Fu 1039: Shanghainese Cuisine
Step into history. Eating at Fu 1039 lets you feel like you are walking back in time.Experience the flavors of authentic Shanghainese cuisine: delicate yet well-defined.Moderate prices do not make you feel like you are spending a fortune.Wonderfully attentive yet unobtrusive staff: your wine glass and tea cup will never be empty.Private dining options perfect for groups or families with tiny ones.Limited wine list and seemingly limited stock.A wee bit hard to find: no signage outside.Fu 1039Lane 1039 Yu Yuan Road, Shanghai 200050Tel: 021-5237-1878Expect to spend: 200-250rmb (US$ 25-30) per person
The FoodI have to jump right in because as beautiful as the ambiance is at Fu 1039, the food is the reason to go. We began with three cold starters:
Drunken chicken, a famous local dish of poached chicken soaked in shaoxing wine; Vegetables in chili sauce, which had the unfortunate accompaniment of chicken feet; and Boiled bean curd skin roll with vegetables and minced pork, a tofu packet of sorts. Each dish had its own unique flavor with perhaps a hint of sweetness but nothing overpowering. The vegetables in chili oil looked innocuous enough but had a deadly finish that left us downing our chrysanthemum and Pu’er tea. Thank goodness the pot was bottomless.
With several mains and limited space, I must point out the highlights:
Stewed pork with sweet soy sauce, a dish that arrived in a giant ceramic pot and invited us to dig in with our chopsticks; Hairy crab legs with asparagus, another local delicacy that was thankfully pre-shelled heightening our enjoyment of the small creatures; and surprisingly the Sauteed seasonal vegetables, done in such a light garlic sauce that the crunchy greens became addictive.
The VillaNot overdone, period art-deco and traditional 1930s pieces augment the experience that you are stepping back into Shanghai’s past to dine on its specialties. Downstairs you will find the main dining rooms and bar. Head up the stairs for bigger banquet rooms and even further up for small private rooms. Your group will be accommodated but do not forget to reserve first.
More Source:
Fu 1039, Shanghai - Restaurant Reviews - TripAdvisorFu 1039: Authentic Shanghainese Food in a Restored 1930s Villa
Fu 1039 Restaurant, Shanghai | Foodnut.com
Fu 1039 | Best Food In China
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