New York's iconic burger chain Shake Shack officially landed in Chengdu on July 31, with its new outlet at Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu.

 

Shake Shack has chosen to work with local creators to build one-of-a-kind experiences for the local community in Chengdu.

 

On the culinary side, in addition to all the classic dishes — such as the signature Shack Burger, Flat-Top Dogs, and Shroom Burger — the Chengdu outlet's menu will pay homage to the local flavors of Chengdu. Exclusive treats include the Chengdu city shake "BE PANDASTIC!" as well as two types of ice cream, "Give Me the Tea" and "Feeling So BASHI". Bashi means comfortable in the Sichuan dialect.

 

 

"BE PANDASTIC!" is made from vanilla frozen custard, charcoal and soymilk, topped with whipped cream. The "Give Me the Tea" concrete blends smooth vanilla ice cream with local favorites of Jasmine sauce together with dried Jasmine flowers and matcha powder to add a trendy twist to a Chengdu classic drink. The "Feeling So BASHI" whirls creamy vanilla ice cream with another local dessert — Bingfen — with all the trimmings like brown sugar sauce, and crispy hawthorn pieces, raisins, red dragon fruit and short bread cookies as toppings for a refreshing dessert. 

 

What's more, to celebrate Chengdu residents' love of spicy cuisine, Shake Shack has teamed up with a local Michelin-starred restaurant, Ma's Kitchen, to customize an exclusive chili dip for Shake Shack's Crinkle Cut Fries and Chicken Bites.

 

It's not just the menu where the appreciation for local culture comes into play. Chengdu's teahouses inspire the new outlet's interior. Its colorful floral indoor mural was designed by local artist Wang Ke.

 

 

The arrival of Shake Shack not only brings New York culture and classic American culinary favorites to Chengdu but also adds excitement to the gastronomy landscape of a city that is celebrated worldwide for its spectacular cuisine.

 

Edited by Mao Shuolei