Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

York Hotel is delighted to bring back the highly-popular Penang Hawkers’ Fare this September! Available from now to 17 September 2023, get ready to be transported to Penang with a menu from which you will savour an array of tasty hawker specialties prepared ‘live’ by the hawkers from Penang.

Relish an exceptional spread of best-known treats such as Penang Laksa, Char Kway Teow, and Penang Prawn Mee.

New dishes highlighting this edition are

Pasembur – well-known Malaysian salad consists of shredded cucumbers, turnip, bean sprouts, potatoes, boiled egg, and deep-fried fritters topped with a mild spicy and sweet peanut sauce.

Jiu Hu Char – a favourite among Hokkien and Nyonya households in Penang which one can enjoy fried cuttlefish with sambal belacan wrapped with crispy lettuce in bite-size parcels.

See Guo Tng or “Four Fruit Soup” – a traditional Chinese-style sweet soup consisting of ginkgo nuts, longan, sweet potato and red bean sago.

Fans of Ban Chang Kueh will be delighted by the addition of two fillings: cream corn and black sugar.

📣 Book now at https://www.yorkhotel.com.sg/offers/penang-hawkers-fare

🏢 21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516

🕚 Operating Hours
Lunch 12.00pm to 2.30 pm
Dinner 6.30 p.m. to 10.00 pm

💲Cost:
$38* per adult, S$23* per child aged between 5 and 11 years of age (Mondays to Thursdays)

S$42* per adult, S$27* per child aged between 5 and 11 years of age (Fridays to Sundays

As part of Community Chest 40th anniversary and held in collaboration with Chef Violet Onn , “Empowering Lives: Food for Good” , Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa is initiating a fundraiser for Community Chest 40th Anniversary with two dining and cocktail experiences inspired by Peranakan culture and cuisine at LeBar. These include a new Tropical Afternoon Tea and three themed cocktails that not only tantalise the taste buds but also support a worthy cause.

Created by Junior Executive Sous Chef Boone Low, the Tropical Afternoon Tea showcases a fusion of Peranakan flavours with delicate patisserie.

Indulge in

Savouries
Asam Pedas Crab With Crispy Mantou & Caramelised Pineapple

Pulled Ayam Buah Keluak Slider
with Sambal Belacan Aioli & Nonya Achar

Mackerel Fish Otah And Hae Bee Hiam Sandwich

Sambal Prawn Salad In Golden Pie Tee Tartelettes With Quail Egg And Coriander

Slow Pulled Wagyu Beef Rendang Tartlet
With Toasted Serunding

Sweets
Ondeh Ondeh

Prune Kueh Lapis

Kopi C Panna Cotta

Rainbow Petit Nonya Kueh

Canelé Petit Yam

Butter Scone

Raisin Scone Served With Clotted Cream

The Tropical Afternoon Tea experience includes a glass of Rose Wine, two glasses of cocktails, and free-flowing Nespresso Coffee or TWG Tea. In celebration of Community Chest 40th anniversary and their goal of raising SSI million, the Resort will donate $5 nett per person based on the order of every Tropical Afternoon Tea.

Additionally, the three-tiered afternoon tea will be paired with Peranakan-inspired cocktails crafted by Head Mixologist Daniel Anthony. Incorporating ingredients often found in Peranakan cooking, sip on the Baba’s Negroni, crafted with jackfruit gin, blue ginger lillet and calamansi, as well as The Kebaya, made using gula melaka infused rum, upcycled pandan leaves and kumquat. The trio also includes The Peranakan Enclave, which includes rose liqueur, lychee liqueur, mandarin skins, and lemon juice.

📣 Book at https://www.sofitel-singapore-sentosa.com/gastronomy/lebar/

🏢 2 Bukit Manis Road Sentosa Singapore 099891

💲Cost:
$118++ for two persons
$59++ per person
Now to 30 September , 1.00pm to 5.00pm daily
$22 for the cocktail

Ya Ge Singapore in Orchid Hotel has launched the Exquisite Weekend Dim Sum Brunch which diners can embark on a gastronomic journey with their premium artisanal dim sum and delicacies, alongside unlimited servings of signature dishes.

Diners start with 1 serving of the below Artisan Dim Sum.

翅骨汤金钱翅石榴饺
Double-boiled Shark’s Fin Pomegranate Dumpling in Shark’s Bone Cartilage Broth

鲍汁鲍鱼烧卖
Siew Mai with Abalone in Abalone Sauce

明太子玉带饺
Fresh Scallop Dumpling torched with Mentaiko Mayo

龙虾糯米饺
Steamed Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Lobster topped with luscious seafood sauce and bonito flakes

黑蒜茶树菇田园卷
Garden Greens Roll with Black Garlic and Tea Tree Mushroom

冰花黑豚肉京葱锅贴
Pan-fried Snowflakes Kurobuta Pork with Japanese Leek Gyoza

像生葫芦海参角
Deep-fried Gourd-shaped Sea Cucumber and King Oyster Mushroom Puff

爆漿芒果流心虾球
Lava Mango Shrimp Ball

Noodles / Rice
大虾脆生面
Crispy Noodles with King Prawn in Superior Broth

极品肉酱伴日本珍珠米饭
Braised Minced Meat in House’s Special X.O Sauce with Japanese Pearl Rice

Dessert
蓝莓雪媚娘
Chilled Blueberry Yogurt Snow Ball Mochi

养生红枣糕
Steamed Red Dates Cake

This is followed by unlimited servings of Steamed Dim Sum , Fried Dim Sum
Main Dishes as well as Desserts.

📣 Call 6818 6831 , WhatsApp 8031 6831 or email [email protected] to reserve.

🏢 1 Tras Link Level 3 Orchid Hotel Singapore 078867

💲Cost:
Every Sat, Sun & Public Holidays From 11.30am to 2.30pm (2 Seatings)
First Seating:
11.30am to 1.30pm (Last Order at 1pm)
Second Seating:
12.30pm to 2.30pm (Last Order at 2pm)

$48.00++ per Child
(4 to 12 years old)

$68.00++ per Adult
(minimum 2 adults)

Add on $35.00++ per Adult for FREE FLOW of Le Contesse Prosecco
Spumante DOC Treviso Brut

From now to 31 October 2023, Lime Singapore at Parkroyal Collection Pickering celebrates a flavourful decade with Lime Capsule, a culinary extravaganza that showcases the Best of Lime Restaurant . Fans can expect all-time crowd favourites blending local and international flavours including Chef Steve’s Pickering Lobster Laksa that boasts succulent lobster flesh in a rich and piquant gravy, Chef Max’s Lobster Hokkien Noodles perfectly complemented by crispy roast pork, squid and sambal chilli, Chef Hoong’s Alaskan King Crab Char Kway Teow packing a flavourful punch with an aromatic wok hei, as well as Chef Shashi’s Roti Jala with Lobster Curry.

Other highlights include
Pickering Lobster Bisque

Singapore Bak Kut Teh Soup

Pickering Lobster Risotto

Live Carving Station which consist of Roast Beef Sirloin, Roast Pork Shoulder, Australian Lamb Neck, Oven Roasted Chicken and Sustainable Barramundi on rotational basis

Desserts wise, there are the Matcha Chocolate Fountain , Durian Pengat ,Pandan Kaya Cake, Baileys Dulcey Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Basil Cheesecake and Baked Apple Tart With Cinnamon Crumble. There are also Gelatos and Sorbet to go with freshly-made crepes.

📣 Make a reservation at https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-collection-pickering/dining/lime.html

🏢 3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 058289

Immerse in a bespoke private dining experience at Nest At One Farrer inside private studios and villas located on level 20, the top floor of One Farrer Hotel. There are 3 different experiences: Havens, Sky Villas and Saranggong.

Executive Chef Marcus Tan and Pastry Chef Wee Pai Hau have jointly curated Executive Set Menus for dining at Havens. There are the 4 course Iris and Sakura Set Lunch Menu priced at $78++ and 5 course Lavender and Wisteria Set Dinner Menu priced at $98++.

Featured here are the dishes of the 5 course Dinner Set Menus.

5 Course Dinner Lavender Set Menu

HONEY SOY UNAGI
Kimchi Capellini, Ikura, Scallion & Charred Tamago

GINSENG CHICKEN CONSOMMÉ
Wolfberries, Chicken Gyoza, Charred Spring Onion with Root Vegetables

MENTAIKO MAYO HALIBUT
Tomato Mousseline Citrus Endive & Lemon Butter Sauce

BRAISED BEEF CHEEK RENDANG
Blue Pea Glutinous Rice, Pickled Pineapple-Cauliflower & Crispy Parsnip Shreds

APPLE TART TATIN
Vanilla Creme Anglaise, Ivory Chantilly

5 Course Dinner Wisteria Set Menu
CEVICHE HOKKAIDO SCALLOP
Asian Citrus-Soy Dressing, Pink Ginger & Kaiso Salad

MUSHROOM VELOUTÉ
Sautéed Forest Trumpets & Truffle Oil

HOISIN-BARBEOUE PORK BELLY
Sze Chuan Spices, ringerling Potato, Macadamia & Pineapple Compote

FILET MIGNON
Haricot Beans, Pancetta, Pumpkin Puree & Shao Xing Wine Jus

WHITE PEACH TERRINE
Red Muscat Granite, Aloe Vera

📣 Call 6705 7828 , email to [email protected] or head to https://www.onefarrer.com/dining/nest-at-one-farrer to reserve.

🏢 1 Farrer Park Station Road Singapore 217562

Atrium Bar 317 at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is offering a High Tea promotion set that is available every weekend from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

Enjoy a delightful selection of sweet and savory treats, along with a choice of premium teas or freshly brewed coffee at $38++ for 2 pax.

Included in the High Tea are the below.

Sweet Raisin Scones with Berry Compote

Strawberry Mousse Shooters

Mini Cheese Cake

Macarons

Smoked Salmon Tartare

Yam Dumplings with Seafood and Chicken

Beef Rendang in Butterfly Bun

Signature Chilli Crab Shots with Mantou

Atrium Bar 317 will be serving yakitori and sake on Fridays from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Guests can purchase 1 bottle of sake and enjoy their choice of 2 complimentary yakitori.

The sake options available are

Tanigawadake Junmai Chokarakuchi (300ml)

Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 45 (300ml)

Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 39 (300ml)

Narai (720ml)

The yakitori flavours available are Chicken, Beef, Pork , Chicken & Capsicum and Prawn & Scallop.

📣 WhatsApp +65 9114 0283  or email [email protected] to enquire

🏢 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075
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The ultimate Full of Crabs Buffet awaits you at Café 2000 in M Hotel Singapore.

Taste up to 12 different crab dishes from the iconic Chilli Crab with Deep-fried Man Tou, fiery Black Pepper Crab, Salted Egg Yolk Crab to hometown recipes’ Oven-baked Tandoori Crab, aromatic Bambu Bali Crab, Thai-style Flower Crab with Tang Hoon , Steamed Chilli Crab Bun, Crab Cake with Cilantro Chilli dipping sauce.

On an hourly basis, look out for freshly-out-of-the-kitchen crisp deep-fried Soft-shell Crabs accompanied with Thai dipping sauce, irresistibly delicious Creamy Truffle Crabs or Chef’s own renditions of the Tex-Mex Baked Seafood Crab in the bag filled with well- loved seafood including prawns, mussels and scallops.

A spectacular spread of crab-inspired dishes can also be found in the buffet line. The seafood-on-ice section offers the Alaskan Snow Crab or Alaskan King Crab on weekends.

On top of the usual sweet dainty desserts, pick up the Crab Meat Churro with Crushed Black Pepper along with the chocolate dip and the Crab Meat Cheesecake. On weekends, a spectacular ensemble of seafood awaits at their alfresco charcoal BBQ pit featuring Jumbo Red Leg Prawns, Ocean Scallops, Black Pepper Chicken Wings, Veal Sausages and more!

The Full of Crabs Buffet Is available from now to 31 August from Thursday to Saturday Dinner Buffet alongside Alfresco Seafood Barbeque and Sunday Lunch Buffet with free-flow beer and wine.

📣 Call number 6500 6112 or email [email protected] or head to https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/offers/asia/m-hotel-singapore/dining/cafe-2000/full-of- crabs-dinner-buffet/?hotel=m-hotel-singapore-city-centre to book.

🏢 81 Anson Road Singapore 079908

💲Cost:
Thu to Sat Dinner | 6pm to 10pm $108++ (with BBQ)
Sun Lunch | 12pm to 3pm $98++ (Free-flow Beer and Wine)

Eden Restaurant at Pullman Singapore Orchard has launched a captivating exhibition titled “Once Upon an Island: Images of Singapore” featuring the works of renowned photographer and documentary filmmaker, Dr. Ivan Polunin.

This exclusive exhibition provides a unique glimpse into Singapore’s early years of independence, capturing the essence of the nation’s history and culture. To enhance this sensory experience, Chef Nicholas of Eden Restaurant has created an exclusive ‘Flavours of Singapore’ menu, that showcases a variety of local dishes and cocktails that pay tribute to the nation’s culinary heritage.

Featured here are

SINGAPORE PRAWN LAKSA
The iconic spicy and tangy noodles with rich, fragrant, coconut-flavored broth loaded with prawns, quail eggs, fish cake, fried beancurd and spices

MEE REBUS
Yellow noodles served with thick, sweet potato-based gravy, a generous squeeze of lime juice, quail eggs, bean sprouts, fried shallots, fried beancurd and spring onions

NASI LEMAK
Fragrant coconut rice topped with tender chicken rendang, fried egg, ikan bilis, and achar

BUTTER CHICKEN
Tandoori-cooked chicken in a tangy and spicy tomato curry with butter sauce and Naan

CRISPY SQUID ROJAK
Local salad of mixed vegetables and fruits drizzled with sweet & sour sauce made from local prawn paste, sugar and lime

RISE OF THE SG DRAGON
Orientalist Syo dragon whisky, senorita banana & gula melaka syrup, angostura bitters

POPIAH WITH NO SKIN
Cilicuka, plum, cucumber, kaffir lime leaves. lemongrass, mango juice

📣 Call 6603 8888, email [email protected] or head to https://www.edenrestaurant.sg to reserve. Enjoy complimentary parking with a minimum spend of $20.00 at any of the hotel’s outlets or with no minimum spend from 11.00am to 2.00pm

🏢 270 Orchard Road Level 4 Singapore 238857

We had an amazing getaway at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium recently with their Family Room Package, a spacious 60sqm family room that offers ample space for families with children to relax and have fun.

There is a comfortable King size bed for parents and a specially arranged mattress for the little ones, complete with a charming teepee . The package also comes with Legoland Malaysia vouchers available on a first come, first served basis.

The features of the package are as per the below.

Breakfast for 2 adults with kids 12 and below – Dine for free

Max number of adults and children: 2 Adult(s) & 2 Kid(s) 

Legoland Hotel Malaysia room voucher with free breakfast (subject to availability)

Exclusive Executive Lounge access to enjoy unlimited coffee , tea and cookies throughout the day, Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm daily with cocktails and snacks and Breakfast buffet.

List of amenities for kids includes:

• Towels
• Toothbrushes
• Child toilet seat
• Step stool for toilet
• Kid’s cups, plates, and cutleries
• Bedroom slippers
  
• Rollaway Bed/Cot/Crib (upon request)
  
  📣 Call 6733 0188 or email l [email protected] to enquire
  
  🏢 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075

Sundays will never be the same again with the Tropical Sunday Champagne Brunch at 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung in Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore !

The brunch experience presents a buzzing atmosphere with live entertainment, thematic cocktails, and a wide variety of live stations serving modern Asian classics and mouth-watering grilled meats and seafood.

At the glorious cold seafood section, guests have the luxury of feasting on the freshest Baby Lobster, Tiger Prawn, Blue Mussels, Little Neck Clams and Seasonal Oysters. Sashimi lovers can enjoy a selection of the highest quality grade Tuna Akami, Hiramasa Kingfish, and Norwegian Salmon.

Known for its hot coal grill, the Tropical Sunday brunch would not be complete without the likes of Wagyu Beef Hanging Tender, Pork Belly Char Siew, Angus Beef Ribeye Red Snapper, Gammon Ham, and Pasture Fed Lamb Leg. Various finest artisanal cuts grace the Charcuterie and Cured Fish Station.

Round off the brunch on a sweet note with a selection of desserts with three ice cream flavours: Chocolate Fudge, Thai Coconut, and Calamansi, Chocolate Fondue Yuzu Meringue, Matcha Financier, Lemon Purple Velvet Mousse Cake, Pandan Fudge Cake, Assorted Macarons, and Peranakan Kueh.

There is a rotating selection of five premium seasonal cheeses every week, free-flow champagne courtesy of Telmont and tipplers can also look forward to a selection of tiki-themed rum cocktails by 15 Stamford Bar.

📣 Call 6715 6871 , email [email protected] or visit www.kempinski.com/singapore for more information.

🏢 15 Stamford Road Singapore 178906

💲Cost: $188++ with free-flowing cocktails, wines, beer, and Telmont Reservé Brut Champagne Brut; $218++ for Telmont Rosé Champagne; $248++ for a Billecart Rosé; or $268++ for Billecart Blanc de Blancs