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More Than 600 Popular Restaurants across China Come Together for China Restaurant Week Autumn 2021

July 28, 2021 (Shanghai, China) — DiningCity, China’s leading online restaurant guide, and its principal partner American Express will hold the next edition of China Restaurant Week from August 12 to September 5, 2021. More than 600 mid- to high-end popular restaurants will join forces for a 25-day dining extravaganza with a curated program for culinary discovery in celebration of fall to ignite the senses and excite taste buds.

China Restaurant Week is dedicated to bringing diners the opportunity to enjoy exquisite cuisine at preferential prices across a wide variety of high-end restaurants. The event has developed into a much-anticipated bi-annual “gastronomy week” for consumers, drawing a large population of diners across China to indulge in world cuisines in their home country. Come Spring and Autumn, The Restaurant Week aims to create a better quality of life and richer dining experiences for its diners, and gives expectant diners a chance to experience an integration of gastronomy, culture and lifestyle.

China Restaurant Week Autumn 2021 runs for three weeks, covering four weekends, across 15 major cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with Changsha as the newest addition to the line-up of cities. Changsha is an up-and-coming city deemed as the Star City. Not only does it have many popular landmarks and a beautiful cityscape, but it also has a large number of Hunan featured trendy restaurants that have gained popularity among young people in recent years. China Restaurant Week Autumn 2021 has more than 600 mid- to high-end participating restaurants, including Michelin-starred restaurants and Black Pearl awarded restaurants, luxury restaurants, and restaurants from world-famous five-star hotels. Pricing for China Restaurant Week Autumn 2021 is set at RMB78, RMB118 and RMB148 for lunch, and RMB118, RMB 198 and RMB 298 for dinner(all prices are per person). Set menus from all price categories include at least three dishes. (The Elite menu price is set by participating restaurants.)

Eligible card members of American Express cards issued in mainland China (not including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) will be granted priority access to make reservations from August 5th at 10am. In addition, Eligible card members of American Express cards issued in mainland China (not including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) can enjoy 25% off on selected house drinks at selected restaurants. (Visit the Restaurant Week website for details.) 

A selection of Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Shanghai

• 8 1/2 Otto E Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai – Michelin two-star restaurant
• Maison Lameloise – Michelin one-star restaurant
• Phénix eatery & bar – Michelin one-star restaurant
• Jean-Georges – Michelin one-star restaurant
• Canton Table – Michelin one-star restaurant

Beijing

• Jing Yaa Tang – Michelin one-star restaurant
• Jing Restaurant and Bar @ The Peninsula Beijing – Michelin one-star restaurant
• VEGE WONDER – Michelin one-star restaurant

A selection of Five-star Hotel Restaurants

Shanghai

• Jade on 36 @ Pudong Shangri-La  – 2021 Michelin Plate, a shining pearl over the city
• The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar @ Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai – 2021 Michelin Plate, a go-to for meat lovers
• Mansion on One @Bellagio – Splendid Chinese restaurant that showcases oriental classical art

Beijing

• Cépe @ Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street – 2021 Michelin Plate, famous for its northern Italian cuisine 
• Rive Gauche @ The PuXuan Hotel – 2021 Michelin Plate, a restaurant that captures the romantic, bohemian spirit of Paris

Shenzhen

• YUN All Day Dining Restaurant @Crowne Plaza Shenzhen NanShan –  A leisurely and sensational destination Sanya

Sanya

• Ming Xuan Chinese Restaurant @The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort – Highly acclaimed resort restaurant

 

A selection of Trending Restaurants

Shanghai

• HIYA @ The Shanghai EDITIO – Sensational Japanese restaurant with sweeping views of the Bunda 

Beijing

• Bistrot B @ Rosewood Beijing – Seasonal French cuisine and a romantic atmosphere of urban oasis

Shenzhen

• Gui Tempura – A must-try for fans of tempura

Guangzhou

• FOODS THEATRE @ The Ritz – Cralton Guangzhou – Popular all-day restaurant

Hangzhou

• WL Bistro @ Four Seasons at West Lake – Highly popular restaurant hidden within the natural surroundings of West Lake

Changsha

• Roots Eatery – Exquisite bistro that embeds local ingredients in western cuisines

 

A selection of China Restaurant Week Outstanding Restaurants

Shanghai

• Mercato by Jean Georges – A Black Pearl awarded Italian restaurant on the Bund
• EILEEN – Delicate Shanghainese cuisine with the longest viewing platform in Shanghai

Beijing

• Maison FLO – Michelin Plate restaurant
• Grange Grill @The Westin Beijing – A steak and seafood grill restaurant with open kitchen and beautiful scenery

Hangzhou

• Mingxuange Chinese Restaurant @ voco Hangzhou Binjiang Minghao – Popular hotel Chinese restaurant
• Blue Willow @ Conrad Hangzhou – Modern Hangzhou cuisine with sweeping city views

“Ever since founding Restaurant Week, we have been committed in creating quality lifestyle experiences for the public through food,” said Toine Rooijmans, Managing Director of DiningCity. “In the past 10 years, the reception of Restaurant Week has been consistent in its strong growth, hand-in-hand with China’s impressive and consistent development. Restaurant week is deeply favored and welcomed by consumers who place great importance on food culture and high-quality lifestyle. This undoubtedly lays a strong foundation for us to continuously develop and explore new cities as well as restaurant partners. We hope to provide more urban consumers with the opportunity to be a part of Restaurant Week. Diners can explore innovative and exciting restaurants, and experience excellent food at great prices. Restaurant Week will continue to serve the public and provide a great selection of dining options for diners to explore their cities through lifestyle and food.” 

Restaurant Manager of Maison Lameloise , “Maison Lameloise is in its 3rd year of participation of dining week, it is always a special moment for Shanghai. Almost all the restaurants grouped together for a special period. It is the occasion to have new guests to discover our restaurant, our cuisine, our spirit. China Restaurant Week is one of the only organizations doing this kind of event of this size in the city. It’s always a pleasure to participate.”

Reservations for China Restaurant Week Autumn 2021 will open to the public on DiningCity’s official website (www.restaurantweek.cn), the DiningCity mobile App and mini-app on WeChat from August 10th 2021 at 10am. Eligible card members of American Express cards issued in mainland China (not including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) will be granted priority access to make reservations from August 5th at 10am. In addition, Eligible card members of American Express cards issued in mainland China (not including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) can enjoy 25% off on selected house drinks at selected restaurants. (Visit the Restaurant Week website for details.)

About DiningCity.cn

DiningCity.cn, an online bilingual guide and instant reservation service for premium restaurants, launched its Asian edition first in Singapore as early as 2007 and initiated official websites for Hong Kong and Mainland China in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

DiningCity offers restaurant listings, introductions, reviews, pictures and the ability to make instant reservations for its users. Its platform and app also offer instant discounts off the food bill (up to 50% off) through its Book & Save feature and rewards loyal users with welcome drinks and window seat priority.

DiningCity lists over 55,000 well-selected member restaurants with more than 1600 instantly bookable member restaurants in Greater China.

About  Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week is organized by DiningCity, a world-renowned online dining guide and restaurant reservation platform (http://www.diningcity.cn). It is held twice a year in many popular cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc. The Restaurant Week has quickly become one of China's hottest restaurant events with the participation of more cities like Hangzhou, Suzhou and Chengdu.

About American Express

American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at americanexpress.com.cn and connect with American Express on e.weibo.com/amexchina and official WeChat account (ID: AmexChina)

Media Enquiries

For more information about “China Restaurant Week Autumn 2021”, please contact:

Catie Qian

DiningCity

(86)-21 31076102

catie@diningcity.asia