Shang Palace Colombo rings in New Year with new menu

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Traditional steamed dim sum served in a bamboo basket

Located within the city’s most iconic luxury address, Shang Palace at Shangri-La Colombo welcomes the New Year with an elevated menu designed to engage food and beverage connoisseurs through depth of flavour, technical precision and immersive culinary theatre. Bringing together time-honoured traditions and contemporary finesse, the refreshed offering reflects a confident evolution of Shang Palace’s culinary identity.

At the helm is Chef Qiu ‘Jasen’ ZhiQiang, whose decades of experience across regional Chinese cuisines inform a menu that balances heritage techniques with modern restraint. For discerning diners, the experience unfolds as a curated journey—from refined Cantonese signatures to expressive Szechuan classics—each dish crafted with clarity, balance and respect for tradition.

Signature highlights include Shang Palace’s renowned Peking Duck, expertly roasted and carved tableside from the show kitchen, underscoring both culinary precision and performance. Chef Jasen’s Live BBQ selections bring bold, aromatic flavours to the forefront, while Szechuan favourites such as Shui Zhu Yu and La Zi Ji deliver layered heat, fragrance and unmistakable regional character.

Seafood takes centre stage through refined offerings like Kung Pao Slipper Lobster, showcasing wok mastery and balanced spice, and Seafood Fried Glass Noodles, celebrated for their depth and smoky wok hei. Vegetarian creations, including the Sizzling Mushrooms with Tofu, add umami-driven elegance, rounding out a menu defined by thoughtful contrast and breadth.

Seasonality, provenance and technique remain central to the new offering, with sustainably sourced seafood, locally inspired produce and premium international ingredients featured throughout. Whether enjoyed as an intimate dining experience or a celebratory gathering, the new menu invites diners to explore texture, aroma and flavour across a refined culinary landscape.

The new menu at Shang Palace reflects a continued commitment to authenticity and culinary excellence. By showcasing regional Chinese flavours alongside immersive dining experiences, the restaurant aims to offer guests a meaningful and memorable culinary journey.

With its elegant interiors, discreet service and culinary precision, Shang Palace continues to set the benchmark for luxury Chinese dining in Colombo. The new menu is now available daily for lunch and dinner at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Colombo.