Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

1864 at Sofitel Singapore City Centre is debuting a new craft cocktail menu that serves to bring guests on an immersive voyage along the maritime Silk Road. One can sip on a collection of 15 cocktails inspired by five key ports including Italy, Kenya, India, Singapore and China.

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I have the opportunity to savor some of the cocktails and my favorite is the Ondeh Ondeh which is served in a Peranakan porcelain ware with colourful iced gem biscuits. This brown sugar infused vodka mixture also features Malibu, gula melaka, pandan syrup and coconut juice. The Inoculation is an eye-catching, decadent creation playfully presented in a martini glass with a scoop of sorbet, ice cream cone and syringe. Featuring Bulleit Rye Bourbon, Mancino Rosso, cherry syrup and chocolate bitters, the refreshing cocktail is a treat made for the tropical heat.

We also had the 鸦片 (Yā Piàn) which echos the story of one of the oldest recreational drugs in China – Opium. Using Botanist gin as the base, the cocktail is topped with Mancino Rosso, Fernet- Branca, and finished with orange bitters. Caffè Noir, inspired by Kenya, is a rich, velvety concoction made with Mezcal Tequila, Kahlúa, Amarula, agave sugar and espresso. Taking inspiration from Indian heritage, Tipsy Curry, is a refreshing cocktail made with Bacardi Carta Blanca, Malibu, lime juice, pineapple juice and a dash of curry powder.

 For reservations or enquiries, please visit

https://bit.ly/1864-maritime-cocktails, call +65 6428 5000 or email [email protected]

  9 Wallich Street Singapore 078885

 Operating Hours: Daily: 8.30am to 10.30pm

Cost: $25.00

Sawadee ka! Savour a Fan-Thai-stic spread of mouthwatering recipes from the ‘Land of Smiles,’ curated by Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee at Peppermint in Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay from now to 20 November ! The Taste of Amazing Thailand Buffet includes highlights Seafood Tom Yum Soup, Beef “Leng Saap” , Thai Massaman Black Angus Beef Oxtail, Chiang Mai Curry Chicken Noodle, Thailand Beef Boat Noodle,  Thai Style Chicken Rice, Wok Fried Yellow Curry Crab, Rock Lobster Cooked in Pineapple Tamarind Gravy, Steamed Sustainable Seabass Thai Herb , Gai Ping (Chicken Skewer) and many more.

All these are served on top of your regular favorites such as Lobster and Fresh Shuckled Oyster of Seafood Island, Sashimi, Western Stove, Cassoulet, Indian Vegetarian etc. For desserts, one can look forward to Pulut Hitam Gateaux, Signature Durian Pengat, Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Sauce and Red Ruby with Pandan Syrup and Coconut Sauce.

 Call +65 6845 1111 , email [email protected] or head to https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/parkroyal-collection-marinabay-peppermint/reserve to reserve.

 6 Raffles Boulevard Level 4 Singapore 039594

 Operating Hours

Monday to Friday 

Lunch: 12.00pm to 2.30pm 

Saturday and Sunday 

Lunch: 12.00pm to 3.00pm 

Dinner: 6.30pm to 10.00pm 

Cost: 

Lunch 

$68++ per adult, $34++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Dinner

Monday to Thursday $88++ per adult, $44++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Eve of Public Holiday and Public Holiday $98++ per adult, $49++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium , a 512-room hotel with halal and award-winning dining options in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru district, has reopened for stays with 2 new room packages.

The Upsized Vacation Package will have the following entitlements
🔸Breakfast for 2 adults
🔸Late check-out at 4pm
🔸Complimentary parking
🔸50% off lunch & dinner buffet at Atrium Restaurant
🔸$88 F&B dining credit OR 30% off at Atrium Restaurant, Atrium Bar 317 and Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant and offer applies for a la carte menu only.

The hotel’s lobby bar Atrium Bar 317 has also reopened. Positioned as a sports bar, it will screen sports event/matches live on weekends and global matches on weekdays. Reopening and weekly offers were also curated for maximum enjoyment at an affordable price.

Will share more about the breakfast buffet at Atrium Restaurant and dining experience at Xin Cuisine in my next post.

📣 Book now by 23 December 2022 at https://singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/upsized-vacation to enjoy this upsized offer.

🏢 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169075

From now to 13 November 2022, Grand Copthorne Waterfront all-day dining buffet restaurant Food Capital will be presenting its Seafood Night Buffet.

The luxurious spread features an array of international epicurean seafood such as Freshly Shucked Seasonal Oysters and Canadian Snow Crab Legs. On weekend dinners, crustacean lovers can look forward to indulging in the King of Seafood – Boston Lobster on Ice. Diners can also look out for creations such as the Breaded Mussel with Curry Aioli and Spanish Garlic Prawns.

There is also the Asian BBQ Selections of sustainable seafood such as jumbo prawns and squids, barbequed to perfection. Crab lovers can feast on the delicate flavours of Chili, Black Pepper, Kam Heong and the all-time crowd favourite Salted Egg. Other seafood items include the Salmon Coulibiac, Pesto Crusted Salmon, Barbeque Salmon from the hot selection and the Royale Salmon, Togarashi Salmon and Beetroot Salmon from cold cut selections.

There are also other sections such as the Gastronomic Cavery, Local Dishes, Indian Spice & Tandoor, Muslim Cuisine and Dazzling Desserts to delight in.

Sign up for À LA CARTE REWARDS or My Millennium Membership to enjoy 30% off Food Capital’s Seafood Night Buffet. Exclusive Giveaway on Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel’s Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/GrandCopthorne ) and Instagram ( @grandcopthornewaterfront ) from now to 12 October. Stand to win buffet dining vouchers for 2 pax worth more than $216!

📣 For reservations, please call +65 6233 1338 / +65 8168 1539 or email [email protected]

🏢 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663

🕚 Opening Hours:
Daily: 6.00pm to 10.00pm

💲Cost:
Monday to Thursday
Adult: $82++ | Child: $44++

Friday to Sunday
Adult: $108++ , Child: $58++

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