Few can challenge the belief that the easiest way to win the hearts and minds of others is through the stomach. Hence, as China and Uruguay, celebrate their 35th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations this year, gastro-diplomacy plays an important part.

Fiesta Uruguay, a food festival showcasing Uruguay’s culinary delights to the Chinese public, has arrived at Mulu Hutong, a fine-dining restaurant hidden in the Xinsi Hutong of Beijing’s Dongcheng district.

Until March 10, Mulu patrons can expect to be transported through their tastebuds to the faraway South-American country known for its tango, beaches, beef, and brilliant soccer playing.

Sponsored by the Uruguayan Embassy in China, the event features a multi-course menu that brings together authentic, iconic Uruguayan dishes ranging from the country’s national dish Asado (the barbecue), to homestyle appetizer lengua a la Vinagreta (cold marinated ox tongue slices), to popular snacks empanadas (crescent-shaped pastry with stuffings), dulce de leche (caramelized milk), and alfajores (two cookies sandwiched between dulce de leche).