Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Delight in the unique flavours and festive spirit that Tien Court in Copthorne Kings Hotel will be bringing to the upcoming Chinese New Year!

From 8 January 2024 onwards, Tien Court will be offering meticulously curated set menus, starting from $148++ per person. 2024 CNY ala carte menu will be available beginning 1 February 2024. On 9 February 2024 (Eve of Chinese New Year), there will be 2 reunion dinner slots 5.00pm to 7.00pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

For those who wish to bring the festivities home, their takeaway orders are open from now till 24 February 2024. To make this auspicious start even more delightful, Tien Court will be offering an exclusive early bird discount of 20% for orders placed before 31 January 2024. Post that, enjoy a continued 10% discount from 1 February 2024 onwards, ensuring that the spirit of prosperity continues throughout the Chinese New Year.

Featured here are some of the signature dishes of the CNY ala carte menu and gourmet takeaways.

鸿运烟熏鲑鱼齐捞起（七彩烟熏三文鱼捞生）
Prosperity Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng

迎春接福聚宝盆
Teochew Golden Fortune Pot

年年有余（潮州蒸鲳鱼）
Signature Steamed Pomfret Fish in Teochew Style

龙腾虎跃（蒜香豆酱焗大明虾）
Signature Baked Prawn with Fermented Bean and Garlic

五谷豐收（潮式卤香爱爾兰肥鸭）
Teochew Braised Sliced Irish Fat Duck

一团和气（黑松露干贝腊味糯米饭）
Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Chinese Waxed Meat and Conpoy in Black Truffle

迎春花开（杨枝甘露拼椰香花生蒸年糕）
Chilled Mango Sago Pomelo
accompanied Steamed ‘Nian Gao” with Peanuts

📣 Call 6318 3193, email [email protected] or head to https://linktr.ee/tiencourt for more information.

🏢 403 Havelock Rd Singapore 169632

Celebrate the arrival of spring and Lunar New Year with prosperity, bountiful blessings and happiness at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.

Available from 4 January to 24 February 2024, toss up good fortune with an exquisite 6 or 8-Course Lunar New Year Chinese Set Menu with prices starting from $138.80++ per person at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. Toss in the year of prosperity, happiness and abundance with eight different Yu Sheng varieties, starring an auspicious selection of Western Australia Rock Lobster, sustainably-sourced Irish Smoked Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna and Caviar, with this year’s special Bayberry Yusheng Dressing.

Highlights include Sauteed Turbot Fish Fillet with Fresh Lily Bulb and Pan-Fried Lotus Root stuffed in Minced Dace Fish and Barbeque Sauce, Braised Lobster with Passion Fruit Custard Sauce, and Claypot Rice with Chinese Sausage and Cured Duck in Superior Soya Sauce.

Wan Hao Bird’s Nest Eight Treasures Pot is now available for takeaway. Brimming with rich collagen and nutritional goodness, this rendition is lighter on the palate but complete with premium and highly nourishing ingredients such as Bird’s Nest, 5-Head Australian Abalone, Fish Maw, African Premium Sea Cucumber, Black Moss Dace Fish Bean Curd Skin Bag, Live Prawn, Pork Tendon, Free-Range Chicken and Japanese Shiitake Mushroom. For desserts, one can look forward to Double-Boiled Bird’s Nest with Whole Coconut and Rock Sugar and Osmanthus with Water Chestnut Jelly and Wolfberry.

This year, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel will be offering the new Golden Pandan Nian Gao Tarts with Gula Melaka and Grated Coconut alongside signature flavors Yam Paste, Pineapple Paste and Purple Sweet Potato.

📣 Order online at https://celebratorydelights.com/cny or visit the Lunar New Year booth located at the Hotel’s Forecourt from 4 January 2024 for takeaways.

For dining reservations, please call 6831 4605, email [email protected] or
visit https://www.wanhaochineserestaurant.com/ .

🏢 320 Orchard Road Singapore 238865

Usher in a Glorious Year of the Dragon with Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium !

Order before 31 December 2023 to enjoy an early bird discount of 20% for the festive takeaways! The highlight is the Boston Lobster and Ikura Yu Sheng with Passion Fruit Sauce. Known for its delectably sweet meat, Xin Cuisine’s Boston Lobster Yu Sheng is enhanced by a tangy passion fruit sauce, introducing a revitalizing and zesty dimension to the dish and harmonizing the
opulence of lobster and salmon roe. There are four other yu sheng options, including their signature Salmon Yu Sheng, Vegetarian Abalone Yu Sheng, and Sliced 2-head or Baby Abalone Yu Sheng.

Look forward to timeless classics such as Xin’s Roast Suckling Pig, Xin’s Home-style Roast Duck with Tea Leaves, and Xin’s Traditional Pen Cai, loaded with premium elements like Whole Abalone, Fresh Scallop, Deep-fried Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Live Prawn, and Roast Meat, are set to make a return this year. A lavish alternative will be the Xin’s Prosperity Pen Cai or the Xin’s Imperial Pen Cai, featuring lobster, Whole Australian 3-head Abalone, or Bird’s Nest.

For those with a penchant for sweets, delight in Xin’s Signature Yam and Pumpkin Cake or Xin’s Nian Guo with Coconut Sauce, both crafted in-house.

For Reunion Dinner and Lunar New Year set menus, there are seven distinct set menus featuring an enticing variety of Cantonese delicacies. Recommended is their 5-course auspicious menu at $118++ per person, with a minimum requirement of two diners.

📣 Call 3138 2531, WhatsApp 9114 0281, email: [email protected] or head to https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/holidayinn-atrium-xin-cuisine/reserve to reserve.

For takeaways, order at https://holiday-inn-singapore-atrium-estore.myshopify.com.

🏢 317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075

Conrad Centennial Singapore ushers in The Year of the Dragon with an exquisite line-up of Cantonese treasures from MICHELIN-listed Golden Peony.

Master of Cantonese cuisine Chef Ku Keung presents an extraordinary collection of set menus and à la carte specialties for guests to enjoy from 15 January to 24 February. Golden Peony’s rendition of Yu Sheng , the Fortune Gold Flakes Yu Sheng features a medley of prized ingredients including lobster, baby abalone, crispy white bait, golden coin chicken bak kwa, fish skin, and fresh fruit.

Highlights include the succulent Roasted Suckling Pig Stuffed with Fried Chicken Kimchi Fried Rice, and the Spanish Carabinero Prawn ‘Yuan Yang’ Fish Paste
Noodle is a velvet blend of springy black and white fish paste noodles. Guests can also expect other classics like Multigrain Rice Ball Infused with Chicken Purée and Smoked Chili Sauce, Stir Fried Sliced Giant Grouper with Water Bamboo Shoot in Signature Homemade XO Sauce, Duck Breast Stewed with Hawthorn, Snow Pear and American Ginseng and Lobster Superior Broth with Preserved Vegetables, Tomato and Beancurd. For a sweet ending, relish the Chilled Dragon Fruit with Crystal Pearls, Crispy Sesame Ball filled with Egg Custard or Dragon Beard Candy with Crushed Peanuts.

From 22 January to 25 February at Oscar’s, diners can tuck into unlimited fresh seafood dishes from the Signature Seafood Ice Bar, enjoy smoky grilled highlights from the charcoal barbecue like Smoked BBQ Grilled Beef Sirloin, Grilled Sweet Mustard Chicken Thigh, and BBQ Pork Spareribs, as well as flex their creativity at the DIY Yu Sheng Bar.

For those who prefer the comfort of home to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Conrad Centennial Singapore offers a bounty of festive take-home lunar offerings
such as the luscious Signature Roasted London Duck or the fragrant Signature Claypot Rice.

📣 Call 6432 7482/88 , email [email protected] or head to https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sincici-conrad-centennial-singapore/dining/golden-peony/ to reserve.

🏢 2 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038982

Indulge in a festive feast featuring an array of holiday delights with your loved ones at Orchard Cafe in Orchard Hotel Singapore from now to 1 January !

Delight in an array of festive carvings such as Traditional Roasted Turkey stuffed with French Rougie Duck Foie Gras, Manuka Honey and Macallan Whisky Baked Bone-in Gammon and Royal Ham, Slow Roasted Black Angus Bone-in Prime Tomahawk, Charcoal Grill Roasted Lamb and Salt Baked Norwegian Whole Salmon.

Look forward to Boston Lobster and Snow Crab for Seafood On Ice, Tiger Prawns A La Plancha, Live Station Christmas Crêpes, Chef Nicole’s Signature cakes Chocolate Hazelnut Log Cake and Yuzu Bergamot Log Cake, Festive Desserts Traditional Fruit Minced Pies, Marzipan Stollen Mixed Fruit Cake, Black Forest Chocolate and Shoot Glass Apple Ginger Cinnamon Crumble and Soya Bean Black Sugar Jelly.

📣 Call 6739 6565 or email [email protected] or head to https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/offers/asia/orchard-hotel-singapore/dining/christmas-buffet-at-the-orchard-cafe/#/ to reserve.

🏢 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879

💲 Cost:
Mondays to Fridays
Lunch: 12.00pm to 2.00pm $84.00

Mondays to Thursdays
Dinner: 6.00pm to 9.30pm $98.00
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Saturdays to Sundays
Lunch: 12.00pm to 2.00pm $94.00

Fridays to Sundays
Dinner: 6.00pm to 9.30pm $108.00

(Excluding 23 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 31 Dec and 1 Jan)

Have a Magical Christmas Adventure on a Sleigh Ride Through Asia with the Festive Dinner À La Carte and Set Menu at Eden Restaurant in Pullman Singapore Orchard !

From now to 30 Dec between 5pm to 11pm, Eden Restaurant will be offering specially curated festive dishes below that are available ala carte or in a set menu.

Appetiser
Moulard Duck “Foie Gras Torchon” with Yuzu & Mango Crystal

Main
Roast Dry Rub Nyonya Sambal Turkey Roulade with Seasonal Vegetables, Scallion Mashed Potatoes & Tangy Coconut Sauce or Peppered Hoisin Glazed Black Angus Short Ribswith Seasonal Vegetables, Scallion Mashed Potatoes & Spicy Bean Jus

Dessert
Citrus Lemon Curd Tartlet with Pistachio Cheam & Coconut Gelato

From now to 31 Dec, enjoy a sip of the below festive cocktails featured at Atelier Lounge.

ATELIER’S WINTER DREAM
The Macallan a Night on Earth, Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry, Spiced Apple Tea, Rose Carbonated Water

SNOWY CHRISTMAS SANGRIA
Port Wine, Malbec Red Wine, Grand Marnier, Fresh Orange Juice, Spices, Mixed Berries

JOLLY BELLE FEMME
Neft Vodka Black,
Grapes Champagne Cordial, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon, Honey

SANTA’S TALE
Neft Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Cheese,
Espresso

📣 Call 6603 8888 or email [email protected] or head to https://bit.ly/FestiveSetDinner_2023 to reserve

🏢 270 Orchard Road Level 4 Singapore 238857

From Mediterranean, Asian, Japanese fare, a lavish seafood spread, impressive roasts and desserts, the wide array of delectable cuisines at Carousel in Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore will leave diners spoilt for choice.

From now to 30 December 2023 and 1 January 2024, the Festive Dinner menu at
Carousel will be offering an amazing spread.

There is Seafood Galore which consists of Sakoshi Bay Oysters, Boiled Maine Lobsters, Snow Queen Crab Legs & Alaskan King Crab Legs, Half Shell Scallops, Lobster Claws and weekend highlight Steaming Hot Snow Queen Crab Legs.

Festive Rotisserie includes Traditional Roasted Turkey with Condiments and Slow Oven-roasted OP Beef Prime Ribs. Highlights are their highly recommended Teppanyaki Live Station which serves Sliced Beef or Lamb or Boneless Chicken Leg , weekend special Japanese Braised Baby Lobster in Garlic Butter and Hot Dishes Grilled Seabass and Lemon Butter Sauce, Mixed Seafood Thermidor with Cheese Gratin and Roasted Duck Legs with Pumpkin Mousseline and Morello Cherry Jus.

End off the meal with sweet treats such as Signature Christmas Log Cake, Italian Panettone and Matcha Azuki Bean Cake with Seaweed. Special mention goes to their Premium Ice-cream Parlour which serves the likes of Mango Yoghurt, Thai Milk Tea and Red Santa Raspberry Milk.

📣 Call 6737 7966 or email [email protected] or head to https://carouselbuffet.com.sg to reserve.

🏢 25 Scotts Road Singapore 228220

ook forward to a joyous Christmas at the refurnished Feast Asia in Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy this festive season! Their Asian-themed buffet will bring you on a journey through their specially curated dishes , fresh seafood and beloved classics!

Seafood on Ice includes Poached Live Prawn, Crayfish, Half-Shell Scallop
Freshly Shucked Hyogo Oysters and Cooked Crab! There are also the likes of Sashimi, Charcuterie and Cured Fish such as Honey Glazed Ham, Beetroot Cured Salmon, Carving station Salt-Crusted Salmon with Lime Leaf, Lemongrass & Spices, local delights Signature Laksa, Beef Noodle Soup and Singapore Oyster Omelette.

Options for Mains consist of Sarawak White Pepper Crayfish, Oatmeal Prawn, Curry Salmon Fish Head, Pineapple Chicken, Braised Pork with Fermented Red Glutinous Rice Wine, Grilled Lamb Cutlet with Massaman Curry Sauce, Red Wine Ox Tail, Mediterranean Black Mussel with Onion and Bell Pepper and Seafood Paella.

For Desserts, one can indulge in Signature Durian Pengat, Maotai Vanilla, Lemon Lush Pandan Layer Cake, Raspberry Tiramisu, Hazelnut Feuilletine Chocolate Tart, Rainbow Cake with Butter Cream and 4 Flavours of Premium Gelato.

📣 Call 6340 5665 or head to https://www.grandmercureroxy.com.sg/offers/feast-asia-opening-promo to reserve

🏢 50 East Coast Road Singapore 428769

💲Cost:
Lunch (12pm to 2.30pm)
Adult: $58.00++
Child: $30.00++
Dinner (6pm to 9.30pm)
Adult: $72.00++
Child: $36.00++

Have a magical Christmas at J65 in JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La from now to 1 Jan 2024! From succulent roast to seafood to flavourful international delights, J65 has have something to tantalise every palate.

The highlight is the Chef’s Table / Carvings consisting of Braised Black Angus Beef,
Traditional Style Roasted Boneless Turkey, Nyonya Style Roasted Boneless Turkey
and Baked Norwegian Salmon with Tomato Basil Coulis served with sides Mashed Potato Infused with Truffle Oil , Braised Brussel Sprouts with Turkey Bacon, Sauteed Red Cabbage , Maple Glazed Chestnuts and sauces Giblet Sauce , Brown Sauce Cranberry Sauce and Nyonya Sauce.

Seafood Counter includes the likes of Boston Lobster , Prawn and Mussel while Main Dishes consist of Seafood Thermidor and Oxtail Stew with Cremolata. Desserts such as Durian Pengat, Chocolate Fountain, Christmas Log Cake , Christmas Fruit Cake, Christmas Stollen, Christmas Apple Pie and Chilled Mango Sago Coulis complete the meal.

📣 Call J65 at 6831 4374 or head to https://www.jen-eats.com/tanglin/web/promotions.aspx to book

💲 Cost: $88++ for Adults, $44++ for Children 6 to 11 Years Old for Festive Buffet on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

🏢 1A Cuscaden Road Singapore 249716

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Peppermint in Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay where a delightful array of traditional favourites awaits you! Available from now until Monday, 1 Jan 2024, Peppermint’s Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee and his Culinary Team’s festive creations will captivate your taste buds.

Indulge in Peppermint’s signature Traditional Slow Roast Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze, accompanied by delectable Chestnut Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, and Cranberry Compote. Other highlights include the tantalising Honey Baked Chicken Ham with Pineapple Sauce, the irresistible Cheese Fondue, featuring Pumpkin Brie Cheese Drip, served with Ham and Cheese Roll, and Seafood Ravioli with Lobster and Crustacean Bisque.

For the lunch experience on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve, the crowd-favourite Slow Roast Milk-Fed Veal Leg with Black Pepper Cream will be served. Peppermint’s Christmas Day lunch buffet will also feature a special treat of Freshly Shucked Oysters and Norwegian Lobsters.

Delight in the delightful flavours of Yuzu Strawberry Chocolate Yule Log, Passionfruit Sesame Praline Yule Log, Pink Peppercorn Cream Cheese Mixed Berries Gateaux, Manjari Chocolate with Cherry, and many more delectable creations.

Experience the Swing Grill-grilled favourites. available for dinner on weekends, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, with the delectable Balsamic Glazed Black Angus Beef Prime Rib with Morel Jus during dinner on weekends, while the succulent Slow-grilled Whole Baby Lamb with Chermoula Sauce and Urban Farm Starfruit Mint Yoghurt will be featured during dinner on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Look forward to Roast Baby Spring Chicken with Asian Five Spice, Chicken & Lamb Sausages, Orange-glazed Baby Lamb Ribs with Mojo Verde, as well as Grilled Whole Seabass, and a host of other enticing options.

📣 Call 6845 1112, email
[email protected] or visit https://bit.ly/celebration-of-christmas-spirit to reserve.

🏢 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594