A SEASONAL JOURNEY ROOTED IN CHAOSHAN WISDOM
The Winter menu introduces up to 14 new dishes inspired by Chaoshan culinary philosophy, which values seasonality, restraint, and the nourishing role of food. Winter is traditionally a time for slow cooking and gentle heat, allowing flavors to deepen while supporting balance and vitality. Preserved elements such as aged radish and naturally fermented pickles, long-simmered tonic soups, and seafood and meats prepared with clarity rather than heaviness reflect a cuisine rooted in harmony and comfort. Through refined technique and meticulous sourcing, Selection by Du reinterprets the warmth of a Chaoshan family table within a modern fine-dining setting.
The menu unfolds across a complete seasonal journey, from light, appetite-opening starters like autumn pear and seasonal fruit salad, marinated roe crab, and scallop with 30-year-old preserved radish, to a signature Winter Tonic Five-Black Soup slow-simmered for nourishment. Main and hot dishes highlight premium ingredients – giant scallops in chicken oil, yellow cattle tenderloin with aged lily bulbs, braised Albas lamb, poached golden grouper in pickled mustard broth, and simmered marbled pork – balanced by a comforting braised rice with sausage and radish. Desserts conclude the experience with both tradition and refinement, from crisp taro paste dumplings to exclusive French-inspired creations featuring pear, pecan, chocolate, and black truffle.
All dishes featured in the Autumn–Winter menu at Selection by Du are available to order à la carte, allowing guests the flexibility to shape their own dining experience. In addition to the seasonal highlights described above, the menu is complemented by a broader selection of winter dishes offered throughout the season. Highlights include Stir-Fried Razor Clam with First-Harvest Laver in Oil (RMB 398), celebrated for its pure oceanic sweetness, as well as comforting seasonal plates such as Pork Collar with Winter Bamboo Shoots and Button Mushroom (RMB 188) and Braised Duck with Winter Bamboo Shoots (RMB 288).
Lighter vegetable-forward dishes include Stir-Fried White Celery Sprouts with Sliced Tofu Skin (RMB 98), Stir-Fried Yunnan Red Spinach (RMB 88), and Cuttlefish with Crown Daisy and Mushroom (RMB 98), while other seasonal selections range from Stir-Fried Chicken with Mushroom and Chestnuts (RMB 268) to Sliced Whelk Salad with Yellow Celery (RMB 188) and Spicy Braised Tripe with Charred Oil (RMB 68).
Together, these seasonal dishes reflect Selection by Du’s commitment to freshness, balance, and the versatility of Chaoshan-inspired cooking.
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