We interviewed Leon Wang about his remarkable journey from employee to owner. Thirteen years ago, he arrived in Shanghai from Hunan, not knowing a single person, and found his first job at Commune Social. That restaurant didn't just give him work—it ignited his passion for hospitality and taught him what it truly means to run a place filled with warmth, energy, and purpose.

When Commune Social eventually closed, Leon couldn't let go of what it represented. Together with friends, he raised the funds to bring its spirit back to life, not out of profit motive, but out of love for the place and everything it stood for. The result is Ocean's Table, housed in a century-old building that has retained its historic charm, garden, and atmosphere.

Ocean's Table carries forward Commune Social's adventurous, Spanish-inspired creativity while adding local flavors, fresh seafood, and seasonal ingredients. Leon's vision is not about flash or trends, but about creating a genuine, welcoming restaurant that feels timeless—a place where guests want to return again and again, and where every visit leaves behind lasting memories.

Experience Ocean's Table

Want to taste Leon's vision for yourself? Daily after 5:30pm, you can book the Ocean's Table Tasting Dinner Sharing Set Menu for 2, featuring a carefully curated sharing menu with starters, a choice of seafood or Australian Angus rib-eye steak, a daily dessert, and two glasses of sangria. Tickets are 788rmb for two. Limited availability—buy your tickets now and enjoy an evening where innovative flavors meet a timeless, welcoming atmosphere.