IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Chinese Restaurant Fu Lin Unveils the Refreshed “Four Happiness” Banquet Experience

Fu Lin, the Chinese restaurant brand under IHG Hotels & Resorts, has introduced its refreshed “Four Happiness” menu. Staying true to its brand philosophy of “Etiquette Wealth & Moderate Philosophy,” Fu Lin presents the elegance of Chinese banqueting in a form that aligns with today’s dining preferences through its principles of seasonal eating and a balanced diet. At the same time, Fu Lin once again collaborates with renowned F&B critic and writer Mr. Dong Keping to launch “Fu Lin’s Dong Keping Chef Table” at Crowne Plaza Jinan Runhua, showcasing the brand’s culinary vision through a professional lens and highlighting the depth of local ingredients and regional flavors. Led by local chefs and seasonal produce, this menu update enhances both Fu Lin’s dish structure and banquet experience, strengthening its cultural expression and supporting IHG’s broader culinary strategy in Greater China.

A New Interpretation of Fu Lin “Four Happiness”

Since its launch in 2023, Fu Lin has followed its principles of “Seasonal Eating” and “Moderate Diet,” creating a unique Chinese dining experience rooted in local ingredients, regional culture, and etiquette. The refreshed Fu Lin “Four Happiness” focuses on two directions: enhancing localization in menu design and elevating banquet experiences through scenario-based storytelling.

On the culinary front, Fu Lin moves beyond traditional standardized hotel Chinese dining to establish a localized system with stronger regional identity. The refreshed “Four Happiness” incorporates seasonal and locally sourced ingredients—such as Zhangqiu scallions, Laiwu black pork, and Taishan red-scaled fish from Jinan; Jingchu rice wine, Honghu lotus root, and Qingjiang catfish from Wuhan; and Laoshan spring water, Jimo rice wine, and local seafood from Qingdao—creating a dining experience deeply connected to each destination.

On the experiential level, Fu Lin transitions from standalone dishes to culturally themed, scenario-based banquets, each crafted to create shared memories. The “Four Happiness” aligns auspicious dish combinations with four major gathering occasions: family reunions, business dining, celebrations, and festive gatherings. Each banquet is anchored by a clear theme and symbolic meanings across the dishes, embodying a sense of warmth, emotion, and ceremony in line with Fu Lin’s core philosophy.

Cultural Heritage Expressed Through Taste

As part of the “Four Happiness” refresh, Fu Lin once again collaborated with renowned F&B critic and writer Mr. Dong Keping to present the “Fu Lin’s Dong Keping Chef Table” at Crowne Plaza Jinan Runhua. Chef teams from Crowne Plaza Jinan Runhua, Crowne Plaza Wuhan Tianhe Airport, Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui, and Crowne Plaza Zhongshan Torch High-tech Zone joined the Four Happiness Refresh Workshop to exchange insights and showcase the updated dishes.

The dinner integrates Shandong’s regional culinary heritage into both its flavors and its presentation. The banquet menu features a curated selection of cold dishes followed by hot dishes that reinterpret Shandong traditions in a contemporary manner. Key highlights included king crab with Jiaozhou cabbage prepared tableside, the signature Fu Lin Four Happiness dishes – Fu Lin Braised Abalone, sweet-and-sour red-scaled fish with Yangxin pear vinegar, crispy roasted pigeon, and charcoal-grilled Laiwu black pork. The dinner concluded with traditional pastries, steamed specialties symbolizing prosperity, and a classic sweet gingko dessert.

Through this event, taste becomes a medium for cultural dialogue, weaving together regional produce, culinary craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling. Each dish embodies Fu Lin’s commitment to locality, cultural depth, and ceremonial dining, fully interpreting the philosophy of “Etiquette Wealth & Moderate Philosophy.”

As an essential part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ localized F&B portfolio, Fu Lin’s refreshed Four Happiness menu further demonstrates the Group’s strengths in culinary innovation, local research, and cultural integration. By combining local flavors with themed banquet scenarios, the new menu responds to rising demand for high-quality Chinese dining and redefines the cultural value of premium banquet experiences. Fu Lin currently operates six restaurants in Greater China. Supported by IHG’s global perspective and strong local operations, the brand will continue to expand into more destinations and contribute to the Group’s diversified, high-quality culinary development.

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