Walking into Modu Club, the first thing you notice is its design. JFR Studio has created a striking tech-heavy interior that includes nifty features like the ability to WeChat messages directly onto the club’s screens. And lasers, lots of lights and lasers.
While it’s definitely in the bottle service club mold, Modu makes good use of its space. With a capacity to fit more than 800 people, it’s able to accommodate more than 50 tables without feeling clustered. High rollers can enjoy one of the 16 VIP rooms that sit on the second floor, featuring extras like a private mini bar, personal DJ, snooker and karaoke, while offering a perfect view of the party.
Downstairs, the action takes place on the dancefloor. The DJ booth sits smack-dab in the middle of it all, rising up to accommodate the dance performances that are a must for these type of clubs. Musically, it’s a commercial mix of EDM, house and techno.
Despite its low key opening, Modu has already developed a loyal crowd of trendy locals and party-hungry foreigners, especially South Koreans. Punters wandering in from the upstairs Windows Scoreboard have also been a constant source of traffic.
Signature cocktails like the Smoked Negroni (RMB80) are artistically done and pack a punch. With all the features of a commercial club done well, Modu is a welcome addition to the Huaihai Lu scene. They’re beginning to do even bigger things like last month’s booking of Japanese pop star Tetsuya Komuro.
Price: drinks (RMB60-80), tables (RMB2,00-5,000), free entry except for international DJs
Who’s going: trendy locals and foreigners, especially South Koreans
Good for: dancing, being seen
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