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Summer Delectables

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So with the heat wave we've been experiencing this past week, you might agree that consumption of ice cream has probably risen substantially. We've noticed it's been ordered at the restaurant these days. However, that has always been one of the favourite summer delectables for most people. That and Summer cocktails or mocktails. Here's a list of some of our Summer Delectables. We're highlighting what has been most popular and then some of our personal favourites. If the weather continues to leave you feeling like you might be living in the Tropics, you'll definitely want to try some of these to [...]

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Ribs in Capital Sauce

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Sometimes a plate of succulent ribs and a cool beer just hits the spot, especially on a sunny sweltering day like today. We're in the middle of June and it looks like Summer has settled in. And if it has crossed your mind to feast on a summer favourite such as ribs -- The chefs at Naturally Chinese have worked three different styles of ribs on the menu. The idea is small plates as appetizers or even a tapas style dining experience. Ribs in Capital Sauce is a dish or spare ribs in a fruity plum sauce. This Cantonese style of cooking [...]

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Father’s Day

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Father's Day has the benefit of being on the brink of Summer. The weather leaves open the possibilities to treat your dad to a fantastic Father's Day celebration. I'm sure you would agree that it is important to let fathers take center stage on this day. The role of a father has been evolving and making steady progress towards being more involved in a child's life. Gone are the days when it was unique to see a father change a diaper and cook the family meal. It is refreshing to see this change, making fathers more sensitive to the emotional needs [...]

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Looking Forward To Summer

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After a bit of June gloom this past week, here's to looking forward to Summer 2017! No matter what the weather brings, there's always time to enjoy a delectable meal that puts you in the mood for sunnier skies. There's a host of activities coming up. First on the list is Father's Day on Sunday, 18th June. How will you surprise dad this year? An afternoon at the golf course, a delicious lunch or dinner, or perhaps a prized bottle of vintage wine? If you'd like to celebrate with us at Naturally Chinese, reservations are open and we look forward to hosting [...]

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Buddha’s Delight

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A delicious home comforting dish that includes cooked vegetables, mushrooms and tofu. It's often known as a cleansing dish to calm the spirit and nourish the body when on a detox. Because of its lightness and varied flavours, it makes  a perfect dish for Spring and Summer. It's also one of the most popular Chinese vegetarian dishes. By the nature of it being a dish symbolizing purification and renewal, Buddha's Delight is often cooked at the start of the new year. It is also cooked in monasteries with wholesome ingredients like Pak choi, Bean sprouts, lotus root, snow peas, gingko nuts, [...]

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Village Festivities

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The past weekend was a good success at the Suriton Village Festivities in St. Andrew's Square. Despite the fast changing weather, we had a surprising turnout of  neighbours and friends who came together to experience some wonderful food. For the goal that we set out to achieve, we sold out all the Pho that we had on offer and thanks to you, all those proceeds of the Pho will go directly to the Vietnamese charity that supports helping some of the most needy families in North Vietnam. Yes it was a fun afternoon with music, drink and good food! The Surbiton [...]

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Quê Charity

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Through our special event at the Surbiton Food Festival, we aim to raise £5000. We know this is an attainable amount with your help and support. There is a mutual trust and sense of responsibility that we hold high in this regard. We feel a strong responsibility that the money raised is donated to this cause. Which is why in 2015, after the success of the Charity dinner we hosted with your help, we personally went to Vietnam with our own resources to allocate each and every penny raised to the families. A little goes a long way and every bit [...]

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Treat Yourself Or A Friend

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On a trip to Vietnam a few years ago, I remember sitting at a street side café after the scorching heat at left me longing for a Vietnamese iced coffee. What is a Vietnamese iced coffee and what makes it essentially Vietnamese? Many countries in Asia have a similar preparation but Vietnam has its own signature concoction. Sweetened with condensed milk, a shot of strong espresso on the rocks worked like a charm on this particular hot day. And as I sat there pondering what to do next, an abundant platter of Bun Cha seemed the most appetizing in the moment. [...]

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A Bowl of Pho

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It may be a hot or a cold day, the wind has built your appetite and you're thinking of a dish that's nourishing, delicious with a kick to inspire you. A bowl of Pho calls for just the right balance of spice, exotic flavour and heartiness, not forgetting a zest of juicy lemon. Vietnamese Pho has one of the best combinations of Umami perhaps. Is it any wonder why this dish has been gaining popularity around the world. Vietnamese cuisine is considered to be intricate in its flavours yet simple in using local ingredients. It's relationship with French colonial also adds to [...]

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Spring Festivities 2017

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With only a couple of weeks to go till the Surbiton Food Festival begins, we're preparing for a season of Spring festivities. As you might have read in one of our recent posts -- Naturally Chinese will be celebrating a bit of diversity in its menu at this year's Surbiton Food Festival. In support of the Quê Charity that aims to alleviate impoverished conditions of the poorest families in North Vietnam, we will have on offer two varieties of popular Vietnamese dishes; Bun cha and Pho (the meat and noodle broth which you are perhaps familiar with as its popularity in London has been growing). [...]

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