Discover Korean Food Week at Metropole Hanoi

Following the success of Korean Food Week 2020, which showcased the diversity of Korean cuisine, Korean Gastronomy Week 2021 aims to continue introducing the vibrant flavors and unique culinary culture of Korea to Vietnam.

Korean Gastronomy Week is a series of colorful events, including culinary art exhibitions, product promotions, discussions on Korean cuisine knowledge, and future trends in the food industry.

This is the second time Metropole Hanoi has hosted Korean Food Week, a two-week event featuring à la carte menus for lunch and dinner at Le Club Bar, alongside light snacks and special cocktails at Angelina.

Korean Food Week will open on Monday (November 15th) from 11 am to 2 pm with an intimate VIP lunch for guests, featuring canapés and two live cooking areas at La Veranda, and with the participation of two world-class chefs, Chef Joseph Lidgerwood and Chef Thien Nguyen.

Chef Joseph Lidgerwood is a renowned Australian chef who has won a Michelin star for two consecutive years. He is a passionate chef who constantly learns and explores diverse dishes and techniques from around the world, especially Korean cuisine. The diversity of Korean food has inspired Joseph to continuously research and create new and modern culinary styles. Currently, Joseph has successfully created fusion Western-Korean dishes, offering diners delicious and innovative meals.

Chef Thien Nguyen is currently the Head Chef of Angelina at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. With over 7 years of experience working in some of the world's leading restaurants and hotels, Chef Thien Nguyen hopes to contribute to bringing the finest Vietnamese cuisine to travelers around the world by creating modern, unique, and innovative dishes for his own bar in Hanoi.

What captivates and impresses tourists about Korean cuisine is the harmonious and sophisticated combination of spices, as well as the diversity of cooking methods. Korean culinary culture is a unique and refined blend of diverse foods deeply rooted in traditional culture.

At Korean Gastronomy Week 2021, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the unique culture of Korea through exciting activities and enjoy its distinctive cuisine.

Special dishes on the menuà la carteChef Joseph's creations are inspired by fascinating Korean folklore. His foie gras parfait with assorted herbs from the Korean mountains – Liver Parfait with Assorted Namul Muchim – is based on the story of the Rabbit's Liver. His stuffed persimmon with creamy halibut tartar and citrus – Stuffed Persimmon with Creamy Halibut Tartar and Citrus – is inspired by the folk tale of the Tiger and the Persimmon. His lobster and seaweed soup – Velvety Lobster on Gondrae Jook & Paprika Leathers – is based on the story of the Fairy and the Woodcutter. And that story also inspired Joseph's creation of his Wagyu beef with gochujang chili sauce and crispy fried sweet potatoes – Gochujang Glazed Wagyu Beef & Paprika Crisps…

For more details about the event or to make a reservation, please contact the restaurant department of the Metropole Hanoi Hotel at the following phone number:024 38266919or emailh1555-fb3@gmail.com.

Huyen Chau