“La Galette des Rois” has been a French tradition, since 1870. Each member of the family attending New Year party takes a piece of the cake hoping to find a hidden token inside. The recipient is then crowned King or Queen for the day and appointed the host for next year’s party.

For gastronomes in Saigon who would like to experience this special tradition – frangipane filled tart – “La Galette des Rois” will be prepared this year by the hotel’s award-winning pastry team, and available at the hotel’s Gourmand Shop from January 2 to 23. Prices range from VND120,000+ for individual portions to whole cakes for VND450,000+ to serve 8-10.

The biggest “Galette des Rois” in Vietnam will be showcased at the Special King Cake Buffet Brunch on Sunday January 9 at Café Rivoli. The full buffet will be themed around King Cakes with various flavors to surprise you and enchant your children. The unique brunch priced at VND 790,000++ per guest includes free flowing fruit juices.

Sofitel Saigon Plaza is at 17 Le Duan Blvd., District 1, HCMC. For bookings, call 08 3824 1555 or email fb@sofitelsaigon.com.vn.