The festive season is here again, and restaurants and food outlets in downtown HCM City invite you and your loved ones to indulge in the magical atmosphere of the celebratory season over a selection of enticing culinary journeys and a series of fun-filled activities.

Boasting a vast light-filled space on the first floor, with ceiling-high windows overlooking bustling Dong Khoi street, Saigon Cafe at the Sheraton Saigon is the ideal place for a grand celebration with friends and family.

Indulge in a celebration of togetherness with lavish seafood buffet feasts featuring an array of live cooking stations, from Western cuisines to local Vietnamese and Asian delicacies, a diverse choice of premium seafood, or indulge from the carvery station featuring traditional festive highlights such as roasted turkey with apple-celery stuffing, giblet gravy sauce, and cured Christmas ham.

The dessert corner features steamed Christmas pudding with brandy custard, hazelnut Belgium milk chocolate yule log, Italian meringue with chestnut mousse or freshly baked Christmas cookies, and many more delicious delights with live jolly Christmas carols and other fun-filled entertainment for the kids.

Christmas and New Year’s buffet offerings come in a variety of pricings for kids and adults, starting from VND1,988,000++ per pax for dinner and VND1,788,000++ per pax for a brunch.

Festive delicacies on offer at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant this festive season. — VNS Photo

This festive season, Li Bai offers authentic Cantonese delights with a timeless a la carte menu featuring Cantonese festive specials meticulously celebrating a prosperous year ahead with your loved ones.

The authentic delicious delicacies include Peking duck, imported Japanese scallops wok-fried with superior X.O. sauce, abalone braised with sea cucumber, cod fish steamed with supreme soya sauce in “Hong Kong” style, and seafood braised with vegetables in a clay pot.

Level 23 Signature offers a selection of five-course set menus in an intimate setting with a panoramic skyline view.

Christmas and New Year set menus are available on December 24 and 31, at VND2,888,000++ per pax, inclusive of entertainment activities.

The Countdown takes place at Level 23 Nightspot on December 31, with entrance opening from 6:00 PM and DJ performance from 9:00 PM until late.

Entrance fee is VND988,000++ per adult, including one welcome drink, and VND588,000++ per kid from six to 11 years old, including one non-alcoholic beverage.

For reservations or more information, contact 028 3827 2828 or visit the Festive Desk at the hotel lobby.

Meanwhile, Renaissance Riverside Saigon Hotel celebrates the festive season with an extravaganza seafood buffet dinner at its Viet Kitchen from December 23 to 25, where the hotel’s talented chefs prepare traditional Christmas specialties along with international festive favorites and live carol music performances.

The buffet dinner starts from VND1,480,000++/person including free flow of wines.

New Year seafood buffet dinner is on December 31 at VND 2,500,000++ per person including free flow of wines and sparkling wines and New Year Day dinner is on January 1, 2023 at VND1,480,000++ per person including free flow of wines and sparkling wines.

Dining experience at the hotel’s Kabin becomes even more lavish including both special set menus and distinctive chef’s choices for the festive season. Limited edition premium set menus with abalone, sea cucumber, lobster and much more will guarantee a memorable celebration with your loved ones.

Special set dinner is available at December 23 – 31 at prices starting from VND1,280,000++ per person.

The rooftop terrace shines on New Year’s Eve with spectacular live entertainment.

The feast is on December 31 at the price of VND1,000,000++ per adult including one glass of sparkling wine and VND700,000++ per kid including a non-alcoholic drink.

Guests are also invited to join festive musical nights at the the cozy and luxurious Atrium Lounge on the fifth floor. Tickets starts from VND800,000.

For reservations, call (+84) 28 3822 0033.

In the spirit of the holiday season, Caravelle Saigon offers several culinary programmes at its food venues. Enjoy the festive high tea at its Cafe de l’Opera, which features the most delectable selection of savory and sweet treats paired with specialty-grade coffee, refined tea, and a glamorous glass of champagne if you so choose. Indulge in all time favourite Christmas flavours with sophisticated festive inspires high tea. The price starts from VND590,000++.

For more details or bookings, contact Caravelle at 028 38234999. — VNS