Shang Palace
Hong Kong
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
This elegant restaurant has been a reliable favourite for Cantonese classics for over 40 years. Chandeliers and Sung-style paintings create a stunning backdrop for the refined cooking, prepared meticulously by the seasoned chef. Seafood is cooked in myriad ways, so it never gets tired. Leopard coral grouper can be steamed with ginger and scallion, shredded pork and mushrooms, or deboned and sautéed with dried tangerine peel and olive-pickled mustard leaves.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Dedicated Wine Cellar and Tea Master Pairing: Shang Palace uniquely offers a dedicated wine cellar and premium Chinese tea and wine pairing curated by a resident tea master and wine sommelier, blending traditional Cantonese cuisine with sophisticated beverage experiences in an imperial setting.
Lavish Traditional Chinese Décor with Private Dining: The restaurant is lavishly decorated in auspicious red and gold with traditional Chinese motifs imported from China, featuring a 20-seat grand private dining room that evokes the grandeur of traditional China, creating an immersive cultural dining atmosphere.
Western-Style Individually Plated Dim Sum Option: While known for classic Cantonese dim sum served in traditional small baskets and plates for sharing, Shang Palace offers a unique sampling menu where dim sum courses are individually plated in a Western style upon request, catering to diverse dining preferences.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred Shang Palace in Hong Kong include:
Red Duck: Used in the signature stewed eight-treasure duck, the duck is hand-picked and braised to tenderness, then glazed and steamed with a rich filling including salted egg yolk and Chinese ham. This ingredient is central to a complex, luxurious dish that showcases traditional Cantonese braising techniques.
Salted Egg Yolk: Incorporated in the eight-treasure duck filling, it adds a rich, savory depth and is a classic ingredient in Cantonese cuisine, enhancing the umami profile of the dish.
Chinese Ham: Another key element in the eight-treasure duck, it contributes a smoky, savory flavor that complements the duck and other filling ingredients.
Shrimp: Featured in the delicate steamed shrimp dumplings (Har Gow), shrimp is prized for its natural sweetness and is carefully prepared to highlight its freshness and texture in dim sum offerings.
Pork and Crab Roe: Used in Siu Mai dim sum, the combination of juicy pork and sweet shrimp topped with crab roe exemplifies the balance of flavors and textures typical of Shang Palace’s refined Cantonese dim sum.
These ingredients are significant not only for their quality and flavor but also for their traditional roles in Cantonese culinary heritage, which Shang Palace elevates through meticulous preparation and presentation.