One of the things that most excites me about travelling is the joy of stumbling across somewhere so unexpectedly good that you're lost for words. Shanghai's Fu 1088 is hidden away in a converted mansion in the french quarter is a true find.
The rooms are furnished with heavy teak furniture and, when we're seated at a very grand table for 16 complete with thrones, a baby grand and our very own personal pianist (albeit tracksuit clad), we know it's going to be a night to remember. The wine list is impressive, the staff are working hard to help us understand our food options, and there's the tinkle of what just might be a bit of Barry Manilow coming from the ivories.
We choose
Crispy Eel strips with sweet chili sauce (38 RMB)
Tea smoked egg and caviar (18 pp)
Sauteed "Ba Bao" meat (68)
Sauteed minced duckling with mince sesame pie (68) - worth ordering for the spoked wheel on which the sesame pie shell slippers are served for you to fill
sauteed garden greens with garlic (38)
Pan-fried shanghai vegetarian dumplings with black (chinese) truffle (3 pieces for 36)
Thank you Fu 1088 for a truly memorable evening in Shanghai
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