Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Modern Chinese restaurant Ya Ge Singapore at Orchid Hotel introduces its Weekend Dim Sum Brunch, a reimagined culinary experience inspired by Hong Kong and Cantonese cuisine. The menu offers up to 15 meticulously crafted dishes, including handcrafted dim sum, appetizers, soups, main courses, and desserts. Weekly specials at the live station promise unique dining adventures.

Highlights include:

• Deep-Fried Red Garoupa Fillet and Mango Roll
• Pan-fried Tom Yum Mee Sua Kueh with Fresh Prawn
• Abalone Siew Mai
• Teochew Kueh with Cabbage and Crispy Conpoy
• French Toast with Prawn in Kam Heong Style
• Pan-fried Rice Roll with Sichuan “Lao Gan Ma” Chilli
• Steamed Mala Flavoured Pork Siew Mai with Baby Octopus
• Braised Lobster Broth with Fresh Crab Meat and Crab Roe
• Crispy Noodles with Live King Prawn
• Abalone and Conpoy Porridge
  
  Live station offerings vary weekly, featuring delights such as Roasted Pork Cubes, BBQ Char Siew, Minced Duck with Salt & Pepper, and Xiao Long Bao with Crab Roe. The brunch also includes classic dim sum like Traditional Xiao Long Bao, Glutinous Rice with Chicken in Lotus Leaf, Charcoal Barbecued Pork Buns, and Salted Egg Yolk Custard Lava Buns.
  
  📣 Call 6818 6831, Whatsapp 8031 6831
  or head to https://www.orchidhotel.com.sg/dining/ya-ge to enquire.
  
  🏢 1 Tras Link Orchid Hotel Singapore 078867
  
  💲Cost:
  Available only on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
  
  First Seating: 11.30am – 1.30pm (Last Order at 1pm)
  
  Second Seating: 12.30pm – 2.30pm (Last Order at 2pm)
  
  Pricing:
  S$68++ per adult (min. 2 persons)
  $48++ per child (4-12 years old)

Paradox Merchant Court presents the ‘Durian Fiesta’ at Ellenborough Market Café, from now until 31 August 2024. Every weekend dinner in July and August, enjoy a buffet of durian-infused dishes like Durian Fried Rice, Hokkaido Pumpkin Durian Cream Soup, and Durian Hazelnut Choux.

Don’t miss the Durian Fruit Bazaar every Thursday until 8 August 2024, and on National Day 9 August 2024, featuring unlimited fresh durian varieties such as Mao Shan Wang, D24, Red Prawn and more at the alfresco live station by the Singapore River.

📣 Call 6239 1847 / 6239 1848, email email [email protected] or head to bit.ly/emc-reservations for reservations.

🏢 20 Merchant Road Singapore 058281

💲Cost:
Dinner Buffet from Friday to Sunday between now to 31 August 2024
6.30pm to 10.00pm
$98/adult, $42/child

Durian Fruit Bazaar
On Thursday between now to 8 August 2024 and 9 August 2024, Friday
6.30pm to 10.00pm
$138/adult, S$50/child

From now to 9 August 2024, celebrate Singapore’s National Day month at Edge, Pan Pacific Singapore award-winning buffet restaurant. Executive Chef Andy Oh and his team present “Flavours of the Lion City: A Culinary Expedition Through Singapore,” featuring iconic Singaporean dishes like Peppery Teochew Bak Kut Teh, Braised Soya Duck, and Singapore Laksa with Baby Lobster. Indulge in local desserts, such as Deep-fried Durian and Chempedak Cake, and enjoy nostalgic drinks from the Old School Pop-up Drinks Stall.

On top of the above, the buffet also offers the likes of Char-Grilled meats and sausages at the Churrasco Carving Station, Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Garlic and Herb, Bavarian Pork Knuckle, Sustainability Local Farm Barramundi En Papillote, and Roasted US Beef Tomahawk. Guests can also enjoy a Live Pasta Station, Singapore Chilli Crab with Golden Mantao, Wok Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle, Pan Fried Oyster Omelette, and Nitrogen Ice Cream.

📣 Call 6826 8240, email [email protected] or head to https://www.tablecheck.com/en/pan-pacific-singapore-edge/reserve/message to reserve.

🏢 7 Raffles Boulevard Level 3 Singapore 039595

💲Cost:
09 July to 08 August, 6pm to 10pm
Sundays to Wednesdays
$92 per adult | SGD46 per child (6 to 12 years old)

Thursdays to Saturdays
$108 per adult | $54 per child (6 to 12 years old)

Inclusive of hot coffee/tea/teh tarik, iced limau, soya chin chow

National Day 2024 Lunch and Dinner
09 August
$128 per adult | $64 per child (6 to 12 years old)

Inclusive of hot coffee/tea/teh tarik, iced limau, soya chin chow

Special pricing for Citizens born in 1965
$88 per adult

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6.00pm to 10.00pm, delight in the Grill N’ Chill Buffet Dinner at the all-new Sanctuary Tearoom in Amara Sanctuary.

Sanctuary Tearoom offers a unique dining experience with dishes that embrace fresh produce, conscious ingredients, and local finds. Indulge in a wide selection of barbecued seafood and meats, featuring highlights such as Grilled Wagyu Steak with Cajun Spices, Satay Pork Belly, Sambal Stingray, Sichuan-style Grilled Giant Squid, Maine Lobster Claw, Peri Peri Prawn, and an array of sweet indulgences

📣 Call 6825 3888 or head to https://sentosa.amarahotels.com/dining/sanctuarytearoom to find out more

🏢 1 Larkhill Road Sentosa Island Singapore 099394

💲Cost:
$138++ per adult

Amara Members enjoy a 1-for-1 deal while UOB Cardholders and Sentosa Islander get 50% savings with a minimum of 4 paying adults

Stand a chance to win a 3D2N stay at Noku Phuket worth THB 25,000 (approx. S$920) for A Taste of Phuket special culinary collaboration at Feast Asia between Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy and Noku Phuket , celebrated for its breathtaking views of Chalong Bay, lush greenery, and delectable authentic cuisine. From now to 28 July, indulge in a vibrant array of Phuket specialties and fresh seafood such as the below.

Salads
Som Thum Thai
Thai green papaya, peanut and dried shrimp salad

Yum Makhue Phao Moo Sun & Talay
Roasted eggplant, minced pork and seafood salad

Yum Moo Yang
Grilled pork salad

Yum Pla Thod
Deep fried fish with pineapple, shallot and spring onion salad

Chef’s Station
Po Pia Sod
Phuket fresh spring roll with roasted pork (Lunch only)

O Tao
Sautéed oyster and taro with batter (Dinner only)

Carving Station
Thod Mun Pla
Curry fish cake, cucumber chilli dip

Gai Gorlae
Southern Thai roasted chicken

Noodle Station
Kuay Tiew Reua
Thai Boat Noodle Soup (Pork or Beef)

Soup
Tom Yum Sou
Thailand’s famous spicy and sour soup

Mains
Mee Hoon Gaeng Poo
Crab meat curry and vermicelli

Gaeng Som Goong Cha Oom Kai
Thai sour curry with prawns and climbing wattle

Pla Jian Ta Krai
Fried fish with lemongrass and soybean sauce

Kuo Kling Pad
Minced duck sautéed in curry paste, galangal and kaffir lime leaves

Goong Naam Makham
Stir-fried prawns in tamarind sauce

Kuey Teow Phad Thai Gai
Stir-fried Thai noodles with chicken

Dessert
Khao Niew Mamuang
Deep fried sweet sticky rice and mango spring roll

Khanom Thuai
Coconut milk custard

Kluay Tod
Thai-style deep fried banana

Sungkaya Fugthong
Steamed egg custard in pumpkin

Tub Tim Grob
Water chestnut wrapped in tapioca flour, served with creamy coconut milk and condiments

📣 Call 6340 5665 or find out more at https://www.grandmercureroxy.com.sg/offers/a-taste-of-phuket

🏢 50 East Coast Road Roxy Square Singapore 428769

💲Cost:
Lunch: 12pm to 2.30pm
Adult $62** , Child $31**

Dinner: 6pm to 9.30pm
Adult $78** , Child $39**

Peppermint at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay is thrilled to announce the return of chef-owner Auntie Gaik Lean from the one-MICHELIN-starred Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery in Penang, Malaysia. From now to 11 August, in celebration of Singapore’s National Day, Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee and Auntie Gaik Lean will team up to present ‘Savour the Straits Peranakan Buffet.’ This special buffet will feature the rich and authentic flavors of Peranakan cuisine, with each dish crafted with passion and care.

As part of the ‘Savour the Straits Peranakan Buffet,’ guests can enjoy the King of Fruits, durian, on Friday and Saturday evenings at Peppermint’s Urban Farm. Indulge in a free-flow selection of fresh Mao Shan Wang, Red Prawn, and D24 durians, de-shelled on the spot. Savor the unique taste of warm, grilled durian, offering a delightful smokiness and caramelized sweetness.

Marvel at the vibrant fireworks lighting up the sky on Saturday evenings during the National Day Parade previews (July 27 and August 3, 2024) and on August 9, 2024, as one enjoy the exquisite ‘Savour the Straits Peranakan Buffet.’

📣 Call 6845 1111, email: [email protected]
or head to https://bit.ly/Peppermint-sg to find out more.

🏢 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594

💲Cost:
Weekday Lunch (Sundays to Thursdays, 12:00pm to 2:30pm)
$72++ per adult and $36++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekday Dinner (Sundays to Thursdays, 6:30pm to 10:00pm)
$98++ per adult and $49++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekend Lunch (Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00pm to 3:00pm)
$82++ per adult and $41++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekend Dinner complete with Free-flow Durians– Fridays, Saturdays, including the National Day public holiday (6:30pm to 10:00pm)
$128++ per adult and $64++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

One guest dines FREE with every three paying adults at Escape Restaurant in One Farrer Hotel which has recently introduced its new outdoor BBQ dinner buffet by the poolside Dine and Dive To The Weekend, offering a delightful dining experience with picturesque sunset views.

The buffet features a wide range of chef-prepared specialties, including freshly grilled items like Grain-fed Ribeye, Tiger Prawns Chicken Bratwurst, Bone-in Chicken Leg, Hyogo Oyster, Pork Chorizo, and Green Lip Mussel and carving station Lechon Pork Belly.

The diverse salad bar includes options such as Potato and Pommery Mustard Salad, Apple, Raisin, and Walnut Salad, and Smoked Duck and Orange Salad.

Rotating soups, starch and vegetable sides, and a variety of desserts like Nutty Brownies with Dark Chocolate Ganache and Assorted Japanese Mochi complete the buffet.

📣 Call ‭6705 7825‬ , email [email protected] or head to https://www.onefarrer.com/offers/dine-dive-to-the-weekend-escape-restaurant to find out more.

🏢 1 Farrer Park Station Road Singapore 217562

💲Cost:
Every Friday from 6.00pm to 10.00pm

$88 ++ per guest (Complimentary usage of swimming pool)

Add-on Free Flow of Beverages
$58++ – Red Wine, White Wine, Spirits and Beer
$18++ – Non-Alcoholic

Plate in Carlton City Hotel presents a fresh twist on the beloved Cajun seafood boil with “Ocean Symphony,” available every Thursday evening from 6.00pm to 10.00pm.

Prepare for a feast for the senses with a variety of seafood delights such as succulent crabs, lobsters, prawns, and clams, all cooked to perfection and paired with crowd-favorite sauces like Cajun, Black Pepper, and Salted Egg.

Plate’s selection of sides, including Fried Squid Tentacles, Truffle Fries, and Spam Fries, complement the seafood extravaganza and enhance your dining experience.

For those craving a spicy kick, their take on the beloved Szechuan classic, mala xiang guo, awaits. Indulge in a symphony of flavors where the natural sweetness of the seafood mingles with tongue-tingling Szechuan spices, elevating the dish to new heights. As an exclusive treat, add a sumptuous 750-gram Boston Lobster to your mala xiang guo for just $20.00.

📣 Call 6632 8922 , email [email protected] or head to https://www.carltoncity.sg/dining/plate to enquire

🏢 1 Gopeng Street Singapore 078862

From now to 31 August,  Si Chuan Dou Hua collaborates with Taiwan’s MICHELIN Green Star restaurant Yangming Spring and Japanese Kappo restaurant Nishikane to offer two exquisite tasting menus.

Each chef brings their unique culinary style to create sumptuous, meat-free dishes that are both delicious and refined. Paired with Premium Oolong tea Dong Fang Mei Ren, the plant-based promotional tasting menus are available at $118++ or $148++ per person.

Featured here are the highlights of both menus

Homemade Soybean Curd in Uma Dashi Sauce topped with Sora Mame Bean, Garden Fresh Bell Pepper Sushi, Aubergine Sushi, Aromatic Tea-Infused Sweet Beans, Deep Fried Glutinous Rice in Sichuan Style, Fresh Green Bamboo Roll with Eatable Flower
自制日式豆腐伴蚕豆、灯笼椒寿司、茄子寿司、黄金茶香甜豆仁，花椒脆糯米、绿竹笋春花卷

Thick Black Truffle Soup
松露浓汤

Fresh Bamboo Shoot with Salad in Fruit Vinegar
台湾绿竹笋伴果醋沙拉

Kyoto Kamigamo Eggplant accompanied by Summer Green
夏日京都贺茂茄子搭时蔬

Stir-fried Hakka Abacus Seeds with Assorted Mushroom
三菌客家算盘子

Somen Noodles with Chinese Yam and Japanese Corn served with Crystal Ice Block
冰水晶日本素面

Daifuku with Japan Melon, Crystal Lemon Cane Jelly, Flavourful Mochi, Velvety Purple Sweet Potato Mash in Rich Black Sugar Sauce
日式大福麻糬、柠檬晶球甘蔗冻、雪梅娘、黑糖浆紫薯泥

📣 Reserve at https://www.sichuandouhua.com/en/contact-us

🏢 80 Raffles Place 60-01 Singapore 048624

Goodwood Park Hotel 良木园酒店 renowned Cantonese and Sichuan restaurants Min Jiang 岷江川菜馆 and Min Jiang at Dempsey 岷江在登布西山, will be presenting ‘Min Jiang Reimagined: An Exquisite Showcase by Four Culinary Masters’ , a momentous occasion that unites four culinary masters in a groundbreaking collaboration.

Fronted by revered guest husband-and-wife chefs Sam Leong and Forest Leong, alongside Min Jiang and Min Jiang at Dempsey’s Master Chefs, Chan Hwan Kee and Goh Chee Kong respectively, this exceptional event will take place from 22 to 28 July 2024 and will feature an impressive repertoire of dishes that
will be showcased in two exclusive set menus, available for dine-in only at Min Jiang at Goodwood Park Hotel.

Featured here are the highlights from both menus

A Sea of Treasures
Abalone, Sea Cucumber and Wild-caught Eel Maw in Golden Organic Pumpkin Broth paired with Uni & Jamón Ibérico
海胆金汤海中宝
by Chef Sam Leong 梁兆基

The Ocean’s Embrace
King Crabmeat in Light Curry Sauce with Seasonal White Asparagus
南洋风味蟹肉白芦笋
by Chef Forest Leong

A Dream So Deep
Slow-braised ‘Live’ South African Abalone in its jus
鲍汁南非鲜鲍，日本秋葵
by Chef Chan Hwan Kee 曾繁基

The Perfect Calm
Typhoon Shelter Turbot Fish Fillet and Soft-shell Crab
避风塘多宝鱼软壳蟹
by Chef Goh Chee Kong 吴志光

From the Prairies to Harmony
Slow-braised Wagyu Beef Cheek with Japanese Daikon
慢火和牛類肉，日本白玉
by Chef Chan Hwan Kee 曾繁基

Smooth as Silk
Barley Pearl Congee with Handmade Shrimp Balls and Dried Scallops
脆口瑶柱虾滑薏米粥
by Chef Sam Leong 梁兆基

Playground in My Mind
Crispy Crepes, Meringue and Gold Laced Threads with Assorted Berries Gelato
缤纷白霜果浆淇淋球
by Chef Forest Leong

📣 Call 6730 1704, email: [email protected] and head to https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/goodwood-park-hotel-min-jiang/reserve to reserve.

🏢 22 Scotts Road Singapore 228221

💲Cost:
22 to 28 July 2024
6-course lunch menu for min. 2 persons at $148++ per person
7-course dinner menu for min. 2 persons at $188++ per person