Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Brings Authentic Sichuan Cuisine to Penang
Source: Penang Today, written by Paul Choong
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang is hosting a special Sichuan culinary promotion at Spice Market Café from 20 to 29 June 2025.
The limited-time gastronomic experience showcases the diverse and vibrant flavours of Sichuan cuisine, recognised worldwide for its bold tastes and cooking techniques.
Master Chef Flies In From Chengdu
Guest Chef Master Peng Yong, head chef of Sichuan cuisine at Shangri-La Chengdu, will lead the promotion.
Trained under Taidou-class Sichuan cuisine master Zhang Zhongyou, Chef Peng expertly balances the seven flavours of Sichuan cuisine: sweet, sour, numbing, spicy, bitter, fragrant, and salty.
30 Traditional Cooking Methods Featured
The menu includes classic Sichuan dishes with ten distinct spicy profiles such as dry spicy and crisp spicy.
The event highlights 30 traditional cooking methods, featuring unique Sichuan techniques like stir-fry, dry stir-fry, and dry roast.
Signature Dishes on Offer
Master Peng’s signature dishes include:
• Steam Chicken in Sichuan Pepper Sauce • Chengdu Bo Bo Chicken (Red Chilli) • Chicken Mousse Consommé • Stir Fried Prawn with Dried Chilli and Peanuts • Modern Fried Chicken with Sichuan Style Fish Flavoured Sauce • Poached Fish Fillet with Sichuan Pepper • Mapo Tofu with Wagyu • Fried Emei Eel Slices
These dishes showcase the characteristic “ma la” sensation and demonstrate the diverse range of ingredients and culinary methods unique to the region.
Pricing and Lucky Draw
The Sichuan Food promotion costs RM189 nett per person from Sunday to Thursday, and RM228 nett per person on Friday and Saturday.
Diners will be entered into a lucky draw. The grand prize includes a 3-day, 2-night complimentary stay at Shangri-La Chengdu with sponsored return airline tickets courtesy of Juneyao Airway for two persons.
For reservations, call 604-8888 788 or WhatsApp +6019 409 0460 for Food & Beverage Service Centre.
