To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chef Wang Yong and his team at Jin Sha, Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, offer a remarkable seasonal feast that takes guests on a culinary journey through the Yangtze River Delta.
Focusing on the rich traditions of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine, the menu highlights local ingredients from Hangzhou’s West Lake, Shaoxing, Suzhou, Wenzhou, and beyond, blending regional flavors with innovative touches.
With a focus on seasonality, the banquet’s ten dishes reflect the transition from summer to autumn, using fresh ingredients such as watershield from West Lake, Shaoxing’s aged rice dregs, and Xiaoshan’s white radishes.
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This thoughtfully curated menu strikes a balance between heritage and modernity, offering a gastronomic experience rooted in tradition yet enhanced by creative flair.
Signature appetizers like West Lake Watershield with Sea Urchin Jelly and Yellow Wine Marinated Geoduck Clam set the tone with delicate textures and flavors. Main dishes such as Steamed Pumpkin Blossom with Pork and Hairy Crab and Pancake Rolled with Crisp Fritter and Caviar showcase a harmonious blend of ingredients.
The feast also includes more inventive creations like Crispy Pigeon Leg Stuffed with Fish Maw and the comforting Braised Fish Skin with Ginger and Broccoli. Dessert highlights include Crystalline Pineapple Cake with Mung Bean and Birds Nest Pineapple Dew, both offering light, refreshing finishes to the meal.
Jin Sha, known for its traditional Song dynasty-style design and tranquil garden setting, offers an authentic taste of Zhejiang cuisine with a modern twist. Under Chef Wang’s leadership, the restaurant has received numerous accolades, including one Michelin star in both 2023 and 2024, and three diamonds from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide for seven consecutive years.
Ranked #59 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2023, Jin Sha continues to earn top honors on the Trip.com Global Elite Restaurant List, achieving “Black Diamond” status for three consecutive years since 2021.
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