Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Eden Restaurant at Pullman Singapore Orchard has launched a captivating exhibition titled “Once Upon an Island: Images of Singapore” featuring the works of renowned photographer and documentary filmmaker, Dr. Ivan Polunin.

This exclusive exhibition provides a unique glimpse into Singapore’s early years of independence, capturing the essence of the nation’s history and culture. To enhance this sensory experience, Chef Nicholas of Eden Restaurant has created an exclusive ‘Flavours of Singapore’ menu, that showcases a variety of local dishes and cocktails that pay tribute to the nation’s culinary heritage.

Featured here are

SINGAPORE PRAWN LAKSA
The iconic spicy and tangy noodles with rich, fragrant, coconut-flavored broth loaded with prawns, quail eggs, fish cake, fried beancurd and spices

MEE REBUS
Yellow noodles served with thick, sweet potato-based gravy, a generous squeeze of lime juice, quail eggs, bean sprouts, fried shallots, fried beancurd and spring onions

NASI LEMAK
Fragrant coconut rice topped with tender chicken rendang, fried egg, ikan bilis, and achar

BUTTER CHICKEN
Tandoori-cooked chicken in a tangy and spicy tomato curry with butter sauce and Naan

CRISPY SQUID ROJAK
Local salad of mixed vegetables and fruits drizzled with sweet & sour sauce made from local prawn paste, sugar and lime

RISE OF THE SG DRAGON
Orientalist Syo dragon whisky, senorita banana & gula melaka syrup, angostura bitters

POPIAH WITH NO SKIN
Cilicuka, plum, cucumber, kaffir lime leaves. lemongrass, mango juice

📣 Call 6603 8888, email [email protected] or head to https://www.edenrestaurant.sg to reserve. Enjoy complimentary parking with a minimum spend of $20.00 at any of the hotel’s outlets or with no minimum spend from 11.00am to 2.00pm

🏢 270 Orchard Road Level 4 Singapore 238857

We had an amazing getaway at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium recently with their Family Room Package, a spacious 60sqm family room that offers ample space for families with children to relax and have fun.

There is a comfortable King size bed for parents and a specially arranged mattress for the little ones, complete with a charming teepee . The package also comes with Legoland Malaysia vouchers available on a first come, first served basis.

The features of the package are as per the below.

Breakfast for 2 adults with kids 12 and below – Dine for free

Max number of adults and children: 2 Adult(s) & 2 Kid(s) 

Legoland Hotel Malaysia room voucher with free breakfast (subject to availability)

Exclusive Executive Lounge access to enjoy unlimited coffee , tea and cookies throughout the day, Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm daily with cocktails and snacks and Breakfast buffet.

List of amenities for kids includes:

• Towels
• Toothbrushes
• Child toilet seat
• Step stool for toilet
• Kid’s cups, plates, and cutleries
• Bedroom slippers
  
• Rollaway Bed/Cot/Crib (upon request)
  
  📣 Call 6733 0188 or email l [email protected] to enquire
  
  🏢 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075

Sundays will never be the same again with the Tropical Sunday Champagne Brunch at 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung in Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore !

The brunch experience presents a buzzing atmosphere with live entertainment, thematic cocktails, and a wide variety of live stations serving modern Asian classics and mouth-watering grilled meats and seafood.

At the glorious cold seafood section, guests have the luxury of feasting on the freshest Baby Lobster, Tiger Prawn, Blue Mussels, Little Neck Clams and Seasonal Oysters. Sashimi lovers can enjoy a selection of the highest quality grade Tuna Akami, Hiramasa Kingfish, and Norwegian Salmon.

Known for its hot coal grill, the Tropical Sunday brunch would not be complete without the likes of Wagyu Beef Hanging Tender, Pork Belly Char Siew, Angus Beef Ribeye Red Snapper, Gammon Ham, and Pasture Fed Lamb Leg. Various finest artisanal cuts grace the Charcuterie and Cured Fish Station.

Round off the brunch on a sweet note with a selection of desserts with three ice cream flavours: Chocolate Fudge, Thai Coconut, and Calamansi, Chocolate Fondue Yuzu Meringue, Matcha Financier, Lemon Purple Velvet Mousse Cake, Pandan Fudge Cake, Assorted Macarons, and Peranakan Kueh.

There is a rotating selection of five premium seasonal cheeses every week, free-flow champagne courtesy of Telmont and tipplers can also look forward to a selection of tiki-themed rum cocktails by 15 Stamford Bar.

📣 Call 6715 6871 , email [email protected] or visit www.kempinski.com/singapore for more information.

🏢 15 Stamford Road Singapore 178906

💲Cost: $188++ with free-flowing cocktails, wines, beer, and Telmont Reservé Brut Champagne Brut; $218++ for Telmont Rosé Champagne; $248++ for a Billecart Rosé; or $268++ for Billecart Blanc de Blancs

This National Day, spend an idyllic afternoon at the Lobby Bar of Sheraton Towers Singapore with the new local-themed Flavors of Home Afternoon Tea which will be available daily from now to 30 September between 2pm to 5pm.

Indulge in an array of new curations below featuring local favourites

Chef’s Special
Lobster Otah on Chou Shell with Sous Vide Egg

Savoury
Avocado and Kaya Toast with Feta Cheese
Smoked Salmon with Laksa Cream Cheese Sandwich
Hainanese Chicken Corn Wrap
Pulled Beef Rendang Cannoli
Chilli Crabmeat Puri

Sweet

Mao Shan Wang Durian Tart
Chendol Terrine
Horlicks Chantilly Cream Cup
Taro Wafer Sandwich
Salted Egg Financier
Chicken Bak Kwa and Floss Scone
Vanilla Scone served with Raspberry Preserve & Lemon Clotted Cream

Chocolate Praline

TWG Twg Tea Or Coffee

📣 Reserve at https://linktr.ee/sheratontowerssg?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#221932646

🏢 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230

💲Cost: $68++ per pax

From now until 12 August 2023, Peppermint at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay presents “Go Lokal”, created by Chef de Cuisine, Leon Yee and his culinary team.

Indulge in an array of local delights, such as Chicken Bak Kut Teh (Chicken Broth Cooked in Herbal Soup), DIY Kueh Pie Tee (Crispy Pastry Shells, filled with Radish and Prawns), Seafood Otak (Spicy Fish Cake) in Banana Leaf, Prawn Roll with Sweet Sauce and Chilli, and BBQ Chicken Wings.

Seafood lovers will be delighted by Singapore-style Chilli Lobster, Steamed Hokkaido Scallops with Vermicelli, Scallion Ginger Garlic, and more! New seafood dishes includes Lychee Prawn Ball with Durian Cream Dip and Crab Claypot Rice.

For the meat lovers, Peppermint offers the Buah Keluak Wagyu Beef Belly “Kong Bak Bao,” Herbal Roasted Duck, Truffle Black Angus Minced Beef Roti John, as well as the Grilled Australian Baby Lamb Rib Satay.

To end the feast on a sweet note, enjoy local desserts, such as Grated Coconut and Sesame Muah Chee (Glutinous Rice Balls), Deep-fried Durian Ball, Chendol Gelato (Pandan Ice Cream), Classic Durian Pengat and an assortment of Potong (Popsicle) Ice Cream.

Delight in a unique outdoor dining experience with Peppermint’s exclusive durian buffet, available only during dinner on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays! From Musang King (Maoshan Wang), to Red Prawn (D13), and D24, diners can indulge in unlimited servings of the King of Fruits.

📣 Call 6845 1112
email [email protected]
or head to https://bit.ly/3VwwOR6 to reserve

🏢 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594

💲Cost:
Weekday Lunch (Mondays to Fridays, 12:00pm to 2:30pm)
$68++ per adult
$34++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

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

Weekend Lunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, 12:00pm to 3:00pm)
$78++ per adult
$39++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekend Dinner (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, 6:30pm to 10:00pm)
$118++ per adult
$59++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

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++