The 15 Best Eats at Shangri-La’s Gorgeous New Al Fresco Dining Spaces
What to order, how it’s kept safe, and why you should definitely dine here
If you’ve really, really missed dining out, here’s some great news for you. Shangri-La Plaza opened up not just one but three new open air dining areas so you can enjoy dining out as safely as possible.
Al Fresco at the Ledge is located at Level 6 Main Wing, is a lush garden setting with greenery and natural elements, as well as string and mood lights. It’s perfect for intimate gatherings, small celebrations, or even meetings. The pretty backdrops are great for content creators looking for a new space to shoot.
The Balcony at Level 5 offers the same lush setting where you can relax and feel safe. The third area is Streetscape, located on the ground level — this space is a great place for some casual streetside dining reminiscent of our much-missed Friday nights out back when we had to physically show up at our day jobs.
A dedicated Shang Concierge is stationed at the Al Fresco at the Ledge to assist you in placing your food orders from your favorite restaurants within the mall. Both the Balcony at Level 5 and Al Fresco at the Ledge allow for meals to be ordered from nearby restaurants like Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, Kettle, Southern Grind, Zao Vietnamese Bistro, Buffalo’s Wings n’ Things, Mesa, Pho Hoa, Cyma and more.
Naturally, safety is the most important concern. To ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience at every touchpoint, Shang is implementing new Safe Dining Made Easy protocols that aim to lessen person-to-person interaction when you order your food. Here’s how it works.
Once you’re seated, you’ll find menu cards with QR codes on your table. Scan the code of your preferred restaurant to see its digital menu. You can then conveniently order from any of the Shang restaurants. For added protection, you may also request for the food to be served in takeaway boxes, and for acrylic barriers to be installed on your table. Concierge or butler services will be on hand to smooth out other concerns so you can enjoy a pleasurable dining experience.
As a further safety measure, only the representative from your preferred restaurant can take your order and handle payment. All cards will be sanitized and placed inside a holder before they’re handed back to you.
The outdoor dining spots observe the safety protocols mandated by the IATF, so you will be asked to observe proper social distancing measures, including sitting one seat apart from each other. Please wear your face shields and masks at all times and keep them in place when dealing with the restaurant representatives. Remove your masks and face shields only when you’re about to eat.
Shang has some of the best restaurants in town, and we’ve really missed our favorite places, dishes and the relaxed, enjoyable experience that dining here always brings. If you’re planning to visit but not sure on what to order, why not check out our 15 favorite dishes and take it from there.
15 Favorite Dishes at Shangri-La Plaza
15 Favorite Dishes at Shangri-La Plaza
Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen from Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
Tender chunks of chiarsu in a bowl of rich creamy pork broth, with black roasted garlic oil and signature freshly made Chikuho noodles cooked to your preferred texture (we like our noodles cooked bari kata, or hard, to get that lovely bouncy chewiness). Order with a side of gyoza, edamame or karaage.
Kettle’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Hands down the best buttermilk fried chicken in town — it’s tender, juicy, perfectly crisp on the outside, with an addictive umami flavor. Plus we love how it’s served boneless, with fresh-baked cornbread and gravy. Never fails to make us smile.
Southern Grind's signature spareribs
These USDA premium cut spareribs gets really tasty after being smoked for six hours in a bistro box using a blend of cherry, hickory and mesquite wood, then slathered in house-made barbecue sauce. And by the way, we think the side dishes are every bit as thrilling — Southern coleslaw, anyone?
Pomelo Salad from Zao Vietnamese Bistro
This refreshing salad has shrimp, chicken and fresh herbs in a nicely balanced sweet-savory dressing. And if you’re really hungry, order up the Sugarcane Shrimps, Saigon Fried Rice, Stuffed Tofu, and Barbecue chicken or pork.
Creamy Salted Egg Wings from Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things
Chicken wings are always a hit, but this one is amazing. The salted egg has a creamy twist and great crunch factor.
Kreatika Meat Platter by Cyma
This hefty meat platter has keftedes (lamb meat balls), pork chops, beef kalamaki, lamb shoulders with tzatziki, Greek chimichurri, parsley salad, and pita bread. Carnivore heaven.
Cheese Fried Maki from SumoSam
We love how SumoSam’s creative sushis and makis are so big on flavor and personality, like their Spicy Caravan, Black Dragon, or Las Vegas Rolls. But our all-time favorite are these crunchy, chewy, cheesy makis. Yum.
Maple Candied Bacon from Duck & Buvette
These glazed, baked and crispy smoked bacon belly thins are drizzled with lemon to release that perfect sweet, smoky, tangy flavor. Ok, now you can order your main dishes. Pick up some bread too.
House of Wagyu’s stone-grilled steaks
I love a good ribeye or tenderloin steak with lovely marbling cooked medium rare. Tender, tasty, full of its delicate juices, with vegetables and mashed potatoes on the side.
Italianni’s Seafood Cioppino
This hearty pasta dish epitomizes Italianni’s cozy and comfortable Italian American cuisine. Pair with a pizza, salad and side dishes.
Banapple's beloved Banoffee Pie
Thick dulce de leche and bananas are gently layered on Graham cracker crust then baked to bring out all that lovely caramel flavor with a nice gritty texture from the sugar. Also available as ice cream.
Paellas from Wobbly Pan
Perfect for birthdays or any small gathering, these paellas are cooked in cast iron skillets and come in Valenciana, Negra, Vegetarian and Pescado flavors.
Shrimp Cakes from Lemongrass Asian Bistro
Crisp, perfectly fried shrimp cakes with pickled cucumbers and a sweet-sour dip. With its mix of Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese fusion cuisine, Lemongrass is a great choice for healthy, hearty meals.
Pho Bo Ko from Pho Hoa
Steaming hot and filling this Vietnamese beef stew is the perfect comfort food. Drop in some extra bean sprouts and basil leaves, and a squeeze of lemon to add make it even more flavorful. Enjoy!
Mesa's Inihaw Platter
A sampler of grilled meats and seafood, all nicely smoky with Mesa's signature flavors. A great choice for a family meal.
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