Shang Palace (香宫) is the premium Chinese restaurant of the Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong. This flagship Cantonese Restaurant of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts opened in 1981 and has since then received numerous awards and recognition, including the coveted Michelin stars from 2009 to 2020.
Shang Palace serves both traditional and innovative Cantonese cuisine expertly prepared by a team of accomplished chefs headed by Executive Chinese Chef Mok Kit Keung. Prior to joining Shang Palace in 2011, Chef Mok has two decades of culinary experience in various luxury hotels in Singapore where he had the privilege of preparing meals for some of the most prominent heads of states.
The main dining room is bathed with the auspicious colors of red and gold, and accented with dark wood, white and beige. Ornate paintings are showcased on the feature walls, and are complemented by Chinese lattice panels, while oriental lanterns are contrasted by western chandeliers. Altogether, the different design elements exude a refined Chinese elegance, which makes for a perfect setting for upscale Cantonese dining.
Shang Palace offers a variety of dim sum (available only during lunchtime), set lunch and set dinner, as well as an extensive selection of Cantonese dishes in its a la carte menu. My mom and I had the opportunity to dine at Shang Palace for lunch during our recent stay at Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong.
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| Shumai, Har Gow and Xiao Long Bao Shang Palace | Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong |
We started our lunch with a trio of dim sum. The Steamed Minced Pork Dumplings with Black Truffle Paste is a modern version of the classic shumai (or siomai). The Steamed Shrimp Dumplings is the authentic version of my favorite har gow (or ha kaw). It was served with a special chili paste which actually goes well with any dim sum. We also had the Xiao Long Bao which is generously stuffed with minced pork and filled with a flavorful soup.
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| Double-Boiled Ginseng Soup with Abalone and Black Chicken Shang Palace | Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong |
We then sampled a soup dish from the a la carte menu, the Double-Boiled Ginseng Soup with Abalone and Black Chicken. The broth was very fragrant with a mild earthy flavor. Both the abalone and the black chicken were very tender.
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| Roasted Crispy Pork Belly Shang Palace | Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong |
We then had the Roasted Crispy Pork Belly. The meat was very tender and flavorful while a thin layer of fat simply dissolves in your mouth. The thin layer skin is the crispiest thing on earth. Altogether, the contrast of textures paired with beautiful flavors make this dish a must try!
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| Stir-Fried Kagoshima Wagyu Beef with Sliced Garlic Served in Golden Basket Shang Palace | Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong |
Here is a premium item from the menu we tried during our visit. The Stir-Fried Kagoshima Wagyu Beef with Sliced Garlic Served in Golden Basket had a well-balanced sweetness and savory flavor coating a super tender wagyu beef. The sliced garlic has a crunch that contrasts the texture of the beef.
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| Sauteed Prawns and Glass Vermicelli with Green Peppercorn in a Clay Pot Shang Palace | Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong |
The Sauteed Prawns and Glass Vermicelli with Green Peppercorn in a Clay Pot is a simple dish typical of Cantonese cuisine. What makes this dish stand out are the natural goodness of the flavors coming from the key ingredients. You could taste the natural sweetness of the fresh prawns complemented by the delicate flavor of the vermicelli.
TIP: If you want a spicy version of this dish, you can mix in some chili paste for the har gaow. I really loved the outcome!
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| Chilled Mango Cream with Pomelo and Sago Shang Palace | Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong |
Finally for dessert, we had the Chilled Mango Cream with Pomelo and Sago. I love the rich sweet taste of the mangoes which I bet are from the Philippines. The bits of pomelo added texture and a citrus taste that balances the sweetness of the mango.
In addition to the main dining room, Shang Palace also has four private dining rooms. One of which is the Grand Private Dining Room which can accommodate up to 20 people. Shang Palace also has a wine cellar that serves an extensive collection of French, Italian and new world wines. An in-house sommelier can assist guests with wine and food pairing.
► OPERATING HOURS OF SHANG PALACE
| Days | Schedule | |
| Lunch | Monday-Friday Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays |
12:00nn-02:30pm 10:30am-03:00pm |
| Dinner | Monday-Sunday | 06:30pm-10:30pm |
► DINING BENEFITS FOR GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBERS
Golden Circle (GC) Members dining at Shang Palace or any of the restaurants and bars of Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong can either earn GC Reward Points or instantly redeem GC Reward Points on dining. Both checked-in and non-stay Golden Circle members are qualified for these benefits.
| Dining Benefit | Gold Member |
Jade Member |
Diamond Member |
| GC Award Point(s) earned per eligible USD1 spent on dining |
1 | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| US Dollar value per 10 GC Award Points redeemed on dining | USD1.00 | USD1.25 | USD1.25 |
Note: GC Award Points will be credited to your account one to two weeks after the date of the transaction.
Shang Palace
Lower Level 1, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Contact: (852) 2721 2111
Email: shangpalace.ksl@shangri-la.com
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