Singapore (VNA) – As the US-Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) summit is coming next week, food and beverage outlets in Singapore are gearing up to mark the event by rolling out themed food and drink with both American and DPRK leaders.
Harmony Nasi Lemak restaurant in Suntec City offering nasi lemak called Trump Kim-chi. It combines dry-aged beef from the US and kimchi from the DPRK. The dish is priced at nearly 15 USD.
Royal Plaza hotel offers a menu combining American and DPRK influences in honour of the historic event.
The grilled Trump-Kim burger is made up of a minced chicken, seaweed and kimchi patty, served with Korean rice rolls and fries.
The Summit Iced Tea is specially concocted by infusing Korean honey yuzu into traditional iced tea - which is said to have originated in America.
The burger is priced at 12 SGD (9 USD), and the drink at 6 SGD to mark the date of the summit.
Mexican restaurant and bar Lucha Loco has come up with a "Loco Taco Summit" with its two seasonal tacos, El Trumpo and Rocket Man at 10 SGD each.
Gastropub Escobar has launched two cocktails in line with the summit. The "Trump" is a blue, bourbon-based cocktail while the "Kim" is a red cocktail with soju.
The Singapore Mint has revealed it will launch commemorative medallions carrying the inscription "World Peace" ahead of the highly anticipated summit.
The front of the medallion features a handshake between the two leaders and the national flags of both countries.
The summit date and text "Summit in Singapore" are also minted at the top of the medallion.-VNA