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Chef Jimmy Li, a James Beard Award-nominated chef, is set to unveil a new Specials Menu with 16 innovative dishes at ShangHai Taste in southwest Las Vegas. This seasonal menu will introduce new dishes every Tuesday and Friday, blending classic and modern Shanghainese cuisine. The menu’s highlights will be shared on social media, engaging food enthusiasts. Chef Li’s commitment to culinary excellence continues to elevate the dining scene, promising an exciting dining experience while reinforcing the restaurant’s reputation.
Las Vegas – Chef Jimmy Li, a James Beard Award-nominated chef, is set to unveil a Specials Menu featuring 16 new dishes at ShangHai Taste, starting in September at its southwest Las Vegas location. This seasonal menu, which promises both classic and modern interpretations of Shanghainese cuisine, will reveal new pairings of dishes every Tuesday and Friday over the course of four weeks. Once the full menu is launched, these offerings will be included in the permanent selection available exclusively at this southwest location.
The highly anticipated menu will kick off with its first two dishes: steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli and Shanghai-style beef with green onion stir-fry. As the new dishes are introduced, they will be highlighted on the restaurant’s social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, allowing patrons to stay updated and excited about the culinary offerings.
ShangHai Taste originally opened in Chinatown in late 2019 and has quickly garnered national recognition, particularly for its flagship xiaolongbao, a soup dumpling known for being filled with savory pork broth. Following the success of the original location, the southwest Las Vegas branch opened in June 2024, adding to the restaurant’s expanding footprint. There is also a location in Plano, Texas, which opened in October 2024. Additionally, Chef Li and his business partner, Joe Muscaglione, have introduced “Street by Chef Jimmy Li” in Legacy Hall, Plano, which offers modern twists on traditional dishes from across China.
The new seasonal menu reflects ShangHai Taste’s commitment to culinary excellence by combining traditional and modern Chinese flavors while utilizing premium ingredients. This approach is designed to create an accessible yet exciting dining experience that transports guests to the vibrant food markets of China, catering to both local residents and visiting food enthusiasts.
Chef Li’s recent accolade as a semifinalist for Best Chef: Southwest in the 2023 James Beard Foundation Awards further emphasizes his impact on the culinary scene. His restaurants aim to create an engaging atmosphere and elevate the dining experience by showcasing a diverse range of flavors and techniques. The specials menu at ShangHai Taste is expected to resonate with both devoted patrons and newcomers, contributing to the dynamic food landscape of the southwest valley.
As the culinary excitement builds for the upcoming specials, food lovers in Las Vegas are encouraged to follow ShangHai Taste’s social media accounts to be among the first to see the innovative dishes that Chef Li has crafted for this seasonal offering. This strategic menu launch showcases the restaurant’s ongoing commitment to creativity and excellence in Shanghainese cuisine, reinforcing its reputation in a competitive dining market.
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