Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Have a Tigerrific Lunar New Year at Peach Garden with their enticing festive dishes. Their Make-A-Wish Yusheng is a photoworthy creation of their in house chefs. There is both a Small and Large version and is made up of Edible flowers such as Torenia, Marigold, Snakeweed, Ulam Raja, Egyptian Star, Cosmos, Coral Vine, Blue Pea and Mexican Tarragan. The premium ingredients are elegantly plated to form an astounding display of a tree with vibrant blossoms shaped using Salmon, Abalone, Red Radish, Honeydew, Strawberry, Apple, Green Kiwi and Mango.

One of the highlights of their CNY menu is the Boiled Chicken with Korean Ginseng in Claypot that is both nutritious and comforting. Another is the locally inspired Premium Bak Kut Teh Peng Cai that consists of luxurious ingredients including Golden Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Fish Maw, Conpoy, Pork Ribs and more. Their signature Traditional Steamed Claypot Rice with Chinese Sausage is also highly recommended.

After having the savory CNY delicacies , a meal is never complete without indulging in their specially curated sweet treats and featured here are the Golden Koi Traditional Nian Gao and the Double-boiled Mini Tang Yuan with Snow Fungus, Snow Pear and Peach Resin accompanied with Signature Fragrant Three-Layered Nian Gao.

. Head to https://www.peachgardeneshop.com/index.php?route=product/cnygoodies to order their festive sets, Lunar New Year goodies and other ala carte items. Free delivery with minimum spend of $100. A delivery fee of $12 applies for orders below $100. Make your reservations at https://www.peachgarden.com.sg/promotions-cny-2022

Hotel Miramar

Thomson Plaza

The Metropolis

OCBC Centre

Chinatown Point

Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium ushers in a roaring opulent Year of the Tiger with perennial favourites for takeaways and lavish set menus from 2 persons and above. The highlight is the Sesame Crusted Tuna with Pineapple Sauce Yu Sheng, starring Sesame Crusted Tuna slices – pan-seared till crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside and best consumed with Chef’s Concoction of Pineapple Sauce resembling gold. It is available in small and large portion for dining in and takeaway.

Another perennial favourite is the Xin’s Traditional Pen Cai featured here that is brimming with premium ingredients such as Whole Abalone, Fresh Scallop, Deep-fried Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Live Prawn and Roast Meat.

Curated by Chinese Executive Chef Chan Kung Lai whose origins are from Hong Kong, one can choose from 6 different Reunion Dinner and Lunar New Year Set Menusthat showcase an irresistible array of Cantonese dishes. Some of the more popular dishes in the set menus are the Deep-Fried Prawns coated with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce, Inaniwa Udon Noodle with Live Prawn in Superior Pumpkin Soup and Xin’s Deep Fried Nian Gao accompanied with Fried Sesame Ball with Red Bean and Liqueur Chocolate Filling.

Call 3138 2531 or email xin.sinhi@ihg.com to enquire. Head to singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/XinCuisineReservations to reserve

317 Outram Road Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium Level 4 Singapore 169075

House of Wei is a brand new modern Chinese restaurant concept that has arrived at Fairmont Singapore , heralding a new chapter for the former Szechuan Court. Inspired by Master Chinese Chef Mok Wan Lok’s 42-year culinary journey spanning across some of the greatest culinary capitals in the world including his home country in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai and Singapore.

The new concept presents impressively executed Chinese culinary creations that are reinterpreted through contemporary and time-honoured Chinese cooking techniques to indulge modern palates of today.Some of their recommended regular items are the Double Boiled Bird’s Nest Broth, Chef Mok’s Style Lion Head, ‘Qi Lin’ Style Red Grouper Filler, Crispy Pork Rib and Wok-Fried Lettuce XO Sauce.

I had the opportunity to savor their Chinese New Year specialities such as Joyfulness Yu Sheng with Salmon , Snow Crab and Abalone, Braised 6 Head Abalone with Premium Oyster Sauce, Steamed Lotus Leaf Rice with Conpoy and Chestnut as well as the exquisite dessert Fortune Blossom Flaked Pastries with Traditional Nian Gao. These dishes are available in both their Chinese New Year Set Menu and A La Carte Menu.

Call 6431 6156, email dining.singapore@fairmont.com or head to https://www.fairmont-singapore.com/dining/house-of-wei/ to make a reservation

2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882

Operating Hours: Daily 11.30m to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Awarded A MICHELIN Restaurant 2021, 2019 & 2018 and MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Restaurant 2016 & 2017 and SG’s Top Restaurant 2019, 18 and 17 by Tatler Singapore , Peony Jade ushers in the Year of the Tiger with a bang as they launch a sumptuous range of Chinese delicacies.

Below are some of the highlights of their CNY menu

Roaring Gold Rush Prosperous Tiger Head shape Yu Sheng with Asian Lobster Carpaccio, Australian Whole 8-Abalone, Hamachi, Atlantic Salmon, Ikura, Gold Leaf, Champagne Jelly Lychee Pops and Organic Farm Tender Daikon

VSOP Flaming Drunken Chicken Pot – Chicken Wrapped in Beancurd Skin with Shittake Mushroom, Australian Whole 8-Abalone, Gingko Nuts, Wolfberries in a thick rich collagen-rich broth slow-cooked over slow fire for 5 hours using chicken & pork cartilages for that intense natural alluring sweet flavor. Topped with crispy rice for added bites

Royal Luxe 18-Prized Ingredients Treasure Poon Choi with 8-head Australia Premium Abalone, Roasted Goose, Pork Knuckle, Cured Golden Oysters, Roasted Pork Belly, South African Spikes Sea Cucumber, Fresh Whole Scallops, Pork Tendons, Fatt Choy, Fish Maw, King-Sized Prawns, Whole Shittake Mushrooms, Dace Fish Pate, Lotus Root, Taro, Beancurd Skin, Radish, Broccoli

“Progress & Prosperity All Year Round” Steam & Braised Whole Large Soon Hock Fish with Double Flourishing Fortune Treasures

Claypot Reunion ‘Abundance Wealth’ Jasmine Pearl Rice with Premium cured meats and Chinese Sausages.Head to Peony Jade booth at Takashimaya Talking Hall B1 from now till 30 Jan to purchase their CNY goodies

Peony Jade is also offering a perfect takeaway or delivery option with their handcrafted HK Dim Sum Feast presented in dim sum baskets that includes Har-Gao, Siu-Mai, Lava Baos, Crystal Dumplings, and many more of their signature dim sum. Now you can savor all these palatable dishes in the comforts of your home.

Call 6276 9138 or head to peonyjade.oddle.me to order. Enjoy free delivery with orders above $180 and discounts of up to 20%. Island-wide delivery & Pickup available.

10 Bukit Chermin Road Keppel Club Singapore 109918

Opening Hours: Daily 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 9.30pm

Soak in the festive mood with a repertoire of festive culinary delights with York Hotel . From now to February 15, revel in the Lunar New Year with auspicious Lunar New Year Dinner sets featuring perennially popular festive dishes for a heart-warming reunion meal to remember.If you are looking to host a cosy celebration at home or gifting ideas, York Hotel is offering a stellar selection of festive delicacies is available for takeaway between now and February 15. Shown here are the recommended takeaway specials.

Prosperity Lo Hei with Mini Abalone, White Bait and Crispy Fish Skin

Whole Poached Lobster, Abalone and Chinese Spinach in Superior Sauce

Crispy Wasabi Prawns with Tobiko and Rock Melon

Braised Iberico Pork Belly

‘Fa Cai Luo Han Zhai’ Braised Mixed Vegetables

Fragrant Fried Rice with Preserved Meat wrapped in Lotus Leaf

Chilled Lemongrass Jelly with Hashima, Water Chestnut, Chrysanthemum and Wolfberry

Enjoy a pampering getaway with your loved ones and immerse in the revelry during this period. From S$468++ per night, minimum 2 night’s stay in a Premier Room, one can enjoy privileges Daily breakfast for 4 persons at White Rose Café, One complimentary Prosperity Lo Hei with Mini Abalone, White Bait and Crispy Fish Skin (regular), Welcome drink upon check-in, Early check-in at 11a.m. or late check-out at 3p.m.

Call White Rose Café at (65) 6737 0511, email whiterosecafe@yorkhotel.com.sg or head to https://www.yorkhotel.com.sg/dining-promotion.html to enquire. DBS/POSB , UOB and HSBC cardholders enjoy 15% off Lunar New Year takeaway items in a single receipt valid from now to February 15 and 15% off Lunar New Year Dinner Set Menus from now to February 15, 2022 except for January 31, 2022 (eve of Lunar New Year)

21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516

Carnivore is known for serving a dinner buffet of a wide variety of succulent meats expertly grilled and carved right onto the plates of customers. For the year end celebrations this year, they will be offering their exclusive Wagyu Beef Rump and Seasonal Cocktails. Cheers to the New Year with the Bellini Cocktail that is prepared with Prosecco and Peach Syrup with a touch of Grenadine Syrup.

Below is the Brazilian Churrasco experience that we had.

Beef: Picanha (Rump Cap), Alcatra (Beef Rump), Cupim (Beef Hump), Short Ribs, Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon (only for Friday and Saturday), Beef Brisket.

Lamb: Boneless Leg of Lamb.

Chicken: Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Heart, Chicken Wrapped in Bacon, Chicken Wings.

Fish: Butterfish.

Pork: Roast Pork, Pork Jowl with Mixed-Herbs, Housemade Sausage, Honey Gammon Ham.

Others: Grilled Pineapple, Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread).

This will be the New Year Buffet Menu on 31 Dec and 1 Jan.

Soup

Seafood Bouillabaisse

Cold Appetizer

Waldolf Salad with Ranch Dressing

Thai Asparagus wrapped with Smoked Duck Breast

Marinated Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella Cheese

Roasted Pineapple with Japanese Cucumber

Chick Pea’s Salad with Cherry Tomato and Tahini Dressing

Smoked Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Hot Entree

Buttered Spaghetti

Lamb/Beef Stew

Feijoda Set

Baked Tilapia Fillet with Lemon Cream Sauce

Roasted Boneless Chicken Leg with Mushroom Truffle Cream Sauce

Tempura Sweet Potato

Breaded Shrimp with Spicy Mayonnaise

Assorted Vegetable with Butter Sauce

30 Victoria Street Chijmes 01-32 Singapore 187996

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Pricing for Festive Season:

31 Dec – $89++ per adult, $20++ per child

1 Jan – $79++ per adult, $20++ per child

Immerse in a botanical dining experience at Garden@One-Ninety in Four Seasons Hotel Singapore! The cool shelter of the terrace is an extension of One-Ninety Bar that is inspired by the nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amidst the lush greenery, one can delight in a specially curated menu by Chef de Cuisine Pierre Barusta that is keenly focused on spotlighting market-fresh produce.

Garden@One-Ninety offers a wide selection of creative, wholesome plant-based cuisine. For Starters, there are the likes of Summer Rolls with Green Mango, Papaya and Avocado, Vietnamese Salad with “Nuoc Mam” Sauce and Prawn Crackers, David Herve Fine Oyster no 3 with Ponzu and Wasabi Pickles and Hamachi Tiradito with Daikon, Jalapeno and Citrus Soy.Entrees wise, we had Wagyu Beef Pho Soup with Rice Noodles and Hoisin Peanut Sauce as well as the Pan Seared Seabass with Kailan Bean Sprout, Quail Egg and Laksa Broth.

Bar manager and mixologist Gabriel Carlos of One-Ninety bar lends his talent and craftsmanship with Botanical cocktails and Zero Proof Cocktails to go with the dishes. Featured here is the Theatrum Botanicum, a mixture of Arc Botanical Gin, Lillet Blanc Vermouth, Empirical Spirits Plum, Herbs, Lemon, Soda and Scrappy’s Lavender Bitters and Rhapsody, a concotion prepared with Seedlip Spice 94, Clarified Lemon, Roselle and Strawberry Shrub and East Imperial Ginger Beer.

The dainty desserts by Chef Audrey Yee was a lovely conclusion to our meal. Shown here are her creations Vanilla-Soy Panna Cotta and Anjou Pear Frangipane Tart.

190 Orchard Boulevard Singapore 248646

Ring in the holiday cheer with a sumptuous spread and great company this festive season at Lime in Parkroyal Pickering. The delightful line-up is set to satisfy all your cravings with Traditional Baked Turkey , Honey and Citrus Glazed Ham, Roasted Beef Sirloin Christmas Ham Pizza, Roasted Salmon Fillet with Baby Potato and Salmoriglio Sauce and plenty more! 

There is also a variety of Sashimi, Seafood on Ice, Asian delights Crayfish Laksa, Satay and Roast Meat as well as dishes such as Steamed Sustainable Barramundi Fish and Deep Fried Calamari Ring with Salted Egg Sauce to look forward to. Their decadent range of cakes and desserts will cater to those with a sweet tooth like me. One can delight in the likes of Durian Pengat, White Chocolate Lime Yule Log, Chocolate Passion Yule Log, Cream Cheese Strawberry Sudachi and Gula Melaka Ice Cream etc.

For the Festive Season, Lime is also offering a Festive Afternoon Tea, festive hampers and an extensive selection of gourmet roasts and deli items via islandwide delivery at http://www.panpacific.com/lime-on-the-go .

📣 Pay with UOB , Amex, HSBC or DBS credit card and enjoy 20% savings, applicable on festive buffets (except Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve). Exclusively for UOB Premium cardholders: Receive additional 10% off when you dine on weekdays (Monday to Thursday)

🏢 3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 058289

🕚 Operating Hours:
Lunch (Monday to Friday) 12.00pm to 2.00pm

Lunch (Saturday) 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Super Lunch (Sunday) 12.30pm to 3.00pm

Dinner 6.30pm to 10.00pm

Four Points Singapore is offering an extensive Surf & Turf BBQ menu for the festive season! The highlights are the 1/2 Boston Lobster, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Honey Baked Ham and Slow Roasted Turkey Breast.The Main Event consists of the likes of Herbs Marinated Lamb Chop, Spiced Beef Sirloin, Grilled Butter Prawn, Barbecued Squid, Garlic Chicken Sausage, Italian Pork Sausage, Spiced Drumlet and Otak Otak. These grilled items will be perfect to savor with their 5 different sauces Green Chilli, Smokey Pineapple, Honey Mustard, Beef Sauce and Turkey Sauce.

There are also plenty of Sides to choose from and there are the Coleslaw, Corn On The Cob, Mashed Potato, Mixed Potato Salad, Mixed Mesclun Green, Potato Wedges and Sauteed Mushroom with Hard Roll. Enjoy the meal with a variety of Draught Beer, House Pour and Non Alcoholic Beverages before ending it on a high note with their Christmas Log Cakes.

382 Havelock Road Singapore 169629

Buffet Hours: Friday to Sunday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Swissotel Merchant Court is offering an extraordinary buffet feast, showcasing traditional tastes of the festive season. Start with Appetiser & Salad and Soup such as the Smoked Turkey Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing and Lobster Bisque.Then there is the Seafood Platter and Barbeque items such as Grilled Korean BBQ Pork Collar with Pickles, Grilled Oyster with Gratinated Cheese Sausages and Sliced Beef Sirloin with Natural Jus.

There are a variety of Asian and Western Hot Speciality, Peranakan dishes and Local delights which include the likes of Rock Lobster in Singapore Chilli Sauce , Bacon Ragout with Rosemary Scented Winter Vegetables, Ayam Buah Keluak and Seafood White Bee Hoon.The Festive Delights is the highlight and one can savor the Honey Baked Ham and Roasted Tom Turkey. Roasted Nyonya Garam Masala Turkey and Stout-glazed Black Angus Short Ribs will be served on 24 and 25 December.

Dessert lovers will fancy their Signature Durian Pengat, French Crepe Suzette with Vanilla Ice Cream and festive sweets such as the Chestnut Mont Blanc, Christmas Fruit Cake, Citrus Strawberry Pistachio Gateau and Classical Sacher Cake. The buffet menu also include Local desserts such as Ice Chendol, Orh Nee and Ah Baling glutinous rice balls.Besides the festive spread, there is also a ginormous Gingerbread House photo spot for you to soak in the festive atmosphere.

20 Merchant Road Singapore 058281

Opening Hours: Daily: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.00pm