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Column, Shanghai

Why Not ? Chinese Upmarket ingredients in Western Cuisine

As these fine dining chefs are willing to challenge themselves against top-notch Chinese ingredients with their refined skills and talent, we might as well open our mind and show appreciation so that new looks of Western food can shine through in this foreign land.

Jocelyn Chen
March 29, 2021

Column, Shanghai

Returnee Sommeliers Trigger the Boom of Chinese-style Bistros

The city of Shanghai has an early history of nurturing western-style bistros predominantly run by local foreigners. But recent years have seen them become a stage for young Chinese returnees, who have sniffed the huge potential of China’s food and beverage market.

Jocelyn Chen
February 1, 2021

Column, Mainland China, Shanghai

【Shanghai】Michelin-starred chef DeAille Tam & Simon Wong return with Obscura

DeAille and Simon‘s dishes are highly complex in the variety of ingredients and the way they handle them, not loved by all but something falls within Michelin criteria.

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January 20, 2021

Column, Mainland China

The Rise of Chinese Fusion Cuisine For the Next Decade

Chinese cuisine taking on Western looks or Western food hits Chinese flavours? Although globally inspired dishes and flavour shave been influencing the industry for several years, consumers today still can’t get enough of these options on restaurant menus.

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January 18, 2021

Column, Mainland China, Shanghai

China’s First Michelin-starred Chaozhou Cuisine: The Making of New Chaozhou Cuisine by Du Jianqing

"We don't necessarily use the fish from our hometown, because we’ve always laid our eyes on better options. Together with Chaoshan techniques in cooking, we strive to present a perfect whole," said Du Jianqing.

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January 5, 2021

Column, Shenzhen

【As If In Tokyo】The Authentic Edo Mae Sushi in China

Koguchi Shiro sees Shoku-tei Sushi as the maker of authentic Edo Mae sushi, as it does not compromise on its unique way of sushi making with customers' preferences.

Jocelyn Chen
December 23, 2020

Column, Industry Watch, Mainland China

【Jocelyn column】Shenzhen’s most beautiful Chinese restaurant: meticulous in everything, especially food

At the end of the corridor in GEM GARDEN you can see a famous saying by Qing Dynasty writer Yuan Mei that has been written by calligrapher Liu Yan Hu: " Meticulous in everything, especially food." This saying is said to appropriately portray the people of Chaoshan.

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December 2, 2020

Industry Watch, Mainland China, Restaurants

MICHELIN Guide Beijing 2021: King’s Joy becoming world’s first three-starred vegetarian restaurant

Michelin has revealed on November 16th the new 2021 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Beijing. In total, 30 establishments have been selected, including 2 Three-Star restaurants: Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) and King’s Joy (promoted from Two Stars to…

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November 17, 2020

Column, Hotels, Mainland China

【Jocelyn’s Column】70 minutes from Shanghai, Reconnect with nature at a stunning farm hotel

The brand name Naera is Icelandic and its original meaning is to nourish, nurture, and give nutrients. Treat every guest here with the most kind and beautiful arrangement. They believe that people's body and mind need to be cared for like flowers.

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November 26, 2020

Chengdu, Column

【Jocelyn’s Column】Taste of Chengdu – Land of Abundance, A Gourmet Mecca.

I love Chengdu. I often hear comments that Chengdu may be the next Michelin city. If it’s true, then this city truly fits the bill. Every time I visit, I don’t want to leave. Chengdu is a city full of energy, charm and style.

Jocelyn Chen
November 18, 2020

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