[Shanghai] Fu 1039 福 1039

Fu 1039 福 1039

Add: 1039 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu 愚园路1039号, 近江苏路
Tel: 5237 1878
Hours: 10am-11pm
Price: 200~250 RMB/person (minimum spending 150 RMB/person)
Visited: Jun 2011

The creators of the Fu restaurants – Fu 1039, Fu 1088, and the latest Fu 1015 – have a penchant for refurbished old villas hidden in discreet alleys. Take Fu 1039 for an example. It’s tucked away in an unobtrusive lane on Yuyuan Lu, one that you would certainly miss if you weren’t specifically looking for Fu 1039. Once you enter the beautifully illuminated mansion, you’ll be greeted with an understated luxurious air that can only be experienced in one of these thoughtfully restored old Shanghai villas.

I personally prefer the first floor dining hall, which is more light-hearted with plenty of natural light. The 2nd and 3rd floor are more somber with dark furnishings and dim lighting, but those are also the floors where private dining rooms are located.

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