Tjap Go Meh Celebration: Closing the Chinese New Year with Peranakan Culinary Delights at Hotel Tugu Malang

TIMESINDONESIA, MALANG – Hotel Tugu Malang once again invites guests to celebrate Cap Go Meh with a special feast rich in tradition and flavors. Melati Restaurant reintroduces the special menu 'Lontong Tjap Go Meh Warong Shanghai 1920,' a long-time favorite during Cap Go Meh celebrations. From February 12 to 28, 2025, this special dish can be enjoyed with family, friends, or loved ones.

In Peranakan culture, Tjap Go Meh is celebrated 14 days after Chinese New Year as the closing of the festivities, with traditional dishes such as sticky rice cakes, vegetables, shrimp, and chicken in Peranakan curry. This dish is perfect to enjoy at Melati Restaurant with close ones or as a hamper to send to loved ones. Interestingly, the portion of Lontong Cap Go Meh can be customized to suit the needs, ranging from two to over 100 people, with 90 portions sold on the first day of its launch.

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"Lontong Cap Go Meh has become a significant tradition in the Peranakan Babah culture, and we at Melati Restaurant are proud to preserve this culinary tradition by serving dishes that are rich in history and flavor. This is our way of maintaining a culinary heritage that is not only delicious but also full of meaning," said Budi Sesario, Media Relations of Hotel Tugu Malang.

The signature Tugu Lontong Cap Go Meh is served with various equally special accompaniments. From Shrimp Spring Rolls, a family recipe from Madame Nancy Kwan, to the Lontong Cap Go Meh made from high-quality rice and accompanied by Yellow Spiced Chicken, Crispy Fried Shrimp, and the delicious Sambel Goreng Labu Siem. Also included are Petis Egg, Chicken Satay, yellow pickles, coconut sagon with dried shrimp, emping mlinjo, and a variety of other condiments that enhance the flavors.

To end the meal, guests can enjoy the sweet and warm Ronde Tiga Warna. This dessert, a typical Babah Peranakan treat, is a symbol of unity and togetherness, with various colors and textures blending in harmony. This dessert is the perfect finish to an experience full of meaning.

Through the Lontong Cap Go Meh dish, Hotel Tugu Malang not only offers an irresistible culinary experience but also brings warmth and togetherness, characteristic of the Cap Go Meh celebration. Don't miss the chance to enjoy this special offering and experience the sense of togetherness in every bite.

For information and reservations, you can directly contact Hotel Tugu Malang at (+62341) 363 891 or +62 813-3491-9097, Melati Restaurant at +62 822-3126-3723, SaigonSan Restaurant at +62 812-5997-7618, or you can also reach out to us via our Instagram social media accounts @hoteltugu_malang, @melatirestaurant_tugu, @saigon_san, or visit our official website at www.tuguhotels.com. (*)

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