Moving slowly and eyeing variety, Shellfish and Sushi declined in favor of items less commonly experienced in such a setting, it was as a young woman played the guzheng that additional plates were enjoyed, Sticky Rice with Chicken wrapped in Lotus Leaf, Freshwater Eel Toast and Squid Ink Custard Steamed Bun all highlights necessitating repeat from a December visit. Truly a grand display, traditional Dim Sum and Chinese Barbeque lined up alongside items decorated in everything from Truffles to Abalone, it would not be long before most early arrivals returned to their table with plates full, fresh Oysters and Crab Legs a popular choice amongst the largely Asian crowd though many also gravitated towards a display of baked and fried Dim Sum that this year included Maine Lobster Pastry, Coconut Rice Cake and Purple Yam Mochi. Unadvertised save for a colorful board outside the Restaurant, this year spanning January 25th to February 1st from 11:00am until 2:30pm, it is approximately fifteen minutes prior to opening etched doors that guests begin queuing, never mind the fact that most have reservations but rather for the chance to sit with an unobstructed view of Bellagio’s famous fountains.Īttended for the third consecutive year, a cost of $68.88 per diner and just $20.00 for children far lower than Jasmine’s equally splendid dinner, it was after seating by familiar staff including Connie Shin that most guests stood to begin perusing some ninety choices spread across a variety of Buffet and Live Stations. In the era of Social Media and Public Relations it is rare to see any sort of dining event kept “secret,” but for two weeks each year Jasmine at The Bellagio quietly opens its doors during daylight hours for a Dim Sum Brunch celebrating the New Year, first in a global sense and then to commemorate the Chinese version.

Milky Puff Pastry Baked Bun, Purple Yam Mochi Pastry, Lotus Sesame Ball, Rambutan, Vanilla Choux, Chocolate Choux, Caramel Choux, Pistachio Choux, Egg Tart, Chocolate Raspberry Fudge Cake, Mango Coconut Parfait Peking Duck, Bao, Hoisin Sauce, Cucumbers, Coconut Rice Cake, Cheese Tart, Squid Ink Custard Steamed Bun, Milky Puff Pastry Baked Bun, Purple Yam Mochi Pastry, Lotus Sesame Ball, Almond Crisp Lotus Sesame Ball, Sticky Rice with Chicken wrapped in Lotus Leaf, Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom with Premier Soya Sauce, Jelly Fish with Shredded Pickled Cabbage, Seared Chicken and Mushroom Bun Maine Lobster Pastry, Coconut Rice Cake, New Year Puff Pastry, Cheese Tart, Cantonese BBQ Pork Bun, Treasure Taro Cake, Freshwater Eel Toast Sea Moss Black Mushroom Siew Mai, Bamboo Shoot Shrimp Dumpling, Squid Ink Custard Steamed Bun, Milky Puff Pastry Baked Bun, Purple Yam Mochi Pastry, Lotus Sesame Ball, Sticky Rice with Chicken wrapped in Lotus Leaf, Steamed Golden Oyster and Sea Moss

Peking Duck, Bao, Hoisin Sauce, Cucumbers, Spicy Szechuan Style Sliced Beef Pinenut Seafood Dumpling, Steamed Eggplant with XO Sauce, Treasure Taro Cake, Cheesy Black Truffle Scallop, Freshwater Eel Toast, Abalone Dried Oyster and Sea Moss Chicken Wrap, Seared Chicken and Mushroom Bunĭried Scallop and Cordyceps Flower Congee

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