This Shake Shack Is Like Nothing You've Ever Seen Before

This Shake Shack Is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen Before

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Chengdu’s first ever Shake Shack goes above and beyond with its teahouse-inspired architecture, exclusive dishes, and limited-edition merchandise.

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At the restaurant, you can even buy a 1,499 RMB (about 216 USD) mahjong set with green-and-white tiles emblazoned with the company’s logo.

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Since Chengdu is known for spicy cuisine, the joint sells ‘Chengdu Chili Fries’ in collaboration with local restaurant Ma Wangzi.

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They also serve sweet treats that can’t be found elsewhere: The ‘Be Pandastic!’ vanilla soy milkshake and two flavors — ‘Give Me the Tea’ and ‘Feeling So Bashi’— of ice cream.

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The restaurant’s localization efforts are outstanding — the interior’s natural paneling and delicate wooden details are inspired by Chengdu's tea culture.

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The Shake Shack was also originally surrounded by intricate scaffolding, an installation that required 2,760 pieces of bamboo and weighed 58 metric tons.

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