iChina, a refined Chinese dining concept located in Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, is pleased to announce the launch of it a la carte menu to be offered during dinner service. Additionally, Executive Chef Eddie Lam has created new dishes that reflect his innovative take on Chinese cuisine featuring locally sourced organic produce and humane and sustainable meats and seafood.
Due to its popularity during lunch service, guests can now partake in a grander version of iChina’s a la carte menu when visiting for dinner. The menu features dishes inspired by all eight of China’s culinary regions with an emphasis on Cantonese, Sichuan, and Shandong cuisine. With pricing starting at $14, guests can enjoy a wide range of flavor profiles and cooking techniques that allow for the high-quality ingredients to shine.
“My goal at iChina is to take guests on a journey to discover Chinese flavors as they’ve never tasted before,” said Executive Chef Eddie Lam. “By restructuring the menu offerings and introducing our new dishes, we hope people feel inspired to try new cuisines and explore different cultures through our food.”
Chef Lam believes in serving only the freshest and in-season ingredients such as locally sourced produce from farming partners and the most-high grade meat and seafood from purveyors across the world. Chef Lam’s utilizes these stellar ingredients in his new menu items inspired by both tradition and innovation. Dishes include the Seafood Soup Dumplings, Typhoon Jumbo Soft Shell Crab, 48-hour Hong Siu Pork Belly, and Buddha’s Delight with Braised Tofu.
iChina is inspired by its location in the heart of Silicon Valley where innovation is prominently ingrained in the local culture. One way Chef Lam demonstrates this is by valuing plating as well as taste, balancing artistry and authenticity to highlight the intricate flavors featured in every dish. For his new porridge dish, the base is served spread across an artist’s palette with the seafood components intricately placed atop in a stunning design guaranteed to wow guests. The cuisine’s thoughtfully intricate preparation contributes to the impeccable dining experience at iChina.
iChina means “love China” – a name that reflects a passion for Chinese cuisine, heritage, and culture. The restaurant offers three distinct dining options for guests: the JiuBa cocktail lounge on the first floor perfect for pre-dinner cocktails, a full-service dining room on the second floor, and four exclusive private dining spaces including a unique virtual reality room. Each setting is inspired by China’s ancient imperial palaces and designed with an eye for grandeur.
