I am not exactly a fan of fast food restaurants. However, one chain I do not mind visiting is Kung Fu Fast Food. Contrary to the typical fast food chain, the food they serve is actually quite healthy. Most of the items on the menu are steamed and not too bad in taste as well. They even guarantee the nutritional value of every serving.
In case you cant read Chinese and wondering why the chain is called Kung Fu Fast Food, the name actually is a play on the Mandarin word for "steam power". "Steam Power" and "real Kung Fu" sound almost the same. And in this case, who better to represent Kung Fu than Bruce Lee ? And thus, the Bruce Lee mascot.
Due to the popularity of the last post on this chain two years ago, I decided to post an update and
paid the restaurant a visit, the branch at Nanjing Road. Intending to
take some pictures for our readers, I started to take some pictures of
the restaurant just at the entrance. Thinking that I could be someone
from the press or from some agency conducting spot checks (I was using
a DSLR then!) and possibly writing something negative about the
restaurant, a branch manager quickly came and prohibited me from taking
more pictures. After assuring him that I am just a customer, he finally
relented and let me order my food.
I ordered a set meal. The prices , I feel are very reasonable. For RMB30, my set meal came with steamed broccoli, pork ribs with herbs and a set of steam eggs. I got a free calendar too :)
While tucking into my meal, I could sense the store manager scrutinising my every movement just in case I turn out to be a reporter. I felt like a spy and of all places in a fast food restuarant. :P
Some quickly taken pics:
I thought it would be a good idea to share what camera gear I use. I use a Canon EOS500D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens and EF 50mm f/1.8II. 
Wow, you must really love this place if you still write up a nice review after the manager tells you not to take pics! It looks pretty similar to Wishdoing - where would you say they rate against eachother?
Posted by: Oli's Shanghai Blog | 10 June 2009 at 08:58 AM
Hi Oli,
there have been quite a number of readers from our blog interested in seeing an update since the last post on this. Thus, I thought I would provide an update despite the challenges :) Plus, I think the manager was only trying to make sure I am not from the press or government agencies.
Posted by: David Tan | 10 June 2009 at 09:38 AM
this is really weird...i was just goggling for fun and i thot of Kung Fu restaurant that i tried 2 yrs ago in China - suzhou to be exact. (it was pretty awful back then).
found yr post on google on kung fu dated 2006. i read it.then i realised u just made an entry on your blog TDY on kung fu!
Posted by: Mei | 10 June 2009 at 01:24 PM
it is very good.
Posted by: greg | 11 June 2009 at 02:45 PM
I really want to try this place. Didn't find it in Shanghai when I was there two years ago. Do the Chinese like this restaurant for steamed food? Because they just love all kinds of fried stuff!
Posted by: Sara | 15 June 2009 at 05:24 AM
Hi Sara,
In my opinion, most preferred steamed food.
Posted by: David | 15 June 2009 at 04:33 PM
Your blog is great! You make me want to come to Shanghai. I am going to add you to my blogroll. Keep up the good work :)
Janine MacLean, Suwon, Korea
Posted by: Janine | 08 July 2009 at 10:48 AM
I had similar permission issue last year when trying to pose in front of their store sign for a photo. I guess I'm not surprised they will harass anyone with a camera.
Posted by: ZY | 17 October 2009 at 09:00 AM
interesting how shanghai is becoming the chinese NYC. With restaurants like this just adds to shanghai's famous foods(dumplings and la mian).
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