HÀ NỘI — Foodies in Hà Nội now have the chance to enjoy authentic Sichuan food when guest Executive Cantonese Chef Hoo Chee Keong from Singapore showcases his cooking talent during a special culinary event in Hà Nội.

Executive Cantonese Chef Hoo Chee Keong (right) and chef Zhao Yong. — Photo courtesy of PPH

Entitled 'Dance of Flavours’, the event provides a narrow window to indulge in the fusion of Cantonese and Sichuan culinary masterpieces. The event is held by Pan Pacific Hanoi’s Ming Restaurant – one of Hà Nội’s longest-running Chinese restaurants and Si Chuan Dou Hua, an award-winning Chinese restaurant in Singapore with more than two decades of culinary excellence.

Chef Hoo, who has ascended through the ranks of esteemed culinary establishments, showcases his mastery of Cantonese culinary artistry by infusing each dish with a precise and passionate touch.

Sichuan cuisine is renowned for its meticulous and patient approach to culinary preparation. — Photo courtesy of PPH

Adding an extra dimension of authenticity to this culinary adventure is Sichuan chef Zhao Yong, a proficient artisan from Chengdu who will be working in tandem with chef Hoo to create a symphony of flavours that captivates the senses and assures a dining experience that is not only exhilarating and comforting but also authentically genuine.

The adept tea master Yu Wei will enhance guests’ dining adventure by infusing a mix of martial arts, dance and captivating showmanship into the age-old tradition of tea pouring, skilfully performed with a long-nosed bronzed kettle.

Chefs Hoo and Zhao have created a menu to showcase at the 'Dance of Flavours’ featuring layered flavours of Sichuan cuisine – hot, salty, sweet, bitter, numb, sour, and fragrant.

Tea master Yu Wei. — Photo courtesy of PPH

Sichuan cuisine is renowned for its meticulous and patient approach to culinary preparation. The extended preparation time results in dishes brimming with complex and layered flavours that please the palate. Diners can expect dishes that go beyond the numbing sensation, emphasising culinary intricacy through marinating, simmering, braising and slow-cooking ingredients to perfection.

The 'Dance of Flavours’ is available until April 7. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/Dance-Of-Flavours. — VNS