Unique on the French Riviera and ranked as the world ’ s 17th best restaurant by Casa Vogue , “ Song Qi ” truly offers Monaco the very cream of Chinese cuisine . The name “ Song ” evokes a prestigious dynasty which reigned during a very prosperous age ( from 960 to 1279 ), often referred to as the Chinese “ Renaissance ”.

The interior is indeed at the height of this prestigious past . The famous duo of interior designers , Emile Humbert and Christophe

Poyet , not surprisingly favoured noble materials and sober tones for this place . Dominant pearl gray with black and ivory notes , jade green armchairs under a cascade of white flowers ... A chic and contemporary look soaked in a soft glow .

Halfway between luxury and tradition , the cuisine is just as exquisite . Smoked jasmine tea pork ribs , mango-flavoured beef , braised homemade tofu , legendary Chinese dumplings , smoked chicken Pekingese soup or crispy dragon shrimp . The entire lacquered duck with its homemade pancakes , cucumber and spring onions is obviously a must . This signature dish requires at least an hour of preparation .

The wine list is just as impressive in its diversity . Explore an exceptional Chinese red “ Ao Yun ”, born on the Himalayas foothills in Yunnan Province . The name literally means “ the one that flies above the clouds ”. The wine ’ s terroir , in the Shangri-La area , is located at an altitude of 2600 metres .

A wine worthy indeed of this particularly refined cuisine . Savour high Chinese gastronomy in a hushed , serene atmosphere . To put it in the words of a famous French poet , Charles Baudelaire , it evokes :

There all is order and beauty , Luxury , peace , and pleasure .

Open every day for lunch and dinner .

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Song Qi � 7 , Avenue Princesse Grace � (+ 377 ) 9999 3333

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