Heavenly Jin restaurant at J Hotel Shanghai Tower has been announced by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS as the record-holder for “Highest Restaurant in a Building”. Being 556.36 meters above ground, Heavenly Jin has broken the previous record of 441.30 meters set in 2011, and which had been held for over a decade.
Located on the 120th Floor of Shanghai Tower, an incredible 556.36 metersabove ground, Heavenly Jin now is the world’s highest restaurants, offering unparalleled views of the Shanghai skyline as a backdrop for its unique global cuisine. The restaurant fuses elements of European, Japanese and Chinese cuisine for a revitalizing new take on traditional dishes with its lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menus.
In a ceremony held today in Heavenly Jin, the Guinness World Records judicator Maggie Luo confirmed the results, announced the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt successful, and issued a certificate to Heavenly Jin restaurant. With the unveiling of a “Highest Restaurant in a building” plaque, guests, staff and the Heavenly Jin team witnessed the exciting moment and enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere.
“It is a great pleasure to witness the success of Heavenly Jin in breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title and becoming the latest record-holder for a “Highest Restaurant in a Building”, which is of great significance to us. The height of the restaurant is also proof of the dedication of the Heavenly Jin management and operational teams. Since opening, the restaurant has been praised by customers for its high-quality dining experience and service. We welcome guests and friends from all over the world with a higher level experience above the clouds,” said Jenny Zhang, General Manager of J Hotel Shanghai Tower.
Heavenly Jin not only dominates with physical height, but also carries forward the brand’s ambitious ideals. It realizes the ability to operate a high-quality restaurant in a 556-metre building, the use of gas, ingredients transportation, food freshness, and the seamless planning of preparation and co-operation of chefs and service teams, etc.—which are all major challenges in any other ordinary restaurant.
With the unremitting efforts of J Hotel Shanghai Tower management and the Food and Beverage team, Heavenly Jin has made continuous breakthroughs and innovations since opening, and offers a high quality dining experience and service for guests. The chefs and services team will continue to aim to hit new highs with quality and creativity.
