Shenyang Restaurant Review | Eat the Entire Autumn Fairytale at "What Apple Forest"!
Must-Visit Hotel for Dragon Boat Festival - Shenyang Grand Central Hotel (Zhongjie Imperial Palace Joy City Branch)
Must-Try Food - Sanqiushe Dream Island (Xiaoxi Road Branch)
Finally checked in at "What Apple Forest," which has been blowing up on social media! This creative restaurant, which makes the most of its apple theme, feels like stepping into a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale from the ambiance to the dishes. My bestie said this meal wasn't about the calories, but about the emotional value ✨ Attached is a super comprehensive guide, foodies + photographers, save it now~
🌿 [Restaurant Highlights | Bringing the Fairytale Forest to the Table]
📍 Address: No. 74-1 Xiaoxi Road, Shenhe District (near Exit of City Government Square Station on Metro Line 2, 8-minute walk)
⏰ Opening Hours: 11:30–21:30 (reservations recommended, expect a queue for dinner on weekends)
🍎 Healed from the moment you enter:
❶ Breathing dining space: The indoor ceiling is hand-painted with blue sky and white clouds, matched with apple tree-shaped decorations, wooden tables and chairs, and warm-light chandeliers, as if you are in a Nordic forest treehouse. Even the plates are designed with apple relief, detail-oriented people will be ecstatic!
❷ Limited seasonal romance: The autumn theme is "The Fantastic Journey of Apples," and the menu features autumn elements such as apple pie and cinnamon apple tea. The owner said that in winter, it will be decorated as a snow scene forest. I'm already looking forward to eating hot mulled wine stewed pears in a snowy atmosphere~
❸ Dishes are works of art: Each dish looks like it jumped out of an illustration. The roasted pumpkin salad is piled into a small mountain, the apple panna cotta is made into an apple shape, and even the sparkling water is inserted with apple slice flags. My social media was flooded with requests for the link!
🥗 [Must-Eat List | A Fairytale Feast on the Tip of Your Tongue]
✅ Safe and Sound Apple Panna Cotta⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The best of the best! The panna cotta melts in your mouth like a cloud, topped with sweet and sour blueberry sauce, and hidden apple chunks at the bottom. The best part is the edible gold foil "apple stem," so cute that you can't bear to dig in!
✅ Roasted Pumpkin and Nut Salad⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The walnuts are roasted until crispy, the figs burst with juice, the cheese cubes are rich in milk flavor, and it's paired with honey mustard dressing. Even my bestie, who doesn't usually like greens, finished the plate. A must-order for vegetable lovers!
✅ Cold Brew Salmon with Dragon Fruit Sauce⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing combination! The salmon is as soft and glutinous as a dessert, and the sauce has the sweetness of dragon fruit and a slight sourness, which is refreshing and enhances the flavor. It is recommended to eat it with the apple slices next to it for a super rich taste~
✅ Hidden Surprise: Patrick Star Pizza will pull cheese threads to your heart! There is a whole shrimp in the tofu shrimp balls, remember to eat them while they're hot!
📸 [Photo Guide | 3 Divine Angles + Outfit Tips]
1. Apple tree check-in spot at the entrance: Wear a red coat/scarf (echoing the apple theme), hold an apple panna cotta and stand under the tree, shoot upwards using the leaves as a filter, and instantly transform into a fairytale heroine~
2. Blue sky and white cloud rooftop area: Sit by the window and use natural light to take close-ups of the food. Hold the apple sparkling water in front of the camera and use the cinnamon stick as a prop to create a full atmosphere!
3. Table detail close-ups: Capture the moment of cutting the panna cotta with a knife and fork, close-ups of the nuts in the salad, remember to turn on the camera's HDR mode, the colors of the food will be more vivid~
💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls: Popular dishes may be sold out, it is recommended to arrive before 12:00; wearing contrasting items (red/yellow/white) will make your photos look better, bring small props (straw hat/books) to add to the story~
🚇 [Transportation and Accommodation | Convenient Base in the Core Area of Zhongjie]
If you want to check in at the Zhongjie business district + treasure restaurant in one stop, it is recommended to stay at "Shenyang Grand Central Hotel" (26th Floor, No. 17 Dongshuncheng Road, Dadong District):
🚇 A 3-minute walk from Zhongjie Station on Metro Line 1, direct access to the restaurant by taxi in 10 minutes/direct transfer on Metro Line 2;
🛏️ The high-floor rooms have a great view, you can see the night view of Zhongjie. After a tiring day, you can return to the hotel and overlook the city lights on the 26th floor. The free parking lot is friendly to self-driving parties~
In a fast-paced city, such a ritualistic restaurant is so precious! Whether it's a date with your bestie, a check-in with your partner, or recharging alone, "What Apple Forest" can give you a warm meal~ Remember to bring an empty stomach and a fully charged camera. Next time, we'll meet in the forest!
📝 Quick Check of Practical Information:
▫️ Average cost: CNY 100–150 (you can choose what you like, order the signature dishes without hesitation)
▫️ Surrounding attractions: 1.2 km from the Imperial Palace, 1 km from Zhang's Mansion, it is recommended to arrange a one-day route of "visiting historical sites in the morning → recharging at the forest restaurant at noon → strolling around Zhongjie in the afternoon"~
Save this post so you don't get lost. Eating and drinking is the greatest respect for autumn! 🍂✨