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When Yč Shanghai opened in Hong Kong in 1998, it was clear that Elite Concepts had created something out of the ordinary. Now, with the confidence born of success, Yč Shanghai, Shanghai now brings its unique cuisine and atmosphere to the Mother City Shanghai.
No ordinary location would do for this latest incarnation of Yč Shanghai, so the citys history played a large part in choosing a location. The restaurant is at 338 Huang Pi Nan Lu, in Xintiandi, a new Shui On development in the former historic French Concession. Guests at Yč Shanghai have the experience of dining in a genuine Shikumen (stone gate) house, which has been carefully restored to its original magnificence.
Since Yč Shanghai reflects the glory of the city in its heyday, we wanted a location that did the same, says Paul Hsu, Executive Director of Elite Concepts. We were fortunate to find this glorious building. The setting goes hand-in-hand with the dining experience. Hsu developed the Yč Shanghai concept in collaboration with internationally renowned architect and designer Tony Chi.
The location, however, is only half the story - Yč Shanghais cuisine is just as impressive as its setting.
Six hand-picked chefs including Master Chef Zhang, Zou Quan were sent to observe operations at Yč Shanghai Hong Kong in December 2001. They are now posted at their stoves, knives sharpened and ready to dazzle the taste buds of Shanghais food lovers with their contemporary interpretations of the classic dishes from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai.
Those who have visited Yč Shanghai in Hong Kong will have sampled some of the renowned Shanghainese cold dishes that make such excellent starters: Yč Shanghais own Drunken Shrimps, Smoked Pomfret or Bean Jelly with Cucumber, just to name three.
There are also tangy sun-dried seafood dishes, succulent meat and poultry offerings and superb crispy rice and noodle creations. Chef Zhang is also featuring a Live Seafood selection on the menu. Guests can order their fish or seafood live and have it cooked in a variety of ways steamed, braised or sautéed with garlic.
Yč Shanghai has come home, but is its travels
over ? Hardly, Yč Shanghai is a proven restaurant concept, says Paul Hsu. Now that weve established our Mother Ship in Shanghai, were ready to take it global. Soon international food lovers might be seeing the Yč Shanghai name in Tokyo, San Francisco, London, New York, or Paris. But for now, it is Shanghais good fortune to welcome a new and exciting restaurant to their justly renowned city. Restaurant reservations can be made by calling (86-21) 6311 2323.
Yč Shanghai, Shanghai was conceived and is operated by Elite Concepts, one of Asias more successful Hong Kong-based restaurant management and consulting companies. In the decade since 1991, the company has built a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars in countries across Asia bringing new energy and ideas to the citys entertainment and dining scene. Outlets in Hong Kong include Cinecittą, Kokage and One-Fifth on Star Street and Yč Shanghai and La Cité in Pacific Place. With the recent opening of Yč Shanghai in Xintiandi, Shanghai, the Yč Shanghai concept is poised for expansion in key cosmopolitan cities throughout the world. |
