UPMARKET ASIAN FOOD
During the Christmas holidays, food plays an essential role. At the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, our Asian cuisine will impress you no doubt. Quality and luxury await you.
Today, we are going to tell you about the 5 most upmarket dishes and other upmarket products in Asia:
1. “Swallow Nest Soup”
Also known as “bird nest soup”, is a speciality in Chinese cuisine. These nests are made out of solidified saliva, and are considered to be one of the most expensive ingredients in the world, although it is generally used in soup, it can also be taken as a dessert. A kilo of these nests can be as much as €7,273.
2. “The Jewel of Pangaea”
A cocktail served in one of the most exclusive clubs in Singapore. It is made with Hennessey Cognac, sprinkled with gold, 1985 Krug champagne and sugar. It is generally decorated with a 1-carat diamond. This is the most exclusive and expensive cocktail in the world, it costs €18,910 per drink.
3. “Carne Kobe”
True Kobe beef comes from Japan, and it is bred in secrecy according to some Asian traditions. Its meat is fatty and soft, often compared to “foie gras”. 1kilo costs around €450.
This type of meat is massaged daily by its owners.
4. “Fugu”
Better known as “balloon fish” is a typically Japanese dish made with fish. This is a poisonous animal and if prepared incorrectly it can be lethal. The smallest bit of this poison could kill a human being. However, this is one of the most popular Japanese dishes. Chefs must be rigorously trained and their training certified. It can cost as much as €92,500.
5. “Matsukate”
That is the name of the best known fungus in Japanese cuisine since ancient times. The tradition of this mushroom remains nowadays and is considered an exquisite delicacy by those who try it. When the matsutake season starts, is when it is at its highest quality, and it costs up to €1,500 per kilo.
If you wish to enjoy Asian delicacies in our luxury resort, come to the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, here you will find the most exclusive mouth-water.
