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Taste of China: An Immersive Dining Experience in Shanghai

TASTE OF CHINA is an immersive dining experience crafted by Trip.com Group to bring the cultural excellence of selected Chinese destinations to life. Follow panda chef Cheng Baobao on his journey through stunning landscapes that are meticulously recreated using stunning digital technology, and savour the signature dishes from seven major regions on this one-of-a-kind multi-sensory adventure where every bite, sight, and sound will make you fall in love with the true flavours of China.
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Environment: Step into Painting

Here, every inch of space is designed as a "universe in a single inch," creating a wondrous realm for dining, viewing, and interaction.

270° Panoramic View A flowing scroll of majestic mountains and rivers materializes around you. Witness the Yellow River surge by your side and misty Jiangnan rain dissolve onto your plate—a truly "edible" scenery.

360° Immersive Soundscape Invisible acoustic threads gently draw you into the painting. To hear its sounds is to be present in its world.

Multidimensional Interactive Desktop With a gentle touch of your fingertips, watch as graceful koi swim and frolic between your cups and dishes.

Taste the Seven Fabled Dishes of China

More than a meal—a culinary journey through China that unfolds with the immersive experience. We weave the terroir and culture of China's seven major regions into seven dishes.

Tasting across seven regions: With China's seven regions as the culinary map, we travel east, south, west, north, centre, Greater Bay Area and Shanghai. Each dish is a portrait of a region's terroir and culture.

Deconstructing the classics: With modern craft we reimagine classic flavours. A single dish such as the Four Small Jiangnan Plates begins with a magnolia bud carved from jiaobai, moves through bud, petal and bridge forms, and ends in an exquisite pagoda carved from celtuce. The tableware is equally considered—shape and material chosen to honour the ingredients' origin and true flavour. Every detail is craftsmanship.

One dish, one pairing—a flavour symphony: Our tea masters and sommeliers pair each dish with a thematic tea or specialty drink, so the flavours echo the dish and deliver a more complete sensory experience.

Eastern China

Four Treasures of Jiangnan

Celtuce Tower: celtuce
Radish Fritters: white radish, carrot, and caviar
Crab Tartare: roe crab, spring roll wrapper, green apple
Hangzhou Crispy Fish: red tilefish

Tea pairing

Longjing tea

Alcoholic drinks

Winter Huangjiu Delight, Shaoxing, Zhejiang

Huangjiu (rice wine), 15% vol

*Additional charges for alcoholic drinks apply

Northern China

Peking Duck

Duck, lotus leaf pancakes, shredded scallions, cucumber strips, hawthorn strips, romaine lettuce, sweet bean sauce

Tea pairing

Jasmine tea

Alcoholic drinks

Hundred Poems, Huailai, Hebei, 2019

Pinot noir, 12.5% vol

*Additional charges for alcoholic drinks apply

Southern China

Fish in Sour Broth

Fish in Sour Broth: giant grouper, maitake mushroom, giant timber bamboo shoots, fermented tree tomato, spinach juice, mountain pepper
Fish-shaped Biscuits: butter, flour

Tea pairing

Pu-erh tea

Alcoholic drinks

Chardonnay Bliss, Deqin, Yunnan, 2024

Chardonnay, 13% vol

*Additional charges for alcoholic drinks apply

Western China

Mapo Tofu

Mid-firm tofu, wagyu cubes, spiny lobster, 3-year-old Pixian doubanjiang (fermented chilli bean paste), Sichuan peppercorns, tofu skin rice, romanesco broccoli

Tea pairing

Pu-erh tea

Alcoholic drinks

Chardonnay Bliss, Deqin, Yunnan, 2024

Chardonnay, 13% vol

*Additional charges for alcoholic drinks apply

Central China

Nourishing Hot Pot

Mushroom broth, bamboo pith, termite mushroom, shiitake mushroom, baby napa cabbage
Marbled beef, abalone, dragon claw mushroom, crown daisy, kabocha squash, handmade noodles

Tea pairing

Imperial chrysanthemum tea

Alcoholic drinks

Shanxi Fenjiu Mix, Xinghuacun, Shanxi

Fenjiu (sorghum spirit), 42% vol

*Additional charges for alcoholic drinks apply

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong Dim Sum

Crystal Shrimp Dumpling: clear dumpling wrapper, shrimp, flying fish roe
Coffee Mochi: glutinous rice flour, coffee powder
Courgette Puff: French puff pastry, courgettes, mashed potatoes
Panda Lava Custard Bun: flour, salted egg yolk

Tea pairing

Baihao Yinzhen tea

Alcoholic drinks

Oriental Beauty, Penglai, Shandong, 2022

Petit Manseng, 11% vol

*Additional charges for alcoholic drinks apply

Shanghai

Sweet Fermented Rice Balls

Fermented rice, fragrant wood, glutinous rice, butter, flour*, fermented rice mousse, peach, black sesame

Tea pairing

Baihao Yinzhen tea

Alcoholic drinks

Oriental Beauty, Penglai, Shandong, 2022

Petit Manseng, 11% vol

*Additional charges for alcoholic drinks apply

Full Immersion with Special Costume

So you can lose yourself in this journey through time, we have prepared an exclusive bespoke Hanfu experience for you.

Each styling concept is rooted in deep research into the historical character of China's seven major regions. From patterns to accessories, from fabric to makeup, everything is historically grounded, aiming to faithfully recreate the unique spirit of each place.

A high standard of service: "one set per guest, washed after each use". All garments are professionally cleaned and disinfected; makeup tools are individually packaged for single use – an exclusive and refined experience.

In the carefully chosen attire, the pleats of the mamianqun blend with the immersive scenery; for a moment you are no longer an onlooker – you are in the painting, and every gesture is part of the view.

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JoshBM
5.0/5Outstanding

An immersive introductory experience into Chinese cuisine! A must try for first-time traveller to China! Food were not just eye-pleasing but delicious to sample! A light lunch set menu had plenty to go by!

M15***62
5.0/5Outstanding
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Taste of China, an immersive restaurant (Bund, Old Municipal Government Basement). Here, a single meal takes you on a journey through China's vast landscapes. You'll find yourself on the shores of West Lake while picking up your chopsticks, and deep in a bamboo forest while sipping tea. A single meal allows you to savor hundreds of Chinese flavors, from the exquisite and refined cuisine of the imperial court to the authentic street food. It even allows you to delve into the culture itself; the mystery, elegance, and power of the East are all contained within the bowl. This "journey" is brief, completed in the time it takes to eat a meal—a truly worthwhile experience.

Patsy Ong
5.0/5Outstanding

Good food and a fun experience, but more of a digital showOverall, I think it was a good experience. The food quality was good, and the portions were generous enough to be filling. Everything we had was delicious and well-presented.That said, I felt the performance aspect was slightly lacking. It relies quite heavily on digital effects and projections rather than live human performances. So, in a way, it felt more like having dinner inside a 3D movie theatre than watching a traditional live show.The location is another plus. It’s conveniently located near The Bund and Nanjing Pedestrian Street, so it’s easy to include this as an ending destination after spending the day walking around the area.Overall, I’d recommend it if you’re looking for a combination of dinner + visual entertainment, but go in expecting more of a digital immersive experience rather than a live performance.