Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Step into a world of culinary nostalgia and timeless charm with the unveiling of the newly refurbished Whampoa Room, located on Level 6 in One Farrer Hotel. Helmed by Executive Chef Marcus Tan, the refreshed dining destination now welcomes guests to a heartwarming Peranakan buffet experience, featuring an array of traditional favourites and heritage recipes prepared with finesse.

Embracing a homely yet sophisticated ambiance, Whampoa Room is adorned with warm brown tones, plush sofa seating, marble tabletops, and wooden accents—making it a perfect setting for family gatherings and convivial dining. Diners can look forward to unlimited servings of iconic dishes such as Double Boiled Bakwan Kepiting, Nyonya Kueh Pie Tee, Ayam Buah Keluak, Assam Prawns, Gulai Tumis Stingray, and an exquisite selection of Traditional Nyonya Kueh — a true celebration of Straits Chinese culinary heritage in a space designed for comfort and connection.

📣 Call 6705 7825 , email fnbevents@onefarrer.com or head to https://www.onefarrer.com/dining/whampoa-room to find out more.

🏢 1 Farrer Park Station Road Singapore 217562

💲Cost:

Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Lunch and Public Holidays Lunch & Dinner

Lunch & Dinner
Adult $58
Senior Citizen / Child $28

Senior Citizen – 50 years old and above
Child – 6 to 11 years old

This August, York Hotel proudly presents the third edition of its SG60 Heritage Dining Series, a month-long culinary celebration from now to 31 August 2025 at White Rose Café. In line with this year’s theme, “Celebrate Together,” the specially crafted menus invite diners to gather, reminisce, and savour the rich tapestry of Singaporean cuisine.

Highlights include a 3-course National Day Set Menu priced at S$60 for two diners, with customisable selections such as Rock Lobster Nyonya Laksa, Abalone Bak Kut Teh, and Durian Ice Kachang, available daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. UOB Cardmembers enjoy 10% off, and diners dressed in red and white on 9 August receive a special 10% discount as part of the National Day festivities . Complementing the dine-in experience is a “Treasured Flavours of Singapore” Takeaway Set, priced at S$60 for two, perfect for home dining or festive gatherings. Featuring perennial favourites such as Beef Rendang, Curry Chicken, and Chap Chye, this convenient set offers a taste of heritage packed with warmth and nostalgia. Additionally, guests who order the National Day set menu can enjoy beloved “Local Favourites” including Har Cheong Gai and Sambal Cuttlefish Kang Kong at a special price of S$12 per item.

📣 Head to www.yorkhotel.com.sg to find out more or book directly via https://shorturl.at/eTbTU .

🏢 21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516

In celebration of Singapore’s 60th birthday, Grand Copthorne Waterfront presents a decadent culinary tribute at Food Capital from now to 31 August 2025. Guests can indulge in an extravagant buffet featuring an impressive medley of Asian and Western favourites, fresh seafood on ice, and a bold array of durian-inspired creations — topped off with free-flow Musang King durians, freshly opened at the live outdoor station and served exclusively during dinner between 7pm to 9pm.

Food lovers can expect an adventurous lineup of savoury durian dishes such as Gratin Parmigiana Durian, Durian Beurre Blanc Roasted Seabass, and Durian Laksa, alongside sweet treats like Durian Gula Melaka Kueh Dadar and Fresh Durian Crème Brûlée. On launch day, Udders will take over the live dessert station with two debut creations — Durian Cheesecake and Durian Pengat, featuring over 30% real durian. Guests will also enjoy their signature Emperor Mao ice cream made with 54% Mao Shan Wang. Post-launch, these flavours will rotate throughout the buffet period. Celebrate SG60 in style with live local music and a chance to win lucky draw prizes worth up to $800.

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 — 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐏𝐆𝐋𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍𝟑𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝟑𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐭! 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭.

📣 Call 8168 1539 , 6233 1338 , email DINING.GCW@MILLENNIUMHOTELS.COM or head to https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/offers/asia/grand-copthorne-waterfront/dining/food-capital/food-capital-durian-fiesta/#/ to find out more.

🏢 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663

💲Cost:
Buffet Hours:

• Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Mon–Sat)
• Dinner: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
  
• Lunch: $72++ (Adult) | $36++ (Child)
• Dinner (Sun–Thurs): $118++ (Adult) | $59++ (Child)
• Dinner (Fri & Sat): $128++ (Adult) | $64++ (Child)
• Children 5 and under dine free

In celebration of Singapore’s 60th birthday, Edge Restaurant at Pan Pacific Singapore presents “Flavours of the Lion City” — a vibrant tribute to the nation’s rich culinary heritage.

From now to 9 August 2025, diners can embark on a nostalgic journey led by Executive Chef Andy Oh and his culinary team. Discover an enticing array of local favourites and modern reimaginings, including Salt Baked Crab, Wok-fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle in Opah Leaf, Peppery Bak Kut Teh with Pig Stomach, and a live station featuring Durian Kueh Pie Tee — all alongside Edge’s signature Singapore Laksa.

To mark the SG60 milestone, diners can enjoy a special SG60 Saturday Lunch Buffet on 2 and 9 August at just $60 nett per person (U.P. $80++), available with a minimum group of four diners. Each guest will receive a complimentary welcome drink — a perfect reason to gather with loved ones and toast to six decades of shared memories and national pride.

📣 Call 6826 8240 , email dining.ppsin@panpacific.co or head to https://www.menu-ppsin.panpacific.com/flavours-of-the-lion-city to find out more.

🏢 7 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039595

💲Cost:
Weekday (Mondays to Thursdays)
$98 per adult | Inclusive of free flow of soft drinks
$49 per child (6 to 12 years old) | Inclusive of free flow of soft drinks

Weekend (Fridays to Sundays)
$118 per adult | Inclusive of free flow of soft drinks
$59 per child (6 to 12 years old) | Inclusive of free flow of soft drinks

To commemorate Singapore’s 60th birthday, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay presents “Toast to SG60” — a festive tribute filled with culinary experiences, limited-time offers, and engaging social media giveaways. Set within Singapore’s first Garden-in-a-Hotel, the event captures the essence of national pride and togetherness through nostalgic flavours and vibrant settings. Central to the celebration is the return of Peppermint’s Peranakan Heritage Buffet, running from now to 10 August, showcasing classic Nonya recipes and bold, heritage-rich dishes in honour of the nation’s cultural legacy.

As part of the festivities, guests can enjoy exclusive weekend experiences like a Live Durian Station at the Urban Farm, offering free-flow premium varieties such as Mao Shan Wang and D24. The Gigantic Wild Catch Live Station brings the ocean to the plate with freshly grilled or steamed Giant Stingray, King Garoupa, and more. Signature highlights include 90 Days Grain-fed Black Angus Beef Prime Rib with Rendang Sauce , Ayam Buah Keluak, Assam King Prawns, Rock Lobster with Charred Chilli Chuka, and Smoked Satay Wagyu Beef Belly Lemak.

To end the meal on a sweet note, guests can indulge in heritage-inspired desserts like Pandan Kaya Cake, Gula Melaka Pleated, Orh Nee Purple Velvet Cake, Ondeh Cake, and Milo Tiramisu, along with refreshing verrines such as Pulut Hitam Panna Cotta and Coconut Mousse with Blue Pea Jelly.

📣 Call 6845 1112 , email peppermint.prsmb@parkroyalcollection.com or find out more at https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-collection-marina-bay/offers/the-peranakan-heritage-buffet-peppermint.html.

🏢 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594

To celebrate a decade of conscious culinary innovation, Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant at top of UOB Plaza 1 presents a landmark collaboration with Taiwan’s Michelin Green Star-awarded Yang Ming Spring and the return of renowned Japanese Kappo restaurant Nishikane.

Running from now to 30 September, the exclusive tasting menus are available at $128++ or $148++ per person . The menu showcases premium seasonal ingredients, including sustainably grown mushrooms cultivated in-house using recycled coffee grounds and without the use of pesticides.

Spearheading this collaboration are Executive Chef Sean Hsueh of Yang Ming Spring, Chef Nobuhiro Nishi of Nishikane, and Executive Chef Hoo Chee Keong of Si Chuan Dou Hua, each bringing their distinctive culinary heritage to craft a sophisticated plant-based dining journey.

Highlights are appetizers such as Assorted Vegetables in Sumiso Ae, Chilled Five-Spice Jelly, Water Bamboo Shoot, Deep-fried White Radish Pastry, and Fresh Avocado Mousse on Yam Pastry.

Standout mains include the Dried Agaricus Brazil Mushroom Soup with Bean Curd, Fresh Taiwanese Bamboo Shoot in Sweet Basil Sauce, and Grilled Assorted Mushroom with Houba Leaf.

Chef Hoo reimagines local favourites with Homemade Popiah and Nonya Kueh Pie Tee, generously filled with assorted sautéed mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Chef Nishi’s Assorted Mushroom Donabe with Japanese Koshihikari Rice is a soulful dish served warm, with leftovers shaped into onigiri for diners to take home.

Dessert is a harmonious trio — Japanese Daifuku with Fresh Pineapple, Panda-shaped Glutinous Rice Ball in Ginger Soup, and a Chilled Oat Milk Pudding with Matcha presented like a terrarium.

📣 Call 6535 6006, email top@sichuandouhua.com or head to http://www.sichuandouhua.com to find out more.

🏢 80 Raffles Place UOB Plaza 1 60-01 Singapore 048624

Indulge in an elevated afternoon affair as Amara Sanctuary partners with luxury fashion house MCM to present an exclusive High Tea experience, available for a limited time from now to 10 August 2025.

Held every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 5pm at the Sanctuary Tearoom, this opulent experience is priced at $88++ per set for two guests, inclusive of a welcome drink and free-flow coffee and tea. Guests can choose between two bespoke welcome drinks — the floral, honeyed Golden Glow or the zesty, elegant Ceylon Muse — setting the tone for an afternoon of refined indulgence.

Inspired by MCM signature aesthetics, the afternoon tea set features a curated medley of savoury and sweet delicacies. Savour bites like Lobster Mayo Salad in Crimson Choux Puff and Abalone Cha Soba with Truffle-Sesame Dressing, before moving on to exquisite desserts such as the Black Sesame Swiss Roll with Mousseline Cream and the Golden Pineapple Basil Mousse Cake. Each item is meticulously crafted to blend culinary artistry with luxury fashion inspiration — an unforgettable treat for style-savvy gourmands.

📣 Call 68253866 , email
tearoom@amarasanctuary.com
or find out more at https://sentosa.amarahotels.com/restaurants-bars/sanctuary-tearoom.

🏢 1 Larkhill Road Singapore 099394

Enjoy an irresistible gourmet steal at Asia Grand Restaurant in Fairmont Singapore — Signature Peking Duck at just $38 (U.P. $108) with a minimum spend of $100, available only on Mondays and Saturdays. Limited to 1 duck per table, this exclusive offer brings you one of the finest renditions of the iconic dish at an unbeatable value, crafted with precision and steeped in tradition.

Beyond the star promotion, Asia Grand delivers a sophisticated Cantonese fine dining experience rooted in authenticity and heritage. Indulge in standout creations such as Double-Boiled Seafood Soup with Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber & 6-Head Abalone, Flamed Drunken Prawn, Baked Fresh Scallop in Portuguese Style, and hearty Claypot Rice with Preserved Meat. Complete your culinary journey with the luxurious Double-Boiled Peach Gum with Almond Cream in Young Coconut — all served in a spacious setting with stunning city views and private rooms for elevated dining moments.

📣 Call 6887 0010 , email reservations@asiagrand.com.sg or head to https://asiagrand.com.sg to find out more.

🏢 252 North Bridge Road Fairmont Singapore 03-22B Singapore 179103

In honour of Singapore’s 60th year of nation-building, diners enjoy 60% off the second diner at Orchard Hotel Singapore Singalicious Buffet — a culinary celebration of the nation’s vibrant and diverse food heritage. Featuring dishes from a Halal-certified kitchen, the buffet pays homage to beloved local favourites while introducing contemporary interpretations that reflect Singapore’s rich multicultural culinary landscape.

Buffet highlights include a refreshing selection of Cold Appetisers such as Otak-Otak Terrine, Lemongrass Prawn with Green Papaya Salad, and Thai Seafood Pomelo Salad, along with Seafood on Ice and creative Nasi Lemak Maki.

Guests can enjoy interactive DIY Stations with Kueh Pie Tee, Popiah, and Rojak Buah, savour local favourites like Kam Heong Prawns and Prawn Paste Fried Chicken, and feast on grilled delights including Sambal Sotong and Tiger Prawns. Live Stations feature crowd-pleasers like Oyster Omelette, Carrot Cake, and Maggi Omelette in Curry Sauce, while the Carving Station serves up Australian Grain-Fed Prime Rib (on weekends) , Nyonya Baked Salmon with Otak Otak and Ayam Percik in Spicy Coconut Sauce.

The experience is complete with a Lok Lok Station (dinner only) and indulgent desserts such as D24 Durian Pengat, Salted Egg Lava Mochi, and a Live Mian Jiang Kueh Station.

📣 Call 6739 6565 , email ORCHARDCAFE.OHS@MILLENNIUMHOTELS.COM or head to https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/singapore/orchard-hotel-singapore/orchard-cafe/#/ to find out more.

🏢 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879
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💲Cost: From $88 per pax

Indulge in a sumptuous Daily Dim Sum Brunch Buffet at Peony Jade in Amara Singapore , available from 11.30am to 1.30pm with a two-hour seating. Perfect for gatherings, enjoy 1 diner FREE with every 3 paying adults. On top of endless orders of handcrafted dim sum and classic Cantonese favourites, each table also receives a complimentary trio of premium creations: Braised Fish Maw, Crabmeat, Shark’s Fin Bouillon, Deep-fried Seabass with Premium Japanese Shoyu, and Chilled Whole Australian Abalone Thai Style
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Feast on a variety of steamed delights like Har Gao, Shui Mai with Iberico Pork and Crab Roe, and the adorable “Mr Froggy” Salted Egg Yolk Lava Baos. Complement your meal with cold appetisers such as Shao-Xin-Jiu Macerated Chicken Roll, and savour hot dishes including Wok-Sautéed Deshelled Prawns in Salted Egg Yolk Sauce, Sweet and Sour Iberico Pork with Lychee, and Roast Farm Chicken. End your experience on a sweet note with Chilled Mango Cream with Sago Pearls and Homemade Silken Tofu Pudding drizzled with Gula Melaka Syrup
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📣 Call 6276 9138 or 8886 8913, email pjk@quaysidedining.com / manager@quaysidedining.com or head to https://peonyjade.com to find out more.

🏢 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088539

💲Cost:
$49.80++/adult [min of 4 adults]

$27.80++/Child [6 to 11 years old]