Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Orchard Road, Pullman Singapore Orchard celebrates Singapore’s 59th National Day at Eden Restaurant with the Taste of Tradition National Day menu available from 1 to 31 August, daily from 12 pm to 11 pm. This gourmet journey honors local favorites with premium skewers and inventive beverages infused with local flavors.

The culinary experience starts with a DIY Singapore Chilli Crab Kueh Pie Tee ($18 for 6 pieces), featuring delicate pastry shells, plump crab, and Eden Restaurant’s homemade Chilli Crab sauce.

For the main course, one can enjoy a selection of gourmet skewers:

• Laksa Tiger Prawns ($34) with traditional laksa spices.
• Sambal Turmeric Mackerel Steak ($34) marinated in sambal and turmeric.
• Homemade Chicken Satay ($32) with a signature marinade.
• Beef Rendang Tenderloin ($38) braised in rendang curry sauce.
  
  Each dish is served à la carte or as a set for $59 for two, accompanied by Grilled Nasi Rempah and Nonya Curry Vegetables.
  
• End the meal with the Onde Onde Sundae ($16), featuring Gula Melaka, brownie, and coconut floss.
  
  The menu also includes creative cocktails and mocktails that celebrate Singaporean flavors:
• Heart of Lion ($23): Brass Lion Butterfly Pea Gin, Martini Bianco, blue pea syrup, and osmanthus.
  
• Singapore Royale ($23): Nusa Cana Rum, jackfruit and laksa leaf shrub, coconut liqueur, and fresh pineapple juice.
  
• Back in the Island ($23): Singapore Distillery Merlion Vodka, Gayuma Liqueur, preserved sour plum syrup, and nutmeg.
  
• Mocktails: Red Date Iced Longan Tea ($12) and Milo Dinosaur Kaw ($12)
  
  📣 For reservations or more information, visit http://www.edenrestaurant.sg
  
  🏢 270 Orchard Road Singapore 128857

To celebrate the opening of the Marine Parade station on the Thomson East Coast Line, Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy is offering a Holiday Saver (Stay , Play and Explore) special staycation promotion.

Explore nearby shopping malls Parkway Parade and i12 Katong and discover the city’s iconic landmarks such as Katong, Joo Chiat , Gardens By The Bay , Orchard Road and Botanic Gardens all within a 30-minute travel time.

Highlights include:

🏨 Accommodation located right outside of Marine Parade Station

🍽️ $50 dining voucher for Feast Asia or Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant

🍹 Special “TEL” cocktail at Breez Bar

☕ Free Coffee or Tea with every sandwich at Roxy Divine Café

🎁 Exclusive goodie bag worth $15

🧖 Complimentary Vitaminspa Complete Wellness Set with a pouch designed by MINDS , available for stays in August as a token of celebration for Singapore’s National Day.

📣 Call 6344 8000 , email H3610@accor.com or head to https://www.grandmercureroxy.com.sg/stay-offers/stay-play-explore to reserve.

Cherry Garden at Mandarin Oriental Singapore hosted an exclusive three-day event from 1 to 3 August featuring the culinary mastery of Two Michelin Star Chef Fei from Jiang by Chef Fei of Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou.

Chef Fei presented his innovative Teochew-Cantonese cuisine where guests indulged in a five-course lunch tasting menu priced at SGD 128++ per person or an eight-course dinner tasting menu at SGD 198++ per person.

Diners started with Chef Fei’s signature Marinated Celtuce with Pickles, a refreshing appetizer that sets the tone and relished the delicate umami flavor of Canadian Geoduck with Seaweed broth, a unique ingredient masterfully presented in varied styles.

The Steamed Yellow Croaker takes center stage, blending the savory taste of turnip, a key element in Teochew cuisine, with the rich flavor of fermented soybeans, paying homage to Cantonese traditions. The meal is concluded with the nourishing Double-boiled Silver Fungus, served chilled with a hint of citrus.

Featured here is the lunch menu which consists of the below

Appetiser 前菜
Pickled marinated celtuce 冰爽泡青笋
Cold marinated sliced sea whelk 鲜拌海螺片
Fermented sweet and sour pork 糖醋香酥肉

Soup 汤品
Canadian geoduck with seaweed 头水紫菜冲浪加拿大象拔蚌

Main Course 主菜
Steamed yellow croaker with turnip, fermented soybean and orange peel
陈皮豉蒜菜脯酱蒸东海黄鱼
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Dim Sum 点心
‘Har Gau’ steamed shrimp dumpling 岭南虾饺皇
Steamed pork and mushroom dumpling 水晶潮州粉果
Black truffle and cucumber puff 黑松露青瓜酥

Dessert 甜品
Chilled double-boiled silver fungus with citrus 冰花柠香炖金银耳羹

🏢 5 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039797

Celebrate Singapore’s National Day with a culinary journey at Yue at Aloft in Aloft Singapore Novena with their National Day Special, an exclusive set menu for two, available from now to 31 August.

Priced at $59++ for 2, the set consist of

Mini Abalone, Fish Maw & Home-Made Meat Ball in Herbal Peppercorn Soup – A comforting bowl of soup, combining the delicate flavors of mini abalone, fish maw, and a home-made meatball, infused with the warmth of herbal peppercorn.

Baked King Prawn with Garlic Sambal Mayo – Succulent baked king prawns, perfectly paired with a spicy and creamy garlic sambal mayo, offering a harmonious blend of flavors.

Seafood Crispy Noodles with Chilli Crab Sauce – A delightful twist on a local favorite with crispy noodles topped with an assortment of fresh seafood, all enveloped in a rich and spicy chilli crab sauce.

Deep-Fried Durian Roll – Combines the creamy richness of durian with a crispy, golden exterior.

We also had the opportunity to savor other signature dishes such as Poached Sliced Beef, Sze Chuan Peppercorn and Sweet and Sour Pork with Popping Candy.

📣 Call 6808 6846 or email yue@aloftsingapore.com to reserve

🏢 16 Ah Hood Road Singapore 329982

Experience beach club vibes right in the heart of Singapore at El Chido at Pullman Singapore Hill Street , the ultimate rooftop bar oasis. Immerse in the lively Mexican atmosphere as one dip into the glistening infinity pool, savor flavorful Mexican bites, and groove to captivating tunes. One can enjoy the National Day Parade’s finale splashing across the skies for a truly unforgettable evening.

Every Saturday, guests can indulge in a special promotion of S$88.88++ sets for up to 3 pax. Each set features a Mexican-style affair with a local twist, including Chicken Rice ‘Chimichanga’ with achar, chili sauce, and ginger paste, Crispy Seafood Otah with green mango salad, salsa verde, and soft tortilla, and a giant sharing-style Singarita, a unique blend of margarita and Singapore Sling flavors. With this promotion, guests have access to the pool while dining and can enjoy breathtaking fireworks and NDP flypasts throughout Saturday nights.

📣 Book at https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/elchido/national-day-specials-5210170234994688

🏢 1 Hill Street Singapore 179949

Enjoy 1-for-1 for adults while kids 5 years old and below dine free with a paying adult at the Singapore Food Fare at Atrium Restaurant in Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium.

To celebrate Singapore’s 59th birthday, the halal-certified Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is hosting a Singapore Food Fare featuring iconic local dishes and unique durian creations from 22 July to 1 September 2024.

Key Highlights
Durian Dishes – Innovative durian-infused dishes like Durian Chicken, Durian Prawn, and Durian Fish Fillet

Durian Desserts – Options include Durian Pengat, Durian Crumble, Durian Cake, And Durian Puffs

Local Delicacies – Variety of local favorites such as Oyster Omelette, Hokkien Mee, Chicken Bak Kut Teh, Laksa, and more.

International Cuisine – Includes Sashimi, Australian Black Mussels, Baby Abalone, Paella, Roasted Spring Chicken, Biryani, And Butter Chicken

📣 Call +65 3138 2530 , WhatsApp +65 9114 0258, Tel , email atriumrestaurant.sinhi@ihg.com
or find out more at https://www.tablecheck.com/en/holidayinn-atrium-atrium-restaurant/reserve/landing.

🏢 317 Outram Road Singapore 169075

💲Cost:
Lunch daily from 12pm to 2.30pm

Dinner from 6pm to 10pm (Sun to Thurs) and 6pm to 10.30pm (Fri , Sat)

Lunch: $94++ (Mon to Fri) / $98++ (Sat, Sun) per adult; $25++ per child (6-12 years old)

Dinner: $108++ (Mon-Thurs) / $118++ (Fri-Sun) per adult; $30++ per child (6-12 years old)

It was a night of celebration at Prego 38th Anniversary, hosted by Fairmont Singapore and Chef Davide Bizzarri. Prego has been a cornerstone of authentic Italian dining for nearly four decades and this milestone was marked by an unforgettable evening of culinary delights and lively entertainment. Highlights included Burrata flown in from Puglia, Saffron, Cod, and Leek Risotto prepared in a parmesan wheel, freshly sliced Tuscan prosciutto, and pizzas topped with seasonal Italian truffles

📣 Call 6431 6156 , email dining.singapore@fairmont.com or head to
https://prego.com.sg/contact-us/ to reserve.

🏢 80 Bras Basah Road Level 1 Fairmont Singapore Singapore 189560

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 dining@paradoxsingapore.com 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 dining.ppsin@panpacific.com 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