Dusit Princess Kathmandu: Where the crowd was on Christmas

Dusit Princess Kathmandu hosted a Christmas Eve bash that was more than just a feast. There was carol singing for an hour and it was followed by a Christmas Gala Dinner at the Soi Restaurant and Christmas Salsa Night Extravaganza at the Kibu Sky Lounge. The celebration that started at 6:30 pm went on till 10:30 pm.

The ambiance was festive with a giant Christmas tree and a cute gingerbread house. There was mulled wine and tasty treats being handed out as people took in the decor. 

At Dusit Princess Kathmandu’s rooftop Kibu Sky Lounge, cocktails were being served. There were people on the dance floor. The buffet, live barbecue, and appetizer area were set up outdoors. There were heaters to beat the winter chill so despite choosing to sit outside, it was nice and toasty. 

The food was delicious. We started with some fancy appetizers. The Bao stole the show. The buns were super soft. The appetizer came in two options, mushroom and pork. There was also pasta, pizza and crystal dumplings (which was our personal fave). The dumplings had a fresh, almost translucent wrap filled with spinach and chicken and it was just so satisfying.

The live barbecue was another highlight of the event. The chef skillfully grilled chicken, pork, fish and sausages, complete with a flame show. The smoky charred presentation and perfect marinade compelled us to try everything. 

There was an elaborate buffet too. We tried the biryani and palak paneer. The Lucknow Murgh Biryani was mouth wateringly delicious. The blend of spices gave it a nice color too. 

We really loved the Sushi. It was visually appealing and super chewy and absolutely delicious. Pork Wellington was totally new to us but the golden crust pastry hugging the juicy pork was heavenly. There was a hint of butter on the crust and it made the dish even more tasty. 

Later, we went to Soi Restaurant, known for its enchanting Thai decor. For Christmas eve, they had set up a buffet featuring a mix of Continental and Thai dishes, complete with sweet treats and desserts. We tucked into some chocolate praline, strawberry delight, gooey mud pie, and some pastries.

The gooey mud pie was a chocolate lover’s delight. It wasn’t too sweet. The soft piano tunes created a harmonious background score which lent a relaxing feel to the evening. 

If the Christmas cheer was anything to go by, the New Year’s bash that they are hosting soon holds a lot of promise.