Taiwanese singer Jay Chou has sparked online buzz after reportedly spending around US$60,000 on wine alone for a lavish dinner in Australia’s Sydney.
The 47-year-old singer-songwriter recently shared an Instagram story offering a glimpse of his meal, which featured a Japanese sashimi spread accompanied by four bottles of premium red wine, The Star newspaper reported.
The wine alone was estimated to be worth between $45,000 and $60,700, according to Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily.
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Jay Chou at his wife’s birthday party. Photo from his Weibo |
Chou is preparing to kick off his Carnival World Tour II in Sydney on Nov. 21 and has been taking time to unwind ahead of the opening show.
He gathered friends to experience the city’s cuisine days before the concert, Hong Kong’s Dimsum Daily reported.
Chou is known for his love of food and also regularly travels to Japan, particularly Tokyo, to explore its dining scene. His culinary interests span Michelin-starred omakase and teppanyaki restaurants, as well as casual cafes and themed eateries.