Often referred to as ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’, Qixi (七夕) is traditionally a day for lovers in China and falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month (this year on Monday 28 August).
To help you celebrate love, here's a list of seven places doing food and drink specials on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
Three on the Bund
As Shanghai’s leading epicurean lifestyle destination, Three on the Bund presents you with specially designed Chinese Valentine’s Day menus.
POP, Seventh floor
POP into Love four-course Chinese Valentine’s Day dinner at 888RMB per couple (available 5-11pm). (6321 0909).
Mercato, Sixth floor
Love at Mercato Chinese Valentine’s Day sharing menu at 598RMB per person (available 5.30-11pm). (6321 9922).
Jean-Georges, Fourth floor
Love, the Jean-Georges’ way: five-course Chinese Valentine’s early-bird dinner for 998RMB per person (available 5.30-6.30pm); six-course Chinese Valentine’s tasting dinner for 1,498RMB per person (available at 5.30-10pm). (6321 7733).
Three on the Bund 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Above prices are subject to 10 percent service charge.
M on the Bund
Celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day with a romantic dinner and beautiful views at M on the Bund. The restaurant's decadent special menu includes five courses plus some starting bites with pink Champagne.
M on the Bund Fifth Floor, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (6350 9988).
Kathleen's Waitan
As well as a romantic meal, as an extra-special gesture, Kathleen's will prepare a bouquet of fresh flowers for your beloved. Early-Bird Qixi Special for 688RMB until 7.30pm (dinner finished by 7.30pm); Qixi Dinner for 788RMB from 7.30pm onwards.
Kathleen's Waitan 200 Huangpu Lu, near Qingpu Lu (6660 0989).
Kerry Hotel Pudong
Celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day at Kerry Hotel Pudong and indulge in delicacies with your loved one at The COOK or The MEAT.
The COOK: Feast at a buffet for 298RMB per person and get two glasses of complimentary rose wine. For some extra love, get a photo from the Barefoot Studio photo booth from 5.30-8.30pm.
The MEAT: This Qixi special set menu priced at 1,314RMB for two people comes with a glass of complimentary rose sparkling wine as welcome drink, with seatings at 5.30-8pm or 8-10pm. For 580RMB you can add on a one-hour spa treament for your loved one.
Kerry Hotel Pudong 1388 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu (6169 8888). All above prices are subject to service charge and VAT.
Liquid Laundry
Want delicious bites to share with your boo but don't feel like being all fancy? This Chinese Valentine's Day Liquid Laundry is offering a special set menu of sharing plates for two for 669RMB.
Liquid Laundry Second Floor, K Wah Centre, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Donghu Lu (6445 9589).
Pelham's
Pelham's Qixi menu features fancy dishes such as nigiri bonbon, chawanmushi lobster and lemon raspberry gratin. It is priced at 888RMB per person plus 15 percent service charge.
Pelham's Club Level, Waldorf Astoria, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu near Guangdong Lu (6322 9988).
Cobra Lily
Head to Xintiandi this Valentine's Day for a set sharing menu of creative pan-Asian eats in Cobra Lily's hip and stylish shikumen setting. For 669RMB per couple.
Cobra Lily Xintiandi North Block, No. 19, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, near Madang Lu (5351 0116).
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