In the heart of Central, the popular Sichuan restaurant Grand Majestic Sichuan is revolutionizing the traditional Chinese dining experience with its stylish European service and luxurious decor, dedicated to providing diners with a unique taste of Sichuan cuisine. Led by Chef Theign Phan, the restaurant collaborates with internationally renowned Sichuan expert Fuchsia Dunlop to craft a menu that deeply explores the essence of Sichuan cuisine, blending classic and innovative elements to reinterpret this millennia-old culinary tradition. This time, the restaurant unveils seven brand-new dishes that further showcase the diverse flavors of Sichuan, combining 24 classic Sichuan tastes with three major modern flavor characteristics: smoked, sour and spicy, and fermented. Diners can immerse themselves in the endless possibilities of Sichuan cuisine through this rich and layered tasting experience.
The newly introduced menu features the special recommendation of “Garlic Pork Belly,” made with high-quality pork belly from Bangalow, Australia. This dish is slow-cooked at low temperature to maintain the meat’s tenderness, paired with a special garlic sauce and crunchy cucumber slices, giving a fresh twist to the classic Sichuan cold dish. The “Fragrant Goose Liver” combines French fine dining with Sichuan elements, using smooth goose liver, slowly cooked in chicken fat and served with fermented glutinous rice wine, homemade chili oil, and Sichuan pepper powder, layering a rich aroma of wine and spice. Inspired by street food from Sichuan, the “Spicy Tofu Pudding” features homemade tofu pudding, paired with pickled vegetables and a spicy sesame sauce, and offers crispy fried yellow beans and Sichuan pepper as accompaniments, allowing guests to create a unique flavor experience to their liking, resulting in a delightful contrast of smoothness and crunch.
The star dish featuring a smoky flavor, “Smoked Broccoli Sprouts,” takes traditional Sichuan smoking techniques to the next level. Carefully selected fresh broccoli sprouts and bamboo shoots are paired with Sichuan bacon and fermented black beans, slowly smoked over charcoal to add layers of flavor, filling the dish with a captivating smoky aroma, and delivering a unique salty and slightly spicy taste on the palate. Meanwhile, the “Stir-fried Shrimp with Yellow Peppers” opts for crunchy fresh shrimp, quickly stir-fried with crisp and sweet peas, then mixed with a rich and fragrant yellow lantern pepper sauce, creating a delightful interplay of sour, sweet, salty, and spicy flavors that is unforgettable. Lastly, the “Steamed Cod with Chopped Chili” is inspired by Hunan’s chopped chili fish head, substituting cod as the star. The tender, delicate fish meat paired with hand-chopped spicy peppers brings a bold kick, bursting with fish flavor, perfectly showcasing the harmonious blend of Sichuan and Hunan culinary styles.
Finally, the “Double Pepper Dry-Fried Shredded Beef” is a classic dish that Sichuan cuisine enthusiasts cannot miss. It features tender shredded beef quickly stir-fried with bamboo shoots, seasoned with Sichuan red chili peppers and green Sichuan peppercorns, delivering a perfect balance of spicy and numbing flavors, with an intense wok hei. Each bite is bursting with rich Sichuan character, making it an excellent pairing with drinks.
Grand Majestic Sichuan invites Sichuan cuisine lovers to dive deep into the allure of this culinary art through its brand new menu. Experience the most unique taste sensations by exploring a medley of flavors—numbing, spicy, sour, sweet, and savory. The restaurant not only preserves the essence of traditional Sichuan dishes but also infuses modern dining elements, showcasing the rich and diverse possibilities of this cuisine. Whether you’re trying Sichuan food for the first time or you’re a seasoned enthusiast already enamored with its flavors, these seven new dishes are definitely worth savoring.
Grand Majestic Sichuan
Address: 3/F, Shop 301, Alexander House, 16-20 Chater Road, Central
Phone: +852-2151-1299
Website: www.thegrandmajesticsichuan.com
