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Celebrate 300 Years of Martell at Shang Palace

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Shang Palace - Martell Set Menu Founded in 1715, Martell is the oldest of the great cognac houses. To celebrate its Tricentenary, Martell has teamed up with Shang Palace at Shangri-la Hotel Singapore to showcase The Martell Trunk by renowned French luxury malletier Pinel et Pinel - an elaborate masterpiece housing the entire range of Martell cognacs, from Martell XO to the prestigious L’Or de Jean Martell, and more - as well as an exclusive Martell cognac-paired set menu.

Shang Palace - Martell Pairing Menu - Braised Bird's Nest & Shredded Chicken in BrothBraised Bird’s Nest, Shredded Chicken in Supreme Broth

The five-course Martell Pairing Menu by Master Chef Steven Ng features dishes such as Braised Bird's Nest and Shredded Chicken in Broth (best enjoyed with a splash of Martell VSOP) and Honey-Glazed Kurobuta Pork, and also highlights three of the house's cognacs: Martell VSOP, Martell XO and Martell Cordon Bleu.

Shang Palace - Martell Pairing Menu - Martell Collage

Priced at$198++ per person, this pairing menu is available from now through February 2016. Guests may also select from a list of cognacs, including the opulent L’Or de Jean Martell ($8,888), Martell Création Grand Extra ($1,488) and Martell Chanteloup Perspective ($1,288).

Shang Palace - Martell Pairing Menu - Steamed Layered Cod Fish in Bamboo Leaf

A definite standout from the menu is the exquisite Steamed Cod Fish and Glutinous Rice Bamboo Leaf Dumpling. Masterfully executed, the fragrant bamboo leaves open to reveal a most plump, tender hunk of cod resting on a bed of delicious dried scallop- and crab meat-studded, flavoursome glutinous rice. The oiliness of the fish nicely undercut by intense, spicy notes of Martell XO.

Shang Palace - Martell Pairing Menu - Steamed Layered Cod Fish, Glutinous Rice, Dried Scallop, Crab Meat, Bamboo Leaf

Shang Palace - Martell Pairing Menu - Starter of Honey-glazed Barbecued Kurobuta Pork. Braised Duck Meat, and Jelly FishStarter of Honey-Glazed Barbecued Kurobuta Pork, Braised Duck Meat with Rock Sugar and Jelly Fish, paired with Martell VSOP

Shang Palace - Martell Pairing Menu - Wok-fried Diced Beef Fillet, Aged Vinegar & Seasonal VegetablesMain of Wok-Fried Diced Beef Fillet, Aged Vinegar, Seasonal Vegetables with Martell Cordon Bleu

Shang Palace - Martell Pairing Menu - Sweetened Almond Cream with Glutinous Rice DumplingsDessert of Sweetened Almond Cream with Glutinous Rice Dumplings

Address: Lobby Level, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350 Tel: +65 6213 4398, or visit shangrila.com/singapore/shangrila/dining Operating hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm, Sat, Sun & PH 10.30am-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm.