IHG Hotels and Resorts Chinese Restaurant Fu Lin Unveils the Refreshed 'Four Happiness' Banquet Experience

Fu Lin, the Chinese restaurant brand under IHG Hotels & Resorts, has introduced a refreshed version of its “Four Happiness” banquet menu, designed to blend traditional Chinese banqueting culture with modern dining preferences. Key Highlights:

Philosophy:
Rooted in Fu Lin’s guiding principles of “Etiquette, Wealth & Moderate Philosophy”, the menu emphasizes seasonal eating and a balanced diet.

Localization:
- Incorporates regional ingredients such as Zhangqiu scallions, Laiwu black pork, Taishan red‑scaled fish (Jinan), Jingchu rice wine, Honghu lotus root (Wuhan), and Laoshan spring water (Qingdao).
- Strengthens Fu Lin’s identity as a localized hotel dining system with strong cultural ties.

Banquet Themes:
- Scenario‑based storytelling aligned with four major occasions: family reunions, business dining, celebrations, and festive gatherings.
- Each banquet is anchored by symbolic dish combinations to create shared memories.

Signature Dishes:
- Fu Lin Braised Abalone
- Sweet‑and‑sour red‑scaled fish with Yangxin pear vinegar
- Crispy roasted pigeon
- Charcoal‑grilled Laiwu black pork

Chef Collaboration:
- Partnered with renowned F&B critic Mr. Dong Keping to launch Fu Lin’s Dong Keping Chef Table at Crowne Plaza Jinan Runhua, showcasing Shandong’s culinary heritage.

Experience:
- Combines local produce, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling to elevate ceremonial dining.
- Aims to redefine the cultural value of premium banquet experiences in Greater China.