Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

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

Revel in authentic Taiwanese food without flying to Taiwan! From now to 31 July, Peppermint at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay will be having the Tastes of Taiwan all-you-can-eat buffet spread inspired by well-loved Taiwanese favourites from the night markets.

Be greeted first by the Peppermint Tea that is prepared using the herbs from Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay very own Urban Farm.

Look forward to popular Taiwanese street food such as

Black Angus Beef Gua Bao

3 Cup Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Basil

Taiwan Barley Corn

Crispy Chicken with Spiced Pepper

Scallion Egg Pancake

Crispy Shrimp Pancake

Crispy Fried Abalone Mushroom

Pan Fried Chicken Sheng Jian Bao

Taiwan Barley Corn

Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken

Taiwanese-Style Fish Stew with Chili and Basil

The highlight for me is the meltingly tender Flaming Diced Beef Cube which you can eat to your heart’s content! For Mains, one can savour Taiwanese delights Black Angus Beef Noodle Soup,  Oyster Mee Sua and Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan.

All these are served in addition to their usual buffet spread such as Seafood Island, Sashimi, Western Stove selections, Cassoulet, Indian Vegetarian and Desserts.

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

Enjoy 15% savings with UOB , DBS , POSB, AMEX , Citibank, HSBC and ICBC credit cards.

 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594

 Opening Hours:
Daily: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.00pm

Cost:
Daily Lunch
$68 per adult
$34 per child (6 to 12 years old)

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

Friday to Sunday Dinner
$98++ per adult
$49++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

White Rose Cafe at York Hotel has refreshed their a la carte menu showcasing a delectable selection of local, Asian and Western dishes.

New additions to the menu include Seafood Couscous Salad, Gado Gado, Crab Bisque with Cognac, Chicken Roulade and Green Burger. With more customers adopting a sustainable diet, the culinary team has replaced regular ground beef in their Ribeye Steak with carbon-neutral beef from Five Founders, Australia’s first carbon-neutral certified beef. The beef has zero carbon footprint and carbon emissions associated with production are eliminated.

End the meal on a sweet note with the likes of Sago Gula Melaka, Chocolate Lava Cake and Creme Brulee.

 Call White Rose Café at 6737 0511 or visit www.yorkhotel.com.sg for enquiries. DBS , POSB and UOB cardholders enjoy 10% off a la carte menu

 21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516

 Opening Hours: 

Daily: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.00pm

Gather with your family and friends for a time of feasting and indulgence at SO Singapore Hotel this weekend!

The Mother Of All Brunches is set to leave you in awe with its amazing offerings! Start with the 3 tier Medium/Large Tower.

1st tier

Roasted Summer Vegetables, Chorizo Tartar’ served on Toasted Sourdough, “Hillbillies” Chilled Balsamic Wild Mushroom & Chopped Fresh Herbs, Vegetable & Egg Frittata, Artisan Cold Cuts & Cheeses served with Pickles, Marmalade & Condiments, Rocket Salad & Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette

2nd tier

Australian Striploin Steak with Caramelised Onion, Dijon , Mustard & Pickles, Bratwurst & Lamb Sausage served with Caramelized Onion, Sweet & Spicy Whole Chicken Thigh, Steamed Garlic Skewed Prawns, Tater Tots with Spinach Cream

3rd tier

Assorted Tarts, Homemade Waffles, Mini Rainbow Marshmallows, Rainbow Marshmallows, Fresh Tropical Fruits, Berries. Mini Churros. Chooned Nuts with Chocolate Waterfall Xperience

There are also Oyster Platters and the Loaded Seafood Platter to pair with the Mother Of All Brunch Towers as well. The latter is an assortment of fresh seafood consisting of 1 piece of Boston lobster (approx. 500gm), 300gm Tiger Prawns, 300gm Mussels, 6 Hokkaido Scallops & 1 Dozen Pacific Oysters Poached & Served On Ice.

The Bottomless Experience of 2 hour free-flow beverage packages complete the brunch. One can choose either the Mocktails, Juices & Soft Drinks Xperience, Prosecco Xperience, Champagne Xperience or the The Gin Cart.

 Call 6701 6800 or book a table at https://www.so-singapore.com/wine-dine/xperience-restaurant/

 35 Robinson Road Singapore 068876

 Saturday: 12.00pm to 2.00pm

Cost: 

$128++ per Medium Tower (for 2 to 3)

$238++ per Large Tower (for 4 to 5)

Following the sold-out run in 2019 , Grand Hyatt Singapore has launched a brand new edition Le Petit Chef experience, “How to Become the World’s Greatest Chef”.

The new show uses elevated theatrics powered by updated 3D technology and visual storytelling for a fresh and exciting out of world dining experience. Diners are guided through a whimsical culinary show on how to be the world’s greatest chef right on their very plates, while he prepares and “serves” tantalizing dishes. The dining experience is accompanied by two extensive beverage packages of wines and Champagne carefully selected to complement each course.

Le Petit Chef saves the best for the last as he ends off the evening with a surprising element for the last course. Diners can get hands-on as they prepare the finishing touches to their dessert, featuring ingredients such as Grand Cru Chocolate Marquise, Curd Passion Fruit, Berry Sherbet, and Meringue, with the addition of Champagne Jelly in the Elite menu.

Below are the dishes that will be served in the Elite menu

Chapter One
Heirloom Tomato Terrine, Sustainable Prawn, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pistachio Pesto, Focaccia Chip

Chapter Two
Hokkaido Scallop, Kaluga Queen Caviar, Egg Custard, Beetroot, Vermouth Sauce, Chive

Chapter Three
Free-range Chicken Ballotine, Celeriac Purée, Green Beans, Seasonal Truffle, Chicken Sauce

Chapter Four
Braised Wagyu Brisket And Blue Lobster, Broccoli, Glazed Heirloom Carrots, Roasted Onion Jus, Puffed Grains

Chapter Five
Grand Cru Chocolate Marquise, Passion Fruit Cured, Champagne Jelly, Berry Sherbet, Meringue

Email [email protected], call 8328 0605 or book directly via https://lepetitchef.com/grand-hyatt-singapore

 10 Scotts Road Singapore 228211

 Opening Hours:
Daily: High Tea 2.00pm, Dinner at 6.00pm, 8.45pm

Master Menu $188++ , Elite Menu $288++ , Junior Menu $98++ , Légumier (Vegetarian) Menu $188++ . Beverage pairing packages at the addition of $88 and $188

From now to 20 July, Lobby Lounge at Conrad Singapore will be offering the Language Of Flowers Afternoon Tea by Executive Pastry Chef Richard. He has given the afternoon tea a complete floral makeover and each of his hand-crafted pastries is a tribute to the exquisite botanicals in the region.

Below are the sweet and savoury treats one can look forward to

Chrysanthemum with Ginseng Financier, Ginseng Ganache and Chrysanthemum Jelly

Chrysanthemum Brioche with Confit Pulled Chicken and Wolfberries

Rosella Tart with Rose Almond Cream, Rosella Jelly, Vanilla Tart and Dark Chocolate Mousse

Sponge Cake with Rosella Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon

Purple Mimosa with Violet Crémeux, Pâte Sablée, Sweet Potato Crumble and Earl Grey Mousse 

Mimosa Wrap with Crabmeat and Ikura

Saffron Rice Pudding Mousse and Panna Cotta

Saffron and Spinach Bread

Raisin Scone and Classic Scone with Strawberry Jam and Clotted Cream

Each pax is served a Welcome Drink and gets to pick their choice of Brazilian Coffee or Ronnefeldt Tea for the Language Of Flowers Afternoon Tea

 Call 6432 7483/87 , email [email protected] or head to https://www.connoisseur.sg/language-of-flowers-afternoon-tea/ to book. Minimum 2 to dine.

 2 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038982

 Opening Hours: 

Monday to Sunday: 1.00pm to 3.00pm, 3.30pm to 5.30pm (2 seatings)

Cost: $45++ per pax for weekdays, $49++ per pax for weekends.

Enjoy unlimited Prosecco at $20++ per person

Durian and Cempedak lovers are in for a treat! Ellenborough Market Café at Paradox Merchant Court Singapore is offering a Durian and Cempedak Buffet Dinner from now to 31 July that is poised to whet your appetite.

For Appetisers, one can look forward to seasonal dishes Smoked Duck with Cempedak Salad, Cempedak and Shrimp Salad while the Singaporean Rojak with Cempedak and Shrimp Paste Dressing is the new addition to the Side Station items. Relish the likes of Durian and Cheese Quesadilla, Wok-Fried Cempedak with Celery as well as Durian Fried Rice with Sambal.

For the Peranakan dishes, the Fish Head Curry with Fermented Durian is highly recommended and one can enjoy the Thai Basil Minced Cempedak in a Cup Shell for the DIY Station. The Plant-Based Cempedak Bolognese Pasta is another interesting creation that will tantalize your tastebuds.

All these are served on top of your regular favorites such as Seafood On Ice, Whole Fried Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Roasted Beef Sirloin, Rock Lobster in Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce, Whole Fried Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce and Nyonya Laksa.

The desserts are the perfect end to the meal and the variety will leave you amazed. The extensive selection ranges from Chocolate Durian Cream Puff, Coconut Cempedak Gateau, Durian and Coconut Panna Cotta, Durian Tiramisu , Cempedak Sable Tart , Cempedak Chocolate Swiss Roll to Cempedak Crumble , Durian Cheesecake Cempedak Clafoutis, Durian Mille Crepe Durian Bread and Butter Pudding , Durian Pengat , Durian with Sticky Rice and Ice Durian Chendol. The ever popular Chocolate Fountain will be an irresistible treat for anyone.

 Call 6337 2288 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