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“Old Shanghai drives the décor here, and a mix of old and new governs the food. Soup dumplings, braised pork belly and Shanghai style noodles are to be expected, but less common are stir-fried shredded eel, crispy anchovies and Shanghai smoked fish. Vintage posters cover the walls and crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling.”
by The New York Times / December 10, 2024
“Opening November 29th on Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn, Fleur brings the sophistication of Shanghai cuisine to life with a menu crafted by Michelin-recommended chefs. Led by culinary master, Fleur offers exquisite dishes like tender Chicken Dumplings, flavorful Scallion Oil Stir-Fried Shredded Eel, and nostalgic handmade pastries, all served in a stunning space inspired by Shanghai’s golden age. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and timeless charm of Shanghai, reimagined for Brooklyn’s vibrant dining scene.”
by Yahoo! Finance / December 11, 2024
“Fleur, serving Shanghai cuisine in Park Slope, has already received a warm welcome from the neighborhood. Located at 392 5th Ave between 6th and 7th Street, Fleur serves homemade Shanghai-style Dim Sum in an elegant space. They are also open for dinner, serving cocktails and cocktails alongside entrees. Open Friday & Saturday 11:30am to 10:30pm, and Sunday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm. Come with the family, or come for a cozy drink at the bar!.”
by Brooklyn Bridge Parents / December 09, 2024
“From the people behind the Hupo, one of our favorite Sichuan restaurants, Fleur is a Shanghainese spot in Park Slope with a robust dim sum menu. They have things like crab roe soup dumplings and braised pork knuckles, but also some Sichuan dishes like shredded beef with green peppers.”
by The Infatuation / December 05, 2024
“‘Ao Hospitality, known for its restaurants Hupo, Shan, and Fleur, has signed a 3,214-square-foot lease at the Refinery at Domino, a waterfront development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The company specializes in Szechuan, Shanghai, Korean, and Japanese cuisine.”
by Mark Hallum / September 18, 2024
“AO Hospitality, a New York-based restaurant group, is planning to open Café Odyssey, a Szechuan brunch and lunch spot that will transform into a speakeasy-style cocktail bar at night. Café Odyssey will be located beside the group's other upcoming venture, Chinese Odyssey, a fine-dining Chinese restaurant. Both are expected to open in 2025, with Café Odyssey slated for March and Chinese Odyssey following later in the summer. AO Hospitality, owned by Ruizhao Ao, also runs two other successful Szechuan restaurants, Hupo and Shan, in NYC.”
by Emily McGinn / September 17, 2024
“AO Hospitality is set to open a new fine-dining Chinese restaurant, Chinese Odyssey, in summer 2025 at 239 Seventh Avenue and 167 West 23rd Street, New York. The menu will feature dim sum, traditional Chinese appetizers like century eggs with pickled peppers, Szechuan entrees like stewed beef in hot chili soup, as well as American-Chinese dishes such as beef with broccoli. The upscale restaurant will cater to private and corporate events, and it will be open for lunch and dinner. AO Hospitality, owned by Ruizhao Ao, also runs two other Szechuan restaurants, Hupo and Shan, in NYC.”
by Emily McGinn / September 10, 2024
“‘Chelsea is a vibrant neighborhood that has always been a destination for great restaurants, so this is a great place for this operator (who currently has successful restaurants in other parts of NY) to open these new places,' Yablon said in an email. ”
by Julian Nazar / Jul 5, 2024
“Sometimes you can hear the sound of sizzling woks in the kitchen of this Sichuan dining venture. It’s a good omen in Long Island City, which isn’t known for its Asian cuisine but may be soon, thanks to Hupo. The sleek space is narrow and long, with dark hardwood floors and lofty ceilings.”
by Michelin / From 2021-2023
"Cobble Hill isn’t exactly known for its Sichuan food, but the folks behind Shan are great ambassadors for the cuisine. You can go casual or fancy with your food here. Eating inside the restaurant itself—with its deep blue color scheme and soft pendant lamp lighting—feels a touch more formal, and you should order accordingly."
by Neha Talreja / May 21, 2024
"That’s exactly what Chef Yong has accomplished at Shan, where he signed on as the Executive Chef in 2022. Each dish is infused with his traditional Szechuan roots and heightened by his international influences. Among the many Szechuan restaurants in NYC, he has ensured that Shan stands out from the crowd."
by Akceylan / September 25, 2023
"Shan features authentic Szechuan food and a casual bar in a comfortably stylish space in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. The environment is warm and comfortable, and the menu is rich and diverse—from classic mapo tofu, Chongqing spicy chicken, and lamb dry pot to various handmade dumplings, wontons, and pot stickers. The beverage selection is equally impressive, featuring craft cocktails, selected wines, beer, and spirits."
by Nyctourism
“If you’re looking to eat Chinese food in LIC, Hupo is the best option we’ve tried by far. Turn your random Tuesday night into a party here, even if the guest list is limited to you and some Chengdu cold noodles. (It's an exclusive party.) We can’t think of any other restaurant in the Long Island City or Astoria serving Szechuan food that tastes like what you’d find in Flushing or Lower Manhattan. To see what we mean, try the mapo tofu, which stands out partly because of its accessories. ”
By Hannah Albertine / January 13, 2022
“An Understanding of Millennial Asian Taste, at Hupo The Sichuanese restaurant in Long Island City offers drink specialties including brown-sugar milk tea and an Uji-matcha latte, as well as such solid culinary standbys as Chongqing roasted fish and braised-beef noodle soup. ”
By Jiayang Fan / January 7, 2022
“Szechuan cuisine is "Chinese people's most beloved style of cooking," according to Hupo. This Long Island City restaurant is dedicated to presenting Szechuan food in a contemporary way, while maintaining traditional virtues, too.”
by Nyctourism