Pan Ya Yuan

Deep inside a cultural park, this restaurant is reached easily by following the signs. Its idyllic, lush location is part of the charm; the Zen-inspired interior is equally serene. Changing twice a month, the single set menu follows the Chinese calendar's 24 solar terms. The 10 courses go from light to heavy flavours with the climax being the minced mushroom patty in a black pepper sauce. The private rooms of various sizes must be booked in advance.