Fu 1088
Dine in a 1920s mansion with Michelin-starred Shanghainese cuisine, private rooms, and vintage charm. A truly unique Shanghai experience.
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Fu 1088
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Dine in a 1920s mansion with Michelin-starred Shanghainese cuisine, private rooms, and vintage charm. A truly unique Shanghai experience.
Book Ahead
Reservations are essential, often months in advance, especially for private dining rooms.
Group Dining
Ideal for larger groups to sample a wider variety of classic dishes.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Shanghainese
Price
$$$
Phone
+86 21 5239 7878
Address
375 Zhenning Rd, Chang Ning Qu, China, 200025
Michelin Star
Excellent Cuisine, where diners can expect skilfully crafted and exceptional dishes
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Exclusive Private Dining Rooms
Experience intimate Shanghainese dining in beautifully decorated, private vintage rooms within a historic mansion.
Signature Braised Pork Belly
A must-try, flavorful braised pork belly that melts in your mouth, a true taste of classic Shanghainese cuisine.
Michelin-Starred Shanghainese Cuisine
Enjoy meticulously prepared, authentic Shanghainese dishes with unique twists, recognized by the Michelin Guide.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential, often months in advance, especially for private dining rooms.
Group Dining
Ideal for larger groups to sample a wider variety of classic dishes.
Minimum Spend
Be aware of a minimum spend per person, excluding alcohol, which contributes to the overall cost.
Tea Price Alert
Note that the cost of tea can be surprisingly high; consider this when ordering.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential, often months in advance, especially for private dining rooms.
Group Dining
Ideal for larger groups to sample a wider variety of classic dishes.
Minimum Spend
Be aware of a minimum spend per person, excluding alcohol, which contributes to the overall cost.
Tea Price Alert
Note that the cost of tea can be surprisingly high; consider this when ordering.
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Reviews Summary
Fu 1088 offers a highly regarded Shanghainese dining experience within a stunning historic mansion, praised for its private rooms and flavorful, often Michelin-worthy dishes. While many rave about the exceptional service and unique ambiance, some diners note high prices, particularly for beverages like tea, and occasional service lapses in private rooms. Despite minor critiques, it's considered a must-visit for an introduction to upscale Shanghainese cuisine.
"wow. A Shanghai-nese friend of mine got his mom to book us this place when we went to SH. The food was mind blowing! I’m not a fan of seafood but their fish was simply divine. Just look at my videos.
If you come to Shanghai, I hope you get the luck to get a reservation for this restaurant! I swear you would not regret it."
Chewielicious T
"Set in a charming old colonial house, this spot feels special with private dining rooms that are perfect for an intimate lunch or dinner with friends or family.
The food was clean, well-prepared, and nicely presented. I’m not usually into Shanghainese food, but this place made me enjoy it—and it’s a good spot to visit if you’re looking for an introduction to Shanghainese cuisine. Service really stood out too: friendly and attentive without being over the top.
Definitely worth trying out."
Michael Chua
"A wonderful dining experience at Fu1088 Shanghai. The restaurant features different private rooms with distinctive vintage decorations. The service was top notch and received a bowl of complimentary birthday noodles.
The dishes served here definitely deserved Michelin Star award. The crabmeat served with toast was definitely a great appetiser to begin with. The signature braised pork belly was absolutely flavourful and it melted in the mouth.
The two different version of sharks fin soup were good.
A highly recommended restaurant to visit in Shanghai!"
Ting Ting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, often months in advance, especially for the private dining rooms.
Yes, the restaurant features numerous private dining rooms with distinctive vintage decorations, ideal for intimate gatherings.
The signature braised pork belly and crabmeat served with toast are highly recommended and considered must-try dishes.
Yes, there is a minimum spend of RMB 400 per person, not including alcohol.
The restaurant is set in a historic 1920s Spanish-style mansion, offering a peaceful and elegant ambiance with live piano music.
Yes, it's considered a good introduction to Shanghainese cuisine, with well-prepared and nicely presented dishes.
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Take a seat at one of Fu 1088’s vintage tables, and get ready to savor a parade of elegantly plated local dishes. If you’re keen to try a classic Shanghai dish (or you’re all about unapologetically rich cuisine), order the hongshao rou (red braised pork). Or enjoy the lighter tea-smoked duck eggs and drunken chicken made with rice wine and topped with goji berries.
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Fu 1088, promoted to one MICHELIN Star, offers evocative dishes, from Babao spicy sauce, or ham chunks with Yunnan green peas to crab roe Xiao Long Bao. Traditional dishes are authentically preserved thanks to its solid kitchen experience. Its signatures, soya sauce pork and Shanghai smoked fish, are dishes that no diner should miss.
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In a 1930s villa, exclusive Fu 1088 has 17 rooms filled with Chinese antiques. Rooms are rented out privately, with white-gloved service and an emphasis…
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There's a minimum RMB 400 spend per person at the contemporary Chinese restaurant, not including alcohol, but the setting alone (an old Shanghainese villa decked out with art deco antiques) is worth the hefty price tag. If you can't make it, chef Tony Lu's empire of Fu restaurants (including Yong Yi Ting at the Mandarin Oriental) are all worth a visit. Read more on Fathom: The Best of the Best: Shanghai's Top Eateries
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Dining in a Colonial Mansion: These days, it's easy to find a restored old mansion for dinner, but two standouts that combine just the right colonial ambience with delicious food are Fu 1088, serving excellent Shanghainese cuisine in private dining rooms in a restored mansion, and el Willy, dishing out tapas and paella in the loveliest of garden settings.
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For starters, no visit to Shanghai is complete without a taste of its two signature dumplings: steamed xiaolong bao (小笼包) and pan-fried shengjian bao 生煎包. Red-braised pork, or hongshao rou 红烧肉 is also a must. It's almost mandatory that at least one of these are served in any given Shanghainese restaurant.
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