A Royal Date at Royal Plaza Hotel

Tonight, I dined at the Lion's Court and enjoyed a royal feast. Let me be the queen for a night. The first course of the Lion's Court Feast (Health and Wellness Nine Courses) is Tea Garden ~ Bird's Nest, Lychee, and Tofu Pudding! The snowy white appearance and the royal tea cup make it irresistible. The homemade tofu pudding is smooth and silky, paired with sweet lychee and nourishing bird's nest, making it a perfect combination. After eating, you can feel the moisturizing and beautifying effects. The Collection ~ Vegetarian Dumplings, Braised Duck Tongue, Oil-Braised Bamboo Shoots, and Osmanthus Pork Belly! One serving allows you to taste three different appetizers with varying textures and flavors, served in exquisite antique-style dishes that are visually appealing. The translucent vegetarian dumplings are filled with lion's mane mushrooms, assorted mushrooms, and white truffle sauce. The crispy fried lion's mane mushrooms add a crunchy texture, and the assorted mushrooms and white truffle sauce make the dumplings fragrant. The osmanthus pork belly is made with tender pork belly, roasted to perfection, and drizzled with sweet maltose and fragrant osmanthus. It's so delicious that it surpasses ordinary char siu. Chef Jiang has spoiled my taste buds again. The braised duck tongue and oil-braised bamboo shoots are made with seasonal bamboo shoots, cordyceps flowers, wood ear mushrooms, and soy sauce. The bamboo shoots are crisp and fragrant, and the duck tongue is cooked with a secret sauce, making it a delightful experience for your taste buds. Enamel ~ Cabbage, Fish Maw, and Tofu Soup! Using tofu favored by Emperor Qianlong, the rich broth is paired with tender tofu, cabbage, and soft fish maw, making the hot and flavorful soup very comforting. Imperial ~ Bean Paste, Chestnut, and Emperor Fish! Under the fish net is a pan-fried halibut, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with mushroom sauce, chestnut, assorted mushrooms, tofu puffs, new pork, and asparagus, all stir-fried together. The secret sauce made with fermented bean curd and cherry blossom chili sauce makes it incredibly delicious. During the intermission, we were served a cup of Emperor Qianlong's favorite drink, Sanqing Tea! The tea is sweet and fragrant, with a clear and pleasant taste. Among the five wines, we have already tasted champagne and white wine. Next, there will be Chinese wine, red wine, and dessert wine, ensuring a delightful evening. After the Sanqing Tea, the waiter brought Shanxi Xinghuacun Qinghua Fenjiu. The wine is crystal clear, fragrant, and pure, with a long-lasting aftertaste. Those who love strong liquor must try it. Guard ~ Fried Shrimp! Fresh shrimp is coated in batter and fried until fragrant, served with a sauce made of ginger, scallions, garlic, and black vinegar, along with caramelized pineapple and pickled ginger. The pickled ginger is tender and flavorful, and the shrimp is bouncy and sweet and sour, making it a very appetizing dish. Abalone and Fish Maw ~ Pan-fried Golden Oyster and Braised Abalone! The golden oyster and abalone are skewered with delicate hairpins, looking like precious treasures. The pan-fried golden oyster emits a fresh ocean aroma, and the braised abalone is flavorful, lightly pan-fried with Sichuan pepper oil, adding a spicy taste. Paired with mildly spicy lobster sauce, this dish is a true taste of the sea. Lotus Breeze ~ White Jade, Duck, and One Dish! The main ingredient is fire-roasted duck, paired with winter melon, lotus seeds, lily bulbs, goji berries, and morel mushrooms, creating a delicious combination of light and rich flavors. Soup Noodles ~ Half-cooked Melon, Tripe, and Scallion Oil Noodles! The broth is made with dried shrimp, ginger, and preserved vegetables, resulting in a milky white soup, served with bitter melon slices, pork tripe, and garlic, paired with Shanghai thick noodles. The sweet and savory flavor makes it irresistible, even if you're full. Seal Print ~ Jade Seal Cake is essentially a pistachio white chocolate mousse cake! Inside the majestic jade seal is a crispy pistachio layer and sponge cake, making it smooth and delicious. Paired with pistachio crumbs and pistachio vanilla sauce, it becomes even more fragrant.