Business travellers bound for Singapore will soon enjoy an enhanced airport dining experience with the April arrival of Shang Social, the first standalone dining establishment of The Shangri-La Group, located at Jewel Changi Airport, a new mixed-use at Changi International Airport.
Shang Social marks the group’s first venture into standalone food and beverage outlets outside of a hotel setting, and pays tribute to three distinctive Chinese cuisines – Cantonese, Huaiyang, and Sichuan.
Diners at the 220-seater eatery will be brought on a culinary journey conceptualised by three of Shangri-La’s highly acclaimed master chefs. The extensive menu features traditional and contemporary interpretations of classic Chinese cuisine while staying true to their authentic flavours and roots. Between the formal dining space, the casual MRKT and Bar, Shang Social is specially designed to cater to everyone and for every dining occasion.
The Shang Social menu is carefully curated with inputs from three of Shangri-La’s highly acclaimed master chefs, each a master in either Cantonese, Huaiyang or Sichuan cuisine. Michelin-starred Cantonese chef Mok Kit Keung, also the executive Chinese chef at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, will have two of his signature dishes – Bamboo Noodles with Dark Soya Sauce and Lard and Deep-fried Free-range Chicken Stuffed with Fried Glutinous Rice – featured in the Cantonese selection.
Shang Social represents a dining destination with three facets. ‘Dining’ is an 88-seater plush full-service dining space offers diners the best selection of authentic Chinese dishes, re-imagined in vibrant and modern expressions. Those seeking a more exclusive dining experience can opt for the private dining rooms. This includes The Chef’s Table, which brings 12 diners up close to the culinary action taking place in the main kitchen. Guests can enjoy personally curated menus from the resident chefs. Meanwhile, The Courtyard provides guests with an immersive dining experience in the surrounds of Jewel’s Forest Valley.
In addition, MRKT is a contemporary Chinese-style marketplace abuzz with diners enjoying casual communal dining. The Shang Social MRKT will showcase exciting seasonal culinary delights from around the region at its pop-up feature kitchen. The retail space within the marketplace offers guests the opportunity to browse a collection of exclusive delicacies and bring home a taste of Shang Social, such as a selection of exclusive Shang Social sauces.
Finally, the ‘Bar’ space is the heart of Shang Social and is a true hidden gem within Jewel. The 18-seater bar bridges East and West flavours harmoniously, pairing its one-of-a-kind cocktails with modern Chinese tapas.
Behind Shang Social are three culinary forces from Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. Chef Joe Hou, a protégé of Huaiyang master Zhou Xiaoyan and recognised as China’s Huaiyang cuisine global ambassador, will bring his personal Huaiyang favourites to the table. Chef Hou is also the area Chinese executive chef of Jiangnan Wok at Shangri-La Hotel, Nanjing. Chef Rick Du, executive Chinese chef at Summer Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, Shenyang, completes the Shang Social culinary journey with his Sichuan specialities.
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