Explore Korean Cuisine Week at Metropole Hanoi

Following the success of Korean Gastronomy Week 2020, which brought attendees the diversity of Korean cuisine, Korean Gastronomy Week 2021 hopes to continue introducing the colors of Korean cuisine and the uniqueness of Korean culinary culture to Vietnam.

Korean Gastronomy Week is a series of colorful events, including culinary art exhibitions, product promotions, exchanges on Korean culinary knowledge and future culinary industry trends.

This is the second time Metropole Hanoi has hosted Korean Food Week, spanning two weeks with an à la carte menu for lunch and dinner at Le Club Bar, alongside light snacks and special cocktails at Angelina.

Korean Food Week will kick off on Monday (November 15) from 11am to 2pm with an intimate VIP lunch for invited guests, including canapés and two live cooking stations at La Veranda, and featuring two world-class chefs, Chef Joseph Lidgerwood and Chef Thien Nguyen.

Chef Joseph Lidgerwood is a famous Australian chef and has won Michelin stars for 2 consecutive years. He is one of the chefs who is passionate about learning and exploring diverse dishes and techniques in the world, especially Korean dishes. The diversity of Korean dishes has made Joseph always research and create new and modern culinary styles. Currently, Joseph has successfully created Western - Korean fusion dishes, bringing diners delicious and creative meals.

Chef Thien Nguyen - currently the Head Chef of Angelina at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. With over 7 years of experience working at some of the world's leading restaurants and hotels to create modern, unique and innovative dishes for his own bar in Hanoi, Chef Thien Nguyen hopes to contribute to bringing culinary quintessence to tourists around the world.

What attracts and impresses tourists about Korean cuisine is the harmonious and delicate combination of spices as well as the variety of cooking methods. Korean culinary culture is a unique and delicate combination of a variety of foods imbued with traditional culture.

Coming to Korean Gastronomy Week 2021, you will have the opportunity to learn about the unique culture of the kimchi land through extremely interesting experiential activities and enjoy unique dishes.

Special dishes on the menuà la carteChef Joseph's dishes are inspired by interesting Korean folk tales. Liver Parfait with Assorted Namul Muchim, a foie gras dish combined with herbs from the Korean mountains, is based on the story of Rabbit Liver. Stuffed Persimmon with Creamy Halibut Tartar and Citrus, is based on the folk tale The Tiger and the Persimmon. Velvety Lobster on Gondrae Jook & Paprika Leathers, is based on the story of The Fairy and the Woodcutter. And that story also inspired Joseph to create Gochujang Glazed Wagyu Beef & Paprika Crisps...

For more information about the event or to make a reservation, contact the Metropole Hanoi Hotel's restaurant department at024 38266919or emailh1555-fb3@gmail.com.

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