Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Andaz Singapore has recently launched the Kampong Glam Afternoon Tea which is inspired by their neighbourhood, the new weaves in icons, sights and tastes of the enclave. To encapsulate the neighbourhood spirit, the shophouse doors in the guestrooms are fitted to the tea stands to unveil an array of sweets and savouries, which pays tribute to a melting pot of different cuisines and flavours found in the area.

SAVOURIES
Hainanese Chicken Arancini
Sambal Prawn Sandwich
Avruga Caviar
Beef Rendang Tartlet, Micro Herbs
Charcoal Fish Otah Pocket Bun
Chicken Satay Sliders

SWEETS
Dirty Chai Scone, Ginger Apricot Jam, Clotted Cream
Saffron Panna Cotta, Granny Smith Apple, Wildflower Honey
Sumac strawberry macaron Spiced dark chocolate bon bon
Cinnamon soft serve, caramelized biscuit drizzle, five-spice cornflake crumble

BEVERAGES
Teh Halia
Free-flow coffee and TWG Tea
Delamotte Brut N.V. Champagne $26 Glass / $120 Bottle
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé, N.V $39 Glass / $175 Bottle
Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Grøn | Citrus & Green Tea (5% Alc) Rød | Red Berries & Hibiscus (5% Alc) $20 Glass / $90 Bottle.

Get 15% off retail items at Crafune , a homegrown brand that aims to introduce stress-relieving therapeutic experience of leathercraft to the fast-paced lifestyle of Singapore which is accessible and suitable for all ages. Guests can present Alley on 25 Afternoon Tea receipt to enjoy this offer and this discount is valid for 7 days from the date stated in the receipt.

📣 Call 6408 1288 or head to https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/alley-on-25/reserve to reserve

🏢 5 Fraser Street Level 25 Singapore 189354

🕚 Daily: 3.00pm to 5.00pm

💲Cost: $55.00 per pax

From now to 30 Oct, Ellenborough Market at Paradox Merchant Court will be serving the Beef and Foie Gras Buffet Dinner. Foie Gras lovers can delight in Duck Rillettes and Foie Gras Pate , Grilled Foie Gras , Foie Gras Fried Rice , Wok-Fried Asparagus and Foie Gras with XO Sauce, Foie Gras Char Kway Teow, Fried Bean Curd with Braised Szechuan Vegetables with Foie Gras and the delectable treat Foie Gras Brulée.

For those who has a penchant for beef will enjoy the Tomahawk , Wok-Fried Ginger and Scallion Beef, Slow-Braised Beef and Beef Red Curry and Eggplant. My favorite is the Seafood On Ice section which I could indulge in Tiger Prawn, Whelk, White Clam, Crayfish, Half-Shell Scallops and Mangrove Crab.

If you fancy the likes of Grilled Mala Pork, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Tiger Prawn, Half Shell Scallop , Sausages and Corn on the Cob, you should make a beeline for the BBQ area. The Stingray and Singapore Chilli Crab are also noteworthy mentions.

Ellenborough Market at Paradox Merchant Court also offers a wide variety of desserts such as Durian Pengat, Ice Chendol , Lychee Raspberry Mousse, Sweet Dark Cherry Crumble , Citrus-Infused Carrot Cake, Green Tea Eclair, Triple Chocolate Cake , Mango Passionfruit Cake and Apricot Truffle.

📣 Call 6337 2288, email [email protected] or head to https://www.paradoxhotels.com/singapore/dining/ellenborough-market-cafe to book

🏢 20 Merchant Court Singapore 058281

🕚 Opening Hours:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 6.30pm to 10.00pm

💲Cost: $88++/Adult, $44++/Child

A vibrant, eclectic all-day-dining restaurant serving a la carte and buffet options, Makan@Jen at JEN Singapore Orchard Gateway is now offering the Seafood & Friends Dinner Buffet.

The Seafood Highlights include Flaming Torched Half Shell Scallops with Mozzarella Cheese Sauce, Teriyaki Whole Seabass with Toasted Sesame Seed & Seaweed, Lao Gan Ma Fried Rice with Crawfish , Singapore Chili Crab with Fried Mantou, Grilled Whole River Prawns, Hawaiian Cheese Baked Rice with Prawns & Pineapple, Crabmeat Congee with You Tiao and Salted Egg Yolk Prawns with Bird’s Eye Chili.

There is an Outdoor Charcoal Grill which serves BBQ Mid Joint Chicken Wing, Assorted Satay with Condiments and Otah-Otah while the Singapore Flavors section consists of Garlic Ginger Lala , Sambal Black Mussel and Black Pepper Prawn.

My favorite is the Chilled Seafood on Ice Oysters which consists of Boston Lobsters, Snow Crab Legs , Prawns, Flower Clams, Black Mussels , Green Lip Mussels , Baby Crawfish and Conch.

The extensive selection of desserts such as Ondeh-Ondeh Cake, American Cheesecake, Frosty Red Velvet Cake, Mini Lychee Swiss Roll, Chilled Aloe Vera with Lime Juice, Nyonya Kueh of the Day and Chocolate Cream Puff will entice those with a sweet tooth. Top up $50++ for Tiger Beer Bucket (5 bottles) and $38++ per person for free-flow Tiger Crystal Draught Beer for 2 hours.

📣 Call 6708 8899, email [email protected] or head to www.jen-eats.com to reserve

🏢 277 Orchard Road Singapore Orchard Gateway Level 10 Singapore 238858

🕚 Opening Hours:
Friday to Sunday and eve of Public Holidays 6.30pm to 9.30pm

💲Cost: $ 98++ per adult, $49++ per child (Aged 7 – 11)

Was at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay Skyline Bar recently for the Chic Picnic organised by The Girl With A Hat , a fashion brand making exclusive headpieces with a crew of international designers.

The floral arrangement for the event was created by Lilac Summers Floral Workshops and there was also a showcase by Anna (anna.sg) who captures strong, powerful and compassionate photos of women.

Guests were treated to the Picnic in an Oasis afternoon tea by Portman’s Bar which consists of the below sweet and savory items.

SCONES
Homemade Chocolate Banana Scones – With Clotted Cream, Apricot and Ginger Jam

SAVOURIES
Applewood-smoke Sustainable Salmon – Cucumber and Dill Mayonnaise
Classic French Duck Rillette – Mulberry Relish and Beetroot Tart
Boursin Fromage – Walnut, Focaccia and Urban Farm Florals
Crab and Egg Salad – Charcoal Bread and Lemon Mint
Truffle and Chicken – Farm Egg and Urban Farm Herbs
Forest Mushroom Turnover – Urban Farm , Garden Thyme and Society Garlic
French Toast – Ham and Aged Cheese

SWEETS
Minty Choco-wich – Speculoos Chocolate Ganache, Mint Cream, Chocolate Biscuit
Strawberry Yuzu Mushroom – Strawberry Yuzu with Almond Cake
Mont Blanc – Pandan-infused Mascarpone Cream with Coffee Finger Sponge
Coffee – Assorted Macarons, Pralines, Cookies and Patisserie

BEVERAGE
Includes free-flow Coffee and Tea

The Skyline is a chic, resort-style chill and relax concept located at Level 5 of Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, a rooftop terrace consisting of an outdoor swimming pool that comes alive at night with 1,380 glowing fibre-optic lights, as well as the Skyline Bar located next to the pool, which serves up indulgent nibbles and tipples against the backdrop of Singapore’s city skyline. It offers a perfect setting for private gatherings, corporate events and weddings.

📣 Call 6845 1000 or email [email protected] to enquire about events at The Skyline.

🏢 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 03959

No excuse to sleep in over the weekend as you wont want to miss out on the amazing spread at the Lazy Breakfast in Andaz Singapore!

First select your choice of breakfast main from Avocado Toast, Black Angus Beef Burger, Smoked Salmon Bagel, Croque Madame, Eggs Benedict, Seafood Mac & Cheese or Steak and Egg. Then indulge in a free flow spread of Eggs of any style, Seafood such as Poached prawn, Half-shell Scallop or Mussel, Western Delights Assorted Gourmet Sausages, Honey Baked Ham, Classic Beef Meatloaf , Pork Bacon and Continental dishe, Cold Cuts, Cheese Platter, Cereal Selection, Emmi Yogurt, Acai Bowl and Salad Bowl.

Desserts for me are the perfect end to the meal. One can look forward to the likes of Mochi Waffle, Seasonal Fruit Tart, Chilled White Peach, Banana Bread, Alley On 25 Affogato, Eton Mess and Seasonal Local Fruits.

There is also free flow Coffee, TWG Tea, Booster Smoothie, Chilled Juices and Yakult and one can top up to enjoy unlimited Beer, Wine, Sparkling , and soft drinks.

📣 Call 64081288 or head to https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/alley-on-25/reserve to reserve

🏢 5 Fraser Street Level 25 Singapore 189354

🕚 Opening Hours:
Saturday, Sunday: 12.00pm to 2.30pm

💲Cost: $59.00 per pax which includes free-flow breakfast spread and one à la carte dish. Top up $45.00 for free-flowing prosecco, wines and beers. Half price for kids from 6 to 12 years old and free for kids under 6 years old
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The Dining Room at Sheraton Towers Singapore has launched the Sept 2022 Indonesia Culinary Wonders with celebrated Indonesian chef William Wongso.

One can embark on ‘The Nusantara Spice Journey’ from Sulawesi to Sumatra, with authentic Indonesian culinary delicacies spotlighting the indigenous ingredients, as well as aromatic herbs and spices, that captures the essence of Indonesian flavours.

It will be unveiled in Singapore and Bintan, at Sheraton Towers Singapore from Friday, 23 September to Sunday, 25 September, and at The Residence Bintan from Friday, 21 October to Sunday, 23 October respectively.

We started with Kunyit Asam (Ice Cold Turmeric and Tamarind). This is followed by Cold Appetisers, Salads and Hot Appetisers. What stood out for me were the Asinah Buah (Jakartanese Pickled Fruit Salad) and the Tahu Telur (Tofu Omelette in Sweet and Spicy Sauce). For Soup, we had the Soto Ayam Lamongan (Chicken Soup with Vermicelli and Vegetable).

Mains wise, the highlights were the flavorful Beef Rendang and Sate Kelapa / Klopo (Surabayanese Coconut Spiced Prime Beef Short Rib Satay paired with Peanut Soy Sauce). We also had the opportunity to savor some of the dishes that will be featured at The Residence Bintan. My favorites are Gohu (Mollucan Tuna Ceviche) and Selada Bangka (Bangkanese Turnip Orange Salad with Peanut Mustard Mayonnaise Dressing). The Es Teler Cendol is a decadent end to the meal and the Fruit Cocktail with Rice Flour Droplets are a perfect treat for my sweet tooth.

📣 Call 6839 5621 , email [email protected] or head to https://marriottbonvoyasia.com/restaurants-bars/sheraton-towers-singapore-the-dining-room to reserve

🏢 30 Scotts Road The Dining Room Singapore 228230

🕚 Lunch Buffet 12.00pm to 3.00pm: 24 Sep and 25 Sep
Dinner Buffet 6.30pm to 10.00pm: 23 Sep and 24 Sep

💲Cost: Adults $88.00
Child (6 to 12 years old) $38.00

Yi Restaurant at Raffles Hotel Singapore is known for Chinese dining entwined with a contemporary culinary approach. They have recently refreshed their menu which is presented by MasterChef Jereme Leung conceptualised together with Executive Chinese Chef Yap Poh Weng.

We started with Chef Leung’s favorite drinking snacks Deep-Fried Marinated Pork Belly with Black Garlic and Pan-fried Cuttlefish Cake On Quinoa With Spicy Tangy Salsa.

Next up are the Appetisers and Cold Dishes Hokkaido Scallops On Cordyceps Flower & Spinach Rolls in Spicy Sesame Sauce, Sliced South African Abalone & Vegetarian Abalone, Stem Lettuce with Sichuan Green Pepper Dressing and Crispy Pork Belly with Tribute Vegetable and Yellow Mustard.

Soup wise, we had the Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Bamboo Fungus & Matsutake Mushroom served in Coconut. While for Mains, there were the Iberico Pork Roll Wrap with Crispy Seaweed served with Pickled Sliced Green Mango & Homemade Speciality Sauce and the highlight of the night, Poached Rice with Assorted Seafood in Shrimp Broth served with Crispy Brown Rice.

We ended off with desserts Double-Boiled Hokkaido Milk & Ginger Pudding with Butterfly Pea Bird’s Nest as well as Steamed Red Dates & Coconut Cake.

📣 Call 6412 1816 , email [email protected] or head to https://www.yi-restaurant.com.sg to reserve

🏢 328 North Bridge Rd,  Raffles Hotel Singapore, Raffles Arcade 03-02 Singapore 188719

🕚 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11.30am to 2.00pm, 6.00pm to 9.30pm

Clove at Swissôtel The Stamford returns with its popular buffet of authentic native and international delights.

Begin your meal with the appetizers from Vitality Salad Bar, Smoked Fish & Charcuterie and Clove’s Salad.

This is followed by Seafood On Ice, Bakery Selection, Cheese Selection and Soup. The Live Station dishes will whet your appetite with the likes of CLOVE Style Kong Pao Gnocchi, Kopitiam Style Chilli Crayfish, Roast Angus Beef Striploin, Roasted Barramundi and Kopitiam Seafood Laksa.

For Local Dishes, there are the Kopitiam Assam Snapper, Beef Shank Rendang, Turmeric, Coconut Nonya Braised Pork, Fermented Soy Bean, Wok-Fried Sambal Okra and XO Seafood Fried Rice. Indian Selection includes the likes of Briyani Rice, with Almond & Raisin and Lamb Roganjosh.

For International Selection, one can look forward to Braised Pork Rib , Gambas Al Ajillo, Chicken Fricassee and Trio Cheese Mac & Cheese.

Round up your meal on a sweet note with the wide variety of desserts such as Black Sesame Genoa, Petit Nonya Kueh Jardin Macaron, Parmesan Cheese Cake, Taco Water Chestnut, Grand Cru Chocolate Sable, Cocoa Chocolate Bean, Ice Cream & Sorbet and Warm Apple Crumble.

📣 Reserve at bit.ly/clove-ib-ken .
Call 6431 6156 or email [email protected] to reserve

🏢 80 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189560

💲Cost:
Lunch
Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Saturday: 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Adult $68.00, Child $34.00

Dinner
Monday to Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Adult $78.00, Child $39.00

Top up $58.00 for free flow of La Minga Sauvignon Blanc,La Minga Cabernet Sauvignon, Tiger Beer, soft drinks & chilled juices, Top up $15.00 for free flow of soft drinks & chilled juices

Are you a fan of lobsters? Indulge in a lavish crustacean feast with the Lobsterfest Buffet at Lime Singapore in Parkroyal Collection Pickering!

On top of regular favorites such as Double-boiled Black Chicken Soup with Herb, Roasted Beef Sirloin, Barbecued Pork Rib , Baked Halibut, Australian Lamb Chop, Seafood Platter items Tiger Prawn, Black Mussel, Clam, Whelk as well as Sashimi Platter options Salmon, Taco, Hamachi and Tuna, the below Lobster dishes will also be available.

Soup and Starter – Classic Lobster Bisque, Lobster Cocktail , Spicy Lobster Mango Skewer

Lobster On Ice

Western – Marinated Grilled Lobster served with Hollandaise Sauce, Barbecued Smoke Hickory, Spicy Avocado, Garlic Basil and Citrus Salsa, Lobster Risotto , Lobster Penne With Caviar And Chive Cream

Asian – Signature Pickering Lobster Laksa, Vietnamese Lobster Spring Roll

Steamed Lobster With Garlic Paste And Wine, Singapore Chilli Lobster served with Golden Mantou, Black Pepper Lobster

Parkroyal Collection Pickering also offers a large variety of desserts and highly recommended are the Chocolate Fountain With Assorted Toppings, Durian Pengat, Tiramisu , Chocolate Caramel Mousse With Candided Orange and Passionfruit Creme Brulee.

 Email  [email protected]  to reserve

 3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 058289

 Operating Hours: 

Dinner: 6.30pm to 10.00pm

 Cost: $138++

Delight in the Sofitel Sentosa Sunday Brunch at Kwee Zeen in Sofitel Singapore Sentosa.

Look forward to the extensive selection of items below.

 Call 6708 8310, email [email protected] or proceed to 

https://www.sofitel-singapore-sentosa.com/gastronomy/kwee-zeen/ to reserve

 2 Bukit Manis Road Singapore 099891

 Operating Hours: 

Sunday: 12.00pm to 3.00pm

 $138.00++ per diner

Top up $55.00++ For Wine & Beer and $75.00++ For Champagne