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Time Out
3 hours ago
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- Time Out
Tuck into a durian feast and authentic Penang dishes at the Taste of Malaysia Festival
If you're a fan of the King of Fruits, then you'll need to head to The Mira Hong Kong this summer for a veritable feast of unlimited durians. The hotel will present seven types of durians, including varieties that are hard to come by in Hong Kong, as well as street food specialties from Penang. A durian expert will be on site to freshly crack open the spiky treasures, including beloved varieties such as the custardy smooth Musang King D197; the black horse of durians Blak Thorn D200, which is rarely sold here; the Tupai King D124, which is selling for an eye-watering US$30 per kilogram in Malaysia; the bittersweet XO D24; and the nostalgic Gang Hai D1, which reigned as the global favourite before newer cultivars entered the game. Musang King D197, Golden Bun D13, XO D24, and Mas D101 will be available for an all-you-can-eat frenzy, accompanied by other exotic fruits like mangosteens, rambutans, and cempedak. Aside from durians, The Mira Hong Kong will also host an unlimited dinner buffet, so arrive hungry! Six live cooking stations inspired by Penang's famous night market food stalls will whip up bak kut teh herbal bone broth, fried oyster omelette, white curry noodles, satay, char kway teow stir-fried noodles, Malaysian chicken rice, and more delights from Malaysia. There will also be popular hot dishes on the buffet like nasi lemak, beef rendang, rojak salad, and tempoyak ikan patin – savoury catfish in fermented durian paste. And of course, the durian fever carries over into sweets, with bottomless Malaysian desserts such as onde onde pandan dough balls and ais kacang shaved iced, as well as six treats incorporating durians. Save room for the D198 Golden Phoenix durian choux puff, the D197 Musang King durian pudding, the D24 durian mochi, and more. You'll probably need some cooling herbal teas after all that heaty fruit, but it'll be worth it! The Taste of Malaysia festival is originally slated for July 15 to 18, but even with an additional day added, the event sold out so quickly that The Mira Hong Kong has decided to do a second round of celebrations and feasting from July 30 to August 1. Tickets run for $838 for adults and $588 for children, with Mira Plus members enjoying a 10-percent discount. Pro tip: If you can't make the durian buffet, don't fret, because there will be an afternoon tea buffet at Yamm that also celebrates the spiked fruit, running every weekend from July 19 to August 31.
Time Out
a day ago
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Hong Kong Sake Festival 2025
From August 8 to 9, the Hong Kong Sake Festival is returning to The Mira Hong Kong for its third year running. Over the two days, the hotel has partnered with the Federation of Japanese Sake Industry of Hong Kong (FJSIHK) to host the annual sake soirée. This year, attendees can browse through over 800 varieties of premium sake and shochu from 30 local distributors across 43 Japanese prefectures. With offerings such as award-winning bottles from the 2025 Oriental Sake Awards and rare shochu varieties selected by the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association, there's plenty to sample. Plus, The Mira's culinary team will whip up Japanese bites to go with your premium spirits. From fresh sashimi and seared sushi to delightful nibbles like takoyaki and kushiyaki skewers, these offerings are sure to pair perfectly with your sake selections. Along with the sake tastings, attendees will take home a gift bag worth $1,000, which includes items like an Austrian Riedel crystal glass and exclusive dining vouchers. You can also join in on the fun with carnival games for a chance to win Japanese-inspired gifts. The sake-centric celebrations continue even after the Hong Kong Sake Festival, as the hotel will be hosting the 2025 Sake Sensation in August at its modern European restaurant, Whisk. From August 11 to 24, guests can dive into their sommelier's oma-sake pairing menu, which features a rotating lineup of six types of competition-grade sake each night, handpicked by international sommeliers. Don't miss Whisk's sake free-flow Sunday brunch on August 17, as diners have the exclusive chance to sip unlimited competition-grade sake while enjoying brunch staples.
Bahrain News Gazette
06-03-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
The Mira Hong Kong Stages the First-Ever Ramadan Iftar Dinner Co-hosted with Miramar Travel and Consulate General of Türkiye in Hong Kong, Showcasing Muslim-Friendly Hotel Services
HONG KONG SAR – – 6 March 2025 – The Mira Hong Kong, a design-led urban lifestyle retreat located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, has proudly hosted the first-ever Ramadan Iftar Dinner Celebration at its penthouse Ballroom on March 4, 2025. This landmark event organized in collaboration with Miramar Travel and Consulate General of Türkiye in Hong Kong was a milestone step towards recognition of Hong Kong as a Muslim-friendly destination as it brought together nearly 200 Guests representing the local Muslim community, diplomats from the Middle East and Asia, local government officials from the tourism sector, and media to symbolically break the fast and enjoy an evening of togetherness and cultural discovery, and a variety of halal dining options. It was also an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the hotel's Muslim-friendly facilities and services, recently distinguished with 5 crescents by reaffirming that the award-winning urban retreat and its sister property – enchanting boutique hotel, Mira Moon – are among the best choices for Muslim travellers. After the sunset prayer led by the Chief Imam of Hong Kong, Mufti Muhammad Arshad, and symbolic breaking of the fast with dates and lentil soup, followed by welcoming remarks from the three co-hosts: Mr Alexander Wassermann, Head of Hotels & Serviced Apartments, Miramar Group, Mr Alex Lee, General Manager of Miramar Travel, and Mr. Kerim Sercan Evcin, Consul General of Türkiye in Hong Kong, as well as the Guest of Honour, Mr. Clarence Leung, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, HKSAR Government, all guests including 12 Consuls General from the Middle East and Asia representing Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and the Philippines enjoyed a sumptuous Halal buffet showcasing a variety of specialty dishes from Chinese to Mediterranean cuisines. The cross-cultural experience was entwined with a traditional music performance, Turkish shadow puppet theatre, and ended with interactive Turkish Bazaar serving traditional snacks enjoyed during the holy period of Ramadan including the coffee brewed in the hot sand. Mrs. Angelina Cheung, Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Tourism Commission said, 'I am very happy to participate in tonight's Ramadan Iftar Dinner. I am also pleased to see the trade proactively work hand in hand with the Government to develop the Middle East and ASEAN markets and offer more suitable dining options for Muslim visitors, including high-end Chinese cuisines. As of now, more than 140 restaurants have received Halal-certification. The Government is strengthening efforts to develop markets in the Middle East and ASEAN, and encouraging various sectors of the community to enhance tourism‑support facilities with a view to attracting more high‑end visitors.' Located just a stroll away from the Kowloon Mosque in the heart of the city's shopping mecca, The Mira Hong Kong, is a Muslim-friendly hotel with top-notch Halal dining options including Cantonese fine dining at MICHELIN-recommended Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira, an Arabic speaking Guest Ambassador, delicious 24/7 in-room dining menu in Arabic serving Asian and Western favorites, a spacious open-air lounge Vibes hidden in the courtyard oasis-like setting, plus expansive wellness facilities at MiraSpa. Meanwhile, the fabled Chinese fairy-tale themed boutique hotel, Mira Moon – overlooking the Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong Island and located just a short stroll from the iconic Wan Chai Mosque as well as HKCEC – is fitted with necessary Muslim-friendly amenities and offers a Halal breakfast set to international travellers. 'Our luxurious urban oasis in Tsim Sha Tsui, The Mira Hong Kong, and enchanting boutique hotel in Causeway Bay, Mira Moon, accredited by the world's leading authority on halal travel, CrescentRating, are ready to cater to the needs of discerning Muslim travellers,' shared Alexander Wassermann, Head of Hotels & Serviced Apartments, Miramar Group. 'All of our employees have received extensive training on halal food and halal travel practices implemented at our hotels. Our Team looks forward to welcoming more Muslim Guests from around the world and we aim to be the preferred Chinese dining destination in Hong Kong for the local Muslim community.'
