A Chinese bold vintage opens in Bordeaux

Zhou has big plans for Quanjude, too, with Bordeaux being the first of more to come. Currently there are plans to open Quanjude in Lyon and Paris, along with other European capitals.

The menu comprises the best of the Chinese institution, slightly revisited through the filter of French gastronomy. Thus, à la carte starters include foie gras, hibiscus, quince and pear consommé for Gallic palates, along with Quanjude soup – a duck potage composed of fresh vegetables and noodles. And while there's Peking duck for the main, there's also an alternative Mallard served in a pie with salad and truffled sauce. Pescatarians aren't neglected, either, so lobster tail, prawns, Mandarin fish ("served just like in Beijing", according to the menu) and scallops all feature. There are set lunch and dinner menus, too, for those whose needs are more practical than stately.