Jalandhar Hotels Prepare Special Menus for Asian Champions Trophy Teams
Culinary Preparations for the Asian Champions Trophy
As the Asian Champions Trophy approaches its start date of October 27, hotels in Jalandhar are making special arrangements to host the participating teams with tailored menus. The offerings will include a variety of dishes such as Korean-style bean sprout salad, chicken bolognese, and soy garlic chicken, alongside Chinese favorites like Hakka noodles and steamed vegetables in hot garlic sauce. Hotel chefs are dedicated to ensuring that athletes from abroad can enjoy familiar tastes during their stay.
The tournament will feature six teams: Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and India. Hotels accommodating these teams are prioritizing their dietary needs and preferences to enhance their hospitality experience.
Nikhil Sharma, the Assistant Director of Sales at Golden Tulip, mentioned that the Korean team, arriving on October 24, will be treated to a menu rich in Korean cuisine, complete with suitable sauces and protein-rich options for dinner.
Sharma noted, "Players typically require between 1,500 to 3,000 calories, so we are crafting dishes that meet their nutritional needs. Fish, a favorite among Koreans, will be included, along with cheese options."
The Chinese team will be hosted at Hotel Ambassador, where the management is preparing a range of Chinese dishes for all meals throughout their stay.
General Manager Pradyut Das stated, "We will provide Chinese cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring snacks and main courses like Hakka noodles, chili Manchurian, and steamed vegetables in hot garlic sauce. We are also ensuring high standards of hygiene and laundry services."
The Bangladesh team is set to arrive in Jalandhar on October 23 and will be accommodated at Ramada by Wyndham.
Executive Chef Shobha Ram shared that their menu will feature biryani, fish, and kebabs, with the team being consulted on their specific food preferences.
"Given that the team will be here for a while, we want them to enjoy Punjabi cuisine as well, including Amritsari kulchas and chole bhature. Hum chaahenge ki woh Punjabi dishes ka bhi lutf uthayein," he added.
The Japanese team is expected to arrive on October 22, while the Malaysian team will reach on October 23. Hotels are diligently preparing to ensure a pleasant stay for all visiting teams during the tournament.