Restaurant in Shanghai, China
Michelin-value Ningbo in Lujiazui, no fuss.
YongFu Mini (Pudong) is the most practical route to Michelin-recognised Ningbo cooking on the Pudong side of Shanghai, with back-to-back Bib Gourmand awards in 2024 and 2025. At ¥¥, it delivers strong value for a regional Chinese meal without the reservation pressure of the Huangpu flagship. Book for lunch rather than a special-occasion dinner.
If you're comparing YongFu Mini (Pudong) against the original Yong Fu (Huangpu), the flagship still wins on atmosphere and full-menu depth. But for Pudong diners who want Michelin-recognised Ningbo cooking without crossing the river, this compact offshoot is the most practical call in the neighbourhood. Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) confirm the kitchen is performing at a consistent standard, and the ¥¥ price point means you're getting that recognition at a fraction of what comparable Chinese fine-dining costs nearby.
YongFu Mini sits on the ninth floor of 899 Pudong South Road, positioning it squarely in the commercial heart of Lujiazui. The "Mini" designation signals the format honestly: this is a tighter, more casual version of the YongFu concept, calibrated for a Pudong lunch crowd rather than a special-occasion dining room. The energy reflects that. Expect a busier, more functional atmosphere than the Huangpu original — useful context if you're returning after a first visit and wondering why the mood feels different. Noise levels run higher here during peak lunch service, making it a better choice for a working meal with colleagues than a quiet catch-up over dim sum. If a more relaxed pace is the priority, an earlier arrival or a weekday mid-morning slot will serve you better.
Ningbo cuisine is the specific regional tradition at work here. Within the broader category of eastern Chinese cooking, Ningbo food is known for its emphasis on seafood, preserved ingredients, and restrained seasoning that lets primary flavours carry the dish. It sits in a different register from the sweeter profiles of Shanghainese cooking and the bold aromatics of Sichuan. If you've eaten at Yong Fu — Ningbo in Hong Kong or Song , Ningbo in Hangzhou, you already have a reference point for the style. If this is your first encounter with the cuisine, the Bib Gourmand status is a reasonable signal that this is a sound entry point.
For those who've visited once and are planning a return, the practical angle worth noting is the venue's fit for different group configurations and times of day. The compact format suggests this works better for smaller parties. A table of two or three has more flexibility on timing and seating than a larger group trying to coordinate around a full round of shared dishes. The Bib Gourmand designation, which Michelin applies to restaurants offering good cooking at moderate prices, tells you the kitchen-to-price ratio is the venue's core strength , not service formality or setting.
Shanghai's Pudong district has relatively fewer strong options at the ¥¥ level for traditional Chinese regional cooking. That gap is part of what makes YongFu Mini worth flagging. Comparable Ningbo-focused kitchens with documented award recognition are not common on this side of the river. For context on how it sits within the broader Shanghai restaurant picture, our full Shanghai restaurants guide covers the range across price tiers and neighbourhoods.
If you're building a longer trip around regional Chinese cooking, the YongFu lineage extends across cities. Yong Fu Hong Kong operates the same Ningbo framework in a different market context, and the regional Ningbo tradition shows up in varied interpretations at venues like Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) in Beijing and Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu. For eastern Chinese cooking in the Zhejiang and Jiangsu tradition more broadly, Ru Yuan in Hangzhou is worth the trip if you have the time.
Within Shanghai itself, the ¥¥ bracket puts YongFu Mini in direct comparison with 102 House (Cantonese), and the contrast is instructive. 102 House leans Cantonese; YongFu Mini is distinctly Ningbo. Both are mid-price, but the culinary traditions are different enough that the choice comes down to what style of Chinese cooking you want, not just budget. For those willing to move up a price tier for a completely different register of Chinese dining, Fu He Hui (Vegetarian) and Taian Table (Modern European, Innovative) represent Shanghai's upper end, though neither competes directly with YongFu Mini's proposition.
For context on other Michelin-recognised Chinese dining at higher price points in the region, Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou, and Dai Yuet Heen in Nanjing offer reference points across the region for how Michelin-tracked Chinese kitchens sit at different price levels.
Booking difficulty at YongFu Mini is rated Easy. At the ¥¥ price level with a compact format, the venue does not carry the same reservation pressure as the Huangpu flagship. Same-week booking should be achievable for most dining slots, though lunch on weekends may fill faster given the Bib Gourmand profile. No phone or website data is available in our current records , walk-in or on-site booking platforms used in the Shanghai market are likely the most reliable route. If you're planning around a specific date, arriving slightly ahead of peak lunch service reduces the friction.
The address is 899 Pudong South Road, 9th floor, unit 910, Pudong New Area. This places it within reach of the central Lujiazui cluster. For broader planning across the city, our full Shanghai hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide cover the full picture.
See the comparison section below for how YongFu Mini stacks up against its peers in Shanghai.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| YongFu Mini (Pudong) | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | ¥¥ | — |
| Fu He Hui | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| Ming Court | Michelin 1 Star | ¥¥¥ | — |
| Polux | ¥¥ | — | |
| Royal China Club | ¥¥¥ | — | |
| Scarpetta | ¥¥¥ | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
YongFu Mini is a compact ninth-floor restaurant, not a bar-format venue, so counter or bar seating in the Western sense is unlikely here. The 'Mini' format typically means a tighter dining room with table seating as the default. If you're after a more casual perch, the original Yong Fu in Huangpu is the better call for atmosphere.
The compact format signalled by the 'Mini' designation suggests this works better for pairs or small groups of four or fewer. Larger parties wanting private dining or a fuller Ningbo menu spread should consider booking the Huangpu flagship instead. At ¥¥ pricing, it's a practical option for a business lunch without the logistical overhead of a bigger venue.
This is a ¥¥ Bib Gourmand venue in a commercial Lujiazui office tower, so business casual or neat everyday wear fits the setting. There is no indication in the venue data of a formal dress requirement. Think: what you'd wear to a good lunch meeting, not a black-tie dinner.
YongFu Mini specialises in Ningbo cuisine, a coastal Chinese tradition built around seafood, slow-braised meats, and fermented flavours that differ sharply from Shanghainese standards. Specific menu items are not documented here, but ordering around the kitchen's regional strengths — rather than defaulting to safer pan-Chinese dishes — is where the Bib Gourmand recognition is earned. Ask staff for the day's seafood options.
Booking difficulty at YongFu Mini is rated Easy, so you don't need weeks of lead time the way you would at a full Michelin Star venue. A few days ahead is a reasonable buffer for weekday lunches; book a week out for weekend slots to be safe. The ¥¥ price point and Bib Gourmand profile draw steady local traffic, so same-day walk-ins carry some risk during peak hours.
This is a Michelin Bib Gourmand venue two years running (2024 and 2025), which means the recognition is for good value at accessible prices, not fine-dining theatre. It sits on the ninth floor of 899 Pudong South Road in Lujiazui — a commercial address, not a destination neighbourhood, so factor that into your expectations. If Ningbo cuisine is new to you, expect bolder, brinier flavours than typical Shanghai cooking; that contrast is precisely the point of visiting.
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