Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Enjoy indulgent feasting on a wholesome spread of farm-to-table favourites, roasts and yuletide sweets, served alongside all-time favourites at Peppermint in Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay !

Some of the highlights will be the Tom Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Singapore Chilli Crab in Toasted Brioche, 16 Hour Pot Roasted Beef Belly with Barley Apple Risotto, Pumpkin Puree and Rosemary Jus, Roasted Veal Leg (Beef) with Au Poivre Sauce and Black Mussel in Tom Yum Cream Sauce. The plating for every dish is exquisite which makes you feel that you are enjoying your ala carte buffet in a fine dining style.

We had the opportunity to savour some of their offerings such as Sustainable Barramundi with Hokkaido Pumpkin Puree, Dill and Citrus, Xmas Honey Bake Turkey Ham, Slow Braised Lamb with Bean Stew and the glorious K.L Style Fried Porridge with Lobster.

Desserts wise, the likes of Yogurt Passion Apricot Mousse, White Forest Yule Log and Raspberry Vanilla Yule will be incredibly satisfying for those with a sweet tooth like me.

Available daily for lunch and dinner buffet until 26 December 2021, except for 24 December and 25 December.

6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.00pmSaturday, Sunday: 12.00pm to 3.00pm, 6.30pm to 10.00pm

One Group 1-At-Home is the perfect platform to bring preferred 1-Group dining experiences – for small groups of friends or larger family households – right to your doorstep with thoughtfully curated best offerings for the Christmas season. There are Christmas bundles from Fire Restaurant, FLNT, Monti Singapore , The Summer House, UNA Singapore and Stellar At 1 Altitude. On top of all these, One Group is also offering Festive Sweets such as Buche Mont Blanc Yule Log Cake and Secret Santa Box, a luxurious spread packaged with love and carefully crafted to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth.

Featured here is the Christmas Bundle for 4 pax from @flnt.sg , the celebratory Christmas feast consists of

TSUKEMONO – Gobo Shoyu with Koji Daikon and Momotaro

AKAMI TATAKI – Seared Tuna with Brown Onion with Nagaimo and Myoga

PERUVIAN GROUND APPLE SALAD – Yacon, Yuzu Dressing, Shallot and Sesame.TURKEY ANTICUCHO – Grilled Turkey with Aji Panca, Jalapeno and Capsicum

GINDARA – Grilled Cod with Aji Verde (Peruvian green sauce) and Shishito Tempura

TOMOROKOSHI (Veg) – Grilled White Corn with Truffle, Shoyu, Gruyére Cheese and Togarashi

DESSERT – Santarem Parfait with Nori Sea Salt Rice Puff.

Also shown here is the festive-inspired cocktail Mistletoe Kiss which boasts a blend of Merlot, Brandy, Cinnamon, Cherry Liquer, Cranberry juice and Lemon juice.

Order at https://1-at-home.oddle.me/en_SG/$10 islandwide delivery fee, min. $100 spend (Excluding Sentosa Punggol and Tuas). $16 delivery fee for Sentosa, Punggol and Tuas. Available for delivery from 1-25 December 2021. Orders must be made at least 3 days before delivery date. Last orders taken on 21 December 2021. Email [email protected] or Whatsapp 8879 8765 for enquiries.

Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn SG Atrium gets “Cereals” about Christmas with a new addition to its Christmas Buffet and Christmas Takeaway Menu, the Cereal Roast Turkey inspired by popular local zi char dish Cereal Prawn. Other highlights of the Christmas Buffet include Seafood on Ice, Lobster Thermidor, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Turkey Bacon and Potato Gratin with Gruyere Cheese.

Executive Chef Chua Yew Hock’s Chocolate Banana Log Cake returns for the second year. Loved by all ages, this is one dessert that’s a classic favourite, perfect for hosting and gifting. The other highlight goes to the newly launched Rasberry Sleigh Log cake which is laced with raspberry and frosted with vanilla. The acidity of the raspberries gives balance to the sweetness of the cake and every bite carries you away with a refreshing and fruity note.

Apart from these seasonal specials, perennial favourites such as Oysters, Salmon Sashimi, Beef Stifatho, Lamb Kofta,Chilli Crab with Mantou as well as Chicken or Mutton Grilled Satay are also available. Complete the meal with local desserts such as Ice Kachang, Ice Chendol and Singapore Traditional Ice Cream with Wafer.

Festive takeaways can be purchased from Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium’s e-shop (singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/eshop) from now to 26 Dec 2021, for collection from now to 2 Jan 2022. Orders amounting $300.00 and above will be entitled to free delivery.

317 Outram Road Singapore 169075

Christmas is just around the corner and the team of chefs from Shangri-La Singapore have put together a delicious spread of yuletide treats that will help spread the festive cheer. There is an extensive range of classic renditions alongside locally inspired creations.There are the Nama Chocolate Praline available in Matcha, Coffee or Dark Chocolate that will cater to chocolate lovers while the classic Nutcracker Tin which is one of the many items in the Christmas Goodies category consists of Mini Lebkuchen with Chocolate. Lebkuchen is a honey-sweetened German molded cookie or bar cookie that has become part of Germany’s Christmas traditions.

Looking to have a tipple during Christmas? The Origin Christmas Gimlet Gold Edition from Origin Bar is perfect for the occasion. The gin is distilled with Christmas Spices, Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus Flowers as well as Almonds & Orange Blossom. Each bottle contains edible 23 karat gold flakes.Another option is the Britt’s Mulled Wine, a wonderful Christmas beverage, carefully hand-crafted by Head Sommelier Britt Ng which one can enjoy it traditionally warm or on ice. It is prepared with Premium Red Wine, Dried Nutmeg Flower, Cinnamon, Cloves, Star Anise, Dehydrated Oranges, Cointreau, Maple Syrup and Gula Melaka.

New in the lineup this year for Shangri-La Singapore selection of festive gourmet treats is the Black Truffle Intense Noir. This 1kg Christmas cake brings together the best of both worlds, the Dark Chocolate Mousse and the luxuriant Black Truffle paired with velvety cream.

I also had the opportunity to savor the Homemade Pandan Panettone, one of the Christmas Classic items from Shangri La Singapore festive goodies . There is also a Homemade Italian Panettone version for this 750g Italian sweet bread.

Head to https://www.shangri-la-sgdining.com/…/web/order-now.aspx to order.

22 Orange Grove Road Singapore 258350

A MICHELIN Restaurant 2021, 2019 & 2018 and MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Restaurant 2017 and 2016, Peony Jade 玉河畔 has launched a series of Christmas Bundles and featured here is the Santa’s Bundle Deal Winter Wonderland that serves up to 10 pax.

Cantonese-style Char-siu Baked Pork Wellington (approximately 1 kg)

Baked Salmon Florentine (approximately 1 kg)

Prawn & Mango Salad

PEONY JADE’s Signature Camphor-wood Tea Smoked Duck

Classic Cantonese-style Ee-fu Noodles.The highlight of the bundle is the new Nyonya Fragrant Kum Heong Mala Turkey (5kg to 5.5kg – estimated weight before roasting) that is accompanied with brand-exclusive achar and a bottle of Nyonya Fragrant Kum Heong Mala sauce. The meat is delightfully tender while the Nyonya Fragrant Kum Heong Mala sauce is incredibly rich and flavourful.

Order at https://peonyjadechristmas.oddle.me/…/8a818f287d04be370…Island-wide delivery & Pickup Available. Enjoy a Christmas Promotion of 10% Discount on Turkeys, Ham and Cantonese-style roasted char-siu kurobuta pork short ribs.

To end off your festive meal, indulge in the Handcrafted Yuletide Santa Claus Bao with Belgian Dark Chocolate.

10 Bukit Chermin Road Keppel Club Singapore 109918.

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

Delight in a holiday season like no other with Hotel Fort Canning ! In keeping with the tradition of introducing Asian-themed turkeys that are so well-liked by local foodies, the Assam Pedas Turkey will surely spice things up this year. The poultry is first given a thorough rub-down with Chef’s rempah consisting of a wide selection of spice and aromatics. These include the Assam fruit, lemongrass, ginger flower, laksa leaf, chilli, garlic, onion, tamarind paste and belachan. Sides are given a Southeast Asian spin too; each turkey comes with a delicious serving of Lemang and Assam Pedas sauce. Buttered Asparagus and Sautéed Mushroom and crowd favourite Truffle Mash Potato are other add-on options.

Hotel Fort Canning also offers Classic Turkey and Honey Baked Ham as part of The Salon’s selection of seasonal roasts. Festive confectionaries such as Classic Chocolate Log, Gingerbread House and Rich Fruit Cake are also available. Making their debut are three new tantalising flavours of Gianduja Yuzu Cocoa, White Forest and Opalys Dream.The Salon is also offering three- or four-course special to herald in this yuletide from now to 31 Dec. Only on Christmas Day, there is also the special Christmas Rhapsody Semi-Buffet Brunch. Bid farewell to 2021 and welcome the New Year with either a four- or five-course special.

Call 6799 8809 / 8849 1248 or email [email protected] to order Christmas-To-Go Goodies which will be available for order from now to 02 Jan 2022.

11 Canning Walk Singapore 178881

Its time to be merry with Conrad Centennial Singapore “Tis’ The Season” Christmas Festivities which is available from from now to 31 Dec 2021. The highlight is Chef’s Carving Trolley which will serve Whole Roasted Turkey in Brandy Infused Turkey Gravy paired with Cranberry Foie Gras Bread Stuffing, Spiced Caramel Glazed Chestnuts and Roasted Brussels Sprout .Meat lovers will savour the Rosemary Garlic Marinated Lamb Chop with Madeira Pomegranate Glaze and Mint Oil, Dry Rubbed Whole Roasted Rib Eye with Horseradish Slaw, Peppercorn Jus and Chestnut And Cranbery Stuffed Chicken Wings with Spiced Pumpkin Mash. One dish that will surely catch your eye is the Orange Thyme Australian Quails with Chipotle BBQ sauce.

Featured here are their some of their other recommended offerings

Frutti Di Mare Platter – Boston Lobster, Alaskan King Crab, Oysters, Prawn

Truffled Turkey and Caramelized Onions Pincho – Sage, Garlic Cream Cheese, Candided Orange.

Snapper And Pineapple Ceviche , Gazpacho – Pickled Onions, Spicy Salsa.

Foie Gras – Egg, Wild Mushrooms Truffle Toast – Grilled Sourdough Toast, Spinach, Cheese, Turkey Ham, Hollandaise, Paprika, Chives.

Dessert – Bitter Sweet Chocolate Yule Log, Panettone Yule Log, Traditional Stollenand Pecan Tart

2 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038982

Hendrick’s Gin has brought to light its latest innovation Hendrick’s Lunar Gin from the Hendrick’s Gin Cabinet of Curiosities . Together with Smoke & Mirrors Bar , it has unveiled the Cocktail & Moonbathing experience , an immersive moonbathing experience complemented by a limited edition menu.

The exclusive Lunar-inspired menu features three cosmic cocktails and scrumptious themed bar bites.

The Lunar Pixie stands out for me with its edible glitter, a concoction made up of Hendrick’s Lunar Gin, Lychee-Coconut and Wolfberry Cordial and Orange Bitters. The zesty Elixir of Legolas is prepared with Hendrick’s Lunar Gin, Bergamot Liqueur, Cardamom Cordial and Peach Soda. The Harvest Moon rounds up the cocktails and is a mixture of Hendrick’s Lunar Gin, Cynar, Lime, Grapefruit, Egg White and Prosecco. The three bar bites that complement the meal is the Golden Tater Tots, La Luna Pizza and dessert Crescent Flan, orange and vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.

 1 St. Andrew’s Road 06-01 National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 17895

 Opening Hours: Daily: 3.00pm to 10.30pm

Looking for a healthy alternative to your usual fare of steamboat, buffet or Korean BBQ ? Yellow Pot has launched a new plant based menu at their Duxton outlet in October.

Some of the recommended new items are

 Beancurd Skin Drumstick served with spicy tomato sauce

Fried Vegan Chicken served with basil dip

Sichuan Crispy Chicken Skin served with mint chilli sauce

Braised Butternut and Wild Mushrooms served with crispy gluten and kelp

Braised Tempeh with Gluten Mushroom served in spicy Sichuan chicken broth and preserved wine chilli

On top of these dishes, we also had this Seafood Platter which is a combination of Seared hand dived yuzu soy scallop, oven-baked miso Chilean seabass and steamed red leg prawn in mentaiko sauce. We ended off with the toothsome East meet West dessert which is made up of Bee Pollen Ice Cream & Chinese Pan Cake. There are also specially curated cocktails and mocktails for guests to enjoy with their meal.

 83 Duxton Road, Duxton Reserve 01-06 Singapore 059567

 Opening Hours:

Daily: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm

Known for its sumptuous buffet spread and international delights, Escape Restaurant at One Farrer Hotel is refreshing its culinary direction with its steakhouse menu.

Be captivated by their steak options that will be served sizzling hot to the table with your choice of 2 sides and sauce. The highlight is the 180 grams of Tajima Wagyu Striploin and we savored the tender beef which is drenched in Homemade BBQ sauce with sides Burnt Butter Asparagus with Eggs and Grilled Pumpkin with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon.

We also had the Angus Grass Fed Ribeye with Peppercorn sauce drizzled over as well as sides Herb Salad and Sweet Potato Fries. Other options include BBQ Pork Ribs, Angus Grass Fed Tenderloin, Prime Grade US Omaha Striploin, Whole Spring Chicken, Miso Salmon, Hangover Burger and Crispy “Har Cheong Kai” Chicken Burger.

There is also a variety of Starters, Soup, Pasta, Desserts and Beverages to pair with the meal and featured here are the Prawn Cocktail, Smoked Salmon Bruschetta with Red Onions, Tomatoes and Olive Oil, Spicy Chilli Crab Rigatoni and Pistachio Creme Brulee with Orange Sable Breton & Fresh Berries. A 1kg Tomahawk Steak is also available for pre-order, served bone-in, for diners to share.

 Visit https://bit.ly/EscapeatOneFarrer 
Email [email protected] or call 6705 7825 for enquiries

 1 Farrer Park Station Road One Farrer Hotel 06-00 Singapore 217562

 Opening Hours: Daily: 12.00pm to 10.00pm

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