Modern Shanghai Imperial

Modern Shanghai Imperial (御 · 家上海) is an upscale Huaiyang / Shanghainese restaurant on Shop 333, 3/F, The LOHAS, 1 Lohas Park Road, Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung, New Territories. OpenRice lists 33 reviews with a 3.5 rating; the chain’s signature dish is the pan-fried xiao long bao. Permit is pending under the FEHD scheme — outdoor dog seating is expected once it clears.

• Walk-ins accepted: yes at quiet hours; phone ahead if bringing a dog.
• Booking channel: OpenRice online booking; phone 2811 1957.
• Lead time: weekday lunch is calmer; weekend dinner fills.
• Pet-section hours: same as the restaurant’s general hours (subject to permit).
• The vibe: upscale Shanghainese / Huaiyang at The LOHAS mall L3; the LOHAS Park MTR is the next-door neighbour.

• Minimum charge: none reported, but upscale Shanghainese typically implies a per-head spend.
• Per-dog charge: none reported.
• Pet menu / treats: none.
• Price band: OpenRice $101–200 per person.
• Payment methods (OpenRice): cash, FPS, Octopus, major cards typically accepted.
• Service charge: 10% typical.

There is no dedicated pet zone — the LOHAS Park mall L3 corridor is shared with non-pet diners. A small or medium dog on a short lead is the safe configuration. The mall also has outdoor terrace sections that may become the pet-friendly surface once the FEHD permit clears.

• Relief area on-site: walk to the LOHAS Park waterfront promenade (5-min walk) for relief before/after dining.
• Off-leash permitted? No. Treat as on-leash; FEHD baseline applies.
• Distance from non-pet tables: mall-floor close-seated — keep dogs at table level.

• Water bowl: not documented — bring a portable bowl.
• Pet mat / pee pad: not provided.
• Pet treats on the house: not documented.
• Pet menu: none.
• Pet stroller parking: The LOHAS lifts and corridors are workable.
• Pet-friendly toilet: no — use LOHAS Park MTR station facilities.

By MTR, the restaurant is a 1-minute walk from LOHAS Park MTR Station Exit B. The LOHAS sits at Lohas Park Road, Tseung Kwan O.

• Bus / minibus: the Lohas Park corridor runs KMB 290, 290A, 296M, 298E, 790, 792M, 795, 797M and green minibus 11, 11M, 11S, 12, 12S, 108A, 110, 111.
• Step-free entry: yes — mall-floor entry with lifts from Lohas Park Road.
• Lift required: yes (3/F is well above street level).
• Parking: The LOHAS has its own underground carpark.
• MTR walk time: ~1 min from LOHAS Park Exit B.

The law, per the FEHD scheme baseline (Cap 167D + Dog-Friendly Food Premises Permit conditions):

• Leash length ≤ 1.5 m (FEHD baseline).
• No dogs on dining tables or bar seats (FEHD rule).
• 1.5 m exclusion from open buffets and salad bars (not applicable).
• Dangerous Dog Regulation (Cap 167D) breeds are excluded by law.
• AFCD e-licence via iAM Smart should be carried.

The LOHAS house rule: carry-or-leash in common areas, verify on arrival.

What the field reports:

• The LOHAS itself is a pet-friendly mall, but the restaurant’s own dog policy is still subject to the pending FEHD permit. Confirm by phone before visiting.

1. Call ahead (2811 1957) — confirm the current dog policy before visiting, since the permit is pending.
2. Order the pan-fried xiao long bao — the chain’s signature.
3. Visit on weekday lunch — quieter, more room for a small or medium dog.
4. Carry AFCD e-licence — the permit is in process.
5. Don’t bring a “Dangerous Dog” breed (Cap 167D) — the FEHD permit doesn’t override the parent ordinance.
6. Pick a corner seat by the window — quieter for a small or medium dog.
7. Use a mat — the seating is hall-style.
8. Use the LOHAS Park waterfront for a relief walk before/after.

OpenRice 3.5/5 across 33 reviews; reviewers consistently note the pan-fried xiao long bao and the upscale décor, with the FEHD permit pending cited as the practical reason the current dog policy is conservative.