2023.1.18 Hotel Events

The Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul greets 2023 with a groundbreaking reinvention of its signature dim sum and small bites menus, enduring favorites among guests.Located in the hotel’s eighth-floor Reception Lobby, The Lounge combines a cozy and...

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul Announcement:The Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul greets 2023 with a groundbreaking reinvention of its signature dim sum and small bites menus, enduring favorites among guests.

Located in the hotel’s eighth-floor Reception Lobby, The Lounge combines a cozy and casual ambiance with unique design elements to create a sophisticated and elegant interior, where luxury gourmet cuisine is served under high ceilings and in natural light ushered in through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The recent arrival of a master dim sum chef, with experience in the kitchens of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and modern Chinese restaurant Hakkasan has brought new inspiration and expertise to The Lounge’s dim sum menu.

Authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum highlights include deliciously chewy prawn Har Gau; Siew Long Buns, filled with rich broth; Black Pork Shu Mai, made with succulent black pork neck; Scallop Shu Mai, filled with minced prawns and topped with a thick whole scallop and flying fish roe or caviar; Leek and Prawn Crystal-skinned Dumplings, thin, translucent skin filled with a fragrant blend of leeks and prawns; Prawn Gyoza with Wasabi Mayonnaise, deep-fried prawn dumplings dipped in spicy wasabi mayonnaise; and Cheung Fun, featuring whole prawns or char siu rolled into soft skin. Cheung Fun is made freshly to order from skin dough onwards, maximizing the flavor of every fresh ingredient and soft texture. Sim sum is served with special homemade chili oil and chili sauce, unlocking an even greater depth of flavor.

The dim sum menu is accompanied by a selection of small bites crafted to inspire the senses with natural aromas. Menu highlights include Tree Ears with Black Vinegar, an appetizer dressed in Chinese black vinegar for a uniquely refreshing flavor; Lychee and Prawn Balls, lychees filled with chopped prawns, coated in bread crumbs, and deep-fried until crisp; Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice, featuring chicken and pork cooked in mouthwatering duck egg yolk and infused with the aroma of lotus leaves; Prawn Wontons, Sichuan-style dumplings filled with spicy sauce and tender prawn meat; Turnip Cake, fried until golden on the outside and chewy and sticky on the inside; Chinese-style Soy Sauce Fried Rice, made with special homemade soy sauce; and Jasmine-scented Smoked Pork Back Ribs, back ribs smoked with jasmine tea leaves for a harmonious blend of sweet honey flavor and jasmine aroma.

No dim sum meal would be complete without a pot of fine Chinese tea. The Lounge offers a selection of five premium Chinese teas carefully selected to achieve a perfect harmony of flavor with the dim sum menu. Gongmei-grade Baicha is aged for at least three years for a mild aroma and gentle, sweet flavor; Gaofa Tieguanyin Oolong from China’s Minnan Region is picked at altitudes of above 1,000 meters, where the best tea is found, for a refreshing feel and soft floral aroma; and Raw and Cooked Pu’er Teas offer deliciously smooth finishes.

Dim sum at The Lounge is served as part of set menus or à la carte, with à la carte orders taken from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and set menu orders from 12 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. À la carte dishes are priced between 18,000 won ($14) and 60,000 won, while set menus, featuring between six and nine courses, are priced from 80,000 to 120,000 won, including tax and service charge.

Through Feb. 28: Cafe One at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul has launched a new vegan burger and sandwich, crafted from healthy ingredients for a balance of nutrition and outstanding flavor.

Reflecting contemporary trends toward animal welfare and wellbeing-based lifestyles, the burger and sandwich are crafted from healthy, universally popular ingredients promising gourmet vegan dining experiences.

The Vegan Mushroom Burger features a plant-based patty crafted from eco-friendly ingredients, generously topped with vegan Provolone cheese, assorted vegetables, and grilled mushrooms. The premium patty is made using protein extracted from soybeans and mushrooms to recreate authentic beef flavors. The Vegan Ciabatta Sandwich is crafted from a wholewheat ciabatta filled with vegan ham, vegan Provolone cheese, fresh vegetables and basil pesto, creating a blend of fresh, nourishing flavors.

In addition to plant-based patties and vegan ham, the vegan burger and sandwich feature organic flour, 100 percent organic vegetables, and onions and mushrooms freshly grilled by Cafe One’s own chefs, for a vegan well-being dining experience artfully balancing flavor and nutrition.

The vegan menu at Cafe One is served daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., priced at 34,000 won for the Vegan Mushroom Burger and 29,000 won for the Vegan Ciabatta Sandwich. Prices marked are inclusive of tax and service.

(02) 6282-6262 www.marriott.co.kr/hotels/travel/seljw-jw-marriott-hotel-seoul

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel

Through March 12:The Atrium Lounge at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel presents Strawberry High Tea at Fairmont, an indulgent celebration of winter’s favorite fruit. This season’s high tea features a selection of desserts and beverages crafted from fresh strawberries, complemented by a menu of savory items.

The dessert menu includes strawberry mousse, made from white mousse and strawberry coulis and crafted to evoke the shape of a seolhyang strawberry; moist, soft strawberry terrine; strawberry Mont-blanc filled with strawberry jam and monté cream; strawberry tiramisu, with mascarpone cream and strawberry syrup; Eton Mess, a traditional English dessert crafted from layers of vanilla cream and fresh strawberries; and soft cranberry scones and cheese scones.

Desserts are accompanied by a selection of savory items including bite-sized éclair sandwiches filled with smoked ham and gruyère; strawberry caprese, combining strawberry mousse and macarons; miniature beet burgers with beets and goat cheese; and smoked salmon tartlets with smoked salmon mousse and caviar.

High Tea sets for two guests are served with one cup per guest of tea, coffee or a limited-edition seasonal beverage. This season’s beverages are strawberry green tea latte, a blend of soft green tea cream and sweet strawberry cordial; strawberry lemon hibiscus tea, combining strawberry sweetness, lemon acidity and hibiscus aromas; and blue berry ade, contrasting the deep azure of blue curaçao with the scarlet hue of fresh strawberries.

Strawberry High Tea at Fairmont is served from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Atrium Lounge on the first floor of Fairmont Ambassador Seoul. Available by advance reservation only, it is priced at 75,000 won ($60) per person. The lounge requires that at least two guests order.

(02) 3395-6000www.fairmont.com