Grand Majestic Sichuan by Chef Theign Phan welcomes back world–renowned Sichuan food expert Fuchsia Dunlop for a one-night-only collaboration on Thursday 13 November 2025, from 6pm onwards. The evening celebrates the exuberant, homespun spirit of Chengdu’s beloved Cangying Guanzi or “fly restaurants” with a 10-course sharing menu.
A Celebration of Chengdu’s Legendary “Fly Restaurants”
Inspired by the bustling Sichuan CangYing GuanZi or “fly restaurants” – so named because their food is so delicious that diners flock to them like flies – the exclusive tasting menu pays homage to this unpretentious-yet-soulful culinary culture. Known for their honest, home-style cooking and spontaneous service, these eateries are the beating heart of everyday Sichuan life.
During a 2023 trip to Chengdu, Fuchsia and Chef Theign visited the iconic 30+ year old fly restaurant Dongziko Chenshi Liangfen, drawing inspiration from its lively energy and flavourful simplicity. In true fly restaurant style, the kitchen operates at a thrilling pace: cooks prepare and plate each dish immediately as it is finished, setting them out on long communal tables just outside the kitchen doors. Diners then crowd around to collect their chosen dishes, stacking small plates and bowls on their trays to bring back to their tables — no menus, no ordering. Guests tally their meal at the end, simply declaring what they have eaten.
Together on the night, Fuchsia and Chef Theign have reimagined this spontaneous and democratic dining ritual into a heartfelt ten-course menu that captures its essence: warming, vibrant and deeply personal. Guests can expect a flavour-packed journey through Sichuan’s diverse taste spectrum, with all-new dishes including Mapo Tofu with Abalone, Fish Fragrant Eggplant and Prawn Fritters, Home-style Mussels with Pickled Chilli and Celery, and Toothpick Lamb, alongside refreshing cold appetisers like Silken Beancurd with Avocado and Century Egg and Husband and Wife Mushroom Slices. True to tradition, the experience concludes not with dessert but with a comforting Pickled Mustard Greens Soup with Shredded Duck and Vermicelli.
A MasterClass on Sichuan Cuisine with Fuchsia Dunlop and Chef Theign
Unlock the secrets of Sichuan cuisine with world-renowned Sichuan food expert Fuchsia Dunlop and Chef Theign. The expert duo will guide you through the depths of Sichuan cuisine as you spend the afternoon exploring its history, tradition and technique, all while sipping on unlimited Champagne and three glasses of house cold brew tea. This masterclass will take place on 16th November from 3:30pm.
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