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ASIA

YET-SEN MANSION

A discreet and unobtrusive sign on the door, and an iron-grey gate seal Sun-Yet Sen Mansion off from the outside world. However, from the outside you can still see the lush greenery and flowers flourishing inside.

Situated within the bustling Mall of Asia Complex, Conrad Manila is the premier haven for smart luxury amid panoramic views of Manila Bay and its famed sunsets while being just minutes away from the domestic and international airports, business and leisure districts.

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Over the past 15 years, the hosts have served over 100,000 guests, some of whom have become close friends.

Yet-Sen Mansion Officially opened to the public in 2004. Mr. Day opened this exclusive space to all guests to share it with honored friends. The name Yet-Sen Mansion, is in honour of a famous figure in history, the first president of the Chinese Republic, Sun Yet-Sen.

In fact the font used in their logo is taken from his original works as collected by his descendants. Such works set out Sun Yat Sen's doctrine as well as general rules for running conferences.

Converted from a mansion left by the U.S. army, the house replicates Madame Sun Yet-Sen’s home in the Shanghai French Concession circa 1920. From the doorbell and tree-lined path to the French doors and warm lighting, it feels more like a home than a restaurant. The menu showcases French cooking melded with local ingredients and changes every two months. The romantic ambi ance is matched by detailed service.

EXQUISITE

Provided By La Maison 1888

Named by CNN as one of the World’s Top 10 Restaurants, La Maison 1888 is the signature fine-dining experience at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort. Nestled in a lush forested hillside on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula, overlooking the ocean, this elegant restaurant was designed by Bill Bensley to resemble an antique French colonial mansion. Overseen by culinary icon Pierre Gagnaire, La Maison 1888 was the first restaurant in Vietnam to be helmed by a three-Michelin-starred chef. Guests can experience a choice of three-, four- and fivecourse set menus that fuse classical French flavours with an unmistakable Vietnamese influence.

Local and seasonal ingredients are treated with the utmost care and attention by a talented team of chefs, who combine cutting-edge cooking techniques with picture-perfect presentation. The world-class cuisine is complemented by one of the most extraordinary wine lists anywhere in Asia. A dedicated sommelier oversees a curated collection of rare labels, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in Vietnam.

UNIQUE AND EXPERIENTIAL

Unique, unforgettable, and experiential, TOWA - with the meaning of “eternal life” in Japanese, is the name that represents their desire to recreate and offer diners timeless culinary delicacies from the land of the rising sun. For TOWA, appreciating culinary arts is not about merely having a dish, but also an interactive journey.

Starting from the purest and finest ingredients, the variety of high-graded seafood of TOWA mostly comes from the famous market Toyosu in Tokyo. Besides, some seasonal fishes are carefully picked from the Hokkaido seafood market and Nagasaki Bay. More especially, the blue-fin tuna is imported from Kochi - the city famed for its excel

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Provided By TOWA

After arriving at TOWA, under the hands of the professional chefs with exclusive recipes, the elegant and authentic dishes will be prepared exquisitely to match each diner’s taste, but still keep the concentrated nutrition and pure lusciousness of the ingredients. To enhance your experience, only at the sushi bar, TOWA especially introduces Omakase - a unique Japanese cuisine style, which could be easily understood as “leave it to the chefs”. Esteemed diners can put their trust in the chefs to choose and create dishes full of enjoyable surprises for guests.

Adding a highlight for a flawless culinary journey is the cocktail bar in the center of the restau rant. With a myriad of authentic Japanese cocktails, created by the bartenders with an emphasis on delicate flavors and minimalist aesthetics, TOWA promises to satisfy and unleash all the senses for guests. Last but not least, only at TOWA, with many private areas, from a cozy to a spacious area, exquisitely decorated with modern Japanese style, esteemed guests can comfortably enjoy homey meals with family or relaxing with friends and business partners. Furthermore, the 360-degree view of the bustling and vibrant city at night through the glass windows surrounding the 28th floor of the Sedona Suites building will satisfy guests who love the open air.

Provided By Kiree

Kiree the Bistro is located at the ideal part of the resort to enjoy gorgeous views overlooking the Gulf of Thailand as evening falls, and to sample true bistro cooking, which has as its essence generosity, economy, simplicity, and excellence.

Kiree is all about the farm-to-table approach. During the sunset hours soak in the essence of the desti nation over a choice of locally inspired dishes. Moreover, the restaurant provides a savory journey with a distinguished taste of international cuisine. Opulently furnished with an air-conditioned dining room and an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining, here is where to indulge in the flavors and spices distinct to southern Thailand.

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Provided By Kiree

TAKING BISTRO-STYLE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

beautiful location.

Traditional European cuisine on the shores of Thailand, how did the concept for Kiree come to the fore?

Our chefs are specialized for Thai Southern cuisine. We aim to elevate our local ingredients and cooking techniques to the world by communicating through our food. To make it easy to under stand our food we ought to combine what we have locally and what we can do with our tech niques to express the concept of Kiree to the customers.

Where did your love for food originate from?

It originated from my childhood. I used to stay home alone watching cooking shows on televi sion. I am a big fan of every cooking show back then and now. Then I just find that it is in my con sciousness now.

What do you feel are the reasons for success at Kiree?

The key reasons for the success of Kiree are that you need to have fun while cooking. Team members’ relationship, we share the same passion & same goal. We fully trust each other, when facing challenges.

Could you tell us a bit more about the menu curation of Kiree?

Each menu has a 4 months cycle to match with seasonal local ingredients in Thailand. Using local and seasonal ingredients to reflect the freshness each season with Thai southern cooking techniques to create our own signature taste and plating.

What do you believe makes Kiree the Bistro a must-visit destination for diners?

The way we combine our cooking techniques with local Southern Thai ingredients along with the beautiful scene of the Gulf of Thailand are the key factors that make Kiree a must-visit desti nation.

Who do you look up to in the industry?

I look up to everyone in the industry and adapt the overall ideas as an inspiration then create my own style of cooking and plating.

Creativity and having good knowledge about the local ingredients and techniques within the team.

What does the future hold for Kiree the Bistro?

We surely want to be more successful and become the best restaurant in Koh Samui. In order to achieve that point, we aim to do what we do best at the moment by creating satis faction to the customers through our cooking.

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