Sino Spring

The foggy spell is over and now that people are daring to move out of cosy comfort of their homes,city hotspots are warming up with welcome.

“Considering the let-up in winter chill,we are inviting our patrons to spicy,wholesome fare that is just right for the season,” says Shabahat Husain,Sales and Marketing Manager Hotel Taj Residency,announcing the beginning of Chinese Food Festival from Friday January 29 to continue through February 7,during lunch and dinner hours. The menu is a departure from the usual dishes that comprise an Oriental cuisine menu with specialties like asparagus and broccoli corn cake for starters,bean curd and seafood soup,main course dishes replete with tofu,chestnuts,zuccini,chestnuts (sweet,imported from Thailand),raisins and walnuts and a choice of rice and noodles. “We are using condiments like beer sauce and sauces of yellow and black beans to give the authentic Chinese flavour,” says chef Sachin. “The uniqueness of Oriental food lies in the surprise element—what tastes sweet on first bite turns pungent as it rolls over the tongue. Judicious use of ginger,chilli and garlic does the trick,” he shares.

Chicken,mutton,fish,prawns,lobsters,mushroom,corn,tofu,chestnuts,eggs and various veggies have been tempered with tangy sauces,sesame,herbs and spices from across the Great Wall does give you taste of the world’s favourite cuisine with success. Dessert is Darshan,flakes of flour and cornstarch smeared with honey,served with a choice of ice cream flavours. Average price of the dishes ranges between Rs 300 and 600,so a meal for two would cost Rs 1,600 to 1,800.