kung-fu-fast-food-bruce-lee-shanghai Kung Fu Fast Food in Shanghai

I thought it was a joke when I passed by one of the unique fast-food chains around the city while taking a train. I had never seen or tried this before, so my curiosity got the better of me, and I eventually made my way to the outlet.

After all, I was in Shanghai, China, and the fact that Bruce Lee was used as the main icon or ambassador made me want to try this place even more. Kung Fu Fast Food sounded very catchy indeed as I walked in the doors.

Kung Fu Fast Food in Shanghai, China

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Kung Fu Fast Food in Shanghai, China

Tucked strategically as you enter or exit the main train station, the outlet’s bright red colour, featuring Bruce Lee’s famous fighting pose in his yellow tracksuit from the movie Game of Death, is hard to miss. Without hesitation, I walked straight in and to the ordering counter. It reminded me of a Chinese McDonald’s minus the burgers, fries, and fizzy drinks.

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Kung Fu Fast Food menu board.

Greeted by the Kung Fu Fast Food Shanghainese staff and me not knowing a word of Mandarin, I was lost in translation as usual. Luckily for my partner’s basic Mandarin, it was translated as ‘Hello – May I take your order, sir’. Oh well, the menu board with many meal sets looks pretty interesting. Something I noticed that seemed to pose a problem was that my order had no fries. No hesitation, I ordered number 3, which looked appetising.

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Amazing Chinese selection.

Having paid the amount, the order was quickly sent from the back to the cashier, piping hot. Beat this – Chinese minced pork with rice, a side dish of boiled vegetables in soy sauce, some ginseng chicken soup for drinks, and an iced milk tea. I have to admit; it was pretty damn good, considering this was fast food Chinese style. Every single dish was consumed, and I wanted more…. more…. and more.

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Kung Fu Fast Food at West Yan An Road train station.

If you ever visit China or Shanghai and want to experience this fantastic place, watch for Bruce Lee in his famed yellow tracksuit. There are a few of these outlets around town, or you can simply ask around. I wonder if this will catch on in the West or even in Malaysia or Southeast Asia.

Conclusion

Kung Fu Fast Food is also owned by Global Fast Food Chains and is based in Guangzhou, China. They operate 106 stores throughout China and only 3 in Shanghai. One problem you may face is that the staff do not speak English.

If you are lucky enough, the younger staff may know a little broken English, which would make your day. You can also check out this other Kung Fu Fast Food article in the Wall Street Journal. So, the next time you visit Shanghai, don’t forget to try the Kung Fu Fast Food in Shanghai, China, for a good Chinese fast food experience.

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