Creatives in China Give Hotel Quarantine Meals a Fine Dining Touch

Youth Transform Hotel Quarantine Meals into 'Fine Dining'

Starting from January 8, 2023, China will no longer require inbound travelers to go through centralized quarantine in government-approved hotels.

The news has come as a relief to many, especially given the notoriety of the food provided at said hotels.

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In the past year, however, a handful of youth have decided to have fun with their hotel experiences by turning their drab meals into fine dining-esque dishes. Here are some of their creations:

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Soy Braised Pork Chop on Rice

Breakfast Dumplings with Sour Grapes and Crushed Pistachios

Steamed Rice Flour Cake, Imported Almond Butter, Aged Banana

Click the icon below to read our interview with the three creatives and their tongue-in-cheek project.

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