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Tung Lok Seafood – Eat to Your Heart’s Content at the Ala Carte Buffet

Veron Ang — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:10 +0000

Do you know that Tung Lok Seafood has a wonderful ala carte buffet promotion at Orchard Central? I’m not sure how I ever missed it, but if it wasn’t for the American Express SELECTS programme, I wouldn’t have known.

The daily ala carte dinner buffet at Tung Lok Seafood restaurant offers 40 dishes available for repeat orders, including seafood, meats, Japanese cold cuts and sashimi, rice and noodles, and desserts. Each diner also gets a serving of chilli crab and shark’s fin soup.

Ala carte buffet dinner
S$38.80++ (Minimum 4 persons)
6pm – 10:30pm daily
Menu

The price is pretty decent for the quality of the food served and the unlimited orders allowed. As with most Chinese and seafood restaurants, you are charged for the Chinese tea and pickles. If you make payment with your AmEx card before 29 January 2012, there is the extra perk of entering the weekly Volkswagen car giveaway!

Here, I will highlight my personal picks. The drunken prawns is definitely one of the best dishes of the night. The prawns are large and juicy, but the real star of the show is the herbal soup, which is perfectly clear and light in colour but intensely tasty. You would want a repeat order of this.

Also worth a mention is the crispy fish skin with salted egg yolk. It may sound icky, but it makes a delightful snack — like chips!

Smoked duck breast

For appetisers, the smoked duck breast receives votes of approval from my whole family. Served sans embellishments, the sensuously thin slices of duck are flavourful and make an exceedingly satisfying prelude to the meal. They disappear from the plate within minutes!

Salmon sashimi

The availability of a Japanese selection of salmon, sushi, octopus and baked scallops is surprising but much welcomed. The salmon sashimi is fresh and served in generous ample slices.

Crispy prawns with butter and cereal

Amongst the seafood, apart from the aforementioned drunken prawns, you also can’t go wrong with the cereal prawns, covered in a heap of crispy fragrant cereal.

Chilli crab

The chilli crab seen here is the serving for five. Whilst usually sweet and savoury, the sauce in this case is marred by a rather strange tasting sourness. If you’re wondering why, here’s the official reply from Tung Lok:

Our Chilli Crab contains a unique blend of Orange Juice and Tomato sauce!

How interesting! A side of fried buns — one of the 40 buffet items — proves to be the perfect complement.

Sautéed sliced venison with black pepper sauce

My most favourite item from the Tung Lok Seafood ala carte buffet is the sautéed sliced venison, a superlative effort by the chef. Meat lovers just can’t miss this. The dish features tender chunks of venison. Colourful vegetables and a lovely black pepper sauce complete the delicious scenario.

For dessert, you may partake of five choices:

Herbal jelly served with honey
Chilled almond beancurd with longan
Sweetened sesame cream
Sesame pancake with lotus seed filling
Ice cream puff

They live up to expectations too!

Even at a very busy evening, the staff are quick to tend to our orders and serve us with a smile. At the Tung Lok Seafood buffet, you expect to eat to your heart’s content… and you will not be disappointed. If you decide to head down, reservations are a must!

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Tung Lok Seafood
Orchard Central
181 Orchard Road #11-05
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6834 4888 | Website
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Singapore’s Most Luxurious (and Priciest) Yusheng at the Hilton

Melissa Koh — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:00:24 +0000

Feeling prosperous? Today, we will show you the priciest yusheng we have found in Singapore this Chinese New Year, as well as check out the luxurious multi-course reunion menus at Hilton Singapore.

Yusheng

To celebrate the start of a lunar new year and the Year of the Dragon, Chinese families get together and feast. Many restaurants have pulled out all the stops to lure diners with attractive festive menus. Just for yusheng (raw fish salad) alone, the list of ingredients has grown longer and the prices have gone higher.

Hilton Fortune Treasure Yusheng
S$688++

Usher in the return of spring with the auspicious Hilton Fortune Treasure Yusheng. At the centrepiece is the eye-catching Chinese character for “win” (赢), created with a colourful arrangement of shredded cucumber, radish and carrot.

Crunchy golden pillow crackers frame the border, followed by a lavish spread of ingredients.

The premium ingredients include top-grade bird’s nest, ocean scallops, abalone, fresh lobster, tuna and salmon topped with luxurious gold leaves, black truffle and the highest grade of Korean ginseng.

However unconventional it is, the novel incorporation of black truffle deserves thumbs up, while the addition of bird’s nest will get the ladies digging for treasure after the lo hei.

Tender pieces of scallops and fresh lobster will be very much sought after too amongst the yummy mess.

What an incredible way to toss to a prosperous new year! And with a price tag of S$688, you would want to toss this yusheng carefully.

Reunion lunch and dinner

Reunion menus are available from 16 January to 6 February 2012, with two lunch and two dinner menus ranging from $498++ to $818++ for a table of 10 persons. These 7 to 8-course menus — Fortune Lunch, Prosperity Lunch, Auspicious Dinner and Harmony Dinner — will typically consist of:

Yusheng
Shark’s fin soup
Prawns or lobster
Fish
Chicken (for the 8-course meal)
Braising stew
Fried rice or noodles
Dessert

Braised shark’s fin soup with scallop, crab meat and bamboo pith

Each bowl of braised shark’s fin soup is generously piled with eminent pieces of shark’s fin, scallop, crab meat and bamboo pith.

Fried prawns coated with creamy sweet corn

The large fried prawns are presented with their shells still intact, coated with a creamy sweet corn sauce.

Although the flesh does not fall off the shell easily, the shells are fried to a nice consumable crisp that you cannot resist gnawing on.

This dish is available on the 8-course Auspicious Dinner Menu (S$688++ for a table of 10).

Oven baked halibut in honey barbecue sauce

The oven baked halibut in honey barbecue sauce is available on the Fortune Lunch Menu and Harmony Dinner Menu. Despite being slightly charred and tough on the outside, it is more than meets the eye.

Doused in a delicious sauce, the fish is skilfully cooked to a crisp exterior while retaining its inner moisture and tenderness.

Braised sliced abalone with dried oyster, black moss and garden greens

With sliced abalone swimming in a flavoursome broth, complete with dried oyster, black moss and garden greens, you have no reason not to go for seconds. The sizeable plump oysters are simmered to a perfect tender texture.

Fried rice with Chinese sausage, fish roe and diced mushrooms in lotus leaf

Nestled in a lotus leaf, the fragrant fried rice is well infused with a gamut of flavours, with Chinese sausage, diced mushroom and fish roe interspersed throughout the rice.

This dish is available in both lunch menus.

Golden pumpkin mousse cake
S$88 for 1kg

Shaped like the fruit itself, the innovative golden pumpkin mousse cake will be the talk of any gathering with its captivating design. Hidden within the dessert are layers of raspberry jelly and healthy pumpkin mousse sitting on a brownie base. You will find crunchy bits of praline in each mouthful of fragrant pumpkin mousse.

Prosperity pineapple tart
S$58 for 1kg

The Prosperity pineapple tart from Checkers Deli is a modern twist of the conventional Chinese New Year treat. It comes in a form of a traditional tart base filled with generous spread of house-made pineapple filling and lime jelly, topped with crisply baked meringue. It is finally capped with a disc of white chocolate that is shaped to resemble a gold coin, adorned with a white chocolate fortune carp and sugary mandarin oranges.

This sweet and sour combination will make a great gift to spread the fortune. A mini version is available as well. Just adorable!

Available from 9 January to 6 February at the Checkers Deli, lobby level of the Hilton Singapore.

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Checkers Brasserie
Hilton Singapore
581 Orchard Road
Singapore 238883
Tel: +65 6730 3390 | Website

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Peach Blossoms at Marina Mandarin Singapore – A New Bloom

Jasper Aston Lim — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:00:47 +0000

To usher in the Year of the Dragon in 2012, Peach Blossoms restaurant at Marina Mandarin Singapore has reopened its doors after a S$1 million makeover. With a new chef at helm and a brand new menu, the restaurant is all set to win over fans with its signature Cantonese cuisine featuring modern twists.

Chinese New Year menu

Besides a specially created Chinese New Year menu to welcome the start of a brand new lunar year, the newly renovated Peach Blossoms also boasts an expanded seating capacity and major facelifts for both private and main dining rooms.

Char-grilled Wagyu beef yusheng
S$68++ for 4-6 persons / S$118++ for 10 persons

It’s a chancy move to do without the usual sweet and sour flavours of fresh salmon slices and plum sauce, but Peach Blossoms’ bold combination of charcoal-grilled beef slices with Hong Kong-style sesame dressing in the Wagyu beef yusheng creation fares well.

The Hong Kong-style sesame dressing enhances the dish without being over powering. Its creamy texture blends well with the crunchy refreshing mix of select greens and succulent beef slices, making this an appetising yusheng dish. For diners who do not take beef, you can certainly opt for the standard salmon option, as well as vegetarian or fruity alternatives.

To prevent our hands from getting caught in the mess during the tossing of yusheng, a pair of extra-long chopsticks is provided. I like that everyone also gets an additional pair of serving chopsticks to get food from the dishes. A very thoughtful gesture in terms of Chinese dining etiquette.

Double-boiled chicken broth with gingko nuts and cordycep flower
S$35++

While I enjoy the double-boiled chicken broth, which is light and not overly rich with herbs, the chicken turns out to be a tad tough for my liking. Still, it serves as a nice soup to cleanse your palate and warm your stomach for more festive feasting.

Baked lobster with sliced garlic and white truffle oil
Available in the S$1,488++ Harmonious set menu for 10 persons

In this Year of the Dragon, lobster — a clever play on its Chinese name (‘long’) using homophonic puns — has also been incorporated into the various festive set menu. The baked lobster is both juicy and lavish. Its firm, sweet meat is easily removable from the half-shell for enjoyment. I personally fancy the modern touch of fragrant white truffle oil, which enhances the freshness of the lobster.

Abalone Treasures Pot
S$248++ for 4-6 persons / S$398++ for 10 persons

Originating from Hong Kong, the Abalone Treasures Pot is a treasure trove of ingredients! A symbol of family reunion and auspiciousness, the dish includes 10-head quality whole abalones, fish maw, quails, sea cucumber, dried scallops, marinated soya chicken, roast duck, roast pork, deep-fried live prawns, flower mushrooms, black moss, abalone mushrooms, radish, lotus root, baby corns, pig’s tongue and fried bean curd skin.

Of all the ingredients, I especially enjoy the crunchy crisp skin — not an easy feat considering the amount of gravy — of the roast pork. The pig’s tongue proves interesting and has a surprisingly delightful texture. Each ingredient retrains its own distinctive flavour while covered in gravy.

Steamed marble goby with fragrant and raw minced garlic
Available both a la carte and in set menus (from S$388++ for 4 persons)

The marble goby flesh is sweet and extremely fresh. While there may have been too much garlic for my liking, a bit of the raw garlic helps to cleanse the palate, in preparation for desserts.

Desserts

Water chestnut cake with osmanthus

Red date cake with coconut milk

S$28.80++ for a whole cake

With a cool, floral taste, the water chestnut cake with osmanthus makes a light dessert with an interesting texture, with juicy bits of water chestnuts. The chewy red date cake with coconut milk has a richer flavour, in comparison, with a hint of coconut milk aroma.

Made in whole round cakes, the nian gao are designed to resemble Chinese auspicious coins, making suitable gifts during for house visiting.

Chilled purée of mango, sago and pomelo with lime sorbet
S$14++

The mango purée dessert is presented beautifully with artfully placed leaves and dry ice beneath, creating a special smoky effect. The dessert itself though, while executed well, does not stand out from the usual mango sago desserts available in other Chinese restaurants.

Chilled purée of avocado with chocolate ice cream
S$14++

Presented in the same manner, the avocado purée dessert is a pretty sight. Topped with a sinful scoop of chocolate ice cream, it teams well with a rich, creamy avocado purée, ending the meal on a great note.

The Peach Blossoms Chinese New Year menu, including orders for takeaway, is available from 16 January to 6 February 2012.

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Peach Blossoms
Marina Mandarin Singapore, Level 5
6 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6845 1118 | Website

Opening hours:
Lunch: 12noon – 2:30pm Weekdays, 11am – 2:30pm Weekends & Public Holidays
Dinner: 6:30pm – 11pm daily

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Tung Lok Signatures – Mixed Dishes, Mixed Results

Veron Ang — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:00:01 +0000

The concept behind the Tung Lok Signatures restaurants is promising; at one place you can enjoy signature dishes from the various Tung Lok restaurants. The appealing prospect of enjoying the “best of” dishes all under one roof has drawn a large clientèle of families and working professionals, as evident by a full-house capacity on a weekday evening.

With most dishes priced above S$30, budget at least S$40-50 a person. And if you pick any of the shark’s fin or abalone dishes, be prepared to reach deeper into your pocket. As part of the American Express SELECTS programme, cardholders get a 10% discount with the minimum spending of S$200. On top of that, if you make payment with your AmEx card before 29 January 2012, you may also qualify for the weekly Volkswagen car giveaway.

And so, on to the food…

Rice

As with all Chinese meals, rice is a staple.

Baked fried rice with seafood served on lotus leaf
S$22++

If you have to pick just one rice dish from the menu, definitely go for the baked fried rice with seafood. Presented on lotus leaf, the rice is chock-full of delicious ingredients like prawns, egg and other assorted seafood. Even when eaten by itself, the rice is robust with flavour and very satisfying.

Poached crispy rice with fresh crab meat in superior broth
S$32++

The poached crispy rice is one that looks really tantalising on paper. In fact, you would find two types of rice in it — crispy rice and regular white rice — soaked in a claypot of broth with crab meat. You get to see the waitress pour the crispy rice into the broth before serving it in individual bowls.

As it turns out, the dish is disappointingly dull and nondescript in comparison to its counterpart.

Seafood

Deep-fried cod fillet coated with salted egg yolk served with organic vegetables
S$32++

From the fish section, the deep-fried cod fillet is a safe bet. The cod is of good quality — tender white flesh sequestered beneath the perfectly browned and crispy salted egg yolk coating. Paired with organic vegetables and tangy fruit cubes, this dish is a delight to savour without the need for any additional dip or sauce.

Sautéed scallops topped with crab meat and roe
S$44++

The sautéed scallops don’t fare as well. Topped with crab meat and roe, the dish is lacklustre and eminently forgettable.

Poultry

Beijing-style crispy duck
S$32++

The Beijing-style crispy duck initially stumps us by arriving in pulled shreds rather than the usual slices with roasted skin a la Peking duck. All is well though, as it is undoubtedly the best dish of the night.

Eating this can be a rather fun activity in its own right. There’s just… something about eating with your fingers that makes the food that much more enjoyable. You wrap in a wafer thin pancake the duck meat, shreds of scallion and cucumber sticks. Don’t forget the superb sweet bean paste — oh I can’t get enough of that; it’s the catalyst that propels this dish out of the realm of the ordinary.

Despite offering the “best of” items from various restaurants, I do notice that some popular items, such as the intriguing coffee pork ribs from Zhou’s Kitchen aren’t on the menu here.

Desserts

The desserts section offers some wondrous possibilities at very reasonable prices. Here are some of our picks.

Chilled durian purée with purple rice purée served with ice cream in young coconut
S$10++

Durian lovers would have the easy choice of the chilled durian purée, paired with purple rice purée and ice cream in a young coconut. You get a sizable amount of durian in this that should be enough to temper any craving.

Chilled mango cream with pomelo, diced mango and sago served with ice cream in young coconut
S$8++

Another dessert that is equally up to the mark is the chilled mango cream with pomelo, diced mango and sago which is similarly served with ice cream in a small coconut.

Chilled taro pumpkin (off the menu)
S$6++

From off the menu, the excellent chilled taro pumpkin is the chef’s special for the day. With ice cream, pumpkin mousse and yam paste in a gorgeous shade, this is one triple-layered treat for both the eye and the palate. The pumpkin mousse in particular beguiles the taste buds with its feathery richness.

Service can be a bit on the tentative side, especially the waitresses who seem particularly befuddled with the available credit card privileges. There are some hits and misses with the meal, but for the most part, the kitchen hits the ground running.

Have Your Say!

What is your favourite restaurant under the Tung Lok Group? Share with us in the comments!

Tung Lok Signatures
Website

Opening hours:
Lunch 11:30am – 3pm (Mon to Sat), 11am – 3:30pm (Sun & PHs)
Dinner 6pm – 10:30pm daily

Tung Lok Signatures VivoCity

VivoCity
1 HarbourFront Walk #01-57
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6376 9555
Service:

Tung Lok Signatures The Central (Clarke Quay)

The Central
6 Eu Tong Sen Street #02-88
Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 6336 6022

Tung Lok Signatures Changi

Changi City Point
5 Changi Business Park Centre 1, #01-26/27
Singapore 486038
Tel: +65 6636 0606

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Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel – East Meets West Christmas Feast at Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant

Melissa Koh — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:00:39 +0000

For Christmas 2011, you can enjoy an oriental Christmas feast at Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant. This hidden gem of a place is located at Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel.

Indulge in The Grace of Christmas Menu, a luxurious 6-course meal replete with turkey, shark’s fin, prawn, fish, crab and scallop. (S$98++ per person, minimum 2 to order)

Beancurd with French beans

Tasty snacks such as beancurd with French beans or walnuts with honey are served once you are seated. The tasty beancurd with French beans will remind you of home, in consonant with the restaurant name “Jia Wei”, which means “taste of home” in mandarin.

Sliced turkey salad with vegetable

The quintessential turkey cannot be missed during Christmas. The Christmas menu begins with the appetising sliced turkey salad with vegetable, comprising lean slices of turkey glistening with cherry sauce. The slightly sweet and tangy cherry sauce exudes sesame oil fragrance, with a slight hint of spice from chilli oil — a noteworthy outcome of East meets West. This Chinese rendition of a turkey dish is inspired by the conventional pairing of cranberry sauce with turkey.

Braised shark’s fin with deep fried dumpling

The majestically presented braised shark’s fin with deep fried dumpling is the headlining dish of the day. The ample pieces of shark’s fin interspersed in flavourful chicken stock broth will elicit much oohs and aahs. This dish is appealing both visually and in taste. For those without a liking for shark’s fin, the alternative choice of fish maw soup is available.

If you’re wondering about the deep-fried dumpling with plump prawns encased within sitting in the middle of the shark’s fin soup, the creative chef explains that the crispy crunch of the dumpling skin symbolises the joyful sounds of Christmas bells. Now, who would have thought of that?

Baked sea perch with caviar

Baked to a crisp exterior with tender flesh within, the baked sea perch with caviar is another beautifully executed dish, the sweet-savoury sauce complementing the light smoky notes of the fish.

Deep fried prawn with salted egg yolk and creamy lemon sauce

The deep fried prawn is coated with a delicious layer of salted egg yolk and creamy lemon sauce. With the shell still intact, it’s a pity that the prawn flesh doesn’t inherit all the delicious flavours from the sauce. The prawn is also slightly overdone, so much so that tugging the flesh off the shell becomes a chore.

La mian with crab claw and fresh scallop

The la mian with crab claw and fresh scallop encompasses springy strands of handmade noodles, encircled by an enlivening tasty broth made of fresh pumpkin and chicken stock. The tender scallop with a charred crisp exterior is a delight to savour.

Steamed whole coconut with egg white and hashima

End your meal with the nutritious dessert of steamed whole coconut with egg white and hashima. Hashima provides health benefits such as improving immunity and enhancing memory.

The gelatinous consistency pairs nicely with the smooth beancurd-like base, a combination of cream and egg white. It is contained in a fresh coconut that is specially imported from Thailand for its petite size and sweet flesh.

With its inventive festive dishes, Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant is a place you would want to consider dining at this Christmas season.

The Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant Christmas menu is available until December 31, 2011.

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Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant
Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel, Level 2
50 East Coast Road
Singapore 428769
Tel: +65 6340 5678 | Website

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Triple Three at Mandarin Orchard – Rediscovering Hokkaido Seafood Buffet

Jasper Aston Lim — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:00:00 +0000

From now till 30th October, buffet and seafood lovers can look forward to a wide range of ocean delights at Triple Three, Mandarin Orchard. Enjoy authentic and fresh Hokkaido cuisine with specially imported ingredients.

Discover Hokkaido buffet
Available till 30 October, during dinner and Sunday brunch only.
Mon – Sun dinner (6:30pm – 10pm): S$138++ per adult / S$33++ per child
Sunday brunch (12noon – 3pm): S$168++ per adult / S$42++ per child

Following the Hokkaido theme, there is an abundant selection of fresh seafood at the seafood on ice station. Besides the usual oysters, king crabs, snow crabs and Hokkaido steamed scallops are also up for grabs!

King crab

The king crab is a must-try. Neatly cut open, digging into its sweet, fresh flesh is made easy and convenient.

Sashimi

The sashimi counter is probably the most popular area after the fresh seafood. Chefs are stationed here to serve you your request upon ordering.

Salmon sashimi

Check out that ample serving of salmon sashimi! I also enjoy the scallops and swordfish sashimi very much.

Chef Shigeru at work

On some evenings, Chef Shigeru, the man behind the buffet spread, would make an appearance to slice up the imported yellowtail tuna!

Tuna sashimi

Sliced off the fish and delivered right onto your plate, you are ensured maximum freshness in each bite.

Lobster mentaiyaki

The soft sizzling sounds of the lobster mentaiyaki beckon to you even before you lay your eyes on that appetising sight. The creamy Hokkaido mentaiko mayo sauce makes a great pairing with the fresh lobster meat and has me going back for seconds.

Right beside the lobster mentaiyaki, you will find an array of fried titbits. The trays here empty quickly with everyone snatching up the goods while they are still hot from the pan. Go for the kani cream croquette, which has a nicely fried exterior covering soft, mushy crab meat.

Madara agedashi (deep fried codfish sperm)

For the more adventurous diners, you can venture into the madara agedashi (deep fried codfish sperm). This is my first experience with the dish, whose springy texture makes it fun to eat, although it does not hold much flavour apart from the batter.

Ramen station

The station that offers Sapporo-originated ramen noodles will be hard to miss. Choose from a choice of miso or shoyu-based soup and watch as the chef prepares it expertly.

Teppanyaki

Live teppanyaki

Another live cooking station is the teppanyaki counter, where the chef tosses and cooks a variety of items on an iron griddle. The prawns are big, firm and juicy, but my personal favourites are the beef cubes which are done just right.

Wagyu beef

While the black truffle sauce makes a great team with the succulent Wagyu beef, most of the meat is in fact fat which I find too much of a mouthful.

Tempura

The vibrant colours at the tempura counter sure attracts one’s attention. Besides the usual ebi tempura, you can also get less common delicacies like pumpkin and sea eel tempura.

Tempura

Soba noodles

I enjoy the small servings of cold soba noodles that provide a cooling respite between my plates of fried food.

Robatayaki (Japanese barbecue)

There are also two Hokkaido specialty counters cooking up a varied selection of steamed items, as well as robatayaki (traditional Japanese barbecue). You can look forward to sampling perfectly grilled shishamo, samma fish and Hokkaido scallops.

Hokkaido chawanmushi

The Hokkaido chawanmushi is a must-try with its extremely smooth and silky steamed egg custard. You can almost slurp it out of the cup without the need for a spoon!

Roast meats

Besides the Japanese-themed items, there is also a tasty Asian section featuring exotic Indian and Chinese cuisines. While I haven’t tried the roast duck myself, I overhear diners saying that it is really yummy.

Indian cuisine

Fish curry

The Indian fish curry appeals to me with its rich and flavourful gravy.

Assorted breads

Diners who like their breads will be happy to know that there is a huge variety of buns and breads available.

Matcha bun

The matcha bun, with its soft texture and subtle green tea flavour is worth a taste.

Assorted cheeses

Fruits and crackers

For those seeking a more Western touch to end their meals, look out for the small assortment of cheeses, alongside fruits and crackers.

Chocolate fountain

Fresh fruits

Apart from the usual chocolate fountain and fresh fruits, the desserts section also offers a wide range of Japanese sweet treats. The light and airy pumpkin mousse is sweet without being cloying, while the yuzu compote with jelly is refreshing with a strong citrus taste.

Japanese desserts

The highlight of the desserts will have to be the house-made ice cream. Ranging from flavours like salt (a creamy mix of vanilla with a dash of salt) and black sesame (a rich and dense ice cream reminiscent of black sesame paste) to saffron pistachio (an acquired taste with the coupling of pistachio nuts with the spice), these will please even the pickiest palates.

Ice cream and toppings

With almost all the food freshly prepared upon each order, Triple Three brings quality and freshness to a whole new level. It is no wonder that the restaurant is packed even for a weekday evening. I will definitely recommend this buffet to people seeking the freshest seafood.

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Where can you enjoy the best seafood buffet in Singapore? Share with us in the comments!

Triple Three
Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Level 5
333 Orchard Road
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6831 6288 | Website

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Buffet Town – International Seafood, Mixed Grill and Teppanyaki

Jasper Aston Lim — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:00:56 +0000

Buffet Town is the new kid on the block of buffet restaurants. Located at Raffles City where Shokudo Japanese Food Bazaar used to sit, the restaurant aims to be the ultimate international buffet venue with an offering of over 300 food items.

Buffet
Lunch (Mon-Fri): Adult $23.80++; Child $16.80++
Lunch (Sat-Sun, Eve of and PH): Adult $28.80++; Child $16.80++
Dinner (Mon-Thu): Adult $33.80++; Child $19.80++
Dinner (Fri-Sun, Eve of and PH): Adult $38.80++; Child $19.80++
Buffet rating:

Priced very reasonably for a buffet conveniently located at the heart of Singapore, it’s no wonder that the 450-seat restaurant is bustling with activity even on a weekday evening!

Mussels

As with all buffets these days, the seafood counter is a big hit and always crowded. Many diners can be seen piling up their plates with seafood. Look out for the big and juicy freshly shucked oysters.

Chilled crayfish and prawns

Maki

At the Japanese counter, the food is replenished quickly, ensuring that the freshest quality is always made available to diners. Check out the large assortment of maki rolls, ranging from the usual California rolls to asparagus. Hand-rolls are also prepared à la minute by the chefs on duty.

Assorted maki and sashimi

Grilled chicken

The hot food section is one of the largest I’ve seen, stretching around almost the whole of the restaurant interior. You will not be disappointed with the variety of items, ranging from grilled to deep-fried, and even curries!

Western stews and curries

Forrest pizza

Boasting a thin crust and a generous serving of ingredients and mozzarella cheese, it’s no surprise that the pizzas are snatched up almost as quickly as they are replenished!

Fish and chips

One of the most important components to a good fish and chips is the breading. The fish and chips served here have just the right crispiness — a pleasant surprise for this commonly overlooked dish.

Pasta station

A highlight of Buffet Town is the pasta station where you get to create your very own pasta. Simply choose the ingredients you fancy from choices like seafood, mushrooms and even bacon, then select your preferred pasta and sauce.

Penne aglio olio

While my penne aglio olio is packed with yummy ingredients, too much black pepper has been used, hence overpowering the dish. I also try a bowl of creamy spaghetti, in which the cream sauce is lacking and prawns are undercooked.

Roast beef

The restaurant has a few main dishes that are refreshed on a regular basis, namely the carving of the day and Chinese herbal soup. I enjoy the roast beef, which is tender and nicely cooked to pink.

Old cucumber soup

Tempura

Go for the tempura, which is executed to a crisp delight. The sweet potato and ladyfingers are unanimous favourites.

Teppanyaki

Fill your plates with the meats and greens from the teppanyaki station. The chefs are friendly and ever ready to cook up a storm with your selected items. A pity that there is no alert system to inform you when your order is done, which sometimes results in collecting a plate of food that has already gone cold.

You would also find chefs hard at work grilling Japanese and local items.

Grilled pineapple

These skewers of grilled pineapple provide an interesting combination of textures and flavours, and complement the sweet satay meats.

Grilled skewers

The scallops and mussel mentai are highlights from the Japanese grilled section, cooked to perfection and still retaining the fresh seafood goodness. Best enjoyed when they are fresh off the grill!

Mussel mentai

And we’re still not done with this review yet! Buffet Town also has quite a few booths — like the adorable mini rojak stall — dedicated to serving Singapore local favourites.

Rojak station

Carrot cake

The carrot cake is just the way I like it — chunky, slightly sweet and savoury.

Laksa

While my dining companion enjoys the laksa, I feel it could have used more spices and chilli.

Hainanese chicken rice

The chicken rice may be a bit dry, while the meat is just the right oiliness and very flavourful.

Chilli crab

Sinful, but oh-so good, the scrumptious chilli crab gravy is finger-licking good and couples well with the deep-fried mantou.

Coffee and tea station

Having a ‘kopitiam’ right within the restaurant is a stroke of genius! After a heavy meal, there’s nothing better than to kick back and unwind with your favourite kopi-O or teh-si!

For those who prefer something else, there are also drinks machines, and even soy milk.

Soy milk

Mini cakes and éclairs

Not to be left out is the desserts selection. Aside from the usual cakes and tarts, you can also opt for green bean soup, cheng tng or even make your own ice kachang!

Ice cream

While the goreng pisang and waffles are nothing out of the ordinary, I find the ice cream flavours surprisingly tasty and appealing. Do try the rich chocolate as well as macadamia, which has a smooth, subtle sweetness.

Buffet Town has its share of hits and misses. While it is not on par with the high-end buffet establishments, it offers diners a very good range of items at an affordable price. As it is still relatively new, I expect improvements and better things to come.

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Buffet Town
Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Road #B1-44E
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6837 3793 | Website

Opening hours:
Lunch: 11:30am to 3pm daily
Dinner: 6pm to 10:30pm daily

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Ellenborough Market Café at Swissôtel Merchant Court – Up for Crabs Buffet

Jasper Aston Lim — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:00:05 +0000

The highly anticipated crab buffet of Ellenborough Market Café at Swissôtel Merchant Court is finally made its return! Buffet fans will be spoilt for choice with the wide spread of crustacean delights such as Indian curry crab, Alaskan crab legs with ponzu and salt baked crab.

Up for Crabs Buffet
7 – 22 October 2011, 6:30 – 10:30pm daily
Adult S$64++/ Child S$32++

Crabs

Bakwan kepiting (crabmeat and pork ball soup)

For an extremely authentic and traditional experience, go for the bakwan kepiting (crabmeat and pork ball soup). The meatballs in the light, clear soup will stimulate the palate and prep your appetite for the meal ahead.

Sri Lankan chilli crab

Traditionalists will not be disappointed with the popular Sri Lankan chilli crab. The fiery sauce makes the crabs even more scrumptious, and pairs perfectly with the fluffy fried mantou buns.

Claypot crab bee hoon (rice vermicelli)

Served in a rich, crab-seafood broth, the claypot crab bee hoon (rice vermicelli) is divine with just the right balance of spices and flavour. Infused with soup, the crab meat is absolutely delectable!

Marmite crab

If you are up for a fusion fix, do try the marmite crab. Even for someone who’s not big on Marmite, this creamy dish can very well make me a convert.

Wasabi crab

As a wasabi fan, I immediately go for the wasabi crabs. I especially like that the crabs have been lightly fried, lending added texture that complements the fish roe topping and piquant taste of wasabi. A must-try!

Peranakan food

Apart from the crab highlights, you will be delighted by the local and international cuisines available, including the restaurant’s famed Peranakan section.

Ikan chilli garam

Ayam buah keluak

Not to be missed is the quintessential Peranakan dish, ayam buah keluak. A plus point is that the filling of the keluak nut has already been scraped out into a bowl, so you can pile on as much of the savoury paste as you like.

Kueh pie tee

Also available is a DIY kueh pie tee station where you can have some hands-on fun at making your own kueh pie tee.

Seafood

The oysters are extremely popular here — I only manage to grab two during my meal — so do make a beeline for the seafood section once the staff refills it.

Sashimi

While the choices for sashimi are quite limited, the fish is all really fresh and of good quality.

Crispy fried tilapia with soya sauce

Wok fried slipper lobster in black pepper sauce

A highlight of hot dish selection, I particularly enjoy the pairing of the fleshy slipper lobsters with black pepper sauce. It’s no surprise that this is another popular item alongside the fresh oysters.

Salad

Those who like their greens will be happy to know there is a wide variety to choose from at the salad corner. Can’t make up your mind? Go for the mushroom salad, which is my pick from the selection.

Chin Kiang spare ribs

The Chin Kiang spare ribs are really delicious! The marinated meat is tender and full of flavour.

Desserts

After the indulgence, kick back and relax with sweet treats from a variety of local and western desserts, including raisin pear tarts, almond cream, pulut hitam and many more.

Nonya kueh

These colourful Nonya kueh are not only a treat for your eyes, but fun to eat as well!

Bread and butter pudding

White chocolate mousse

The white chocolate mousse is light and not overly sweet.

Peanut roll

The peanut roll — a cross between a peanut waffle and a Swiss roll — makes a fragrant and interesting dessert.

Durian pengat

The signature durian pengat — a thick, luscious durian mix — is extremely smooth and yummy. I enjoyed it so much that I went back for thirds!

If your friends or family are looking for a great place to enjoy a tasty meal of crabs, then this buffet is the one to book right now.

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Ellenborough Market Café
Swissôtel Merchant Court, Lobby level
20 Merchant Road
Singapore 058281
Tel: +65 239 1848 | Website

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Plaza Brasserie at Parkroyal – Buffet Feast of Seafood Delights

Jasper Aston Lim — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:00:30 +0000

Plaza Brasserie at Parkroyal on Beach Road has brought back its popular seafood buffet. You can have your choice of the freshest catch of the day such as pomfret, sea bass, snapper, sea bream and tilapia prepared in the way you prefer. Choose from various cooking styles like Hong Kong, Teochew, Nonya or even Thai lime and chilli!

And on weekends, a wider selection of seafood is available along with your buffet, including white clams, mud crabs, fresh prawns, bamboo clams and more.

Seafood Galore
September 2 – October 30, 2011
Mon – Thu Dinner: Adult: S$45++ / Child: S$27++
Fri – Sun Dinner: Adult: S$48++ / Child: S$29++

With the exception of the salad counter and the chilled seafood platter, much of the buffet slants towards Asian cuisines. Indeed, as one of the longer standing buffet restaurants in Singapore, Plaza Brasserie has built its reputation as a place to go for Asian buffet alongside a spread of local cuisine.

I like the little Asian touch at the bread and cheese section with the fish and prawn crackers.

Fried pomfret with sweet and sour sauce

Perfectly executed, the pomfret is nicely fried to a crisp. The accompanying sweet and sour sauce only makes the dish more appetising.

Black pepper white clams

Black pepper bamboo clams

I don’t know what secret lies in the recipe of the black pepper sauce, but Chef Jackson has managed to refine it to further enhance the freshness of the clams. Definitely my choice of preparation style next time I’m there.

Mussels in sambal sauce

The mussels are a highlight amongst the seafood dishes. I particularly enjoy the pairing of the big, fleshy mussels with sambal sauce. Delicious!

Hong Kong-style steamed sea bass

While I am usually not a fan of steamed fish, the Hong Kong-style steamed sea bass is a hit. Steamed to perfection, the flesh is firm with a subtle sweetness.

At the hot food section, you may be pleasantly surprised by the wide spread of local favourites.

Hainanese chicken

The Hainanese chicken is superb, especially when paired with sweet chilli sauce and a serving of fragrant chicken rice. You even get to choose your preferred chicken parts here!

Black pepper beef

Braised sea cucumber with mushroom

The sea cucumber and soft-shell crabs are permanent fixtures in the hot food section — and it’s not hard to see why. I enjoy the soft-shell crabs immensely, which have been deep-fried in a spiced-batter, lending extra oomph.

Deep-fried soft-shell crabs

Laksa

At the ‘live’ cooking station, a selection of local delights, such as laksa, roasted meats, oyster omelette and noodles are available.

Oyster omelette

Served fresh off the pan, the oyster omelette is so scrumptious, I find myself getting repeat servings.

Look out for the Japanese section, where they serve up a variety of sushi and sashimi, as well as items like cold soba noodles.

Assorted tempura

I hardly praise the tempura found at buffets, but I must say that I thoroughly enjoy the prawn and eggplant tempura here!

You can indulge in a good selection of prata with flavours like banana and even chocolate, alongside two curries of the day — vegetable and prawn on the day of our visit.

Durian prata

Durian lovers will surely go gaga over the durian prata. As one of the signature dishes, it will impress with the fresh, high quality durian pulp wrapped in a thin layer of roti prata. You can also opt for a scoop of ice cream on top, instantly turning it into a delectable dessert!

Apart from a chocolate fondue fountain with various dippers, the range of desserts also includes items like bubor cha cha, cheng tng and chendol.

Chocolate cake

Go for the chocolate cake, which is rich yet light enough to keep you wanting more. You can also opt for the colourful nonya kueh.

Nonya kueh

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Plaza Brasserie
Parkroyal on Beach Road
7500A Beach Road
Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 6505 5666 | Website

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Seafood Paradise – The Seafood Arena

Melissa Koh — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:00:15 +0000

Widely popular seafood restaurant, Seafood Paradise, whose first branch at Defu Lane is usually packed to the brim, has unveiled its fourth outlet at Changi Airport Terminal 2. The new branch provides a great stopover venue for tourists wanting to feast on Singaporean-style seafood, and for those residing in the east who frequent the airport as their dining destination.

The 210-seater restaurant offers a utilitarian setting with an oriental touch. The cosy vibe, flanked by soothing neutral colours, makes it a comfortable spot for family gatherings and dining with friends.

If you wish, you may opt to sit outdoor for a quieter atmosphere away from the crowd chatter.

Although a seafood restaurant in title, the menu is extensive with meat, poultry, vegetable, rice and noodle, tofu and egg dishes.

Once settled down, you are served peanuts with an accompanying dipping sauce.

Teochew prawn roll
S$8.80++

For appetisers, the home-made Teochew prawn roll makes a wonderful prelude to the meal. It boasts a crispy exterior covering a fragrant and succulent filling. The well-seasoned filling encompasses juicy meat ground into an almost paste-like consistency, and sizeable succulent fresh prawn cubes that provide a lovely contrasting texture.

The dish is paired with a sauce, which I find a little too sweet; the prawn rolls are better off on their own anyway!

Crispy Kang Kong topped with cuttlefish in homemade seafood sauce
S$14-28++

The cuttlefish is served on a bed of Kang Kong; for those of you who passionately dislike eating leafy greens like me, you’ll be won over with this dish! The Kang Kong is coated with batter as light as a feather and fried to an ingratiatingly crispy consummation. It gives a modern twist to the conventional vegetable dish. Simply addictive!

The poached cuttlefish is crunchy and smooth, and thankfully not tough and chewy. Though drizzled with a tasty sweet sauce, it is a pity that the flavour doesn’t penetrate through the entire mollusc. Here’s a warning for those who can’t take the heat: this dish is quite spicy!

Venus clam in sweet & spicy sauce
S$18 / 27 / 36++ for small / medium / large

The fresh Venus clams, coated in a tantalising flavourful sauce, are firm and sweet. The tasty sauce has just enough heat to tantalise rather than traumatise the palate. Yum!

Curry red snapper fish head
S$28++

Here comes the crowd pleaser, the curry red snapper fish head. This is the restaurant’s own rendition and differs from the usual version that has a sourish curry base.
The fish is served piping hot in a claypot, with a portable gas stove to sustain the heat. Despite how impressive it looks, the heat somewhat ruins the tenderness of the fish; the claypot alone would have been sufficient for keeping the dish warm throughout the meal.

The fish is fresh and meaty without a hint of fishy stench. Eating it is a breeze with the relatively few bones that are large enough to be picked out easily.

The textures from different ingredients such as eggplant, lady’s finger (okra), cherry tomatoes and tau pok (fried beancurd) lend a harmonious blending of flavour to the curry. The vegetables are tender without being mushy. The spice level is just right and comfortable for most people. The curry has a perfect consistency, neither too thick nor too watery, and so aromatic that you’ll want to drink it all down to the last drop!

A crab dish is a must try here! Be dazzled by the signature creamy butter crab topped with coconut crumbs — as exquisitely prepared as it is beautifully presented.

Creamy butter crab topped with coconut crumbs
Seasonal price

The fresh Sri Lankan crab, served swimming in a generous amount of gravy, boasts sweet and fleshy meat with no muddy taste.

The rich velvety gravy comprises of evaporated milk, white pepper, butter, sugar, curry leaves, chilli and lemongrass — a medley of flavours that adds to the complexity of the taste. There is a slight tinge of spiciness and sweetness that makes the gravy absolutely delectable! The crispy bits of coconut crumbs bring added texture and flavour.

You won’t be doing justice to that luscious gravy if you leave any of it behind! Mop it up with the yummy deep fried mantou that is light and crunchy on the outside with a fragrant, golden brown crust, and fluffy on the inside.

Chilled lemongrass jelly in lemonade
S$4.50++

The chilled lemongrass jelly in lemonade comprises of lemongrass infused syrup with a slight pandan fragrance, basil seeds and half a lime that you can squeeze into the dessert. The dessert is refreshing and not too sweet — a perfect palate cleanser after a heavy meal.

The service here is excellent, with used plates cleared and glasses refilled in a timely manner. With dishes served of impeccable quality, seafood lovers will not leave disappointed.

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Seafood Paradise
- 91 Defu Lane 10, Swee Hin Building #01-01, Tel: +65 6487 2429
- 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore Flyer #01-01, Tel: +6336 5101
- 101 Bukit Panjang Road, Senja-Cashew Community Club #02-01, Tel: +6766 9813
- Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 #03-059, Tel: +6214 9655

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Fisherman’s Market – A New Seafood Buffet on Our Shores!

Jasper Aston Lim — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:00:42 +0000

Fisherman’s Market, the first restaurant by Japanese company Create Restaurants to open outside of Japan, is the latest all-you-can-eat seafood buffet to hit Singapore shores.

Fisherman’s Market buffet
Lunch: S$29.90++ (weekdays), S$39.90 (weekends)
Dinner: S$39.90++ (weekdays), S$44.90 (weekends)

Not to be confused with The Manhattan Fish Market, Fisherman’s Market features a full bar and 60-seater diner — perfect for chilling with friends over drinks or a la carte orders. Sprawling over two floors at The Central, the spacious 300-seater buffet dining area on the second floor boasts a selection of over 90 food dishes prepared in Japanese, Chinese and Western styles.

Apart from the large array of food, you can also enjoy a great view overlooking the Singapore River and the surrounding vibrant nightlife at Clarke Quay.

At the buffet area, there lies a myriad of the usual offerings including the likes of sushi, sashimi, pizzas, pastas, cakes and desserts. I would suggest starting with the chilled dishes, where there are some tasty and interesting choices.

Maguro (tuna)

The tuna slices are firm, fresh and of a good thickness. Sashimi lovers can also go for the platters of neatly-sliced salmon and swordfish.

Chicken and apricot with mustard dressing

While the chicken and apricot with mustard dressing is light and refreshing, it can definitely do with more fruits to sweeten up the mix.

Blue crab cocktail

Go for the chilled blue crab cocktail — the crabs are sweet and fresh!

Head over to the sushi area for a colourful display of assorted rolls, ranging from spicy tuna rolls to delectable rainbow rolls.

The chef stationed at the fresh seafood counter — probably the most popular station here — is ever ready to replenish the items as they fly off the ice. Do try the large, juicy fresh oysters, perfect with a dash of Tabasco and lemon juice.

The hot dish section offers a wide selection, featuring dishes like fried rice, barbecued ribs, seafood bouillabaisse and baby octopus tomato stew.

Chilli crabs

Both black pepper and chilli crabs are available, a pleasant surprise as these are not a common sight at restaurant buffets. While the gravies are tasty and quite authentic, the crabs hold little meat — a pity.

Provence-style mussels

If you’re not a fan of fresh mussels, go for the Provence-style mussels. The flavourful sauce makes a good pairing with the cooked mussels.

Fried mackerel Tatsuya-style

Nicely fried with flavours locked in, the fried mackerel is one of my favourites from the cooked food section.

Curry fish

The curry fish does not disappoint with its taste and richness.

Assorted tempura

Each table is equipped with a few number clips. You can drop these off at the tempura or teppanyaki stations, where the chefs would whip up your piping hot orders and have them served right to your table. Do order the assorted tempura or tempura soft-shell crab, both of which are nicely battered and very delicious.

Cheese fondue set

Cheese lovers are in for a treat with the ultra cheesy cheese fondue set.

The dessert section has plenty of pickings, from cakes and soft-serve ice cream, to a chocolate fondue fountain and a selection of desserts. The most outstanding dessert has to be the crème brûlée with its sinfully sweet and thick layer of caramel atop the custard base.

Though Fisherman’s Market offers a good range and variety of dishes and fresh seafood for the buffet dinner, it is slightly pricey compared to similar buffet restaurants. Perhaps this is the price to pay to enjoy a beautiful river view while tucking into scrumptious seafood.

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Fisherman’s Market
The Central
6 Eu Tong Sen Street #01-15 & #02-17
Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 6221 3177 | Website

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Kinki Restaurant + Bar – Nothing Kinky, Just Business

Veron Ang — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:00:05 +0000

Kinki Restaurant + Bar is one of those places that you just don’t forget easily. The hip ambience and gorgeous panoramic view of the Marina Bay waterfront are a huge draw. Besides, who can ignore the cheeky moniker?

Located at the conservation building of Customs House in the Fullerton Heritage precinct, Kinki serves modern Japanese cuisine. During our lunch here, the restaurant is packed with the office crowd from the surrounding corporate jungle. Despite the busy chow hours, Chef Kinki succeeds in sending out some outlandishly strong culinary signals.

Sides & Starters

Tai Carpaccio
S$30++

Presented on a long transparent platter, the Tai Carpaccio is eye-catching and exceedingly delicious. The thinly-sliced snapper is very fresh — there’s no fishy stench at all — with dabs of truffle dressing.

Momotaro tomato
S$16++

For combating the hot weather, the cold dish of Momotaro tomato is a godsend that cools you down instantly. Spruced up with a sassy ginger dressing, the succulent tomatoes carry quite a kick. I can never get tired of eating this.

Pomegranate miso black cod
S$24++

The beautifully-textured pomegranate miso black cod is meaty and moist, the sweet pomegranate-honey miso marinade caramelising on the outside of the grilled fillet.

Sushi & Sashimi

Foie gras & scallop sushi
S$22++

From the sushi menu you would discover the inventive pairing of foie gras and scallop. It’s hard to say that this unlikely marriage works when you only get to taste the overpowering flavour of the pan-seared foie gras and not much of the raw Hokkaido scallop. That being said, the foie gras does taste excellent. Be prepared to shell out the dough for this. At $22 a pair, that’s almost $13 a pop after taxes.

Zuwaigani (snow crab)
S$8++

On the other hand, a surprisingly low-priced item is the Zuwaigani (snow crab). Served on ice complete with a little potted plant arrangement, get ready to tuck into chunky slices of sweet crab meat conveniently without the hassle of deshelling.

Spicy scallop maki
S$24++

Stuffed with snow crab and asparagus and topped with a tiara of spicy scallop, the spicy scallop maki sounds really good on paper, but turns out surprisingly bland and bereft of pizazz.

Set lunch

For the lunchtime crowd, Kinki has a range of lunch sets available that include a side salad, miso soup and mochi ball.

Jidori chicken teriyaki
S$20++

If you’re in the mood for teriyaki, try the grilled Jidori chicken, enlivened with a teriyaki glaze and sesame.

Chirashi Donburi
S$38++

For those with heartier appetites, the Chirashi Donburi comes with a medley of the chef’s seafood selection for the day.

Cocktails

Apart from the food, the wide repertoire of drinks makes Kinki an ideal venue for an intimate cocktail after dinner.

Geisha Sake-rita
S$16++

The Geisha Sake-rita is a refreshing margarita with Yuzu sake and passion fruit syrup. The marijuana leaf lookalike sure adds visual appeal!

Spicy Hachimitshu
S$16++

If you’re the adventurous type that fancies some spice in your drink, like Bloody Mary, be sure to try the Spicy Hachimitshu, an intriguing concoction of vodka, honey umeshu, lemon, Japanese cucumber and yes, wasabi. While you may not get the nostril-searing effect, there is a distinct lingering spicy after-taste.

The Ambience

If you can, get a spot next to the windows. That way, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the waterfront scenery.

Looking around the restaurant, you may spot some wall paintings of a sumo wrestler lookalike. That’s none other than Chef Kinki, complete with fish-shaped hair chopsticks!

The menus, printed with Japanese comics on the cover, also feature the same character.

While the prices at Kinki Restaurant + Bar may not be the lowest in town, with a view this good and a very attractive menu, neither your palate nor your wallet should feel short-changed.

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Kinki Restaurant + Bar
Customs House
70 Collyer Quay #02-02
Singapore 049323
Tel: +65 6533 3471 | Website | Facebook | Twitter
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Operating hours:
Mon to Fri: 12noon – 2:30pm; 6pm – 10:30pm
Sat and Public Holidays: 6pm – 10:30pm
Closed on Sundays

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Jade Garden Seafood Corner – Fresh Crabs & Lobsters in Pengerang

Guest Writer — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:00:06 +0000

Once we are done with the fish ball noodle meal at Ah Koong Restaurant in Taman Sentosa, Malaysia, we make our way to Pengerang. If you travel there by car, it should take you about an hour.

After passing numerous palm plantations, we finally arrive in the town of Sungai Rengit. Our favourite seafood restaurant Jade Garden Seafood Corner is packed with diners. Apparently, three tour groups have just arrived. Luckily we had called earlier to reserve our live lobsters!

Lobsters
RM110 / kg

Though we are still full from breakfast, we cannot resist ordering our food after braving the long drive. We place orders for eight lobsters, boneless chicken salad, two types of crabs, a vegetable and a mushroom dish. The total bill for the eight of us comes up to RM700.59.

We prefer our lobsters to be cooked in superior stock so as to taste its freshness and sweetness. The eight lobsters weigh in at 2.2kg, boasting very succulent meat.

The choices available for the crabs are quite a disappointment this time. At RM55 per kilogram, the 3.1kg of crabs that we have cost RM170.50. Looking at the many broken crab legs, I would say that the quality of the crabs isn’t as good as before.

Salted egg crab
RM55 / kg

The salted egg crab still tastes wonderful, although the sauce is more watered down this time.

Curry leaf crab
RM55 / kg

The curry leaf crab is such a disappointment that my friends coin it the “Bangla” crab. This style of crab is served at Lao Beijing in Taman Sentosa in a dry rendition. The version that is presented at Jade Garden is wet with spices added. The curry leaf fragrance and flavour is lost, overpowered by the spices used.

Pomfret
RM110 / kg

The biggest catch of the day is the pomfret, priced at RM132 for 1.2kg. At that price, it costs as much as the live lobsters! This is also the biggest pomfret that we have seen. It is a challenge to steam a fish this size perfectly and uniformly. Fortunately, it is well-steamed at the right temperature and the flesh is tender.

Boneless chicken salad

The boneless chicken salad is also promising. The crispy chicken is deep-fried with sesame at its base. Instead of serving the mayonnaise on the side as a dip, it is already spread on the plate before laying the boneless chicken over it.

Bai Ling mushrooms with vegetables and coconuts

After the awesome lunch, we are filled to the brim. Luckily our next destination is a shopping trip at Tebrau City to burn the extra calories!

Visiting Johor? Check out Part 1, Ah Koong Restaurant, and Part 3, Tang Shifu, of our Johor food trail.

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Have you ever tried this popular seafood restaurant in Pengerang? Share your experience with us in the comments!

Jade Garden Seafood Corner
54 Jalan Kerisi
Sungai Rengit
81620 Pengerang, Johor
Tel: +607 826 5460
Opening hours: 11am – 11:30pm

This article was contributed by Mary Goh. You can view more of her food photos and reviews at SoShiok.

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Kuishin Bo Japanese Buffet – Is It Worth the Price?

Veron Ang — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:09:06 +0000

When you want to enjoy a good spread of Japanese cuisine, the Kuishin Bo Japanese Buffet may just hit the spot.

The spectrum of Japanese fares you would find at Kuishin Bo includes sushi, sashimi, cold seafood, tempura, grilled meats and seafood, a dessert line that can match any hotel buffet, and a host of other enticing possibilities.

With three restaurants island-wide — Suntec City Mall, Jurong Point and Great World City, we check out the quietest of the three so as to beat the crowd. The first thing that greets you when you enter the Great World City branch is the 5-tiered chocolate fountain at the dessert station. A long continuous buffet line stretches across one side of the restaurant while the dining area occupies the other.

Kuishin Bo buffet
Price chart
Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm daily
Dinner: 5:30-10pm daily
Rating:

Seafood fans can wolf down the cold items that include the King Alaskan crab legs, prawns, mussels and scallops. The mussels are the freshest!

To get a little cooking action, you can cook various ingredients steamboat-style in the Kaminabe. This is the amazing Japanese paper hot pot that doesn’t burn. (Check out a similar dish with snow crab at Tetsu.)

While the prices here are pricier than that of its competitors, every diner at the dinner buffet gets a complimentary serving of half a lobster to sweeten the deal. (Can anyone confirm if this is a permanent promotion?)

The lobster flesh is moist, juicy and firm, coming off the shell easily at the tug of the fork.

One of the Japanese delights that I always enjoy is the Unagi Kabayaki (grilled eel), doused in a sweet soy sauce and grilled to perfection.

The salmon sausages, a healthier and yummier alternative to the usual meat sausages, are fun to eat, with a nice taste and texture.

If you want more Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, there is salmon sashimi. Also available are tuna, bream and even swordfish sashimi! These are fresh and replenished frequently.

The Ebi Furai (deep fried prawn) is a joy to eat with its light and crispy breaded coat.

The Takoyaki (Japanese octopus balls) are presented in pairs, held in cute little boats.

These eggs seem rather interesting, served with a dollop of wasabi.

A small selection of sushi is available, including Inari and hand rolls.

To prevent the seaweed from getting soggy, the Temaki sushi (Japanese hand roll sushi) are wrapped in clear plastic sheets.

Before you head to the desserts, don’t forget to make a stop at the grill station. If you have been too focused on the galore of good food, you may miss the little staircase at the side leading to the outdoor barbecue area. This is where you would find grilled meat skewers and foot-long King prawns!

At the desserts station, these impossible-to-resist sweet treats are a feast for the eyes. The spread includes about 20 items, as well as a chocolate fountain with fruit, marshmallow and breadstick dippers!

You would find miniature cakes (cheese cake, green tea, mousse, chocolate and more), tartlets, mochi balls, pralines, dango and jellies in tiny glasses.

A coffee-making machine (similar to the one at Sakura Buffet Restaurant that dispenses mocha, cappuccino, etc) and a selection of tea bags are available for you to make your favourite hot beverage to wash down these sweet snacks.

If you are looking for a buffet that offers a diverse range of Japanese food, Kuishin Bo would not disappoint. The prices are quite steep, but the good-quality cooking, prompt service and gratifying spread may just make up for it.

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Kuishin Bo
Website

Great World City outlet

Great World City
1 Kim Seng Promenade #02-41A/42
Singapore 237994
Tel: +65 6836 5877

Jurong Point outlet

Jurong Point Shopping Centre
1 Jurong West Central 2 #B1-47/51
Singapore 648886
Tel: +65 6792 9286

Suntec City outlet

Suntec City Mall
3 Temasek Boulevard
Suntec City Tower 1 #03-002
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6238 7088

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Spices Cafe at Concorde Hotel – Harvest of the Sea Buffet

Veron Ang — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:17:03 +0000

It is no secret that Singaporeans love buffets. We are always on the lookout for buffets that offer great food at good prices. Seafood fans can now dive into the newly launched Harvest of the Sea buffet at the Concorde Hotel (former Le Meridien Hotel). The dinner buffet takes place at Spices Cafe, featuring a fabulous oceanic spread that includes prawns, scallops, oysters and crabs.

Best of all, the price is among the most decent of hotel buffets.

Harvest of the Sea buffet
S$42 45++ per adult, S$20++ per child aged 3-12
(one child dines for free with every paying adult)
6:30-10pm daily
Rating:

Apart from the good spread of seafood, a large variety of desserts is offered. As part of the deal, every diner also gets to enjoy a serving of half a lobster. Absolutely sumptuous!

The restaurant sports a spiffy decor and emanates an airy feel, with mirrors and floor to ceiling windows. You can sink into plush seats while tucking into delectable seafood delights.

It tastes so good that I literally lap up every last drop!

We commence the meal with the drunken prawns with Chinese herbs. Fresh prawns rather than live ones are used. The chef would cook the prawns only after you have placed your order at the cooking station, ensuring you get to enjoy a bowl of piping hot soup.

Chilled seafood such as freshly-shucked oysters, scallops, prawns and sashimi are available at the cold station.

While I am a big fan of mussels, I find these ones a tad bland and chewy.

The crabs are prepared a la minute and you can have them cooked in six ways, such as chilli crab (above), black pepper crab and soft shell crab. The chilli crab is delicious! Most people would find the mild spice level comfortable. It comes along with a crab cracker, so be prepared to get your hands dirty!

If you would like an easier time, go for the soft shell crab. Get some sauce to go along!

Is it just me or did that picture of the lobster make you salivate as well? Trust me, the real thing tastes even better! Every diner is entitled to a 200 gram portion of the precious shellfish. I hear that it is prepared in a different way everyday. Personally, as long as the flesh retains its heady sweetness, it would taste heavenly whether it is boiled, steamed, grilled or baked.

For those of you who prefer a well-rounded assortment of tastes, a range of hot dishes is available, too. These include mushroom strudels with leek sauce…

… grilled sea bass in Sabayon sauce…

… and local delights such as Mee Goreng, spicy La La (clams) and beef Rendang. While I am not so huge on the clams, I do like the Kungpow chicken that is cooked with crunchy cashew nuts.

In addition, the pasta station offers a few choices of pasta with salmon, squid, prawns, mussels and mushroom sauces.

The salad bar offers 4 types of dressings and a large mixing bowl to toss your salad.

We wrap up the evening with some sweet indulgence. The desserts available include fruity ones such as the colourful fruit cake, jelly and pudding.

Sink your teeth into these bite-sized French pastries.

I love chocolate mousse, and am especially thrilled to find a strawberry mousse here.

From the very first mouthful, I am hooked!

The creme brulee is not too rich or too light. Mmm… perfect creamy goodness!

For those of you that need a chocolate fix, you can indulge in the chocolate fondue fountain. Do remember to save some space for that!

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Spices Cafe
Concorde Hotel
100 Orchard Road
Singapore 238840
Tel: +65 6739 8370 | Website
Service:

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Eighteen Chefs – Chow Down on Chilli Crab (Hot Stuff!)

Veron Ang — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:27:04 +0000

In Singapore, chilli crab is a famous dish that can be found in virtually any seafood restaurant and zi char hawker stall. Whether it is the juicy crab meat or the zesty chilli gravy, every bit of it is mouthwatering!

While Chinese-style restaurants serving this popular dish are aplenty, Western ones have not exactly ventured into the chilli crabs’ territory. Casual Western restaurant, Eighteen Chefs, surprisingly offers it in the form of cheese baked chilli crab. Doesn’t that sound enticing?

Only limited sets are available daily. So if you want to enjoy your favourite chilli-spiked crab done with a twist, you would have better chances coming here earlier in the day.

Cheese baked chilli crab
S$18.90+
Rating:

A whole crab is served swimming in the trademark spicy sauce and topped with cheese. Then, there’s the crab cracker. If you are like me and don’t know how to handle it properly, it’s a good idea to ~~watch DIY videos on Youtube~~ ~~ask friends on Twitter~~ ask the staff to crack the shell for you.

The sweet and sour gravy is the real winner here. Many places make it mildly spicy to cater to a larger group of people, but that doesn’t lend much of a kick does it? Thankfully the one here is spicy enough to make you wanna reach for that iced lemon tea every 5 mouthfuls. Apart from the spice, it is also thick, ribboned with egg and utterly flavoursome. Hot stuff! The only gripe is that there really isn’t much crab meat. Maybe we just got a skinny crab.

To make sure you don’t leave any of that spicy, saucy goodness behind, you can mop it all up with crispy mantou (Chinese buns). These sweetish buns come in a cute size and go really well with the gravy, traditionally speaking.

Cream of corn soup
Rating:

The cream of corn soup of the day, which unlike the cream of mushroom soup we had the other time, is pretty decent too. We slurp down every last bit!

Baked Rice and Pasta

What if chilli crab isn’t really your thing? Go for the baked rice or pastas. You can customise each dish with any of the 8 sauces and 12 ingredients. Check out our earlier Eighteen Chefs review on those! (Hint: They’re good!)

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Chili crab – yay or nay? What is the most unusual incarnation of chilli crab that you have come across? Where can we find the best chilli crab in Singapore? Share with us in the comments!

Eighteen Chefs ( )
- Eastpoint Mall
- Fusionopolis
- Tiong Bahru Plaza
Website | Food menu | Drinks & desserts menu

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Café del Mar – Feast & Chill Out by the Beach

Veron Ang — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:24:04 +0000

Things are getting interesting at Café del Mar, one of Singapore’s hottest beach bars.

The restobar at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, has unveiled a brand new food menu with an extensive range of Mediterranean and international cuisine. Apart from sunbathing and sipping on a Mojito at the swim-up bar, you can now enjoy a sumptuous seafood meal while admiring a panoramic view of the sea.

Photo by Café del Mar

The indoor dining area is decked out in blue, white and pink. A huge bar counter dominates the centre of the restaurant, with the tables spilling outdoors by the kidney-shaped swimming pool.

Photo by Café del Mar

The menu features a selection of starters and salads followed by pastas and main courses such as baked Pacific dory.

Starters

Bruschetta
S$6++
Rating:

We start with a half dozen bruschettas. These are rather filling, with mozzarella cheese, chopped tomatoes and olive oil served atop grilled French loaf. Great when you need a quick bite!

Classic Caesar salad
S$12++
Rating:

The classic Caesar salad is a mix of bacon bits, croutons and romaine lettuce. We dig the delicious dressing and the toasted cubed croutons!

Pastas

Linguine Pescatora
S$20++
Rating:

I love a perfectly cooked pasta in a tomato-based sauce, so I find the Linguine Pescatora very enjoyable. Pescatora is Italian for “fisherman’s style”, which means that it is done just the way the fishermen like it, with chock full of seafood and a succulent, flavoursome tomato sauce. How very satisfying!

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with seafood
S$12++ (top up S$3 for ham, chicken or seafood)
Rating:

The spaghetti Aglio e Olio is cooked al dente, not too bland or overpoweringly garlicky. You can choose to add on ham, chicken or seafood. Check out the load of seafood that includes mussels, whole scallops, clams and prawns. Not bad at all!

Children aged 12 or below can order smaller portions of the pastas at half the price.

Mains

Baked Pacific dory
S$24++
Rating:

The chef’s specialty of baked Pacific dory is quite inventive. The fish arrives on a bed of mashed potato, drizzled with a garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection. The potato bears a slight hint of wasabi that lends some spice, yet is mild enough to not burn the nostrils. Coupled with the thick, tasty butter sauce, it is hard not to enjoy this dish. So it’s a good thing that it comes in a good-sized portion.

Marisco Paella
S$28++
Rating:

For something even more substantial, go for the Marisco Paella. In this Spanish rice dish, saffron rice is baked with seafood morsels and tomatoes. The rice is fragrant and savoury with herbs and spices.

Rib-eye steak
S$28++
Rating:

Meat lovers have the options of roast chicken, pork ribs, lamb chops or the rib-eye steak. A medium order of the steak turns out firm on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and drenched in a sweetish red wine sauce. Perhaps it is the chorus of delicious seafood before, we find this dish rather forgettable.

Cocktails

Bailey’s Comet
Rating:

Don’t forget to wash down all the goodies with one of Café del Mar’s signature cocktails!

Photo by Café del Mar

If you are yearning for a meal away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you now have a wonderful dining option right by the beach. Coming here at night would be even more memorable and enchanting, with the cool sea breeze and a resort-like setting under the stars.

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Café del Mar
Sentosa
40 Siloso Beach Walk, Siloso Beach
Singapore 098996
Tel: +65 6235 1296 | Website | Menu
Service:

Opening hours:
Mon – Thur, Sun: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am

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The Queen & Mangosteen – British Gourmet Pub

Veron Ang — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:29:06 +0000

Fish and chips is to the British what the burger is to Americans. At The Queen & Mangosteen British restobar in VivoCity, the deep-fried fishy dish is unsurprisingly the best-selling item. Unlike the traditional fish and chips, this dish comes with a twist. What is it? Read on to find out!

The first thing that strikes you about The Queen & Mangosteen is probably its memorable name. So how did it come about? There is a legend about Queen Victoria offering a reward of 100 pounds to anyone who could deliver to her the fresh fruit. Also, did you know that the mangosteen is known as the queen of fruits?

Photo by The Queen & Mangosteen

The next time you visit a British pub, don’t forget to check out its sign. You may notice that it is represented by pictures. In olden times, customers who were unable to read would recognise the establishments by these pictorial signs. That explains the prominence of the crown and the fruit in the logo!

Photo by The Queen & Mangosteen

The interiors here are just as charming. Seating is a choice between the indoor dining area, and an alfresco area by the sea with a view of the Resorts World Sentosa.

Photo by The Queen & Mangosteen

Apart from Queen, the other bars and restaurants along the same stretch, such as Brotzeit the German bar and Serenity the Spanish bar next door, also offer the same waterfront view.

Queen’s snapper fish & chips
S$24++
Rating:

Our main reason for coming here is to try out the much hyped Queen’s snapper fish and chips. The beer-battered fish is served with mesclun salad, a lemon wedge and tartar sauce. The twist lies in the sauce itself, which is yellow and curry-flavoured! It is very tasty, and goes delightfully well with the fish and chips.

Without the unique curry tartar sauce, the dish is otherwise quite ordinary. At that price, it would be nice if they offer a bigger portion than just two rather skimpy pieces of fish. So for now, I still prefer Fish & Co‘s cheese-stuffed fish and chips.

Photo by The Queen & Mangosteen

Still, I wouldn’t mind going back to The Queen. The drinks are priced more reasonably than the food. With the lovely ambience and sea view, it is a wonderful place for chilling out.

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The Queen & Mangosteen
VivoCity
1 Habourfront Walk #01-106/107
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6376 9380 | Website
Service:

Opening hours:
Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri, Sat & PH Eve: 11am – 1am

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Straits Cafe @ Rendezvous Hotel – International Buffet

Veron Ang — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:36:13 +0000

Whenever friends ask me for hotel buffet recommendations, the few places that I would always mention include Cafebiz at Traders Hotel and Straits Café at Rendezvous Hotel.

Ever since stumbling upon the Rendezvous buffet dinner quite by chance a few years ago, I have returned at least twice every year to feast on the goodies.

The seafood spread never ceases to impress!

While the buffet is international style with both Western and Asian dishes tossed in the mix, what I love most is the seafood. If I could use one word to sum up the dinner buffet, it would be quite simply “crayfish” — loads and loads of it!

Over here, the staff always refill the trays once the food runs out. You can be sure to get a bellyful of the shellfish each time!

Of course, apart from that you can also indulge in other seafood such as baby octopus, crab legs and scallops. These go especially well with the Thai sweet chilli sauce provided, among other dips.

Look, the canapé is topped with a slice of bak kwa (sweet barbecued pork)! These days, bak kwa sure is showing up in many unconventional dishes, including mooncakes!

Spot a running theme here? Yes, the crayfish is omnipresent on every dinner plate. That is my single most favourite item in the buffet spread.

As for desserts, a few durian specialties are offered. The blended durian purée is melt-in-your-mouth goodness. If you love durian mochi, you would absolutely enjoy this!

Then there’s also the hotel’s well known durian fudge cake that is filled with layers of soft durian pulp, minus the durian stench. Yum!

Perhaps what is lacking in this buffet is a nice chocolate fountain and more ice cream flavours.

Love the colourful picks!

International buffet
Lunch 12noon – 2:30pm: S$37++ per adult
Dinner 6:30-10pm (Weekday/Weekend): S$44++ / S$47++ per adult
Rating:

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Straits Café
Rendezvous Hotel
9 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189559
Tel: +65 6335 1777 | Website
Service:

Bus services: 7, 14, 16, 36, 77, 106, 111, 124, 128, 131, 147, 14E, 162, 166, 167, 171, 174, 175, 190, 502, 518, 587, 590, 598, 700, NR7, 162M, 174E, 502A, 502B, 518A, 518B, 700A, 857
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut

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Ming Kitchen Seafood Restaurant – Can You Smell What the XO Is Cookin’?

Veron Ang — Mon, 31 May 2010 08:49:08 +0000

Liquor is not just for drinking these days. Marrying liquor or wine with food is a growing trend. There’s champagne chocolate, liquor cakes, and even martini ice cream!

Hawkers have also taken to adding XO cognac to soup, so much so that the XO fish head bee hoon (rice vermicelli) soup has become a dish that can stand on its own.

One place where you would find it is the Ming Kitchen Seafood Restaurant at a Holland Drive coffee shop (near Holland Village). If I’m not wrong, it occupies the former premises of Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hun.

XO fish head bee hoon soup
S$7* (serves 2-3 persons)
Rating:

Although this dish has been around for some time, it’s only my first time sampling it. To be frank I initially thought that the XO is simply a gimmick and there wouldn’t really be much of the liquor. Many Chinese dishes have XO in their names to add that wow factor, but the only “XO” in them is XO sauce.

That is why when the big bowl of soup arrives reeking of the strong smell of cognac, I get so impressed! Does anyone know what is the brand of XO that they use? They have a bottle of Remy Martin on display, but something tells me that’s not it.

You can clearly smell and taste the XO!

The milky soup tastes just wonderful. It looks that they use quite a lot of the spirit. Even with that much soup, you can totally taste the XO, but without its bitterness. The only minus point is that the snakehead fish has way too many fine bones, and I happen to be terrified of choking on one.

(* I can’t remember the price of the soup. Sorry! My pathetic memory tells me it’s 7 bucks for a big bowl for two, but that just seems too… cheap, doesn’t it? Friend says it MIGHT have been $15. If anyone knows the price, please drop a note in the comments section. Thanks!)

Fried “five spices” prawn roll
S$8
Rating:

One dish that gets the perfect score is the fried “five spices” prawn roll. With the fragrant and succulent filling underneath a thin crisp skin, these deep fried rolls are just a pure delight to eat. Plus, they come with a wonderful sweet sauce dip that complement the taste. Very nice!

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Ming Kitchen Seafood Restaurant
46 Holland Drive #01-359
Singapore 270046

Bus services: 32, 48, 74, 91, 145, 185, 191, 200, 74E
Nearest MRT: Buona Vista

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