Songkran Festival 2025
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is celebrating Songkran, the Thai New Year, also known as the Water Festival, with a variety of cultural experiences and special menus. Originally a purification ritual involving gently pouring water over Buddha statues and the hands of elders, Songkran has become Thailand’s most festive and joyful celebration. This year, guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant essence of Thai culture in a lively and welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of Namba, Osaka.
Overview
Event Date & Time: 13th April (Sun), 2025 / 10:30 – 15:00
Venue: 2F Lobby Floor & Thai Restaurant Suan Bua
Details:
Enjoy free cultural experiences including traditional water-sprinkling ceremonies and Thai dance performances.
Sample authentic Thai street food from stalls starting at ¥300.
A refined Thai course menu by Chef Por, available at Suan Bua, requires reservation.
Course Menu Availability: 1st – 15th April, 2025
Reserve a Table
<Enquiries>
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Restaurant Reservations
TEL: 06-6695-7204 (Monday to Saturday 10:00–18:00)
Email: cgoj.restaurant_resv@chr.co.th
Thai Street Food
One of the highlights of Thai culture is its vibrant street food scene. At this event, food stalls will offer authentic dishes such as Khao Man Gai and Moo Krob, starting from just ¥300. A perfect way to enjoy the casual and bold flavours of Thailand.
Thai Dance
Blending tradition with joyful expression, Thai dance adds colour and energy to the celebration. From the opening performance to surprise pop-up dances throughout the day, these moments bring the spirit of Songkran to life.
Thai Course Menu
A special Thai course menu crafted by Chef Por, a former royal Thai cuisine chef, will be served at the hotel’s Thai restaurant, Suan Bua. Enjoy the authentic flavours of Thai cuisine in a lively setting inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of Thai street stalls.
- Spicy Thai Beef Salad
- A refreshing and zesty sauce made with coriander, chilli, garlic, and fish sauce
- A traditional Thai salad
- Garnished with decorative cucumber slices - Fish and Ginger Soup
- Made with shrimp, shrimp paste, shallots, coriander, coconut sugar, and fish sauce
- Sweet and tangy aroma to whet the appetite
- Topped with fresh ginger and chilli
- A healthy dish often enjoyed by Thai families - Green Curry with Seasonal Sides
- A fusion of Thai green curry and bell peppers, reflecting Thai-Japanese harmony
- In Thailand, curries are enjoyed with various side ingredients, not just rice
- Garlic-sautéed broccoli and sweet-and-sour shrimp offer flavour contrasts - Coconut Dumplings in Coconut Milk
- Dumplings made from Thai glutinous rice flour, filled with crushed coconut and palm sugar
- Coloured naturally: green with pandan leaf, pink with rose essence
- Served in a warm coconut milk soup
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is celebrating Songkran, the Thai New Year, also known as the Water Festival, with a variety of cultural experiences and special menus. Originally a purification ritual involving gently pouring water over Buddha statues and the hands of elders, Songkran has become Thailand’s most festive and joyful celebration. This year, guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant essence of Thai culture in a lively and welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of Namba, Osaka.
Overview
Event Date & Time: 13th April (Sun), 2025 / 10:30 – 15:00
Venue: 2F Lobby Floor & Thai Restaurant Suan Bua
Details:
Enjoy free cultural experiences including traditional water-sprinkling ceremonies and Thai dance performances.
Sample authentic Thai street food from stalls starting at ¥300.
A refined Thai course menu by Chef Por, available at Suan Bua, requires reservation.
Course Menu Availability: 1st – 15th April, 2025
Reserve a Table
<Enquiries>
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Restaurant Reservations
TEL: 06-6695-7204 (Monday to Saturday 10:00–18:00)
Email: cgoj.restaurant_resv@chr.co.th
Thai Street Food
One of the highlights of Thai culture is its vibrant street food scene. At this event, food stalls will offer authentic dishes such as Khao Man Gai and Moo Krob, starting from just ¥300. A perfect way to enjoy the casual and bold flavours of Thailand.
Thai Dance
Blending tradition with joyful expression, Thai dance adds colour and energy to the celebration. From the opening performance to surprise pop-up dances throughout the day, these moments bring the spirit of Songkran to life.
Thai Course Menu
A special Thai course menu crafted by Chef Por, a former royal Thai cuisine chef, will be served at the hotel’s Thai restaurant, Suan Bua. Enjoy the authentic flavours of Thai cuisine in a lively setting inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of Thai street stalls.
- Spicy Thai Beef Salad
- A refreshing and zesty sauce made with coriander, chilli, garlic, and fish sauce
- A traditional Thai salad
- Garnished with decorative cucumber slices - Fish and Ginger Soup
- Made with shrimp, shrimp paste, shallots, coriander, coconut sugar, and fish sauce
- Sweet and tangy aroma to whet the appetite
- Topped with fresh ginger and chilli
- A healthy dish often enjoyed by Thai families - Green Curry with Seasonal Sides
- A fusion of Thai green curry and bell peppers, reflecting Thai-Japanese harmony
- In Thailand, curries are enjoyed with various side ingredients, not just rice
- Garlic-sautéed broccoli and sweet-and-sour shrimp offer flavour contrasts - Coconut Dumplings in Coconut Milk
- Dumplings made from Thai glutinous rice flour, filled with crushed coconut and palm sugar
- Coloured naturally: green with pandan leaf, pink with rose essence
- Served in a warm coconut milk soup