Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and #SavorTheOrient flavors at Choi Garden in Royce Hotel and Casino of Clark, Pampanga
Have one of the Best Chinese Thanksgiving meal with your family at friends and enjoy your Free Box of Signature Mooncake when you dine at Choi Garden Restaurant with minimum spend of Php15,000. Reserve from September 16-26, 2023 to join this promo. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is a time of celebration, togetherness, and indulgence in delectable Chinese cuisine. This year, Choi Garden, nestled within the luxurious confines of Royce Hotel and Casino, is offering a spectacular promotion to mark this traditional Chinese festival. In addition to giving away free mooncakes, Choi Garden invites you to embark on a culinary journey through their exquisite menu, featuring an array of mouthwatering dishes. Join us as we explore the flavors and highlights of this unique Mid-Autumn Festival experience.
For inquiries and reservations, please contact Choi Garden at mobile number +63 917 168 2464
Having the opportunity to meet Executive Chef Chow Chun Kam, whom is an awardee from an international chef contest as representative of Choi Garden. Chef Chow Chun Kam is a Hong Kong native and brought his expertise inside the kitchens of Royce Hotel and Casino. He is also proud to introduce Chef Feng, the expert hands behind to every Dimsum served to you.
Dine in their expansive hall with their 213 seating capacity and 6 VIP rooms that can hold 10-12 pax capacity at Php20,000 consummable reservation. Choi Garden is located at the new hotel lobby of Royce Hotel and Casino and boasts its two level dining area with eye catchy light fixtures and spacious dining halls.
Devour the best of Choi Garden’s dishes and here are the recipes we tried:
APPETIZER
Siomai – Choi Garden’s Siomai is a delightful start to your dining experience. These steamed pork dumplings are perfectly seasoned and wrapped in thin, translucent skins, resulting in a burst of flavor with every bite.
Hakaw – For seafood enthusiasts, this Hakaw is a must-try. These translucent heavenly dumplings are filled with succulent shrimp, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that is simply irresistible.
Chicken Feet Dimsum – The Chicken Feet at Choi Garden are a true delicacy. Braised to perfection, they are tender, flavorful, and boast a tantalizingly sweet and savory sauce that will leave you craving for more. It is also believed as a good source of collagen.
SOUP
Dried Scallop Mashed Fish Soup – rich and flavorful soup with helpings of savory fish meat, scallops and vegetables. Texture is made better with egg. The flavors truly prepared my taste buds for the upcoming seafood goodness and heavenly delights!
MAIN DISH
Sliced Lamb Meat Pathong Style – Savor the tender and aromatic Sliced Lamb Meat, expertly prepared with a medley of spices, vegetables and garnishes. It’s a dish that showcases the culinary finesse of Choi Garden’s Chef Chow Chun Kam .
Prawnballs Wasabi Sauce – The Prawn Balls at Choi Garden are a delightful combination of crunchy prawns and a zesty wasabi sauce. This dish provides an exhilarating contrast of flavors and that signature kick of the wasabi that is sure to awaken your taste buds.
Pata Tim with Bun – The Pata Tim is a Filipino-Chinese fusion dish that features tender, slow-cooked pork hock in a savory sauce. Served with steamed buns, it’s a hearty and satisfying choice. This is my personal top favorite.
Salted Egg Chicken – Choi Garden’s Salted Egg Chicken is a true masterpiece. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated with rich salted egg yolk sauce, this dish is an explosion of chickeny and salty yolk flavors.
Sliced Sea Cucumber and Shellmeat Abalone with Black Mushroom – One of the must try at Choi Garden. Indulge in luxury with this dish, which combines the delicate flavors of sea cucumber and abalone with earthy black mushrooms. It’s a true delicacy fit for a special occasion.
Richman Fried Rice – The Richman Fried Rice is a savory delight that combines a medley of ingredients like dried scallops into a fragrant and satisfying dish.
DESSERTS
Buchi – Round off your meal with these sweet treats. The Buchi, filled with sweet bean paste.
Jacob Special Dessert – a refreshingand surprising finale made with cubes of ripe mango and watermelon with sago drenched with rich condensed milk base sauce, are the perfect endings to your Mid-Autumn Festival feast.
Choi Garden offers a Mid-Autumn Festival experience like no other. With a mouthwatering selection of dishes, including Siomai, Hakaw, Chicken Feet, Sliced Lamb Meat, Prawn Balls with Wasabi Sauce, Pata Tim with Bun, Salted Egg Chicken, Sliced Sea Cucumber and Shellmeat Abalone with Black Mushroom, Richman Fried Rice, Buchi, and Jacob Fruit Special Dessert, there’s something to delight every palate.
Don’t forget to take advantage of the free mooncake giveaway during this special promotion. Whether you’re celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with loved ones or simply seeking an exquisite Chinese dining experience in a luxurious hotel setting, Choi Garden is the perfect destination.
Come and join us at Choi Garden this Mid-Autumn Festival for a memorable culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Chinese gastronomy. Book your table today and savor the flavors of this festive season with us.
My heartfelt thanks to the Royce Hotel and Casino Team – AGM Sir Dennis, Sir Melton, Ms. Yohan, Ms. Poch and Ms. Bless.
NICE TO KNOW: A quick mythical story about the legendary Mooncake Festival
Legend has it that long ago, during a time of political unrest in ancient China, the Earth was plagued by ten suns that scorched the land and threatened to bring destruction. The people suffered greatly, and a hero named Hou Yi, known for his exceptional archery skills, emerged to save the day. With his incredible marksmanship, he climbed Kunlun Mountain and shot down nine of the ten suns, leaving just one to provide light and warmth to the world.
Hou Yi’s extraordinary feat made him a national hero, but it also drew the envy and jealousy of some. He was granted the Elixir of Immortality as a reward for his service but chose not to consume it immediately. Instead, he wished to live a long life with his beloved wife, Chang’e. However, the Elixir attracted the covetous eyes of many, including Fengxian, a power-hungry and corrupt emperor.
One fateful day, while Hou Yi was away, Fengxian sent his henchmen to steal the Elixir of Immortality. Faced with the prospect of losing the elixir, Chang’e made a quick decision. She swallowed the elixir herself, granting her immortality but also causing her to float up to the moon, where she took residence in the Moon Palace.
Hou Yi was devastated by the loss of his wife and spent his days gazing at the moon, where he believed Chang’e was living. To honor her memory, he began a tradition of making and sharing mooncakes, which symbolized the full moon, reunion, and togetherness. People also placed offerings on their rooftops and prayed to the moon goddess for blessings, safety, and good fortune during the Mooncake Festival.
As for the Archer and the Jade Bunny, it is said that Chang’e was accompanied on the moon by a loyal companion, a jade rabbit who pounded herbs to create the Elixir of Immortality. This jade rabbit is often depicted on the mooncakes enjoyed during the festival.
The legend of the Archer and the Jade Bunny continues to be a central part of the Mooncake Festival, reminding people of the values of heroism, sacrifice, love, and the importance of family reunion. Today, the festival is celebrated with colorful lanterns, dragon and lion dances, and, of course, the sharing of delicious mooncakes among friends and family, all while basking in the soft glow of the full moon, just as Hou Yi did in his eternal love for Chang’e.