Taste of Shangri-La 2026, Where Every Bite Tells a Story
August 2026, United Arab Emirates: 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.
From Paris, Istanbul, London, and Toronto to India and Sri Lanka and beyond, the campaign presents 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.
A Taste of Asian Cuisine at Shangri-La Dubai, UAE
Shangri-La Dubai has long been a destination for exceptional Asian dining. This October, Shang Palace, the hotel’s beloved signature restaurant, presents an elegant four-course Chinese menu where time-honoured traditions meet modern refinement.
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 with either Mango Pomelo Sago or Coconut Snowflake.
Menus & Pricing
- •Shang Palace: Four-course menu · AED 288 per person · Signature: Beef Short Rib Bun
Cantonese Delicacies & 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.
At Al Hanah Bar, a personalised cocktail experience is guided by a short consultation with the head mixologist, who creates a bespoke flight of three cocktails tailored to the guest’s individual preferences — experiencing Shangri-La through flavour, creativity and craftsmanship, one cocktail at a time.
Menus & Pricing
- •Shang Palace: Five-course with Tea Pairing · AED 298 per person · Signature: Braised E-Fu Noodles with Lobster and Cheese
- •Shang Palace: Five-course with Chinese wine pairing · AED 438 per person
- •Al Hanah Bar: Three bespoke cocktails · AED 148 per person, including a round of canapés
A Culinary Celebration at Shangri-La Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
At Shangri-La Jeddah, the culinary spotlight shines on Shang Palace, where authentic Cantonese cuisine is brought to life with a 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. The tasting menu includes whole smoked eggplant, shrimp sayadieh and baklava bil ashta & mastic, with a vegetarian version also available.
Menus & Pricing
- •Niyyali: Four-Course menus · SAR 220–240 per person · Signature: Shrimp Sayadieh
- •Shang Palace: Four-course menu · SAR 350 per person · Signature: Seven Stars Around the Moon
Anatolian Heritage & Cantonese Craftsmanship at Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, Türkiye
At IST TOO, Executive Chef Şevket Cihan presents a refined farm-to-table experience inspired by Anatolia’s rich culinary heritage. The four-course menu showcases Balıkesir Lamb Shashlik with Kars Gruyère freekeh, smoked yoghurt and roasted Urfa pepper purée. A plant-based alternative, Wild Mushroom Ragout & Black Truffle, highlights the depth of Türkiye’s seasonal produce.
At Shang Palace, Head Chef Cheng Lu invites guests through the refined traditions of Cantonese cuisine, with a signature Pan-Fried Diced Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper Sauce, delicate Chicken Xiao Long Bao and the elegant Osmanthus Flower Cake.
Menus & Pricing
- •IST TOO: Four-course · TRY 3,200 per person · Signature: Balıkesir Lamb Shashlik
- •IST TOO (Plant-Based): Four-course · TRY 3,200 per person · Signature: Wild Mushroom Ragout & Black Truffle
- •Shang Palace: Four-course · TRY 3,200 per person · Signature: Pan-Fried Diced Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper Sauce
A Blend of French & Asian Flavours at Shangri-La Paris, France
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. Les Salons Du Prince serves light, refreshing dishes such as tuna tartare with avocado, kalamansi lemon vinaigrette and basil oil.
At Shang Palace, authentic Cantonese flavours take centre stage with 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.
Menus & Pricing
- •Maison Roland: Three-course · €78 per person · Signature: Grilled sea bass fillet with fresh herb vierge sauce
- •Les Salons du Prince: Three-course · €85 per person · Signature: Steamed sea bass fillet, buttermilk sauce, salmon roe, citrus rice
- •Shang Palace: Six-course tasting · €88 per person · Signature: Pan-fried Wagyu beef bao
Contemporary British Asian Fusion at Shangri-La The Shard, London, UK
Located in the iconic Shard, Shangri-La The Shard invites guests to dine at its contemporary British Asian eatery, TĪNG. With Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese-inspired dishes, guests can 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.
Menus & Pricing
- •TĪNG: Asian sharing menu · £89 per person · Signature: Hand-Dived Scallop with Thai green curry
Enjoy Italian Cuisine at Shangri-La Toronto, Canada
Shangri-La Toronto combines contemporary cuisine with a vibrant ambience, where classic techniques transform seasonal Canadian ingredients into innovative dishes. bosk offers Northern Italian gastronomy rooted in nature.
For Taste of Shangri-La, the menu begins with 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.
Menus & Pricing
- •bosk: Two-course · Lunch CAD 35 & Dinner CAD 48 per person · Signature: Roasted Beet Ravioli
- •bosk: Three-course · Lunch CAD 65 & Dinner CAD 79 per person
Island Inspirations at Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius
Kushi offers an intimate Japanese dining experience with highlights including salmon tartare, Goma Wakame No Sarada, Tara No Yuan-Yaki and Wagyu with sansho crust, eryngii and miso-marinated watermelon. Safran celebrates Indian cuisine infused with Mauritian flair — 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.
Menus & Pricing
- •Kushi: A la carte · Signature: Citrus-marinated black cod, spinach, shimeji, enoki & shiitake in ponzu butter
- •Safran: A la carte · Signature: Goan prawn curry
- •Coco’s: A la carte · Signature: 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, showcasing dishes like Adobo glazed smoked chicken leg, Harissa hinted barramundi fillet and 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.
Menus & Pricing
- •Capital Bar & Grill: Tasting · LKR 14,900++ per person (food only) · Signature: Adobo glazed smoked chicken leg
- •Shang Palace: Four-course tasting · LKR 14,888++ per person · Signature: Crispy fried braised beef ribs with star anise, Ceylon cinnamon and Hua Diao wine sauce
Southern Flavours at Shangri-La Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Ulpatha offers breathtaking views of the golf course, serving hearty dishes and refined pub favourites — 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.
Sera transports guests to Southeast Asia with Sate ayam and 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.
Menus & Pricing
- •Ulpatha: Four-course dinner · LKR 12,500++ per person (food only) · Signature: Dill marinated grilled barramundi mosaic
- •Sera: Family style set menu · LKR 10,500++ per person; with beverage pairing LKR 12,500++ · Signature: Sichuan chilli chicken with cashew
A World of Flavours at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, India
At Sorrento, Italian artistry shines with rigatoni duck ragù, cream of parmesan risotto, baked chickpea crespelle and Italian meringue.
At Shang Palace, Cantonese tradition meets seasonal finesse with 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.
Menus & Pricing
- •Sorrento: Four-course · INR 3,500++ per person; INR 6,500++ with cocktail pairing · Signature: Pan-seared sea bass with potato gnocchi, saffron and roasted cherry tomatoes
- •Shang Palace: Five-course · INR 3,500++ per person; INR 6,500++ with cocktail pairing · Signature: 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, bringing together the signature experiences of over 25 restaurants across 11 Shangri-La hotels. Whether revisiting a favourite restaurant or discovering something new, this October is an invitation to savour the finest of Shangri-La.
For the full collection of tasting menus, visit shangrilaexperiences.com/taste-of-shangri-la. For images, see the image collection here.
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