Showcasing South East Asian hospitality through the finest quality food and drink, a visit to Pan Pacific London is a must for those looking to toast to fruitful new beginnings, as we welcome the Year of the Rabbit.
The luxury hotel in the heart of the City is marking Lunar New Year with a unique afternoon tea in partnership with Diptyque in The Orchid Lounge, and an authentic feasting menu in Straits Kitchen.
Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea with Diptyque – The Orchid Lounge – 4th January – 27th March 2023
Known for her show-stopping patisserie, Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden has created an extra special Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea, in partnership with Diptyque. Inspired by the luxury brand’s Orange Tree and Orange Blossom scent – given that oranges symbolise the bringing of luck and happiness in Chinese culture – the candlelit Afternoon Tea is served in a beautiful birdcage. Seasonal patisserie such as a mandarin and white chocolate mousse with orange marmalade is packed with citrus flavours whilst standout Chinese savoury choices include crispy wonton with aromatic duck and tofu, as well as a lobster bun and Kaya toast. Enjoy with your choice of tea from The Rare Tea Company or, opt for The Orchid Lounge’s Bespoke Blend – a perfect mix of Loose Leaf Indian & Malawian Black Tea, Chinese Oolong Tea and Indian Rose Petals. For a touch of indulgence, add a crisp glass of English sparkling wine.
Don’t forget, in keeping with tradition, to post a wish on The Orchid Lounge’s wishing tree. Each guest enjoying the limited-edition afternoon tea will be given a red card or ‘hóngbāo’ to write their hopes and dreams for the year ahead on, before attaching it to the tree.
Chinese New Year Feasting at Straits Kitchen – Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January
A truly important element of any Chinese New Year celebration is the food, bringing families and friends together. At Straits Kitchen, enjoy a celebratory four-course sharing dinner on Saturday 21st January for £138 per person, featuring a welcome ‘Jade Rabbit’ cocktail or mocktail. You’ll begin with the Rainbow Yu Sheng salad – known as a symbol of prosperity and abundance, this colourful creation sees carrots, Daikon radishes, sweet purple potatoes, pickled ginger, fresh mango and clementine finished with black cod and black truffle. An interactive experience, as a group with your friends or family you will together toss the salad, and its thought the higher the toss, the more prosperous your year will be. Next, a culinary delicacy of Braised Abalone, served with Shiitake mushrooms and gai lan. One of the most sought-after seafood ingredients in the world, eating abalone is believed to usher in good fortune. Other indulgent dishes include steamed seabass with XO sauce; native lobster stir-fried longevity noodles and XO scallops fried rice. To truly toast the festivities, opt for two hours of unlimited Chinese wine to accompany your meal, for an additional £68pp. Take your pick from an array of choices including a sparkling Great Wall Chateau Sungod Blanc de Blancs 2006; Kanaan Winery Riesling 2018; Xige Jade Dove Rosé and Cowpoer Jade Gogo Pandart Merlot 2017.
For an extra special Sunday sharing feast that’s perfect for the whole family, visit Straits Kitchen for lunch on Sunday 22nd January. Indulge in a choice of roasts, including crispy pork belly, duck, barbeque pork and Hainanese chicken. Next up are the house specialties of native lobster laksa and black cod & black truffle rainbow yusheng accompanied by a choice of sides. Finish with a trip to the impressive Chinese New Year dessert buffet by Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden. The Sunday sharing feast is priced at £118 per person including either half a bottle of Kanaan Winery Riesling 2018, or Changyu Moser Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, or two signature Chinese New Year mocktails.
In addition, from 23rd – 31st January 2023, enjoy a three-course set lunch menu (£68pp) or four-course set dinner menu (£98pp), each showcasing Straits Kitchen’s unique Singaporean-style cuisine with added Lunar New Year flair.
Book your table now at panpacificlondon.com.
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