Core Insights - EHB, a Michelin one-star Nordic restaurant in Shanghai, will officially close on September 28, 2025 [1] - The restaurant was co-founded by renowned three-star chef Esben and Luo Hong's son, Luo Hao, and initially had a high average spending of nearly 10,000 yuan per person with a three-month reservation requirement [1] - Despite earning a Michelin star within six months of opening, the restaurant announced its closure after just over two years of operation, citing strategic partnership adjustments without revealing specific plans for reopening [1]

Group 1 - EHB Restaurant, known as a benchmark for fine dining in Shanghai, will cease operations on September 28, 2025, marking a temporary farewell to consumers [1][16] - The restaurant, which opened on May 31, 2023, had a peak average spending of nearly 10,000 yuan per person, making it one of the most expensive Nordic cuisine restaurants in Shanghai [2][3][7] - Despite its high prices, EHB Restaurant was initially very popular, requiring reservations up to three months in advance [8][10] Group 2 - EHB Restaurant was co-founded by renowned chef Esben Holmboe Bang and Luo Hao, the son of the founder of the well-known brand Haolilai [10] - The restaurant received a Michelin star within six months of opening, becoming the first Michelin-starred Nordic restaurant in Shanghai [12] - The closure is attributed to a "strategic adjustment" in collaboration, with no specific details on future plans provided [14][16] Group 3 - The closure of EHB Restaurant reflects a broader trend of high-end dining establishments facing challenges in the current economic climate, with several other Michelin-starred restaurants also announcing closures [18][19] - Data indicates a significant decline in high-end restaurants in Shanghai, with the proportion of restaurants with an average spending of over 500 yuan dropping from 1.35% in May 2023 to 0.76% by August 2025 [25][26] - The high-end dining sector is under pressure from changing consumer behavior, leading many restaurants to adopt more affordable pricing strategies to attract customers [27][32]