Born in 1981, Akrame Benallal is undoubtedly a pioneer in the world of French cuisine, having more than a dozen restaurants around the world, including one with two Michelin stars. In 2017, Akrame opened two restaurants in Chinese mainland for the first time, AKMÉ and Passage by AKMÉ, both located on the first floor of No. 55 Boheng. Passage by AKMÉ, located near the outdoor garden, is a more intimate all-day dining restaurant, while the in-house AKMÉ is a formal and innovative French cuisine. AKMÉ is a Greek word for "pinnacle" and is a symbol of Chef Akrame's dedication to French cuisine.
不满三十的年轻行政主厨Louis Pacquelin，已有超过10年的厨师经验。他曾在加拿大魁北克4钻酒店Relais & Chateau的Auberge Saint-Antoine餐厅中担任主厨，也曾跟随Alain Ducasse在巴黎的Aux Lyonnais 、Le Relais du Parc等餐厅中担任要职。
AKMÉ looks young and flamboyant in some of Shanghai's Fine Dinning. A few appetizers and pressed snacks will be given before the meal, so you can enjoy the authentic French cuisine at AKMÉ without the high price of traditional fine French food. There are currently three courses to choose from: a four-course course, a six-course special menu, and an eight-course seasonal tasting course. The specialty, charcoal-grilled blue lobster, served with grapefruit and radish, is served on the table and grilled to the surface with a hint of fresh seawater. The blue lobster is grilled until it smokes and then served directly on the plate, and the firm lobster meat locks in the original flavor. The thinly sliced radish with cicada wings spreads on the noodles, with a hint of citrus aroma and an unexpected grapefruit taste. Blue lobster is the chef's favorite ingredient, so the presentation of this dish is full of surprises and vitality. In addition, the classic French foie gras is also unique, served with mango and duck sauce, the foie gras looks like mango pudding, and the foie gras with mango complements the original flavor. The evenly sprinkled black bread crumbs have a rich texture, and the dryness, wetness, softness and hardness are more evenly matched.
One of the most eye-catching desserts is the smoked, slow-roasted pineapple. From the outside, it looks like a black unidentified object, and the shape of a pineapple is invisible. The "black lumps" wrapped in edible charcoal are smoked from the smoky pot and carefully tasted, and the pineapple meat with a slightly smoky flavor is still moist and juicy. One of Akrame's most iconic dishes, this "black pineapple" is inspired by the work of French artist Pierre Soulages and has a zen-like feel.
Boheng 55, where AKMÉ is located, is a six-storey building with a European design, located in the former French Concession along Hengshan Road in Shanghai, formerly known as ASC Shanghai Wine Cellar. After the change of owner, the door path was changed again, the courtyard was also carefully repaired, and the guests entering the building had to pass through a green avenue, which was quite ceremonial. AKMÉ's décor is of pure European origin, with high ceilings, arched doors and windows, and baroque chandeliers that evoke the feeling of being in a European aristocratic palace, and the open kitchen is open and open without being noisy. The high-end and elegant environment has attracted many celebrities, including the famous movie star Carina Lau. The service is enthusiastic and rigorous, and it is also a pleasure to watch the waiters in suits and leather shoes methodically shuttle through the restaurant, and there is a 10% service charge.
