Full-length windows allow diners to bask in the lush greenery of Xiang Lake. The kitchen is under a white dome with jars of fermenting food on a round island, like a place of worship. Two set menus showcase modern French cuisine crafted with Chinese produce. Even the dinner rolls are steamed like Chinese buns before being baked. Ginseng fermented in honey imparts both a kick and a bitter-sweetness to the creamy ice cream.