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A Winter Gastronomic Experience at China Shadow

At the Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental, the renowned Chinese restaurant, China Shadow, is set to unveil its enchanting winter menu starting December 26. Led by Chef Hidekazu Ando, this seasonal offering forms part of the acclaimed Gastronomic Theater series, which harmoniously blends traditional Chinese cuisine with unique ingredients sourced from the Kyushu and Okinawa regions.

Exquisite Seasonal Menu

The winter menu features an impressive variety of dishes that showcase the creativity and skills of Chef Ando, providing a modern twist on classic recipes. Notable ingredients include the rare Sujihara fish from Okinawa, Tsushima eel, Kagoshima black beef, and Amaou strawberries renowned in Fukuoka. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to express the rich culinary heritage of these southern Japanese regions.

Dining Details

• - Location: Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental, 26th Floor, China Shadow
• - Dinner: 18,700 yen (tax included, service charge extra)

- Time: 18:00 to 22:00 (Last Order at 21:00)

• - Lunch: 8,800 yen (tax included, service charge extra)

- Time: 11:30 to 15:00 (Last Order at 14:30)

Please note that the restaurant may be temporarily closed for private events, so kindly check in advance for availability.

Dinner Course Highlights

Appetizers:

• - A five-selection platter featuring:

- Barracuda grilled with kabosu miso from Oita and Kumamoto.
- Escabeche of Sujihara fish with caviar from Nichinan, Nagasaki.
- Traditional Okinawan dish “Soochi-kah.”
- Jelly with Amaou strawberry vinegar and premium plum wine from Fukuoka.
- Tartar sauce with robust Ariake chicken from Saga and Miyazaki.

Dim Sum:

• - Steamed seafood wrapped Hakata cabbage with snow-white sauce from Fukuoka.
• - Steamed dumplings filled with cod and mentaiko from Fukuoka.
• - One-bite dumplings of local Okinawan Kibimaru pork with kabosu ponzu.

Main Dishes:

• - Stir-fried Tsushima eel and hand-shelled shrimp sprinkled with olive powder from Iki, Nagasaki.
• - Okinawa’s Sujihara fish in sweet soy sauce.
• - Kagoshima black beef sirloin with a custom sauce, or filet mignon with an additional charge.
• - A rice ball wrapped in meat served with mentaiko mayo and burning cheese from Fukuoka and Miyazaki, or Goto udon with Oita’s famous chicken tempura and citrus from Tsushima.

Dessert:

• - A dessert plate featuring Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka.

Lunch Course Highlights

Featured items include:

• - A three-selection platter:

- Escabeche of Sujihara fish from Nagasaki.
- Traditional Okinawan “Soochi-kah.”
- Tartar sauce with robust Ariake chicken from Saga and Miyazaki.

• - Dim sum selections include seafood wrapped Hakata cabbage and steamed dumplings with cod and mentaiko.
• - Fried squid with local basil and yuzu pepper from Oita.
• - Kibimaru pork cutlet with kabosu sauce from Okinawa.
• - Desserts showcasing Amaou strawberries.

Menu items are subject to change based on availability. Prices include tax; an additional 15% service charge may apply.*

Book Your Experience

Reserve your table and explore more about this exceptional culinary journey at the China Shadow by visiting their official website or call 03-5783-1258 (direct restaurant reservations).

About Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental

Situated in Shinagawa, directly connected to the port entrance of the station, this luxury hotel offers personalized service and unmatched hospitality, providing guests with a unique experience. With 194 elegant rooms, four vibrant restaurants, and event facilities available for various occasions, it stands as a premier destination for sophisticated travelers in Tokyo.