New chapter

After a period of refinement and adjustment, this winter, Zhang unveiled a menu for China Tang that embodies his distinctive personal touch.

Featured prominently on the menu is his signature dish Crispy Onion Abalone. This exquisite creation centers around the glistening and crisp white segments of green onions from Zhangqiu, Shandong province, showcasing their innate sweetness through a meticulous process of deep-frying.

The fresh Dalian abalone undergoes slow-cooking at low temperatures, while a precision cross-sectional cut in a "staggered" fashion ensures optimal absorption of the delightful essence from the crispy onions.

When savored together, the amalgamation of crispy onions and abalone delivers a symphony of textures — crunchiness, tenderness, aromatic richness, softness, and a subtle chewiness — that tantalizes the palate.