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Mother’s Day 2019

2020-04-30T10:46:51+01:00

Being a mum is never easy but hugely rewarding. As mothers, we see our children through the eyes of unconditional love and all is forgotten once they come over to say they’re sorry. Sound familiar? And here is that one day in the year to remind children to do something to celebrate their mothers. It is one of the busiest Sundays of the year and despite the commercialism that surrounds it, people do honour this day in a meaningful way. I think the “act” of doing something celebratory is an important part of making memories and strengthening bonds. It may be [...]

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King Prawns with Chilli

2020-04-30T10:46:51+01:00

The cold weather makes us crave spice and variety in our diet. A slender red or green chilli set on a dish of almost anything definitely piques our excitement and interest, and even the sight and aroma can do wonders for the body and mind. Spices used in Chinese cuisine perform various functions in enhancing or even subduing over-powering flavours that can come across too strong. Come to think of it, they all have their part to play in serving the dining experience and providing vitality at the same time. Our szechuan style chicken or king prawn dish is the perfect concoction [...]

King Prawns with Chilli2020-04-30T10:46:51+01:00

Char Siu Bao

2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00

A bite into one of these heavenly delights is a treat to behold. Going for a dim sum experience cannot be complete without a serving of char sui bao that is fresh, and warm, with a texture - as a customer recently said - that feels like biting into a soft cloud. At Naturally Chinese, this Cantonese specialty is served steamed. A filling of barbecued pork makes a delicious complement to this delectable pastry. It can almost be likened to a little cake. Char sui bao can also be served crisp with a golden glaze. However we at Naturally Chinese only [...]

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The Art of Nature

2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00

Would you agree that the beauty of the universe and the art of nature can be experienced in a single flower? If you do, you might also agree that the art of arranging flowers is more than just putting them together in a vase as a feature to a room or a table. There is great value to receive in taking in the sight and smell of a well organised arrangement of flowers. If it is beautifully done, it may even move you deeply, leaving some kind of inspiration  for you to carry through your day or week. My quest for [...]

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Valentine Blossom

2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00

We're in the month of the peach blossom as many know it in China. It's when the sweet smelling valentine blossom begins to bloom and falls delicately to the ground. This denotes the coming of Spring and the air filled with romance. With their perfumed fragrance and relation to the rose, jasmine and elderflower groups, they are also used as edible decoration. Spring brides in China usually have a peach blossom in their bouquets to signify fertility, love, and good luck in marriage. On valentine’s day, it is quite common to find couples walking over bridges and through gazebos in the [...]

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New Year Feast

2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00

Out with the old, in with the new – it’s the time to get together with friends and family to toast to good health and good fortune. I recall when I was a young girl, the new year festival was the biggest occasion of the year. The days leading up to it would prompt our family to do a deep clean at home to get rid of any ill feeling and to make room for good fortune to enter. No matter what life’s obstacles, this time was special and a chance to start fresh on a clean slate. Everyone would be given [...]

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Chinese new year specials

2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00

Here a preview of our Chinese new year specials this coming February. We commence our celebrations 5th of February until the 10th of February. The 5th of February brings upon the new year of the Pig, a year of fortune and luck. The yin energy of the Pig brings about a sense of playfulness, energy and enthusiasm. Whether you need to mend fences or work on self improvement, this year should be the one to take action. Come partake in this auspicious event, with great culture, chance for new beginnings and mouth watering dishes to tantalise you!   Chinese New Year Specials 2019 平步青雲 - ordinary [...]

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Year of the Pig

2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00

As a new year comes to pass in the tradition of Chinese new year, it is our yearly tradition at Naturally Chinese to bring you this great celebration in Chinese culture. Celebrated more fervently these days all over the world, Chinese new year is associated with feelings of wealth, prosperity and vitality.  Being the year of the Pig in 2019, the symbol of the pig denotes a sense of well being, and a blessing of good fortune. It is believed that those born in the year of the Pig carry with them an enthusiasm for life and and a youthful energy. [...]

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Quê Charity and an evening of togetherness

2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00

With only 3 days to go till the Quê Charity Dinner on Monday the 21st, I want to take this opportunity to speak a little about what this charity means to us at Naturally Chinese. It was founded by us in 2015 but it had been over two years before that we had received a letter from a lady in Hanoi asking us for some help for a charitable cause. At the time, we had sent money and some supplies as a way of helping her out. But very soon we came to see that she was gathering up resources to help [...]

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An Invitation to the Quê Charity Dinner

2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00

On behalf of Naturally Chinese Restaurant, YOU are invited to an evening of fun, food and frolic. The event is to come together over fine delectable food, raffles and a chance to make new friends…for a good cause! All proceeds of the evening will be donated to the Quê Charitywhich was founded in 2015 in support of some of the poorest families and children in North Vietnam. The Quê Charity is one close to our hearts, and it is our mission to continue helping to alleviate the dire circumstances of many of these families. The dinner takes place Monday, the 21st of January [...]

An Invitation to the Quê Charity Dinner2020-04-30T10:46:52+01:00
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