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Women Of March

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We're marching forward into Spring. The flowers are blooming early, even strawberries are making their appearance before time. You may have noticed my penchant for flowers. I think it's important to have a visually appealing table when sitting down to eat which is why flower arrangements are one of the top things on my To Do List at the restaurant. Not only pleasing to the eye but they also symbolise peace, love, friendship and the list could go on. And yes, flowers are associated with a more feminine component, but justifiably so. The tradition of celebrating Women's Day was about honouring [...]

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Stylist Magazine Review
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Stylist Magazine Review

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:17+01:00

I'm thrilled to say that we're featured in Stylist magazine -- under the UK's best restaurant, cafes and bars for healthy eating! The highlight was on the Singapore Noodles, and with good reason as it is one of our top selling dishes, great to eat in or take home. It's a fine compliment as it's what I've always hoped Naturally Chinese to become known for -- healthy, natural and delicious Chinese food. As I've mentioned many times before that the task of defining our brand was not an easy one when we started in April 2012. And being a Chinese restaurant, it was especially difficult [...]

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The Red Lobster
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The Red Lobster

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:17+01:00

This week is turning out to be even more exciting than the last. Flowing wine and traditional delicacies to celebrate Chinese New Year. Our team has been working steadily to bring the freshest dishes to the table. The tossing of the raw salad has been a particular favourite with many. Children have been making the most with this and then raiding the money trees to take home a surprise amount of money in the red envelopes. It has been heart warming for all bringing a very auspicious feel to the occasion. The red lobster however has been the most anticipated, as this [...]

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Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:17+01:00

We're moving on to an exciting weekend with Valentine's Day, followed by a week of Chinese New Year celebrations. The 19th of February brings upon the new year of the Sheep, a year of tranquility and goodness. The yin energy of the sheep brings about a delicate balance of rejuvenation and calm. Whether you need to mend fences or work on self improvement, this year should be the one to take action. Our celebration at Naturally Chinese will begin on the 18th of February till the 22nd of February, from 6pm onwards. We have a sumptuous feast of traditional Chinese delights. Here is [...]

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The Food Of Love

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:17+01:00

February brings a mixed bag of winter and warmth, and by warmth I mean, the celebration of love. In Chinese tradition, this is the month that is meant to show first signs of the peach blossom - one that feeds romance and sweetness to the air. People usually fall in love in February. Is that just a coincidence? There is more reason to cheer up the home with bouquets of flowers and warm up with candlelight especially on those cold nights. Maybe that is why we have the season of love in winter. I imagine it's going to be a big celebration [...]

The Food Of LoveAmie2020-04-30T10:54:17+01:00

Naturally Sweet
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Naturally Sweet

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:18+01:00

Fancy this cloud of cream for dessert? It's our coconut sorbet, which is my favourite on the dessert menu. One wouldn't think that ice creams or sorbets were in high demand during the winter months, but they often are. I usually find myself wanting to eat more ice cream in winter too. Maybe it's the warmth and cosiness of the indoors that makes it more appealing. Or perhaps, ice cream is just the number one universal comfort food. Some prefer a sorbet in the summer and ice cream in the winter. We just had a new set of dessert menus printed, [...]

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Japanese Silken Tofu
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Japanese Silken Tofu

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:18+01:00

Most tofu appears silky smooth but the difference with Japanese silken tofu or Hiyayakko is that it is softer, milkier with a mild flavour that can make a sweet or savoury dish. As the name suggests, it is even more silky than other soy bean curd. Its firm custardy texture is a delight to feast on whether served cold or fried. What makes this dish exquisite is the quality of the tofu. Being one of our top dishes, it has garnered attention from enthusiasts. In particular, we have had the pleasure of serving a gentleman who visits us from Hong Kong a [...]

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Winter Liqueur Coffee
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Winter Liqueur Coffee

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:18+01:00

The sound of coffee beans grinding to brew an aromatic fresh cup infused with a dash of baileys or tia maria -- the winter liqueur coffee has been in top demand this month. There was a customer dining in the other day who remarked that she was happy to see a selection of liqueur coffees on the menu. I'm a big fan of an after dinner coffee fix, something to inspire a finish to a good meal. One wouldn't necessarily think of Naturally Chinese to be a restaurant serving liqueur coffees and desserts, however we are a non traditional Chinese restaurant [...]

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A Good Year
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A Good Year

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:18+01:00

Just as it takes much time for flowers to bloom and nestle into a well thought out arrangement that brings beauty to the eye, I use this analogy to a work ethic and process for Naturally Chinese. 2014 has seen many exciting moments, but they've come with graft and sincerity to bring the best possible experience we can bring to you. In the Chinese calendar, we look forward to a renewal of a good year on 19th of February, and the time before that, we take to reflect and be grateful for what has come our way. This year, we've decided to commit [...]

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Bringing In The New
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Bringing In The New

Amie2020-04-30T10:54:18+01:00

Happy New Year 2015 everyone! Hope you had a lovely holiday week leading to a merry new year's eve. We had a good month at the restaurant, so thank you again for your patronage and adding to the festive feel we had hoped to achieve. It's been a hectic year with highs and lows of course, but nothing short of a great year. For all those of you who've been following my blog, thanks for reading. It has proved to be a good exercise to keep me connected to you and obtain some valuable feedback that has helped steer some decisions. There's a [...]

Bringing In The NewAmie2020-04-30T10:54:18+01:00