The Shangri-La, a luxury Parisian hotel, takes us on a voyage into deepest Asia to an opulent imaginary paradise. On the lower floor of the hotel, the Shang Palace restaurant transports diners to Hong Kong, amidst jade inlaid columns, finely carved screens and crystal chandeliers. Cantonese cuisine plays the leading role, served in an assortment of dishes that are placed in the centre of the table. Each dish is a masterclass in precision and subtlety. The dim sum are exquisitely soft and fluffy, while the gently seared aubergines, chicken and dried fish dish showcases the full range of skills and art of Cantonese cooking. The discovery menu is a treasure trove: fried langoustine wonton with sweet and sour yuzu sauce; assorted dumplings with shrimp, pork, crab roe, beetroot, vegetables and mushrooms, Shang Palace bao with pork belly and pickles…