Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Grand Copthorne Waterfront is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Durian Fiesta Buffet from now to 31 August 2023.

This year’s Durian Fiesta promises to be an unforgettable gastronomic experience for all durian enthusiasts with unlimited supply of the luscious King of Fruits at its weekend outdoor live station every Thursday to Saturday.

The buffet showcases an exquisite selection of durian-infused delicacies by Food Capital’s culinary team. Indulge in delights such as the savoury Gratin Parmigiana Durian, the innovative Durian Corn Pizza, and the flavourful Durian Fried Rice.

For those with a sweet tooth, the dessert spread will not disappoint, featuring delightful treats like the rich Durian Genoise Sponge Cake, the delectable Durian Tartlet, and the irresistible Durian Gula Melaka Cream Puff.

📣 Call 6733 0880 or book via link on Grand Copthorne Waterfront IG profile

🏢 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663

🕚 Opening Hours:

Lunch: 12pm to 2.30 pm (Last order at 2.00 pm)

Dinner: 6 pm to 10 pm (Last order at 9.30 pm)

💲Cost:
Sunday to Wednesday (Dinner): $98++ per adult , $49++ per child
Thursday to Saturday (Dinner): $118++ per adult , $59++ per child

30% discount for Ala Carte Rewards member.

Portman’s Bar at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay offers an exquisite “Go Lokal” Afternoon Tea experience, curated by Pastry Chef Christopher Eng and his pastry team.

Inspired by the vibrant flavours and unique ingredients found in Singaporean cuisine, indulge in local delights, such as, Chicken Floss Sliders, Crab Wanton, Satay, Fruit Rojak with Sakura Ebi, and more. For a sweet respite, guests can enjoy the Urban Farm Pandan, a pandan coconut tiramisu, infused with the fragrant flavours of gingko nut, or delight in the nostalgia of the Classic Butter Cake.

Guests can also satisfy their sweet cravings with a selection of patisseries, macaroons, pralines, and cookies from Portman’s Bar’s roving Sweet Wagon.

📣 Call 6845 1119 , Email: [email protected] or head to website https://bit.ly/PortmansBar to reserve.

🏢 270 Orchard Road Level 4 Singapore 238857

🕚 Opening Hours: Daily: 10:30am to 12:00am

💲Cost:
Available from now until 31 August 2023, priced at $58++ per person. Enhance this Afternoon Tea experience with a two-hour free-flow of Taittinger Champagne at $68++ or Prosecco at $38++ or enjoy a glass of Milo Dinosaur or Roselle Tea Mocktail at $10++.

Be transported into a eclectic space celebrating contemporary Japanese Kaiseki & Cocktails at Goho Kaiseki & Bar by Proper Concepts !

Every quarter, expect a showcase of the season’s finest and Goho Kaiseki & Bar is currently offering their Sumire set which can be arranged with alcoholic or non alcoholic pairing.

We started with the Monaka which features seared Foie Gras cooked sous vide with port wine blended with cream and salt and Japanese Sphere which features a sweet corn broth infused with yuzu. This is paired with Copenhagen Sparkling Tea.

Next we had the Hassun which consists of Sushi fresh akagai and marinated mirugai, Zushi aburi Japanese anago brushed with sansho tare and tomato consommé jelly Konnyaku. This is paired with Jasmine and Peach.

For Suimono, we had Hotate crafted from the essence of Hokkaido scallops and infused with the essence of dried scallops.

Then we had the Tsukrui , the Mosaic dish which Shima Ahi from Kumamoto is first cured for two hours with a blend of spices, coriander seeds, Sze Chuan peppercorns, black peppercorns, and salt.

For Yakimono, we had Engawa that is rolled up, kissed by cherrywood smoke, and grilled to perfection. This is paired with Kimono Yuzu.

This is followed by Shiizakana, Wagyu / Kurobuta that are simmered in a fragrant sukiyaki broth at a precise 70 degrees, resulting in tender succulence. This is paired with Gnista Floral Wormwood.

For Agemono, the Harumaki is enveloped with filling of Unagi and Wariboshi Daikon. Fresh mangoes are blended into a puree, subtly seasoned with dashi. This is paired with NON 1 Salted Raspberry & Chamomlle.

For Shokuji, we had Donabe which the rice is cooked in dashi stock and the chi ayu is fried to a golden crisp. This is paired with Pentire & Tonic.

The signature dish is the Mt. Goho, F1 Australian wagyu is grilled over binchotan charcoal and coated with yakiniku sauce. This is paired with NON 7 Stewed Cherry & Coffee.

We ended off with the Kakigori, Japanese shaved ice crowned with Shizuoka melon. A luscious fromage blanc cream is then piped atop and sprinkled with puffed Japanese buckwheat and cornflower.

🏢 53 Duxton Road Singapore 089517

Publico in InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay brings a little slice of Italy to Singapore, with an emphasis on authentic and evocative Italian flavours. The award-winning restaurant & bar boasts a multi-sensory culinary experience where one can enjoy contemporary Italian fare with a nod to time-honoured recipes and seasonal ingredients, such as house made pastas and hand-pulled wood-fired pizzas.

They have recently introduced a selection of new signature dishes inspired by regional specialities with a contemporary finish. Featured here are some of the new dishes.

Publico Woodfired Mediterranean Octopus

Spaghetti Chitarra Carbonara – Made in the traditional Roman way with Guanciale, Pecorino, Egg Yolk and Black Pepper

Mafaldine Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu prepared with Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu, San Marzano Tomato, Roasted Chilli and Mint Gremolata

Ortolana Pizza made with Basil Pesto, Fior Di Latte, Roasted Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers and Grilled Zucchini

Diavola Pizza consisting of Buffalo Mozzarella, Spicy Soppressata, Chilli Oil and Chilli Flakes

1.2kg Bistecca Alla Fiorentina prepared with Josper Grilled Australian Wanderer Free Range Angus Steak, Mash Potatoes, Peppercorn Gravy and Red Wine Jus

Publico Tiramisu made with Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Mascarpone, Pure Cocoa and Savoiardi Biscuits

📣 Reserve at https://www.publico.sg

🏢 1 Nanson Road Singapore 238909

🕚 Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 12.00pm to 11.00pm
Sunday: 12.00pm to 10.00pm

Dine 4 Pay 3 with minimum 3 paying adults and get K-razy with M Hotel Singapore as they offer K-Pot at The Buffet , a Halal Chinese-style steamboat buffet restaurant in city centre.

First choose the speciality Msg free broths from Supreme Collagen Broth , Singapore Laksa, Spicy Tom Yum, Superior Chicken and the highlight Army Stew (Budae Jjigae). Then indulge in the free flow meat such as Beef short plate slice and Sliced Lamb, Catch of the Day Fish Fillet, Flower Crab, Pink Scallop, Red Leg Prawn, Pacific White Clam, Razor Clam, Squid Ring, Handcrafted Paste Chicken Mushroom Paste or Prawn Tobiko Paste, Yong Tau Foo, Assorted Balls, Vegetables, Mushrooms ending with staples such as Jasmine Rice, Crispy Noodle (Yee Mee), Spinach Noodle, Egg Instant Noodle and Korean Glass Noodle.

While waiting for the broth to be ready, there are cooked dishes such as Korean Fried Chicken Tossed in Spicy Sauce, Braised Korean Beef, Japchae and Spicy Tteokbokki to indulge in.

Cakes and pastries such as Signature Durian King Cookie Crumble and Cream Puff are placed in a bird cage dessert tier and presented to the table. The Live Bingsu Station and complimentary Barley Tea complete the K-pot experience. Diners can top up $6.00 for free flow quenchers such as Sirap Limau, Sirap Bandung, Calamansi, Sour Plum and soft drinks.

📣 Call 6500 6112 to reserve

🏢 81 Anson Road Singapore 079908

🕚 Opening Hours: 6.00pm to 10.00pm

💲Cost:
From now to 31 July
Sunday to Thursday $58++
Friday & Saturday $68++

Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant at Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy has launched a new ala carte menu! Helmed by Chef Victor with over 20 years of culinary experience, Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant offers modern Chinese cuisine and handcrafted dim sum.

I have the opportunity to savour some of the new dishes and the highlight for me is undoubtedly the Jia Wei Peking Duck. The skin of the Peking Duck is incredibly crispy and is infused with orange peel to make it less greasy. There are a few ways on how the chef can cook the remaining duck meat and we chose the wok fried option which the diced duck meat is presented in a romaine leaf cup.

The new ala carte menu also includes hearty dishes such as Braised Beetroot Soup, Home Made Yam Ring and Crispy Egg Noodles. We end off the meal with the Chilled Home Made Coconut Pudding topped with Vanilla Ice Cream.

 Call 6340 5678 or WhatsApp to 8322 2345 for reservations

 50 East Coast Road Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy Singapore 339940

 Operating Hours:
Daily 12.00pm to 3.00pm, 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Kwee Zeen at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa offers an all-day dining experience with open kitchen counters serving a selection of Pan-Asian, Western and Indian cuisines, as well as the Sofitel Sentosa Sunday Brunch. Besides the spacious indoor dining area, the alfresco area allows diners to enjoy their meals surrounded by lush greenery, pool views and vistas of the South China Sea.

Every Friday and Saturday, diners can look forward to the Seafoodfest Weekend Buffet from 6.00pm onwards. Start with a variety of Appetisers, Salads, Soup, Bread Station followed by the popular Seafood On Ice.

There are the Japanese Corner consisting of Sashimi, Sushi , Chawanmushi , Carving Station offering Baked Whole Tandoori Salmon and Live Barbecue Station serving Fresh Squid, Fresh Prawn and Marinated Beef Flank Steak.

Indian Buffet Spread, Pasta Station and Mains such as Chilli Crab with Mantou
Mud Crab, Wok-fried “Har Lok” Tiger Prawn, Steamed Fish Fillet with Hot Bean Sauce, Signature Beef Cheek and Wok-fried “Kam Hiong” Lala Clam with Curry Leaves make up the rest of the spread.

End off the meal with desserts such as Dark Oreo Chocolate Brownie, New York Cheese Cake, Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Mango Compote and Osmanthus Flower Jello.

📣 Call 6708 8366 or email [email protected] to reserve

🏢 2 Bukit Manis Road Sentosa Singapore 099891

💲Cost:
Friday and Saturday, 6.00pm Onwards
$158++ for 2 diners
$98++ per diner

Peppermint at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay brings back the highly anticipated Thai buffet experience with “Tantalising Thai”, crafted by Peppermint’s Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee and his culinary team. From now until 30 June 2023, indulge in the vibrant flavours of Thailand at the all-you-can-eat feast.

The highlight is the Jumbo Tom Yum Seafood Tower which features a tower of shrimps, squids, mussels, and more, in a spicy, tangy tom yum broth.

There is the Wok-fried Yellow Curry Crab Meat, Rock Lobster, cooked in Pineapple Tamarind Gravy, and the Black Mussel, simmered in Yellow Pineapple Gravy.

Savor the explosion of taste with their Red Curry Sugar Cane Prawn and the Steamed Squid, drizzled in Kaffir Lime Garlic Chili Dressing.

Be captivated by the flavours of Gaeng (Thai Curry) Station and the Gaeng Massaman Neua (Black Angus Beef Oxtail), the Kaeng Khiao Wan (Green Curry Chicken), and Kaeng Phed Ped Yang (Red Curry Roast Duck).

The Noodle Station, offers the Thai Beef Kway Chap and the Braised Duck Rice Noodle and there is also the perennial favourite, Khao Mun Gai (Poached Chicken, served with Fragrant Jasmine Rice, cooked with Pandan and Ginger from their very own Urban Farm).

Delight in desserts such as the Red Ruby in Pandan Syrup, the Steamed Tapioca with Coconut Sauce, the Thai Tako Pudding with Coconut Topping, and more.

📣 Call 6845 1118 or email [email protected] to purchase.

🏢 6 Raffles Boulevard Level 4 Singapore 039594

💲Cost:
Weekday Lunch (Mondays to Fridays, 12:00pm to 2:30pm) SGD68++ per adult and SGD34++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekday Dinner (Mondays to Fridays, 6:30pm to 10:00pm) SGD98++ per adult and SGD49++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekend Lunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, 12:00pm to 3:00pm) SGD78++ per adult and SGD39++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekend Dinner (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, 6:30pm to 10:00pm) SGD108++ per adult and SGD54++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Hanare By Takayama is award-winning Chef Taro Takayama’s concept, featuring traditional and homey dishes that highlight seasonality-driven and exquisite ingredients in a welcoming and contemporary approach.

Their signature dish is the Kamameshi, a speciality mixed rice cooked in a traditional individual iron pot and prepared with seasonal produce. Showcased here are some of their recommended menu items.

Bonito Tataki
Served with Orange Supreme, and Ginger Citrus Dressing

Sashimi Platter
Chef’s choice of 3 kinds

Tottori Crab Chawanmushi
Steamed egg with snow crab from Tottori, topped with Ikura

Kagoshima A4 Wagyu

Signature Kamameshi
Grilled Saltwater Eel, served with Kabayaki Sauce and Sesame

Dessert
Mochi Skin wrapped with Japanese Mango and Red Bean

🏢 391 Orchard Road Takashimaya 03-07 Singapore 238872

Taiwan’s Yang Ming Spring is no stranger to Singapore, having collaborated with Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019. This year, for the first time since the pandemic, the restaurant returns to Singapore with the prestigious Michelin Green Star accolade to launch a series of plant-based tasting menus.

From now to 31 July 2023, Executive Chef Sean Hsueh from Yang Ming Spring will present two vegan tasting menus at $108++ and $128++ per person exclusively at the top of UOB Plaza branch. These menus will be refreshed on 1 July 2023, offering new signature dishes. Si Chuan Dou Hua Executive Chef Hoo Chee Kong will also present some of his exquisite Cantonese plant-based creations in the same menus.

Featured here are the highlights from the 2 menus

Chlorella and Edamame Thick Soup

Combination Platter of Spring Appetisers comprising superfoods Lily Bulb, Beetroot and Burdock, served with Chilled Apple Vinegar which aids digestion

Fresh Bamboo Shoot with Tea Salt

Baked Monkey Head Mushroom and Bai Ling Mushroom

Braised Rice with Truffle Cherry Tomato and Brussel Sprout

Stir-fried Morel Mushroom with Truffle and Rice Cracker

Double-boiled Pear with Peach Gum, Dried Longan Pastry & Matcha Jelly Cake

Diners are served the Cold Brew Mountain Oofong Tea and the palate cleanser of Lemon Sorbet

📣 Call 6535 6006 or email [email protected] to enquire

🏢 80 Raffles Place UOB Plaza 60-01 Singapore 048624