A bite of the past a feast for the senses

Ruyi Gastronomy recreates the tradition of marrying the tableware to the food to enhance the experience of eating

The ancient Chinese book The Book of Rites states: "The manner of a gentleman can be depicted from his eating habits."

The book is a compilation of texts describing the ceremonial rituals and social forms, including clothing, music, horticulture, and even exotic recipes, during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) to the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD).