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Craig Willis
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Craig Willis

Mr Willis, La Strada, Something, Junn Izakaya, Somewhere

Chef Craig Willis began his career in Australia at iconic Sydney restaurants including Bennelong and Bilson’s, before arriving in Shanghai in 2000 to cook at M on the Bund. In 2009, he opened mr willis on Anfu Lu, followed by La Strada, Henkes, Bang, BOR eatery (Time Out Chef of the Year & Restaurant of the Year), and three venues at the former Wukang Lu market: Something, Junn Izakaya, and Mi Mian Hui Xin.

Craig is the first Australian in China appointed a Friend of Australia by Tourism Australia and an MLA True Aussie Beef & Lamb Ambassador. In 2024, he was named Shanghai F&B Legend. His restaurants are recommended in the Louis Vuitton City Guide to Shanghai. He is a longtime supporter of You Dao Foundation, Bao Bei Foundation, and Lifeline.

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