Vietnam Hotel Offers Less Costly Gold Steak Meal
2021-12-14
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1A hotel in Vietnam is offering people the chance to try gold leaf-covered steaks.
2The move comes after a government minister was caught on camera eating the food at a London restaurant.
3Such steaks can cost over $1,300.
4Last year, the Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake Hotel used large amounts of the metal during a building improvement project.
5During the work, gold plating was added to everything from bath tubs to toilets.
6Now, as part of a business plan, the hotel has changed the name of one of its eating places to the Golden Beef Restaurant.
7The restaurant put the famous gold-coated "Tomahawk Wagyu" steak the Vietnamese minister ate in London on the menu, charging about $45 a person.
8Nguyen Huu Duong is head of Hoa Binh Group, which owns the hotel.
9He told Reuters, "We have served more than 1,000 guests who came to try out the golden steak."
10Turkish cook Nusret Gokce, also known as "Salt Bae,"
11published a video online of himself feeding Vietnam's Minister of Public Security To Lam the gold-covered Tomahawk steak.
12The video, released last month, received wide attention back in Vietnam.
13People were surprised that the official would eat a steak that can cost up to $1,914 at some restaurants.
14Many in the Southeast Asian country questioned how such a high-ranking Communist Party official could eat such costly food.
15Especially when his restaurant visit came as the Vietnamese government was carrying out a large campaign against corruption.
16Officials in Vietnam have not commented on the incident.
17The event led to more publicity in Vietnam when police called in a beef noodle seller who filmed himself copying, or imitating, Gokce.
18Police in Vietnam sometimes call in for questioning activists and people who publicly criticize the ruling Communist Party.
19The noodle seller denied he was trying to make fun of anyone.
20Even though the hotel in Hanoi had already been serving gold steaks,
21the recent incident in London was the reason for the restaurant's new name, said Duong.
22He is a Vietnam War veteran and former taxi driver who made his money in building projects and property.
23The restaurant imports its gold leaves and uses about 10-15 on each Tomahawk steak, which can serve about four people.
24"I thought, why don't I open a restaurant that sells golden steaks that are affordable," Duong said.
25Affordable is a term that means less costly.
26At $45, the dish still costs too much for many, however.
27Monthly earnings in Vietnam average about $183.
28Still, people at the restaurant appeared to feel they were getting good value for their money.
29Pham Duy Bach was one visitor who enjoyed the time at the restaurant, describing it as "one of the most memorable experiences of my life."
30I'm John Russell.
1A hotel in Vietnam is offering people the chance to try gold leaf-covered steaks. The move comes after a government minister was caught on camera eating the food at a London restaurant. Such steaks can cost over $1,300. 2Last year, the Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake Hotel used large amounts of the metal during a building improvement project. During the work, gold plating was added to everything from bath tubs to toilets. 3Now, as part of a business plan, the hotel has changed the name of one of its eating places to the Golden Beef Restaurant. The restaurant put the famous gold-coated "Tomahawk Wagyu" steak the Vietnamese minister ate in London on the menu, charging about $45 a person. 4Nguyen Huu Duong is head of Hoa Binh Group, which owns the hotel. He told Reuters, "We have served more than 1,000 guests who came to try out the golden steak." 5Turkish cook Nusret Gokce, also known as "Salt Bae," published a video online of himself feeding Vietnam's Minister of Public Security To Lam the gold-covered Tomahawk steak. 6The video, released last month, received wide attention back in Vietnam. People were surprised that the official would eat a steak that can cost up to $1,914 at some restaurants. 7Many in the Southeast Asian country questioned how such a high-ranking Communist Party official could eat such costly food. Especially when his restaurant visit came as the Vietnamese government was carrying out a large campaign against corruption. Officials in Vietnam have not commented on the incident. 8The event led to more publicity in Vietnam when police called in a beef noodle seller who filmed himself copying, or imitating, Gokce. Police in Vietnam sometimes call in for questioning activists and people who publicly criticize the ruling Communist Party. The noodle seller denied he was trying to make fun of anyone. 9Even though the hotel in Hanoi had already been serving gold steaks, the recent incident in London was the reason for the restaurant's new name, said Duong. He is a Vietnam War veteran and former taxi driver who made his money in building projects and property. 10The restaurant imports its gold leaves and uses about 10-15 on each Tomahawk steak, which can serve about four people. 11"I thought, why don't I open a restaurant that sells golden steaks that are affordable," Duong said. 12Affordable is a term that means less costly. 13At $45, the dish still costs too much for many, however. Monthly earnings in Vietnam average about $183. 14Still, people at the restaurant appeared to feel they were getting good value for their money. 15Pham Duy Bach was one visitor who enjoyed the time at the restaurant, describing it as "one of the most memorable experiences of my life." 16I'm John Russell. 17Ed Davies reported on this story for Reuters. John Russell adapted it for Learning English. Bryan Lynn was the editor. 18_____________________________________________________________ 19Words in This Story 20steak - n. a thick, flat piece of meat, especially beef 21bath tub - n. a large and long container in which people take baths or showers 22menu - n. : a list of the foods that may be ordered at a restaurant