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The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel celebrates the year of snake in style

Author: Tanatcha Devahastin | Photographer: Courtesy of The Peninsula Bangkok

Jan 23, 2025

"..The luxurious The Peninsula Bangkok, nestled along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, invites all to join in a magnificent celebration to welcome the Year of the Snake, starting from 29 January 2025. Guests can experience an array of festive activities, from the stunningly decorated lobby, exuding festive charm, to exquisite Cantonese cuisine created especially by the talented chefs at Mei Jiang, alongside spectacular lion and dragon dance performances..."

As soon as guests step into The Peninsula Bangkok, they will be greeted by a breathtaking scene, with vibrant lanterns and red flowers symbolising happiness and prosperity. The hotel will come alive with the roar of the lion dance, creating an atmosphere of vitality and good fortune that will set the tone for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.

Culinary delights await at Mei Jiang, where diners can indulge in a range of authentic Cantonese dishes, including Hong Kong-style crispy pork, Alaska crab with salted egg yolk, steamed grouper in soy sauce with Tianjin pickles, and Japanese A3 wagyu steak with black garlic and BBQ sauce. Each dish can be paired with a specially selected tea to complement the flavours, along with a selection of à la carte dishes crafted to mark the Chinese New Year.

Mei Jiang is also proud to offer a premium dim sum menu, featuring creations by expert chefs using only the freshest ingredients. These include classic dim sum offerings such as traditional har gow, barbecued pork puff pastry, truffle mushroom shumai, baked tiger prawns with e-fu noodles, crispy prawn rice rolls, and almond cream soup with black sesame dumplings, alongside many other delectable choices.

To round off the celebrations, The Peninsula Bangkok offers a selection of Chinese New Year hampers, including the Prosperity Chinese New Year Hamper and the Wealth Hamper Set. Guests can also treat themselves to an assortment of indulgent sweets, including the hotel’s signature egg tarts and macarons, perfect for gifting or enjoying during the festivities.

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