The elegant room has an airy feel thanks to picture windows that overlook a water feature. The veteran Shanghainese chef, who boasts a stint in an iconic Hangzhou restaurant, imbues Jiangsu classics with novel twists to keep the menu fresh and exciting. Inspired by the Qing Dynasty gastronomic bible, Recipes from the Garden of Contentment, he reinterprets heritage dishes in line with the seasons. The handcrafted dim sum lunch is another highlight.