Shang Palace is the Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin's signature Cantonese restaurant, part of the Shangri-La group's Shang Palace restaurant brand found in its hotels across Asia, located inside the hotel on Haihe East Road in Hedong District. In Tianjin, the restaurant blends classic Cantonese technique with local Tianjin ingredients, and its best-known dishes include roast Peking duck carved tableside, a steamed dim sum selection, and double-boiled soups prepared using the slow, restorative method associated with Cantonese home cooking elevated to a hotel fine-dining standard. The dining room follows the Shangri-La's polished, formal house style, with private rooms available for banquets and business dinners, low ambient noise, and a dress code suited to smart casual or formal occasions. There is no standalone wine cellar in the Western steakhouse sense, but the restaurant maintains a curated wine and Chinese tea selection chosen to complement its dim sum and double-boiled dishes. Reservations are required and should be booked directly through the Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin, particularly for private rooms and weekend dinners. Given its hotel fine-dining format and banquet-oriented Cantonese menu, prices sit at the top of Tianjin's dining range, positioning Shang Palace as a destination for special-occasion meals, business banquets, and dim sum outings rather than casual dining.
| Price | $$$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 10:00pm daily |
| Reservations | Required; book directly through the Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin |
| Address | Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin, 328 Haihe East Road, Hedong District, Tianjin 300171 |
Signature dishes
- Roast Peking duck carved tableside
- Steamed dim sum selection
- Double-boiled soups
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- Shangri-La's signature Cantonese restaurant chain, in Tianjin blending classic Cantonese technique with local Tianjin ingredients
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Location
Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin, 328 Haihe East Road, Hedong District, Tianjin 300171
39.1345, 117.2148 View on map
Highlights
- Signature Cantonese restaurant of the Shangri-La hotel group
- Roast Peking duck carved tableside
- Steamed dim sum selection and double-boiled soups
- Private rooms available for banquets and business dinners
Tips for visiting
- Book directly through the Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin, especially for weekend dinners
- Reserve a private room for banquets or business entertaining
- Order dim sum at lunch for a lighter, more casual visit
- Smart casual to formal dress is appropriate given the hotel setting
Accessibility
As part of the Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin, the restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible via the hotel's main elevators and level entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a reservation?
Yes, reservations are required and should be made directly through the Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin.
What is the signature dish?
Roast Peking duck carved tableside, along with a steamed dim sum selection and double-boiled soups.
Is Shang Palace a chain?
Yes, it is the Shangri-La hotel group's signature Cantonese restaurant brand, found in Shangri-La hotels across Asia.
Is this suitable for business banquets?
Yes, private rooms are available and the restaurant is commonly used for banquets and business dinners.