HO CHI MINH CITY, Sept 12 — Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City is celebrating the “Beautiful Taste of Malaysia” food fair until September 16, Vietnam News Agency reported.
It is hosted by the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board and the Malaysian Consulate-General in the city to offer locals the opportunity to experience Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage and traditional culture.
It is also held at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel from today to September 16 and Lesung Saigon Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City from yesterday to September 16, the event will offer visitors a chance to savour a variety of dishes prepared by chef Azlan Juri from Malaysia.
They will include rendang, satay, rojak, chicken/lamb curry, cendol, and char kway teow.
Each dish tells a story of Malaysia’s diverse culinary heritage, influenced by Malaysian, Indian and Chinese cuisine.
The event will also showcase Malaysian culture and feature dance performances.
Malaysian Consul-General Firdauz Othman said Vietnam and Malaysia are not only neighbours but close friends with deep ties in areas like tourism and culture.
“This food week is a clear testament to the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.”
Such cultural exchanges would further strengthen their relationship, he added.
With the theme “Straight Outta Malaysia”, the food fair at Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel features an international lunch buffet at 790,000 dong (RM139.26) per person and a seafood dinner buffet at 1.49 million dong per person.
At Hanoi Daewoo Hotel, with the theme “Taste of Malaysia”, there will be lunch and dinner buffets priced at 650,000 dong for adults and 325,000 dong for children.
— Bernama
