In pictures: Prada and Wong Kar Wai's glamorous fine dining restaurant in Shanghai

In love with In The Mood For Love? Fans of arthouse director Wong Kar Wai can now step into his alluring and glamorous cinematic world at Mi Shang, Prada's first standalone fine dining restaurant in Asia.

Opened on March 31, the restaurant is located in a beautifully restored 1918 mansion and art venue in Shanghai called Rong Zhai, which the Prada Group reopened as a cultural hub in 2017. In actuality, it's more than just a restaurant, with six spaces to explore throughout the massive residence, which comprises a restaurant, pastry shop, lounges, and a terrace. 

Where Wong Kar Wai's influence takes over is in the interior decor, which has been sourced directly from Prada's vast art collection. Thoughtfully arranged with Chinese antique furniture, Mi Shang perfectly encapsulates the East-meets-West flavour of this collaboration.  

At Mi Shang Prada Rong Zhai, you can also view a special art exhibition developed by Wong Kar Wai in collaboration with the art brand Duo Yun Xuan. Titled Rising Clouds, Blooming Flowers, it features a series of Shanghai-style woodblock artworks inspired by the director's television series, "Blossoms Shanghai". 

Mi Shang Prada Rong Zhai is now open to the public from 10am to 10pm daily. You can make reservations for the dining experience via its WeChat mini-program. Before you head down, here's a look into its spaces. 

The Pastry Shop

Savour classic Italian pastries, including cassata, delizia al limone, and tiramisu, created by Diego Crosara, a World Champion pastry chef who is now the Creative Pastry Director of Marchesi 1824, a Prada Group brand. The pastry shop is inspired by Prada's first Milan store, which opened in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in 1913. 

The Caffè and The Study

Reminiscent of the Shanghai social hubs common in the 1910s to the 1930s, The Caffè is built around an elegant bar counter crafted by the same local artisans who restored the villa's wooden elements. Within is The Study, an intimate space with vibrant wallpaper and antique collectibles. 

The Library

This lounge in the South Wing features a curated collection of books that cover topics such as Chinese crafts, decorative arts, and Italian design. Here's also where you can view an artwork from the Rising Clouds, Blooming Flowers series, crafted by Wong Kar Wai in collaboration with Duo Yun Xuan Art Centre. 

The Dining Room 

The heart of Mi Shang, the Dining Room is where Wong Kar Wai's In the Mood for Love and Happy Together aesthetics are the most apparent. For food, expect Italian classics paired with Chinese ingredients, dreamed up by executive chef Lorenzo Lunghi of Ristorante Torre, who has worked in multiple Michelin-starred kitchens, including Ristorante Gambero Rosso and Saturne. 

The Terrace

Ever heard of Arcadia Hall? Opened in 1885, it was a major entertainment venue that enjoyed its heyday in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is reimagined in The Terrace, a breezy, open-air space where visitors can lounge at 1930s Italian bamboo tables and chairs framed by greenery and a colonnade. 

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