Journey to discover the "spicy paradise"
When mentioning China, people cannot help but mention the rich and diverse cuisine with countless famous delicious dishes that make anyone fall in love. Among them, Sichuan cuisine is even more prominent thanks to its characteristic spicy flavor, bringing a unique and unforgettable experience.
Sichuan is known as a “spicy paradise” because of the characteristic spicy flavor of Sichuan chili and Sichuan pepper. Different from the hot taste of regular chili, Sichuan spicy flavor brings a tingling feeling, stimulates the taste buds, creating an irresistible “addiction”.
However, Sichuan cuisine is not simply spicy. It is also a harmonious combination of sour, salty, sweet, and bitter flavors, creating a symphony of subtle flavors. In addition, the diversity of ingredients and cooking methods also contributes to the richness of Chinese cuisine.
Sichuan is known as a "spicy paradise" because of its characteristic spicy flavor.
Thanks to its unique and impressive flavors, Sichuan cuisine quickly won the hearts of countless diners, becoming one of the most popular delicacies in China and around the world. Nowadays, more and more internationally renowned chefs and restaurants are adding Sichuan dishes to their menus to meet the needs of diners.
Famous in Singapore, Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant offers a wonderful multi-dimensional culinary experience with a unique combination of four elements: cuisine, culture, tea ceremony and tradition. With more than two decades of experience, Si Chuan Dou Hua conquers the taste buds of diners with authentic Sichuan dishes, meticulously prepared by a team of talented chefs. Each dish contains a story, expressing the culinary and cultural quintessence of Sichuan land.
For those who love spicy food, Sichuan is heaven. The characteristic “mala” spiciness not only stimulates the taste buds but also shows the chef’s sophistication in every step of marinating, simmering, stewing and slow cooking. Each dish is invested with time and effort to create many layers of flavor, taking diners from one surprise to another.
For those who love spicy food, Sichuan is heaven.
The specially designed “Dance of Flavors” menu includes seven basic flavors and eight typical flavors of Sichuan cuisine. The culinary journey leads diners through countless famous delicious dishes. Crispy fried cod, fatty spicy minced pork tofu, rich spicy Chongqing stir-fried chicken or spicy Dan Dan noodles... are all perfect choices for you to experience the flavor of Sichuan.
If you are a person who loves to explore new things, enjoys spicy flavors and wants to experience a unique culture, right now you can easily immerse yourself in the fascinating culinary world in the heart of the capital. From now until April 7, 2024, at Ming Restaurant (located on the 2nd floor - Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel), a special menu with a distinctive spicy flavor priced from only VND 1,068,000++/person, will be served by the talented hands of talented Cantonese Chef Hoo Chee Keong from Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant, a prestigious award-winning Chinese restaurant brand in Singapore.
The specially designed “Dance of Flavors” menu includes seven basic flavors and eight signature flavors of Sichuan cuisine.
Tea Dance - A unique combination of martial arts, dance and tea ceremony
In Western cuisine, food and wine are combined to create a perfect meal. Meanwhile, tea plays a similar role in Chinese cuisine. The Chinese have a very sophisticated art of making and enjoying tea. From choosing the right type of tea, how to make tea to using tea cups, all are done meticulously and elaborately.
Ms. Linda Loke - F&B Director at Si Chuan Dou Hua said that good tea not only helps to blend flavors but also enhances the dining experience. Unlike most Chinese restaurants, Si Chuan Dou Hua focuses more on tea, using it to prepare or accompany dishes, and at the same time elevates the meal from delicious to excellent.
While enjoying the “Dance of Flavors” menu, the restaurant also brings diners a “journey of a thousand miles” with a unique tea dance performance by talented artist Yu Wei.
Unique tea dance performance by talented artist Yu Wei.
Pouring tea seems like a simple task, but in the skillful hands of artisan Yu Wei, it turns into a mesmerizing art performance. The teapot has a long spout like a sword, graceful in every movement of the artisan, when pouring tea into the cup from a height, it can be surprisingly precise and beautiful.
The tea dance is not simply a way to pour tea, but also a harmonious combination of martial arts, dance and the art of making tea. Each movement is as graceful and powerful as a dance, mixed with the delicacy in each drop of tea poured, creating an extremely impressive performance.
More than just a rich feast of delicacies, Si Chuan Dou Hua offers diners a unique Asian cultural experience through the art of tea dance. Each sip of delicious tea, combined with spicy Sichuan cuisine and artistic performance, will take you to a new world of sophistication and elegance.
Si Chuan Dou Hua offers diners a unique Asian cultural experience through the art of tea dance.
The "handshake" between two restaurants
After more than 27 years of establishment and development, Ming Restaurant has affirmed its position as one of the prestigious and high-class Chinese restaurants in Hanoi. This place is always an ideal destination for those who love to explore the quintessence of authentic Chinese cuisine.
Located on the 2nd floor of Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel, Ming Restaurant possesses a luxurious and sophisticated space with a design inspired by traditional Chinese style. Featuring warm red and yellow tones, along with decorative details bearing the mark of Chinese culture, the restaurant gives diners the feeling of being lost in a completely different world.
Ming Restaurant has a luxurious and sophisticated space with a design inspired by traditional Chinese style.
In addition, in 1996, the first Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant opened at the PARKROYAL Beach Road Hotel (Singapore), bringing diners a feast of spicy “mala” flavors and a unique tea-making performance. The restaurant is famous for its Sichuan dishes made from fresh ingredients, combined with typical spices to create a spicy, numbing flavor that awakens all the senses. Next to the restaurant is the Tian Fu Tea Room, where you can enjoy more than 30 types of premium tea in a cozy and elegant space. This is the ideal destination to start a delicious meal or end a culinary experience in a gentle and sweet way.
In particular, for Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant, one factor that contributes to its success is the commitment between father and daughter. Ms. Wee Wei Ling, Director of Sustainable Partnerships, Lifestyle and Assets of Pan Pacific Hotels Group and CEO of Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant chain, recalls: “It was in the early 1990s when my father visited Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant in Beijing. He loved the Sichuan food at the restaurant and decided to bring the cuisine to Singapore, entrusting me to manage the restaurant. At that time, I was not familiar with Sichuan cuisine, but since I had accepted the offer, I had the responsibility to do it to the best of my ability.”
Ms. Wee Wei Ling - Director of Sustainability Partnerships, Lifestyle and Assets of Pan Pacific Hotels Group and CEO of Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant chain
To date, Si Chuan Dou Hua has been honored with many prestigious awards, including the Singapore Prestige Brand Award 2012 in the Prestige Brand category and a Certificate of Merit at the annual Pacific Press Publishers Association Awards.
It can be seen that the combination between Ming Restaurant and Si Chuan Dou Hua is a special event, giving diners the opportunity to experience a journey of discovering unique flavors, blending the quintessence of two famous Chinese culinary schools: Cantonese and Sichuan.
Ms. Linda Loke - F&B Director at Si Chuan Dou Hua
This is not simply a collaboration between two restaurants but also a meeting between talented master chefs. Together they bring diners the opportunity to enjoy the essence of Chinese cuisine, experiencing a unique feast.
Ming Restaurant and Si Chuan Dou Hua’s special “Dance of Flavors” menu harmoniously combines elegant, refined Cantonese dishes with spicy, rich Sichuan dishes. Each dish is meticulously prepared, preserving the distinctive flavors of each region, bringing diners a diverse and impressive culinary experience.
The collaboration between Ming Restaurant and Si Chuan Dou Hua is a culinary cultural exchange.
