Chef Jimmy Lee develops Shanghai Teahouse menu

Shanghai Teahouse, an opulent Cantonese restaurant, has opened its doors in Bothwell this week.

The new 1500 sq ft restaurant on the outskirts of Glasgow is bringing authentic Chinese food to the neighbourhood straight from Shanghai with an extensive menu developed by Asian-Scots Celebrity Chef Jimmy Lee.

Jimmy from the multi-awarding winning Lychee Oriental in Glasgow have spent months mentoring the kitchen team at Shanghai Teahouse to help expand their knowledge of oriental cooking and design a menu that combines traditional flavours with modern cooking techniques.

Blending traditional and contemporary Chinese culture, the 60 cover restaurant offers a range of fresh and vibrant dishes in an elegant setting.

The A La Carte menu includes favourites such Chargrilled Chicken Satay Skewers and Spare Ribs in Peking Sauce for starter and Kung Po Chicken and Traditional Chinese Curry for main. Specialities featured include Twice Cooked Pork Belly with Black Bean Sauce and Steamed Halibut Fillets with Ginger, Soy and Spring Onion.

The Shanghai Teahouse

Chef Jimmy Lee said: ‘I have been working as a chef for over 20 years and its been a privilege to mentor the kitchen team at Shanghai Teahouse as they open their doors in Bothwell.

‘The restaurant’s menu includes Chinese and South East Asian dishes and ingredients are organic where possible. The team here also aim to combine the best of hygiene, food sourcing, cooking techniques and service.’

The independent venue on Hamilton Road also features a sumptuous dining room with its monochromatic taupe and grey furnishings, low ceilings, plush dining chairs and modern lighting fixtures. The restaurant also has a spacious outside terrace and cocktail bar lounge, while the interior incorporates natural elements such as reclaimed wood and hand-crafted furniture.

Diners can book a table now. Open from midday, Monday through to Sunday at 34 Hamilton Road, Bothwell serving lunch and dinner.

To make a reservation, visit www.shanghaiteahouse.co.uk.