1. (From Right to Left) Lobster Medallions with Green Apple and Tomato Jelly, Red Crab Cakes with Herb Dip, Scallops with Tartar on Papaya 
2. Organic Borscht with Minced Pork Dumplings 
3. Pan-Fried Local Catch Sea Bass Fillets on Fresh Lettuce with Clam Sauce 
4. Roasted Free-Run Farm Chicken on Sautéed Spinach, Mushrooms and Baked Polenta, Herb Tomato Salsa 
5. Organic Tofu Cheese Cakes with Honey-Glazed Pineapple and Walnut Ice-Cream
   

Regal Riverside Hotel has been committed to protecting the environment and supporting charitable activities in the society. The hotel fully understands the importance of treasuring food and environment and will launch a “low carbon menu” in July. Executive Chef Paul Tsui carefully selected all ingredients and designed a menu, aiming at reducing energy consumed and carbon dioxide caused in the process of transportation and food processing, so as to optimize harmony with the environment.

“Low Carbon and Environmental Protection” is a hot topic to minimize pollution. Regal Riverside Hotel with ten (10) restaurants and bars as well as fourteen (14) function rooms prepares some 130,000 meals to its guests and employees per annum and is fully aware that every measure counts that reduces pollution.

The “Low Carbon Menu” is based on the following three principles:

1. Use of local food ingredients – All the food ingredients used in the “Low Carbon Menu” are local ingredients, to reduce greenhouse gas emission during transportation of food from overseas to Hong Kong 
   
2. Reduce the use of food additives – Food additives are often used in food in order to make it chemically tastier and attractive. In the “Low Carbon Menu”, Chef Tsui aims at reducing the use of food additives in the dishes to fully enhance the natural taste of food and to bring out freshness and its best taste. Sauce or condiments are made of local fresh tomatoes or mushrooms. 
   
3. Low energy cooking method – The cooking method in this “Low Carbon Menu” consumes less energy than standard cooking methods to reduce energy consumptions during complicated food processing. For example, the Lobster is prepared in water, cut in slices, and presented with Green Apple and Tomato Jelly. The preparation method is simple while the food is fresh and tasty.

Low Carbon Menu
Homemade Oat Rolls, Tomato and Onion Rolls, Soft Sweet Rolls
Local Herbs and Garlic
Lobster Medallions with Green Apple and Tomato Jelly
Red Crab Cakes with Herb Dip
Scallops with Tartar on Papaya
Organic Borscht with Minced Pork Dumplings
Pan-Fried Local Catch Sea Bass Fillets on Fresh Lettuce with Clam Sauce
Roasted Free-Run Farm Chicken on
Sautéed Spinach, Mushrooms and Baked Polenta, Herb Tomato Salsa
Organic Tofu Cheese Cakes with Honey-Glazed Pineapple and Walnut Ice-Cream
Organic Coffee or Tea


Vegetarian Low Carbon Menu
Homemade Oat Rolls, Tomato and Onion Rolls, Soft Sweet Rolls
Local Herbs and Garlic
Asparagus Tempura with Braised Turnips
Aubergines, Roasted in Harissa Spicy Spinach Salad with Sweet Corns
Organic Borscht
Crispy Vegetables and Break Dumplings on Mushroom Ragout
Steamed Cabbage Rolls with Root Vegetables on Penang Curry
Organic Tofu Cheese Cakes with Honey Glazed Pineapples and Walnut Ice-Cream
Organic Coffee or Tea

“To support to environmental efforts, some of the food items in the ‘Low Carbon Menu’ are organic, such as Tofu Cheese Cake, Coffee, and others. They are healthy, and benefit our environment. We trust that by launching the ‘Low Carbon Menu’, we can encourage our consumers to increase environmental awareness”, says Mr. Josef Halbherr, the hotel’s general manager.

Low Carbon Menus
Serving Period: From July 1, 2011

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About Regal Riverside Hotel:
Overlooking the Shing Mun River in suburban Shatin, 1,138-room Regal Riverside Hotel is set in a green hillside environment away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong’s commercial districts. The hotel is located 35 minutes by car from Hong Kong International Airport and a 5-minute walk to Sha Tin Wai MTR Station and is within easy reach of other landmarks in Hong Kong. The hotel includes on its five top floors the 431-room Regal iClub with free WLAN connectivity and modern design elements exemplified by trendy colors and glass partitions. The hotel features 14 function rooms, 10 restaurants and bars, an extensive outdoor swimming pool set in lush greenery, a spacious fitness centre and OM Spa that provides authentic Thai massage therapies.

About Regal Hotels International:
Regal Hotels International is a member of the Century City Group which is a conglomerate publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Regal Hotels International is one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong and manages a fine collection of hotels including: