Christmas Eve is a special time with family and friends. Far Eastern Plaza Hotel's wide selection of Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24) menus, detailed below, allow you to choose your type of celebration. Don't miss out on the chance for an unforgettable holiday, make your reservations now at (02) 2378-8888.
Hollywood Underground (B1)-- The Christmas Set Menu, priced at NT$1,200 per person, comprises an enticing array of dishes including Prawn and Orange Cured Atlantic Salmon Feuillantine with Minzuna, Bell Pepper Caramel and Citrus Dressing and Butternut Pumpkin Velvet Soup with Seared Bay Scallops. For the main course, choose from Honey and Thyme Roasted Turkey with Tender Spinach Leaves with Raisin, Apple Chestnut Stuffing and Chianti Wine Sauce or Pan-seared US Beef Filet Mignon with Ruby Port Jus Lie Porcini Wild Mushroom Casserole and Sweet Potato Ravioli. Finish off this luxurious Christmas Eve dinner with Fig and Hazelnut Tart with Mascarpone Ice Cream Gianduja Chocolate Sabayon and Christmas Petit Fours. What's more, music starts at 10:00 pm and ends at 1:00 am with a DJ playing dance music. All this fun comes with a cocktail list starting at NT$345. For reservations, please call ext. 5829.
Yi Cafe (6F)-- To celebrate the hotel's 10th anniversary, its sixth floor buffet restaurant was given a complete makeover and a new name. Yi Cafe brings together an amazing array of local and international cuisine under ten themed cuisine areas in an open kitchen format that allows chefs to personalize dishes to diner's requests. For Christmas Eve, this restaurant will serve favorites from all over the globe including Japan, India, Southeast Asia, North America and Europe, including traditional Roasted Turkey with Apple Sage Stuffing, Roast Beef with Horseradish, Lamb Chops, Pork Ribs and Christmas Stollen and more. Price per person is NT$1,250. For reservations, please call ext. 5895.
Shang Palace (6F)-- The set menu promises a classic Christmas dinner. Included are King Prawn with Fresh Fruit Salad; Braised Shark's Fin Soup with Bird's Nest and Crab Meat; Deep Fried Turkey Roll with Goose Liver Stuffing; Steamed Fresh Scallop with XO Chili Sauce; Pan Fried Lamb with Herb Sauce; Fried Rice with Conpoy and Rice Paper; Fresh Fruit Pudding with Sago; and Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter. This extensive menu is priced at NT$2,600 per person. Call ext. 5888 for reservations.
Suntory Japanese Restaurant (7F) -- Celebrate Christmas Japanese style with one of two set menus. The Christmas Celebration Special Menu is priced at NT$2,800 per person, and includes an assortment of appetizers and sashimi that compliment dishes such as Grilled Eggplant and Seafood with Cream Sauce; Simmered Boston Lobster with Light Soy Sauce; Prawn and Eel Sushi served with Miso Soup and Christmas Tiramisu. The Christmas Celebration Kaiseki Menu, priced at NT$3,200 per person, offers an assortment of appetizers and sashimi; a grilled dish of Prime Beef with avocado and mayonnaise sauce; a simmered dish of Hokkaido "Taraba" Crab Hot Pot served with homemade vinegar sauce; a deep fried dish of Lobster with Seaweed served with homemade soy sauce; Prawn and Eel Sushi served with Miso Soup and Christmas Tiramisu. For reservations, please call ext. 5920.
Marco Polo Restaurant (38F) -- A Gala Set Menu to bring out the flavors of a modern Italian Christmas is on offer. This set menu includes Fresh Tagliolini Salad on Sea Urchin and Spring Onion Sauce with Buffalo Mozzarella and Broad Beans or Slow Cooked Goose on Warm Vegetable Salad with Truffle Oil, Herb Dressing and Fruit Mustard; Eggplant Cream Soup with Prawns, Capon and Green Pea Ravioli; Home Made Gnocchetti Sardi Pasta with Sword Fish and Thyme Ragout and Tomato and Fresh Basil Sorbet.
Choose a main course of Mediterranean Bass in Morel Mushroom Sauce on Spinach, Cabbage and Sweet Onion or Prime Lamb Chop with Chick Pea Ravioli, Green Celery and Blue Berry Sauce. Round off your meal with Frozen Ricotta Cheese Souffle with Almond Honey Sauce and Cannolo Sicilian Style, and Christmas Cookies and Chocolates. This unforgettable Christmas meal is priced at NT$3,200 per person. Call ext. 5950 for reservations.
Shanghai Pavilion (39F) -- Two sets of menus are available for Christmas Eve. One of the sets, priced at NT$2,500 per person, includes Shredded Turkey Lettuce Salad; Braised Superior Bird's Nest with Diced Chicken; Stir-fried Scallop with Shrimps; Pan-fried Lamb Chop; Shau Leung Bau; Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter and Double-boiled Red Dates and Lotus Seeds with Crystal Sugar.
The remaining set is also an excellent value at NT$2,800 per person, as it includes Shredded Turkey Lettuce Salad; Braised Shark's Fin in Clay Pot; Baked Lobster with Cream Sauce; Baked Beef Short Rib; Shau Leung Bau; Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter and Double-boiled Red Dates and Lotus Seeds with Crystal Sugar. Call ext. 5970 for reservations.
The above prices are subject to a 10% service charge. The address of the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel is 201, Tun Hwa South Road, Sec. 2, Taipei. Tel: (02) 2378-8888.
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