Menu, gallery mark 40 years of KL hospitality
The gallery featured photos depicting the hotel's grand opening on Sept 19, 1985 by former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
TO mark its 40th anniversary, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has launched several initiatives to celebrate its decades of hospitality.
It unveiled a Legendary Menu at Shang Palace that showcases a myriad of Cantonese dishes, reflecting how the restaurant has been a bastion of elegant Cantonese dining since opening its doors in 1985. Yeap with dishes from the Legendary Menu at Shang Palace.
Executive Chinese chef Keith Yeap said the menu fully captured the essence of Shang Palace through the ages by retaining classic dishes, while introducing new contemporary Cantonese ones.
'Some of the traditional dishes shaped our identity. We have also kept dishes that are much loved by our guests.'
From the menu, there's the Shunde-style shredded fish broth cooked with black fungus, enoki mushrooms, luffa gourd and dried tangerine skin.
Other entries include traditional Kirin-style steamed grouper, braised Lion's Head meatballs with crab roe in yellow sauce, Ocean Harvest hotpot with clams, crab and chicken as well as lotus-wrapped steamed beef cake.
Other standouts are the Peony Blossom Pastries and the nostalgic ma lai go, or Chinese steamed cake. Visual gallery set up for Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur's anniversary.
The hotel also launched a visual gallery encapsulating its evolution, titled 'Where Moments Become Memories: 40 Years of Heartfelt Hospitality'.
It features iconic moments, key refurbishments, notable guests, dedicated staff and the hotel's ongoing commitment to social responsibility.
'We not only celebrate 40 years of Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur but also the extraordinary people who have been a part of our journey,' said general manager Daniel Kaeflein.
The gallery features photos of the hotel's grand opening on Sept 19, 1985, by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as well as guests such as Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan and Hollywood star and film producer Pierce Brosnan.
To commemorate the hotel's Ruby anniversary, guests can enjoy RM40 off per person on lunch and dinner buffets at Lemon Garden until end-May.
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