awards stars to a small number of select establishments. The acquisition or loss of a Michelin Star can have dramatic effects on the success of a restaurant.
