DINING
Chinapolis - Of a taste well-travelled
There has always been a historical connection between China and Kerala , dating back to as early as the 7th Century when Chinese maritime expeditions came to our shores and brought with them , their silks , spices , and above all , the first taste of their cuisine . The Cheenavalae or Chinese fishing nets of
Kochi still stand – as but one testament to those times .
Consider experiencing all the subtle flavours and aromas of China together under one roof , quite like it would have been in the royal kitchens of yore . That would be a privilege reserved for Chinese Royalty where , centuries-old secret recipes from across the length and breadth of the Chinese empire regaled the princely palate in the Forbidden City . Our Specialty Chef Wang Wen comes from Beijing , and having travelled and worked extensively in China himself , he recreates
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
July 2013
METRO mart