THE 2022 TET (LUNAR NEW YEAR) Celebratory Dishes

The Vietnamese cuisine is gaining popularity in the world. Both Vietnamese people and foreigners are curious about its authenticity and creativity, they would love to discover and experience both rustic countryside foods and haute cuisine in fine dining. In the spring, Vietnamese families are eager to visit local markets to search for fresh ingredients and high-quality foods, to make delicious dishes as a gift for relatives and friends during Spring festival. Tet holidays is a moment of cozy reunion and sending best wishes. Home-cooked meals always features traditional dishes such as Banh Chung (Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake), Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup, Caramelized Braised Pork and Eggs, Jellied Pork, Vietnamese Pickled Onions, Vietnamese Pork Rind Soup… they all look appealing and tasty. The Rex Hotel Saigon believes that these traditional dishes are consider as a spiritual connection among family members, as well as they can spice up any gathering among friends, colleagues, partners, customers… for a better relationship outcome. During Spring festival, talented chefs at the Rex Hotel Saigon pour their heart and soul into culinary creativity and present every dish with care and thoughtful detail. Many gastronomes, locals, foreign visitors, and expatriates would love to enjoy Tet celebratory dishes at the Rex Hotel, because they cannot forget particular flavors that are made by great seasoning skills of the hotel’s talented chefs. On the occasion of the 2022 Year of Tiger’s spring festival, the Rex Hotel Saigon would like to introduce the 2022 Tet (Lunar New Year) celebratory menu which is for a ultimately diverse & flavorful taste enjoyment. This is the first time award winning dishes achieved by the Rex Hotel’s talented chefs from festivals and contests will be available for a limited time on the 2022 Tet celebratory menu. One signature dish on the 2022 Tet celebratory menu is a Royal Vietnamese Pomelo Salad - achieved Gold Medal Award (winner: Mr Khau Van Duong - Rex Hotel Vietnamese Kitchen Chef de partie) in a “Taste of homeland” contest which was held by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism in 2013. This is a well-known dish in the Southern Vietnam, a perfect combination of sweet citrusy pomelo, flavorful pork, fresh shrimp, and dried squid strips, they are extremely vibrant and tasty, so this is an excellent appetizer that will bring you a mouthful of different textures and flavors. Other special dishes on the 2022 Tet celebratory menu are; • Royal Steamed Rice Meal Wrapped in a Lotus Leaf achieved Silver Award in a “Dishes for the Feast” contest which was held by the Saigontourist Group in 2000. • Smoked Shrimp with Jasmine sauce - achieved First Prize (winner: Mr Ho Chung Hung - Rex Hotel Executive Sous chef) in a “Head Chef at 5 star hotels” contest in 2017. • “Sam Yen Tiem La Han” - achieved First Prize (winner: Mr Ho Chung Hung - Rex Hotel Executive Sous chef) in a “Vegetarian Cuisine in Hue City” in 2019. • Pho (beef noodle soup) serving in a heated stone bowl achieved Silver Star Anise (winner: Mr Long Trong Gioi - Rex Hotel Cook) in a “Finding the best Pho chef” contest which was held by the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association in 2021. Many people know the traditional dishes during Tet holiday such as Banh Chung (Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake), Banh Tet (Cylindrical Sticky Rice Cake), Caramelized Braised Pork and Eggs, Lean pork paste, Boiled chicken… so the 2022 Tet celebratory menu at the Rex Hotel Saigon will bring something new for you to savor, for a ultimately diverse & flavorful taste enjoyment. The quality of each dish is reliably excellent as a recognition from award winning contests. The Rex Hotel Saigon always focus on training & development in order to transform the hotel cooks into talented chefs, achieve major awards, dedicate their talents & creativity to make delicious dishes for all guests. The 2022 Tet celebratory menu at the Rex Hotel Saigon will melt your heart by their amazing flavors and eye-catching garnish. During Tet holiday, you could invite your family, relatives, friends & business partners to enjoy dining at the Rex Hotel’ spacious & comfortable restaurants. Especially you will be amazed by a breathtaking view over the city at the Rex Rooftop Garden Bar, or you could share & spread the joy together in the cozy ambience at the Rex Hotel restaurants.

Let’s come to the Rex Hotel Saigon to experience a wonderful Tet holiday with your friends and family!