Styled with elements from China’s historical dynasties, Dynasty 8 is a celebration of China’s glorious eras, expressed through the restaurant’s eclectic oriental elements. Thanks to large red lanterns to dark wood furnishing and artistic dividers, the space boasts an auspicious mood and celebratory ambiance. The menu accentuates the notion of freshness and umami from seafood dishes, as well as the use of top-quality ingredients. Guests can select a desired cooking style for each of the live seafood items. Dynasty 8’s skills in preparing seafood is exemplified in dishes such as fresh whelk marinated in wasabi flavoured dressing, or sautéed prawns coated in salted egg yolk with Chinese style scramble egg whites. The former is cool and refreshing, with just a hint of heat from wasabi. For carbs, opt for rice noodles with garoupa fillet and crabmeat in fish stock or fried red rice with sweet corn, dried turnip and pine nuts—a healthy alternative to conventional fried rice. The texture is complex with sweetness and nutty crunches in every bite. The dessert menu, however, remains simple. Dynasty 8 offers a collection of rare teas brewed to order, which are worthy of their higher price tag in order to enjoy a good food and tea pairing. Ask the server for seasonal picks that are brewed tableside.