InterContinental Xiamen’s Private Oceanfront Dinner gathers leading industry figures, with an innovative spread of Minnan cuisine redefining conventional dining perceptions.
Recently, an exclusive private dinner themed Echoes of Mountains & Seas, A Feast Across Fujian was elegantly hosted at China Restaurant No.19 Consulate, InterContinental Xiamen Seaview. On the evening of the event, opinion leaders from Fujian’s catering industry and senior media professionals gathered to witness the Chinese culinary team’s exquisite craftsmanship and innovative reinterpretation of Minnan cuisine.
Courtyards house workshops; workshops host feasts,Embark on a gourmet journey across Fujian.
Behind this lavish feast stands a young inheritor of Minnan cuisine — Executive Chinese Chef Xie Maosong. A prized disciple of master Minnan culinary masters, Michelin mentors in Fujian and an annual Black Pearl Award-winning Chef, he holds profound reverence for Minnan culinary traditions. Selecting seasonal local ingredients across Fujian, he translates years of refined craftsmanship into a roaming gastronomic map showcasing the flavours of Fujian’s mountains and seas.
No ostentatious flair, yet consummate skill shines through every detail; no pompous display, yet dedicated craftsmanship lingers in every bite. During the dinner, guests praised the dishes without reserve, commenting unanimously: “We savour the timeless soul of classic Minnan cuisine as well as its refined contemporary interpretation.”
The successful staging of this exclusive dinner marks a brand-new milestone for the Chinese culinary brand of InterContinental Xiamen Seaview. At No.19 Consulate Chinese Restaurant, Minnan cuisine evolves beyond rustic regional fare into an exquisite dining experience steeped in profound cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetic sensibilities. More than a triumph for the palate, this feast stands as a silent tribute to timeless culinary craftsmanship.
About InterContinental Xiamen Seaview
As Xiamen’s inaugural InterContinental-branded hotel, InterContinental Xiamen Seaview is nestled in the city’s emerging international financial hub, close to the scenic coastal Huandao Road. Xiamen International Conference Center, JFC Shopping Mall and local beaches are all within walking distance. Boasting an unparalleled geographic location and spectacular ocean views, the property features a 180° panorama of sunrise over the sea and unobstructed vistas of Greater and Lesser Kinmen across the water.
About No.19 Consulate Chinese Restaurant
Located on the second floor, No.19 Consulate Chinese Restaurant draws inspiration from the essence of Minnan cuisine. Inheriting time-honored culinary craftsmanship while integrating contemporary cooking philosophies and diverse ingredients, it honors diners’ palates with authentic mountain-and-sea flavors and interprets a fine gastronomic art balancing heritage and innovation.
