Filipinos always associate Chinese New Year with Nian Gao, or more popularly known as tikoy, and various other Chinese cuisines. If you’re craving for these Chinese treats and delicacies, you don’t have to cook them yourself or wait to be invited by your good friends to their parties. All you have to do is book a table and spend the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays at any of these leading hotels.
Marco Polo Ortigas
To welcome the year of the Metal Rat, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila announced that its famed tikoy is available for pre-order.
The Nian Gao or tikoy is a traditional symbol of prosperity and good luck at the beginning of the Lunar New Year. These glutinous rice cakes are best enjoyed with friends and loved ones as part of an abundant feast.
This 2020, Lung Hin offers the tikoy in different variants that guests may purchase ahead of the special occasion. The Double Gold Bar Nian Gao is available in brown sugar flavor and Single Round Nian Gao in red dates sugar flavor. The classic Large Round Nian Gao is available in two flavors: pandan and coconut, and red dates sugar.
For more orders, email restaurant.mnl@marcopolohotels.com.
Crimson Hotel
Bring your family and friends together to celebrate the Lunar New Year at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City with its series of prosperous feasts and festive activities. One can start their countdown to the Year of the Metal Rat with a Chinese-inspired dinner feast at Café Eight.
Dinners will be served with diversified colors and aromatic flavors such as Pickled Black Fungus, Shanghai Smoked Fish, Peking duck, Hainanese Chicken, dim sum and desserts, inclusive of unlimited juices, sodas, local beers and wines. The Feast for Prosperity Dinner Buffet promotion is available at the said café until January 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. daily.
As the red decorations and loud music from the lion and dragon dance attracts fortune, guests are also invited to put on their luckiest outfit and head to Café Eight to complete the festivities. Crimson Hotel’s culinary team will prepare a bounteous Sunday brunch on January 26 with Tofu with Century Egg and Pork Floss, Buddha Soup, Xiao long Bao, Suckling Pig, Nian Gao or tikoy, Tangyuan and more.
For more information please visit the official website of Crimson Hotel at http://www.crimsonhotel.com/manila
Diamond Hotel
The optimistic Metal Rat promises a year blessed with grand abundance. Inspire success in all aspects of your life with colorful performances, draw good fortune with traditional Chinese delicacies and activities and have a vibrant celebration of Chinese New Year at Diamond Hotel Philippines.
Infused with rich aromas, distinct flavors, and a timeless tale rooted in culture, Chinese cuisine is an irresistible staple, all the more meant to be savored and celebrated at Corniche. Guests can feast with Chinese Chef Yang Yong’s vast selection of authentic Chinese specialties.
On January 25, the day that marks the Chinese New Year, witness the energetic dragon and lion dance by the Philippine Ling Nam Athletic Federation at 11 a.m.
Meanwhile, for guests who can’t contain their dim sum cravings, the Weekend Dim Sum Delights at Corniche features an extensive choice of steamed, baked, and fried dim sum. Sweet or savory, simply flavored or exquisitely spiced, meaty or heartily vegetarian, dim sum in every shape, size and palate is within reach of your chopsticks every Saturday and Sunday during lunch.
For reservations, email Diamond Hotel at restaurant_rsvn@diamondhotel.com or book at www.diamondhotel.com.
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