Immersive Dining at Taste of China 🎋
by April Abi
Oct 31, 2025
Follow Panda Chef "Cheng Baobao" on a 2-hour culinary journey across China—from the delicate flavors of Jiangnan to the bold spices of the Northwest! 🐼 From the moment you step in, you’ll be greeted by an adorable 5D panda host who guides you through an immersive dining adventure.
Each chapter of the story pairs with a dish—from eastern delicate bites to western fiery flavors—enhanced by live cultural performances and high-tech interactive table projections. The immersion is unreal!
🌟 Full Menu Breakdown:
1️⃣ Exquisite Appetizers
2️⃣ Four Jiangnan Delicacies
Featuring: asparagus tartlets, turnip cakes, crab meat tartare, and Hangzhou-style crispy fish. Paired with delicate Longjing tea. Enjoy these delicate bites amid projections of misty water towns while learning about Chinese tea culture.
3️⃣ Peking Duck 🦆
The star of the northern chapter! Pancakes wrapped with duck brushed with sweet bean sauce, scallions, cucumber, and hawthorn strips. Each bite is pure bliss~ Jasmine tea cuts the richness perfectly.
4️⃣ Sour Soup Fish 🌶️
A southern classic—tender grouper in tangy-spicy broth. Comes with an edible fish-shaped biscuit and Pu’er tea to balance the heat.
5️⃣ Mapo Tofu 🦞
Western fiery vibes! Upgraded with fresh lobster for extra umami. Served with tofu-skin wrapped rice—drench it in the spicy sauce for full effect.
6️⃣ Herbal Hot Pot 🍲
A surprise highlight! Rich mushroom broth with premium snow beef, abalone, and handmade noodles. Customize your dip with 9 condiments—so comforting!
7️⃣Hong Kong Dim Sum 🥟
A taste of the Guangdong region: delicate shrimp dumplings, coffee mochi, zucchini pastries, and panda custard buns that ooze salted egg yolk lava. Instant trip to a Hong Kong tea house!
8️⃣ Sweet Fermented Glutinous Rice Balls✨
The grand finale! Innovative “starry sky” rice balls in sweet wine broth—a dreamy ending to this epic journey.
🌟 Key Experiences:
- 7 dishes × 7 regional storylines × Chinese cultural values
- Interactive table games + live performances (water sleeve dance, face-changing, Kung Fu)
- Costume styling: Book ahead to wear regional outfits (arrive 2 hours early)
📍 Practical Info:
Address: Taste of China Immersive Dining (B1, 270 Henan Middle Rd, Huangpu—inside The Old Municipal Hall)
Transport: Metro Lines 2/10, Nanjing East Rd Station, Exit 7 (5-min walk) | 🅿️ Free parking in the building’s basement
Sessions: Daily lunch 12:00-14:00 / dinner 19:00-21:00
Tip: Arrive 1.5 hours early for full styling + photos!
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