This Autumn, from 1-31 October, Shangri-La Hotels across Europe, Canada, India, Sri Lanka, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East invites foodies on a two month-long gastronomic journey with the launch of Taste of Shangri-La – an exclusive dining celebration that captures the essence of the brand’s most iconic restaurants around the world.
Known for immersing guests in the spirit of the location with a dedication to exceptional hospitality, Shangri-La has cultivated an impressive gastronomic legacy, with restaurants that have become destinations in their own right. From Paris, Istanbul, London, and Toronto to India and Sri Lanka and beyond, the campaign will present curated tasting menus across 11 participating properties and 25 signature restaurants and bars, each designed to showcase the culinary identity of its venue. The menus highlight the chefs’ most celebrated dishes, each thoughtfully crafted to offer an immersive dining experience at an approachable price. Whether it’s a midweek indulgence or a celebratory evening, Taste of Shangri-La invites guests to rediscover the extraordinary flavours within their own city.
A Taste of Asian Cuisine at Shangri-La Dubai, UAE
Shangri-La Dubai has long been a destination for exceptional Asian dining, attracting food lovers from across the city. This October, Shang Palace, the hotel’s beloved signature restaurant, will present an elegant four-course Chinese menu where time-honoured traditions meet modern refinement.
At the city’s go-to restaurant for authentic Chinese cuisine, the limited-edition menu features a choice of Spicy Shredded Chicken Rice Rolls or Marinated Zucchini, followed by Beef Short Rib Bun or Mushroom and Tofu Pan-fried Buns. For the main course, guests can savour Aubergine with Black Bean Sauce or Morel Mushrooms and Taro in Truffle Sauce, served alongside Yu Xiang Tofu with Rice, before ending on a sweet note with either Mango Pomelo Sago or Coconut Snowflake.
Shang Palace: Four-course menu | AED 288 per person | Signature Dish: Beef Short Rib Bun
Discover Cantonese Delicacies and Crafted Cocktails at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, UAE
In the heart of the UAE’s capital, Shang Palace’s Cantonese flavours shine in a menu featuring signature Dim Sum, green papaya salad with prawns, chicken soup with dried scallops, braised e-fu noodles with lobster and cheese, Duck fried rice with curry sauce and sweet mango soup with coconut ice cream. A dedicated vegetarian menu is also available, featuring wok-fried king oyster mushroom in kung pao sauce, garlic sautéed garden vegetables with shimeji mushroom and black fungus, and stir-fried celery with cashew nuts.
At Al Hanah Bar, a personalised cocktail experience has been crafted, where guests are guided by a short consultation by the head mixologist, who will create a bespoke flight of three cocktails tailored to the guest’s individual preferences. From bold and spirit forward drinks to bright and refreshing, each creation is designed to reflect a unique taste profile. Experience Shangri-La through flavour, creativity, and craftsmanship…one cocktail at a time.
Shang Palace: Five-course menu with Tea Pairing | AED 298 per person | Signature Dish: Braised E-Fu Noodles with Lobster and Cheese
Shang Palace: Five-course menu with Chinese wine pairing | AED 438 per person| Signature Dish: Braised E-Fu Noodles with Lobster and Cheese
Al Hannah Bar: Three bespoke cocktails | AED 148 per person including a round of canapes.
A Culinary Celebration at Shangri-La Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
At Shangri-La Jeddah, the culinary spotlight shines on Shang Palace, the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant. Here, authentic Cantonese cuisine is brought to life with dishes that balance tradition and modern flair. The Taste of Shangri-La menu features signature dim sum platter, wok-fried Boston Lobster with silky egg white and truffle, Sichuan Style Australian Wagyu short ribs, wok-fried noodles wrapped in crystal skin and sweet caviar avocado ice cream. At Niyyali – flavour, creativity and culture come together to bring guests the true essence of Lebanese soul. Niyyali’s tasting menu includes whole smoked eggplant, shrimp sayadieh, baklava bil ashta & mastic, whilst also offering a vegetarian version featuring a vegetable broth soup, spinach and pomegranate salad, Freekeh risotto and chocolate & almond rice pudding.
Niyyali: Four-Course menus | SAR 220 – 240 per person | Signature Dish: Shrimp Sayadieh
Shang Palace: Four-course menu | SAR 350 per person | Signature Dish: Seven Stars Around the Moon
A Celebration of Anatolian Heritage and Cantonese Craftsmanship at Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, Türkiye
At Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, where East meets West on the shores of the Bosphorus, Taste of Shangri-La brings together two distinctive culinary traditions in a celebration of culture, craftsmanship and provenance. At IST TOO, Executive Chef Şevket Cihan presents a refined farm-to-table experience inspired by Anatolia’s rich culinary heritage, seasonal ingredients and local producers. The four-course menu showcases one of the chef’s signature creations, Balıkesir Lamb Shashlik, bringing together sustainably sourced lamb from Balıkesir, Kars Gruyère freekeh, smoked yoghurt and roasted Urfa pepper purée in a contemporary interpretation of regional flavours. A plant-based alternative, Wild Mushroom Ragout & Black Truffle, highlights the depth and diversity of Türkiye’s seasonal produce through a thoughtful and sustainable approach to gastronomy.
At Shang Palace, Head Chef Cheng Lu invites guests on a journey through the refined traditions of Cantonese cuisine. His four-course menu features one of his signature dishes, Pan-Fried Diced Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper Sauce, showcasing the precision, balance and wok craftsmanship that define Southern Chinese gastronomy. From delicate Chicken Xiao Long Bao to the elegant Osmanthus Flower Cake, the menu celebrates the artistry and cultural richness of Chinese culinary traditions.
Together, these two curated menus reflect Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul’s unique position at the crossroads of cultures, where the flavours of Anatolia and China come together in an unforgettable dining experience.
IST TOO: Four-course menu | TRY 3,200 per person | Signature Dish: Balıkesir Lamb Shashlik
IST TOO (Plant-Based): Four-course menu | TRY 3,200 per person | Signature Dish: Wild Mushroom Ragout & Black Truffle
Shang Palace: Four-course menu | TRY 3,200 per person | Signature Dish: Pan-Fried Diced Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper Sauce
A Blend of French and Asian flavours at Shangri-La Paris, France
Guests can experience the diversity of French and Asian cuisines at Shangri-La Paris. The new Parisian Bistro Maison Roland features timeless French classics such as grilled sea bass fillet with fresh herb vierge sauce, beef hanger steak with peppercorn sauce, and the Île flottante, ‘Floating Island’ dessert. Meanwhile Les Salons Du Prince is serving light and refreshing dishes such as the tuna tartare with avocado, kalamansi lemon vinaigrette and basil oil. At Shang Palace authentic Cantonese flavours take centre stage with a menu that includes lobster ravioli and traditional prawn ravioli, chicken Xiao Long Bao and pan-fried Wagyu beef bao, homemade noodles with minced pork, peanuts and sesame chilli oil, and a chilled coconut mango cream dessert.
Maison Roland: Three-course menu | €78 per person | Signature Dish: Grilled sea bass fillet with fresh herb vierge sauce
Les Salons du Prince: Three-course menu | €85 per person | Signature Dish: Steamed sea bass fillet, buttermilk sauce, salmon roe, citrus rice
Shang Palace: Six-course tasting menu | €88 per person | Signature Dish: Pan-fried Wagyu beef bao
Contemporary British Asian Fusion at Shangri-La The Shard, London, UK
Located in the iconic Shard building, Shangri-La The Shard invites guests to dine at its contemporary British Asian eatery, TĪNG. With Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese-inspired dishes, guests can take a journey through Asia without leaving their table. The Taste of Shangri-La sharing menu showcases highlights such as hand-dived scallop with Thai green curry, roast cod with Jerusalem artichoke, mussels, and lime leaves and the indulgent A5 Kagoshima Wagyu with glazed Tangzhong brioche, shiso and black garlic mayonnaise.
TĪNG: Asian sharing menu | £89 per person | Signature Dish: Hand-Dived Scallop with Thai green curry
Enjoy Italian Cuisine at Shangri-La Toronto
Shangri-La Toronto combines the best of contemporary cuisine with a vibrant ambience. Classic techniques are used to transform seasonal Canadian ingredients into innovative and delicious dishes. bosk offers Northern Italian gastronomy rooted in nature, where each dish tells a story of passion and excellence that transcends mere ingredients. For Taste of Shangri-La, the menu begins with starters such as roasted caramelized cauliflower soup or poached pear salad, followed by mains like East Coast Canadian Seafood Risotto, and roasted beet ravioli. Sweet endings include an autumnal pumpkin chai torte and chestnut tiramisu.
bosk: Two-course menu | Lunch CAD 35 per person & Dinner CAD 48 per person | Signature Dish: Roasted Beet Ravioli
bosk: Three-course menu |Lunch CAD 65 per person & Dinner CAD 79 per person
Island Inspirations at Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius
Shangri-La Le Touessrok invites guests to embark on a culinary journey across its signature restaurants. Kushi offers an intimate, refined Japanese dining experience with Taste of Shangri-La highlights including salmon tartare, Goma Wakame No Sarada, Tara No Yuan-Yaki and Wagyu with sansho crust, eryngii and miso-marinated watermelon. Safran celebrates the elegance of Indian cuisine infused with Mauritian flair, serving tandoor-roasted chicken thigh, Punjabi style chickpeas, Kashmiri lamb curry and Goan prawn curry. Coco’s captures the island spirit in a contemporary beachside setting with smoked aubergine with almond and black pepper praline, grilled Grouper fish with bouillabaisse broth and stuffed tomatoes with Créole ratatouille.
Kushi: A la carte | Signature Dishes: Citrus-marinated black cod, spinach, shimeji, enoki & shiitake in ponzu butter
Safran: A la carte | Signature Dish: Goan prawn curry
Coco’s: A la carte| Signature Dishes: Lamb slow cooked for 7 hours, curry leaves, curry butter bean purée
Coastal Indulgence at Shangri-La Colombo, Sri Lanka
In the heart of Colombo’s dining district, Capital Bar & Grill celebrates fire, flavour, and finesse. For Taste of Shangri-La, the menu showcases dishes like Adobo glazed smoked chicken leg, Harissa hinted barramundi fillet or leek and organic mushroom wellington. At Shang Palace, tradition is reimagined with style. The Cantonese tasting menu offers sea cucumber shaped seafood dumplings, mixed mushrooms with truffle sauce, crispy fried braised beef ribs and Shanghai-style smoked barramundi fillet with rose petals.
Capital Bar & Grill: Tasting menu | LKR 14,900++ per person (food only) | Signature Dish: Adobo glazed smoked chicken leg with garlic cremieux, sweetcorn croquette, confit pepper sauce and black pepper sauce
Shang Palace: Four-course tasting menu | LKR 14,888++ per person | Signature Dish: Crispy fried braised beef ribs with star anise, Ceylon cinnamon and Hua Diao wine sauce.
Southern Flavours at Shangri-La Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Shangri-La Hambantota offers a unique gastronomic journey, from authentic Southeast Asian hawker fare to elevated pub cuisine. Ulpatha offers breathtaking views of the golf course, serving hearty dishes and refined pub favourites. For Taste of Shangri-La, the menu features pan-seared yellowfin tuna, cinnamon infused white onion soup, dill marinated grilled barramundi mosaic, cheese and spinach stuffed baked breast of chicken, and rich chocolate fudge with mango-passionfruit ice cream. Meanwhile restaurant Sera will transport you to the vibrant region of Southeast Asia for a night of blissful elegance. Dishes served include Sate ayam with raw papaya salad, hot and spicy Tom yum goong soup, hot garlic prawns, steamed freshwater fish fillet with chilli coriander sauce, Sichuan chilli chicken with cashew and Thai sticky rice pudding.
Ulpatha: Four-course dinner menu | LKR 12,500++ per person (food only) | Signature Dish: Dill marinated grilled barramundi mosaic with cuttlefish and leek compote and Sri Lankan-style tempered lagoon prawns.
Sera: Family style set menu: LKR 10,500++ per person, dining experience with beverage pairing – LKR 12,500++ per person. | Signature Dish: Sichuan chilli chicken with cashew
A World of Flavours at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, India
Shangri-La New Delhi invites guests on a culinary journey through its celebrated restaurants. At Sorrento, Italian artistry shines with dishes such as rigatoni duck ragù, cream of parmesan risotto, baked chickpea crespelle and Italian meringue. At Shang Palace, Cantonese tradition meets seasonal finesse. Highlights include crispy duck salad with microgreens, jackfruit dumplings with chilli oil, Sanchen spiced king oyster mushroom, Cantonese style steamed cod fillet and Kung pao fresh tofu with cashew nut.
Sorrento: Four-course menu | INR 3,500++ per person| INR 6,500++ (with cocktail pairing) | Signature Dish: Pan-seared sea bass with potato gnocchi, saffron and roasted cherry tomatoes
Shang Palace: Five-course menu | INR 3,500++ per person| INR 6,500++ (with cocktail pairing) | Signature Dish: Marble Pork and Jackfruit Dumplings.
Taste of Shangri-La is a celebration of culinary artistry, local connection and the timeless joy of a well-crafted meal. It brings together the signature experiences of over 25 restaurants across 11 Shangri-La hotels, welcoming guests to explore world-class cuisine through accessible, specially designed menus. Whether revisiting a favourite restaurant or discovering something new, this October is an invitation to savour the finest of Shangri-La.
For more information on Taste of Shangri-La and to view the full collection of tasting menus, please visit Shangrilaexperiences.com.