When Chinese classics go haute couture.
In a world where “Asian cuisine” is often devalued by fusion gimmicks and excessive democratization, Song Qi strikes a clear, restrained, and very expensive note. Here, they don’t try to “surprise” you; here, they offer the real thing — but in a black silk case.
The restaurant is located on the prestigious Avenue Princesse Grace, as if specially designed for those who have seen it all and want nothing more.
Song Qi is about high Chinese gastronomy. No vulgarity, no “yet another Peking duck.” Although there is duck here — and it is impeccable.
Mature, tender, with a thin crust and an aroma that unfolds on the second sip. Served with homemade pancakes, sauce, and silence — because everyone at the table stops talking.
Dom-Sami is culinary jewelry. Every seam is like a fold on a haute couture dress. Vegan options don’t look like “alternatives” but sound like a separate meaning.
Must-try dishes:
The wine list at Song Qi is not a competition between countries, but a curated selection that elegantly complements Eastern cuisine.
Instead of the usual “top 10 Bordeaux” wines, there are delicate Rieslings, Chardonnays with minimal oak aging, and Pinot Noirs that don’t compete with the spices.
Worth noting:
J.J. Prüm Riesling Kabinett, Mosel — perfect with dim sum
Sancerre Blanc — refreshing after duck
Château Haut-Batailley Pauillac 2015 — if you want depth
Also available — select sakes and premium Chinese drinks, including aromatic Baijiu. For aesthetes — homemade cocktails based on jasmine, yuzu, and lychee.
The dessert menu is short, like a well-thought-out finale to a performance. No fuss, no excess sugar.
The presentation — like everything else here — is restrained, without fanfare, but with Michelin-level aesthetics.
There is no “must-try” here. There is “nothing to regret ordering.”
The service at this establishment does not intrude on your meal with smiles. The waiters seem to sense when your glass of water is empty or when it’s time to serve the next course. Everything is at the level of “silent luxury.”
At Song Qi, the atmosphere lingers like the scent of fine perfume — almost imperceptible, but with character.
This is a place where people speak more quietly. Where no one looks at their watch. Where the rustle of the menu is louder than the music.
There are no formalities here, but there is precision in every gesture: the waiter stands at just the right distance so as not to interfere; the distance between tables is enough to whisper without lowering your voice.
The interior design at Song Qi is an architecture of respect for form.
Velvet green banquettes, black marble, mirrors with brass inserts, graphic panels reminiscent of the geometry of 1930s Shanghai clubs.
This is a space where there is no “flashy luxury” — instead, there is a compositional balance in which everything works toward a single goal: to allow taste to speak loudly when everything else is silent.
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The light is soft, coming from muted brass chandeliers. No screens. No neon. Here, there is a visual silence that is rarely found in gastronomy.
This is a place where wine does not interfere with food, the interior does not overshadow the taste, and the evening does not end, but slowly fades away. Like a good decision made at the right time.
Song Qi is not a place you “just happen to drop by.”
It is a restaurant that must be chosen consciously, like choosing a watch for a decade or the first glass on a very important evening.
And that’s why, if you’ve been wanting to take a break from the gastronomic noise for a long time, Song Qi will be your haven of tranquility.
A quiet place where everything sounds better.
Location: 7 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo 98000 Monaco | Telephone: 377 99 99 33 33 | Opening hours: Daily , lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday: 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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