Celestial Court is a refined Chinese restaurant specializing in Huaiyang cuisine, located at The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai. If you’re looking for an elegant feast — these two special set menus have you covered.
Available for a limited time only are two exclusive sharing sets with huge Nomfluence readers perks at nearly 50% off and with free-flow. Talk about a good deal!
The lunch set is ¥598 for two to share, while the ¥1,788 set for four is available for lunch and dinner. Prices are net, and both sets include free-flow Tsingtao beer, soft drinks, chilled juices, house tea, and coffee.
Click here to book your table!
About Celestial Court
Located on the fifth floor of The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, Celestial Court is the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant, specializing in traditional Huaiyang cuisine with subtle Cantonese influences.
The stylish main dining room features elegant furnishings and offers an intimate setting with only six tables, accommodating a maximum of 24 guests. For those seeking a more lavish and private experience, there are six private dining rooms — ideal for leisurely meals in an exclusive atmosphere.
Private rooms have limited availability, minimum four people per room, but if you’re fortunate, you can secure one of these luxurious spaces, complete with a tea area where the meal begins with tea, freshly baked cookies (exceptionally good), and fruit.
Nomfluence Readers Sets
There are two sets specially curated for Nomfluence readers: ¥598 and ¥1,788 (valued at ¥1,388 and ¥3,688). Did I mention that it was a good deal?
Set For Four – ¥1,788
Available for Lunch & Dinner
I highly recommend the ¥1,788 set menu for four, available for both lunch and dinner. (Add ¥448 for an additional person.)
This set offers excellent value and includes three signature dishes: Lion’s Head Meatball, Fried Mandarin Fish, and Jianghuai-Style Chicken Casserole with Pork Trotters — the latter two served family-style. The other dishes come as individual portions.
The meal opens with the Chef’s Recommendation Platter, an appetizer featuring “crystal meat” (a pork aspic topped with vinegar), steamed dried fish with a touch of cooking wine, and thinly sliced crunchy celtuce.
The first signature dish is the Nanjing-Style Hand-Cut Meatball (Lion’s Head), served in a clear broth. The meatball is incredibly fluffy and light, and infuses the light soup with rich flavor.
Next come the family-style sharing dishes: the Fried Mandarin Fish and Jianghuai-Style Chicken Casserole with Pork Trotters.
The casserole features free-range chicken and pork trotters slow-cooked for hours in soy sauce and aged Shaoxing wine, resulting in a fragrant, silky sauce. The tender pork trotters fall off the bone, their rendered fat boosting the chicken’s flavor. This dish pairs perfectly with rice — drizzle the sauce generously for an unforgettable bite.
The Mandarin Fish, also known as “Squirrel Fish,” is a classic Huaiyang banquet dish from Suzhou. The fish is carved and fried to resemble a squirrel’s tail, then draped in sweet-and-sour sauce and a few shrimp for dramatic presentation.
Beyond its crispy texture and comforting sauce, the best part is that it’s largely boneless.
Seasonal Vegetables
Following the sharing dishes, individual servings include Grilled Wagyu Beef (two slices of richly marbled meat), sautéed seasonal vegetables, and Shanghai-style scallion noodles.
Dessert is also individually plated: a sweet yet refreshing mango sago and fresh fruit.
Set For Two – ¥598
Available for Lunch
For a lighter option, the two-person set (¥598) is available only at lunch and also includes free-flow beverages. All dishes are individual portions.
This menu also begins with a Chef’s Recommendation Platter, featuring Nanjing-style salted duck, marinated shrimp in rice wine, and sliced celtuce.
Next is a hot and sour Hangzhou-style Fish Soup, a classic dish with a mild tang from vinegar and white pepper, served with tender fish flakes, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and tofu. It’s comforting and truly whets the appetite.
The Gongbao Shrimps with Chili Sauce follow, featuring bouncy shrimp coated in the signature sweet-spicy sauce, accompanied by leeks that absorb all the delicious flavors.
A standout on this menu is the Braised Hand-Cut Meatball with Soy Sauce — the same fluffy pork meatball, this time glazed in a savory soy sauce and Shaoxing wine reduction and flambéed tableside.
The meatball pairs perfectly with the Yangzhou-style Fried Rice with Black Truffle — a match made in heaven.
This set also includes sautéed seasonal vegetables, as well as mango sago and fresh fruit to conclude the meal.
Nomfluence Readers Deals
These two exclusive sets are available until October 31, 2025. Prices are listed as net.
- Set for Four – ¥1,788 (valued at ¥3,688)
- Add ¥448 for additional person
- Available for lunch & dinner
- Set for Two – ¥598 (valued at ¥1,388)
- Available for lunch only
Click here to book your table.
Both sets include free-flow Tsingtao beer, soft drinks, chilled juices, house tea, and coffee.
Private rooms subject to availability, minimum four guests per room.
Celestial Court (天宝中餐厅)
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