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Shanghai: Imperial Banquet Restaurant- is it worth it?

anywherechina020
Jan 7
2 min read

The Royal Banquet Restaurant offers a unique dining experience inspired by traditional royal feasts. With an elegant ambiance, exquisite dishes, and attentive service, it aims to transport diners to a world of luxury and indulgence.

Animated projections tell the stories behind the dishes.

Reservation and Seat

You can call the restaurant to make a reservation in advance. For VIP seats in the first row, it's best to book at least one month in advance.

The seating is divided into four rows. The first row is more expensive than the other three and is the hardest to reserve, as it offers the best views. If you're unable to get a seat in the first row, you can choose middle seats in rows two, three, or four. If only rows three and four are available, the fourth row has an open view and provides a sense of elevation, with minimal obstructions.

Prices

Lunch is 398RMB, Dinner is 498RMB. An extra charge applies of 100/200RMB for seats in the front row near the performance area.

Makeup and Hair

You can spend 100 yuan on hairstyling and outfit selection, and another 100 yuan on makeup.

Start Time

lunch starts at 12:10 PM. Arriving by 10 AM for styling is recommended, as there are many outfit options. Arriving later is fine; you can still eat and take photos, but the scenes are average and may not look great in pictures, haha.

Dinner starts at 7:00PM.

Dishes

The dishes are closely integrated with the performances, with each dish paired with a corresponding show that showcases classical cultural elements such as 'rituals, greetings, music, dance, songs, and celebrations.' However, the portion sizes for each dish are not large. The menu changes each season.

Performances

The performances are really impressive. The actors are stunning. The show alone is worth the price of admission, making it a great outing for families.At the end, there’s an interactive segment where random guests can win gifts.

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