As a follow-up to my food p**n photo essay on Hong Kong, I’d be remiss if I didn’t include these scrumptious photos of the morsels we enjoyed in Shenzhen. From a private dinner in the Futian Shangri-La’s presidential suite (wow) to a personalized multi-course meal at the Shang Garden, the food didn’t suck (see menus below). Eating like this was so decadent, but not so good for my waistline. The only thing I would have preferred was to mix it up with the masses some more and actually eaten off the regular menu at times instead of being cordoned off and not be able to soak in some of the ‘real’ Shenzhen culture.
Dinner Presidential Suite Futian Shangri-La
Amuse Bouche
Steamed Cauliflower and Truffle Custard
Salmon Four Ways
Smoked Salmon Tartare, Quail Egg Sunny Side Up
Smoked Salmon Ravioli and Caramelized Beetroot
Sugar Cured Salmon
Smoked Salmon and Dill Mascarpone Mille Feuille
Confit Duck Leg Tortellini
Green Pea Puree, Dried Parma Ham, Thyme Jus
Refreshment
Lime and Bubbles
Roasted Angus Beef Filet
Rosemary Mash, Sauteed Mushrooms, Broad Beans,
Pan Seared Fois Gras with Red Wine Jus
Dessert
Valrhona Dark Chocolate Mousse served with Espresso Granita
Lunch Shang Garden
“Huaiyang” Appetizer Combination
Crab Thick Soup Braised with Minced Vegetables
Wok-Fried King Prawn with Mustard Sauce and Lemon Juice
Braised Boneless Beef Rib in “Yanzhou” Gravy
“Yangzhou” Shredded Dried Pressed Bean
Sauteed Pea Sprout with Pumpkin Sauce
Red Bean Paste Cake & Baked Minced Pork,
Chicken and Bamboo Shoot Puff Pastry
Seasonal Fruit & Chilled Sago Cream with Mango and Pomelo
Disclosure: My trip to Hong Kong & Shenzhen was provided by the folks at Cathay Pacific & Shangri-La Hotels. All views, writing, and photos are my own.
I'm thinking of popping over to Asia just for the dessert.
Kevin…if you do, you can't go wrong at the Shangri-La! Just tell them I sent you! 😉
The picture of the set-up in the Presidential Suite is so beautiful!
Hi Nancy! What a fun night that was…and delicious. Wow! It was great to meet you. 🙂
I have a photo of us and those students to email you!