Newly renovated Shang Palace, located just inside the deluxe Norfolk Mansion serviced apartment, which has been voted the “Best Serviced Apartment” by Vietnam Economics Time and “Top 40 FDI Award” from Saigon Times. Shang Palace is quickly gaining a name for itself as a top-end choice for Chinese cuisine in the city. The executive chef hails from Hong Kong, which is evidenced by his perfection of delectable Chinese-Cantonese dishes. Subtle and light on the sauces, the focus of every dish continues to be the main ingredient, as is the cornerstone of cooking in Hong Kong. Traditional plates include Peking duck, drunken prawns, and delicate crab and mushroom soup. Stepping out of the box, the chef prepares an excellent lobster sautéed with foie gras, duck smoked with jasmine tea leaves, and sautéed beef morsels dashed with black pepper. For lunch, sample the elaborate dim sum menu to get a true taste of the chef’s homeland. First-rate dishes comprise the shrimp stuffed aloe vera dumplings, beautifully wrapped scallop dumplings, and barbequed pork pastry stuffed with meat and a sweet, melt-in-your mouth paste. Vegetarians will meet their match here as well with the pan-fried carrot cake, deeply fried egg fritters glazed with honey and lemon, or the oven-baked egg tarts. Wrap up your meal with the stomach pleasing “chilled cream of sago with mango and ice cream”, nicely presented with lingering tastes of cream and fruit. Your focus at Shang Palace will linger on the food, and the décor of this venue doesn’t distract you from your fine dining experience. Tasteful and elegant, the dark intricate wooden tables and chairs contrast well with the white linen and deep red carpeting. Imported Chinese and local Vietnamese art add to the spacious and classy ambiance. There are 9 private rooms and a main dining area seating over 300, making Shang Palace a wonderful place to hold private events. Helpful English and Cantonese-speaking staff circulate often to ensure full teacups and happy stomachs throughout your dining experience.
