Treats from the East at Rustan’s
Kicking the year off on a joyous note, Rustan’s is all set to mark the occasion with lion dances in all branches across the country. The lion, symbolic of power and wisdom in Chinese culture, is believed to chase away evil spirits and attract good luck through the traditional performance.
Until Feb. 28, a celebratory Chinese New Year menu is available at select East Cafe branches in the metro, including East Asian favorites like Xinjiang Skewers, Peking Style Pork Chop, and the classic Pork Stir Fry with chive flowers. Also on the menu: Crispy Champon Noodles with Pork and Shitake, and a platter with a little taste of everything: Pork and Shrimp Wanton, Steamed Pork in Black Beans, and Steamed Pork Buns.
These Chinese New Year offerings will be available in East Café locations in Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Gateway and Rustan’s Shangri-La.
Tikoy, a sticky traditional rice cake also known as nian gao, is believed to increase prosperity and unite one’s family for the year to come. Similar in sound to the Mandarin words for “higher year,” eating one’s fair share of tikoy is attributed with reaching greater heights. Available in a limited-edition Koi fish shape in regular flavor, preorder yours at East Cafe in Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Gateway, and Rustan’s Shangri-La.
For information, call 812-0233.