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From aroma to presentation, taste, touch and sound-revel in the Asian spirit by creating the most authentic ambiance in your home. For the most enjoyable experience, complement your dishes by arousing the senses Asian style.


 

  • Remember…  This is a casual setting – have fun with it!
  • Instead of your dining table, sit on floor pillows around your coffee table and drape a runner.
  • Use a lazy Suzan for family-style enjoyment of the Asian meals.
  • Consider Zen mood music.
  • Use cloth napkins and try wrapping them with rice paper for added fun.
  • Use a river rock or other natural element instead of a napkin ring.
  • Bring out the fine china and make it complete with chopsticks.
  • Sprinkle lillies or orchids as Asian floral accents.
  • Start with a Hot n' Sour Wonton soup or Chinese Chicken Salad.
  • Quench your party's thirst with green tea or sake.
  • Indulge in a green tea ice cream or Asian pears for dessert.
  • Finish with a traditional fortune cookie for conversational fun!

 
  • Remember….  You’re looking to impress – so provide the best and shoot for perfection!
  • First, fill your home with the tranquil sounds of classical or instrumental zen music.
  • Use a white table cloth.
  • Take away any sight of paper napkins – consider using white cloth.
  • Enjoy your dining room table, or switch your kitchen table chairs with formal ones.  Create the scene!
  • Put your fine china to use.  Make it authentic with the use of fine-chopsticks.
  • Sprinkle lilly’s or orchids as Asian floral accents.
  • Have fun with a unique runner to add color or zest.
  • Dress up the sauces with unique fun dishes; use saucers or espresso cups, be creative.
  • Decorate the table with tiered candles to add more ambiance.
  • Start with a Hot n’ Sour Wonton soup.
  • Enjoy Asian Beer.
  • Be prepared with a hot pot of black, white or ulong tea so you won’t lose one intimate moment from your dinner.
  • Indulge in a green tea ice cream or tropical fruit for dessert.
  • And finally, share the wisdom of a traditional fortune cookie for conversational fun!