Quintessence
將進酒，杯莫停 Please drink, don’t stop drinking.
人生得意須盡歡 We should fully enjoy ourselves when we feel pleased.
莫使金樽空對月 Let not golden goblets mirror the moon without wine.
The plaque and couplet are extracted from the poem « Please Drink Wine »
by Chinese poet Li Bai of Tang Dynasty
Literary Gathering
by Emperor Huizong of Song Dynesty
This painting depicts a group of scholars in a garden by a pond enjoying a Jiu Xi (the Chinese feast). A large lacquered table has been placed under a tree with all kinds of tableware and food on it. In the foreground is a group of young attendants around a small table preparing drinks. The figures are all spirited and elegant with clear expressions, while the objects and garden motifs are painstakingly rendered.
Chef Samuel got inspired by this painting « Literary Gathering » and wants to recreate the Jiu Xi scenes of that beautiful epoque, which has become the main concept of SENsation as well as the presentation way of the food served here.
Embrace genuine flavors and keep progressing
‘‘
「傳遞真味，與時俱進」，由李森主廚詮釋的現代粵式中菜。
CONCEPT
A Chinese neo-bistrot with Cantonese root curated by Chef Samuel Lee.
Inspired by the dynamic culture of Jiu Xi (the Chinese feast), Chef Samuel is dedicated to reinvent the experience of traditional Chinese cuisine. At SENsation Paris, the menu is composed of a various selection of classic dishes with modern touch.
Meanwhile, a diverse wine & champagne choices enhance and complete the SENsation journey.
Come and enjoy a convivial and immersive moment, where the Chinese authenticity meets a contemporary touch.
Five Drunken Princes Returning on Horseback
by Ren Renfa of Yuan Dynasty
The painting depicts five drunken princes of the Tang dynasty taking a joyous horse ride accompanied by four attendants. Dynamic in composition, it vividly portrays the strong sibling bond between the princes. One of five princes, the one with a red robe on the right side of the scroll, is Li Longji, who later became the Emperor Xuanzong (685-762).
It’s in the past, where « no drinking and driving » warning didn’t exist, so they could get drunk and ride their horses back home.
However, we highly recommend you don’t do so.
Please travel home safely.
SAMUEL LEE
Hong Kong-born chef Samuel LEE’s love of cookings is inspired by his mother's family who led him to discover the subtleties of traditional Chinese cuisine.
Chef Samuel's solid culinary career spans more than 20 years, including several major cities in China. He arrived in Paris in 2014 and became the Executive Chef of Shang Palace of Shangri-La Paris, 1-star Michelin restaurant until 2024. Through numerous travels in Europe and 10-year life experience in Paris, he’s opened up a new and more inclusive culinary vision.
With his new venture ”SENsation”, Chef Samuel would like to showcase the genuine flavors and the beauty of Chinese cuisine by local and seasonal produce and ingredients.
Inspired by the painting ”Literary Gathering” by Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty (AD 960-AD 1279), he’s got the idea to reinterpret and reimagine the ”Jiu Xi” (dining & drinking feast) scene of Literary Gathering with a contemporary touch, and more relaxed and playful ambience.
Come join this SENsation Jiu Xi journey on the table curated by Chef Samuel.
