Shanghai, December 15, 2023
To welcome 2024’s Year of the Dragon, Cai Feng Lou, the Chinese dining brand by IHG Hotels & Resorts, has introduced its 2024 Chinese New Year Celebration Menu at the InterContinental Shenzhen WECC. With a decade of consistently capturing the Chinese New Year spirit, Cai Feng Lou has enlisted ten leading chefs from its restaurants across China to develop the Cai Feng Lou 2024 Chinese New Year Celebration Menu. Offers a diverse culinary experience from ten different cities across China, this menu is an excellent choice for international guests looking to experience cultural heritage and the Chinese New Year spirit through curated cuisine.
Mr. Jerome Qiu, Chief Operating Officer of IHG Greater China, remarked, “As we welcome the new year, the culinary landscape is abuzz with fresh developments. Aligned with our ‘In China, For China’ strategy, IHG Hotels & Resorts remains focused on nurturing its dining brand portfolio to showcase local cultures through cuisine. This year has seen remarkable achievements, with six IHG Hotels & Resorts restaurants clinching seven esteemed Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Diamonds—a testament to our steadfast commitment to delivering diverse, top-notch dining experiences. Notably, Cai Feng Lou stands out in quality and quantity, boasting a nationwide presence with 55 restaurants within the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.”
“We have been dedicated to hosting Chinese New Year feasts, introducing distinctive menus that convey the auspicious essence of ‘The Colorful Phoenix Brings Auspicious’ in the new iteration of Cai Feng Lou 2.0. This initiative aims to impart a sense of prosperity and auspicious blessings to our guests while highlighting our culinary team’s exceptional prowess. It underscores our dedication to innovation and excellence. Our commitment remains unwavering—we will continue to deliver top-notch dining experiences, bringing unique joy to our guests.”
Embark on a culinary journey exploring distinctive delicacies from China, seamlessly blending Eastern and Western flavors. Following the brand’s renewal earlier this year, Cai Feng Lou 2.0 effortlessly merges the past and present, encouraging diners to delve into the diverse tastes of Chinese cuisine. The unique sensory experience captivatingly engages all five senses and conveys the essence of the ‘The Colorful Phoenix Brings Auspicious’ cultural theme. Rooted in refined Cantonese cuisine, it re-interprets traditional Chinese culture and heritage.
Ten Cities and Ten Flavors through The Cai Feng Lou 2024 Chinese New Year Celebration Menu
Ten master chefs have united in an unprecedented collaboration for the Cai Feng Lou 2024 Chinese New Year Celebration Menu, creating a beautiful fusion of North and South flavors. Rooted in classic Cantonese cuisine, the menu seamlessly integrates diverse regional delicacies, highlighting the unique charm of various cultural influences. Leveraging their rich expertise and innovative prowess, the chefs breathe life into the distinctive flavors of different regions, creating a signature Cai Feng Lou Cantonese-inspired Chinese New Year Celebration menu infused with symbolism.
Chef Wang of HUALUXE Wuxi Taihu showcases the ‘Assorted Appetizer Collections‘, introducing the unique flavors of Huaiyang cuisine to set the stage for a spectacular dining experience. Chef Xie from InterContinental Xiamen has prepared a heartwarming winter tonic, the ‘Poached Sea Clam, Liancheng Duck Broth‘, blending succulent sea clams into the flavorful soup made with Liancheng white duck. The resulting broth is both clam-sweet and rich, symbolizing abundant wealth. Chef Li from InterContinental Hefei ingeniously combines traditional Cantonese culinary techniques with Huizhou flavors, stewing Australian abalone in the style of Jixi dried pot, creating the ‘Braised Abalone in Clay-Pot, Pork Belly, Dried Vegetable, Bamboo Shoot‘, a fusion of gastronomy and regional culture. Meanwhile, Chef Li from Crowne Plaza Fuzhou Riverside utilizes traditional Cantonese baking methods to craft the ‘Braised Baby Lobster, Wampee Sauce‘ dish, highlighting the unique aroma and taste of Fujian yellow sauce. Chef Zhu from HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River explores the Yunnan region in the flavorful ‘Fried Preserved Beef, Yunnan Chilli‘ dish, combining Huize dried beef, Nadao’s yellow chili, and Yunnan’s wild gray sesame. Chef Liang from InterContinental Shenzhen WECC offers an on-site cooking experience with ‘Flambe Rushan Oyster, Sichuan Spicy Sauce‘, blending together sweet Shajing fresh oysters and fragrant, spicy homemade Sichuan sauce. Chef Ding from InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland elevates the classic Shanghai drunken chicken in the ‘Poached Chicken, Yellow Wine‘ dish, featuring crispy-skinned and tender chicken meat infused with ten-year Gu Yue Longshan Huadiao wine. Chef Huang of Crowne Plaza Wuhan
Optics Valley Hotel pan-fries Honghu lotus root slices from Hubei, pairing them with umami-rich crab roe for the ‘Pan-Fried Lotus, Crab Meat and Roe‘ dish. Chef Xiao from HUALUXE Xi’an Tanghua reimagines tradition with the ‘Boiled Yellow Croaker Soup, Preserved Cabbage, Paomo‘ main course, featuring pickled cabbage, flavorful yellow fish soup, and chewy Shaanxi pita bread. For a sweet finale, Chef Xiao of InterContinental Haikou Seaview presents the ‘Bird’s-Nest, Water-Chestnut in Coconut‘, concluding the meal with a perfectly smooth finish.
The 2024 Chinese New Year Celebration Menu pairs beautifully with the distinct tea and wine series offered by Cai Feng Lou. Whether it’s the robust aroma of Nine-Bend Red Plum tea or the mellowness of Dragon Pearl Pu-erh, Cai Feng Lou’s “Five-Senses of Tea Set” presents a premium selection of Chinese teas for guests and gourmets. The “Classic Chinese Alcohol” series, featuring classic Chinese alcoholic beverages like Shaoxing Yellow Wine, Ningxia Red Wine, Guizhou White Wine, and Qingdao Beer, allows guests to indulge and enjoy lively toasts and conversations. Cai Feng Lou’s interior aromatherapy enriches the festive atmosphere, blending floral notes of orchid and osmanthus to create a heightened sensory experience.
Cai Feng Lou Collaborates with Cheng Long Hang
During this period, Cai Feng Lou will introduce a limited tasting experience in collaboration with Cheng Long Hang, infusing a delightful celebratory element into the Chinese New Year feast. These products enhance select dishes from the 2024 Chinese New Year Celebration Menu, such as the “Pan-Fried Lotus, Crab Meat and Roe,” where Cheng Long Hang crab roe combines with pan-fried lotus root slices to create a rich umami flavor, embodying a harmonious sense of wealth from all directions. Additionally, the two entities have jointly launched a co-branded giftbox that showcases Cai Feng Lou’s Eastern aesthetics and hospitality, reflecting the brand’s deep respect for Chinese culinary culture.
As the dragon soars and the phoenix rises, embark on a distinctive culinary journey nationwide at any Cai Feng Lou to explore the 2024 Chinese New Year Celebration Menu. Gourmets and guests can immerse themselves in Cai Feng Lou’s unique culinary offerings, creating delightful Chinese New Year memories. Leveraging its extensive presence within the IHG Hotels & Resorts, Cai Feng Lou is committed to expanding its culinary expertise to more cities. With a focus on establishing trusted local restaurants rooted in Cantonese cuisine, the brand is dedicated to delivering high-quality dining experiences. This initiative aims to craft a flavorful map showcasing China’s diverse regional characteristics, preserving culinary heritage, and narrating the stories of Chinese gastronomy.
