Travel in style and comfort by land and, on your Mekong River cruise when you visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China and Burma with Travelmarvel.
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14 14 1. Savour a Peking Duck banquet in Beijing 2. Familiar flavours from home are available 3. Sample the iconic cuisine of Japan, like sushi 1 2 Authentic Flavours Indulge your taste buds on their own culinary journey From fine dining on your cruise to regional delights at local restaurants, savour a tantalising insight into the flavours of Asia. DELIGHTFUL LOCAL CUISINE Renowned worldwide for its unique cuisine, Japan is home to a host of sumptuous flavours sure to delight your tastebuds. From delicate dishes like sashimi, to those less refined but no less delicious like okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes with all manner of fillings from vegetables to pork), you'll find something new to delight you. Travelmarvel provides a host of unique culinary experiences and during your free time, you will have the opportunity to sample local fare. Perhaps sample a hearty noodle dish like ramen or soba, or the more adventurous may like to try unagi – river eel grilled over charcoal and coated in a BBQ sauce. Maybe try haute cuisine like kaiseki, where intricate small courses are arranged on exquisite crockery. Or for a more relaxed evening, enjoy some of the local street food or more casual dining, like a beer and skewers of yakitori – a popular dish of charcoal grilled chicken. SUPERB DINING ON BOARD All meals are included throughout our Asia cruises. Meals on board Victoria Cruise Lines ships and the RV La Marguerite are served in buffet style featuring local dishes and Western favourites. During your Mekong River cruise in Vietnam and Cambodia, international wines, local beer and spirits are on offer with both lunch and dinner. During Yangtze River cruises in China, selected alcoholic beverages are included during meals. INSIDER EXPERIENCES We have hand-picked the following feature meals to enrich your journey: Traditional meal in Kyoto, Japan Get a taste for exquisitely prepared traditional Japanese dishes including sushi and sashimi, with an evening of culture and cuisine at a local Kyoto restaurant. Japanese Banquet in Osaka, Japan Say goodbye to Japan with a delicious Farewell Dinner at your hotel, the Namba Oriental. Enjoy a range of delicacies during this Japanese banquet. Peking Duck in Beijing, China Indulge in a sumptuous Peking Duck banquet with all of the traditional accompaniments. Prepared since the Imperial era, it is considered one of China's national dishes. Koto Kumho Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ten years ago, Vietnamese-Australian Jimmy Pham opened a culinary training centre in Hanoi for disadvantaged youth. Today it's expanded to include a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. Guests commencing their tour in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy a Welcome Dinner here.