In the chic and modern environment of the Pudong Shangri-La hotel, Gui Hua Lou serves authentic Huaiyang, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Sichuanese cuisines prepared in Chef Sam Gao’s own and unique cooking style.

PROFILE

Situated on the first floor of the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Gui Hua Lou specializes in contemporary Chinese fine dining. Executive Chef Gao Xiao Sheng takes Chinese cuisine to an unparalleled level and transforms traditional Chinese dishes into culinary masterpieces. Even though the hotel is open since 1998, Gui Hua Lou welcomes diners only since 2006.

MUST TRY

Eight Treasure Duck. Lion Head or Braised Meatballs with Diced Abalone and Seafood in Brown Sauce.

AMBIENCE

While modern and chic,the beautifully decorated Gui Hua Lou incorporates traditional Chinese elements. The ambience is of distinctive Chinese décor with red acrylic dragon scales taking centre stage on the ceiling along with a dominant colour palette of auspicious red.

SERVICE

Like at all Shangri-La’s, perfect service is an obsession; at Gui Hua Lou the service is gracious and professional, turning your diner affair into something more akin to immersive experience.

FOOD

With over 30 years of culinary experience specialising in Huaiyangese and Cantonese cuisine. Executive Chef Gao Xiao Sheng has created his own cooking style, which focuses on using fresh high-quality ingredients to create authentic dishes that are uncompromising in quality, colour and aroma. Chef Gao’s culinary philosophy embodies the blending Huaiyang and Sichuan cooking styles. In season, Chef Gao serves top-graded hairy crab, with its creamy roe and tender crab flesh, prepared to perfection. Other signature delicacies by Executive Chef Gao include baked cod with miso, signature clay pot and braised sea cucumber with glutinous rice in abalone sauce.

PRICING

RMB 1,800 – RMB 3,500 for two

SUMMARY

Gui Hua Lou at Pudong Shangri-La, is a definite destination for connoisseurs of traditional Chinese cuisines and liquors. Ask the chef for his specialty dishes, they are must tries no matter what your culinary preferences are.