Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Experience a sense of elegance as Paradox Singapore Merchant Court introduces the Quintessentially English Afternoon Tea, a journey that brings a captivating blend of British nostalgia and modern allure to the sophisticated setting of the
Crossroads Bar. Indulge in a range of carefully prepared patisseries curated by Pastry Chef Ben Soo with a selection or both sweet and savor bites accompanied by premium TWG teas.

The English Afternoon Tea consists of the below

SAVOURY ITEMS
Ploughman’s smoked ham, red prince apple, cheddar & rocket leaves

Smoked salmon, caper, cream cheese & dill

Egg sandwich, chives, cucumber & mayo .

Mushroom tart, truffle & thyme

Shepherd’s pie, m3ashed potato & mixed vegetable

SWEET ITEMS
Strawberry shortcake, honey Chantilly cream, fresh strawberry & vanilla genoise

Teacake, chocolate chip & orange confit Trifle, whipped cream & lemon compote

Apple pie, caramel apple filling & crispy pie dough

Bread and butter pudding, milk custard & croissant

Yorkshire Tart, blueberry & baked custard

Scones
Classic vanilla
Classic raisin
served with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam

📣 Call 6239 1847 / 6239 1848 or head to https://www.paradoxhotels.com/singapore/dining/crossroads-bar to reserve

🏢 20 Merchant Road Singapore 058281

💲Cost: Priced at S$88.00 for two persons daily from 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Embark on an epicurean dining experience at Food Capital in Grand Copthorne Waterfront with the much-anticipated “Carnivore and Crustaceans Nights” buffet. From now to 12 November 2023, diners can delve into a realm of meaty indulgence ranging from the Trio Pepper Roasted Angus Ribeye and exotic Lebanese Style Lamb Leg to the tender Braised Guinness Short Ribs and the Braised Teochew Boneless Pork Knuckle.

There are also seafood offerings Baked Cheese Boston Lobster and Gratin Florentine Deep-Sea Scallop as well as renowned seafood on ice selection such as Boston Lobster (available on Thur-Sat), Snow Crab Leg (Daily), Seasonal Irish Oyster (Daily).

📣 Call +65 6233 1338 / +65 8168 1539 , email [email protected] or book using https://www.tablecheck.com/en/mcil-grand-copthorne-waterfront-food-capital/reserve/landing?utm_source=kenpgl

🏢 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)
$108++ per adult
$59++ per child

30% Discount for A La Carte Rewards members

Enjoy 20% off at Winestone in Mercure Stevens and Novotel Stevens !
Simply quote upon making a reservation at https://www.winestone.sg . Discount is only applicable for the Winestone A La Carte menu, excluding other set promotions, offers and discounts.

Winestone in Mercure Stevens and Novotel Stevens has refreshed their A La Carte menu and we have the opportunity to savor some of the new menu items such as Tomahawk Carving, Oyster Bar, Charcuterie Platter and canapés Gambas , Salt & Pepper Squid and Pulled Pork Sliders.

Highlights for mains are the Argentinian Sirloin with Pan-Roasted Broccolini, Miso Glazed Cod, Kurobuta Pork Chop with Cinnamon-infused Apple compote and Australian Lamb Cutlets with Spicy Baba Ghanoush paired with add on sides Black Truffle Mash, Crispy Fries and Prawn & Crabmeat Rigatoni.

For desserts, a fine selection of Tea-infused Chocolate Pralines and Banana Turon serve as a toothsome end to the meal.

📣 Book at https://www.winestone.sg

🏢 28 Stevens Road Orchard District 01-02 Singapore 257858

Michelin-recommended Cantonese restaurant Man Fu Yuan in InterContinental Singapore , announces an exclusive collaboration with the Irish Duck Company to present an exceptional dining experience that brings the best of Irish cuisine to Singapore.

Chef Aaron Tan has crafted three meticulous set menus for this collaboration that will be available from 1 October to 15 November 2023.

The Treasure Set Menu, a 6-course culinary journey designed for 3 to 5 persons, is priced at $138++ per person. The course features John Stone Irish lamb cubes with Sichuan spices alongside double-boiled superior soup with Irish Hampshire pork, and water chestnut meatballs. The star of the show is the roasted-smoked Silver Hill Irish Duck with truffle sauce.

The Gracious Set Menu offers a grand 6-course experience for 3 to 5 persons, priced at $298++ per person. The feast begins with appetisers that include John Stone Irish smoked salmon with caviar, pan-seared foie gras with rice cracker and mixed berries sauce, and wok-fried minced John Stone Irish lamb with a cumin golden cup. Delight in the seafood course, which features braised South Africa 18-head dried abalone paired with roasted Silver Hill Irish Duck. The beef course offers smoked-seared John Stone Dry-Aged beef tenderloin with a rich red wine sauce. Concluding the meal on a sweet note with a chilled honey rock sugar bird’s nest with egg white and water chestnuts.

Featured here is the Elegant Set Menu, which is ideal for 3 to 5 persons, is priced at $228++ per person. The menu takes you on gastronomic journey through a braised golden bird’s nest with golden pumpkin superior stock for the soup course, followed by wok-fried John Stone Irish lamb loin with Sarawak black pepper sauce and Hong Kong kai lan. Revel in the delectable braised Irish Hampshire pork belly with South Africa 5-head abalone. The menu culminates with the luscious La Mian with Rock lobster, Silver Hill Irish Duck in XO sauce.

All set menus includes optional wine-pairing option at $68++ per person

📣 Call 6825 1062/2062, email [email protected] or head to https://singapore.intercontinental.com/dine/man-fu-yuan to reserve

🏣 80 Middle Road Level 2 InterContinental Singapore Singapore 078885

🕚 Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 3.00pm (Last order 2.30pm)
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 11.30am to 3.00pm

1st seating: 11.30am to 1.00pm (Last order 12.30pm)

2nd seating: 1.30pm to 3.00pm (Last order 2.30pm)

Dinner: 6.00pm to 10.00pm (Last order 9.30pm)

Racines at Sofitel Singapore City Centre , is introducing a refreshed menu that brings diners on an exciting journey through French and local artistry.

Helmed by newly minted Director of Culinary and Beverage Chef Isaac Henry , the new menu at Racines is a fusion of Isaac’s culinary experience with eco-conscious ingredients.

Featured here are

APPETISERS
Ngoh Hiang
Crispy Five-Spiced Seafood Wrapped in Beancurd Skin Served with House-made Chilli Sauce

Otak Otak
Spiced Spanish Mackerel Fish Cake Roasted in Banana Leaf Parcel Served with House-made Chilli Sauce

Charred Asparagus, Hollandaise & Almonds Green Asparagus with House-made Hollandaise, Shio Kombu and Sugar .

Roasted Almonds Chicken & Duck Foie Gras Mousse
Topped with Chinese Black Wine Vinegar, Crispy Peanuts and Chilli Oil Served with Toasted Sourdough

MAINS
Prawn Biryani
Smoked Argentinian Red Prawn Biryani Layered with Spiced Ghee and Cashews
Served with Salted Yoghurt

Sliced Beef Hor Fun
Wok-tossed Thinly Sliced Argentinian Grain-fed Beef with Flat Rice Noodles and Garlic Crisps

Sautéed Clams
Manila Clams Tossed in Aged Guanciale, ‘Nduja Butter and Parsley Pistou

Crispy Scale Red Snapper
Pumpkin Purée, Wilted Baby Spinach and Squid Ink Beurre Blanc

DESSERTS
Almond & Longan
Almond Jelly with White Fungus, Pickled Logans and Chrysanthemum Topped with Edible 24 Carat Gold

Pavlova
Textures of Meringue with Passion Fruit Sorbet, Micro Basil and Strawberries

Skillet Baked Dark Chocolate Cookie
67% Dark Chocolate Chunks with Salted Hokkaido Milk Ice Cream

📣 Call 6428 5000 , email [email protected] or head to https://www.sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com/gastronomy/racines/ to reserve

🏣 9 Wallich Street Singapore 078885

For the first time since it was established in 2008, Akanoya Robatayaki at Orchard Rendezvous Hotel has opened its doors for lunch.  Each sumptuous Hirugohan lunch set, priced at $48++, consists of 8 delicious dishes that is available on weekdays and on Saturdays.

The Executive Set consists of the below

Otoshi
Chef’s Selection

Sashimi
Chef Selection
(Additional $20)

Agemono
Enoki Mushroom Tempura (Fried Seasonal Item)

Nimono
Homemade Japanese Fish Cake (Simmered Seasonal Item)

Supo
Tonkotsu Dashi

Yaki Yasai
Grilled Japanese Vegetables

Niku
Charcoal Grilled Wagyu
or
Charcoal Grilled Miso Cod
Both are grilled at the robatayaki kitchen over Wakayama Bincho and served on a robatayaki paddle

Donabe
Japanese Claypot Rice

Dezato
Dessert Of the Day

📣 Call 6732 1866 or Whatsapp 9099 9884 to reserve

🏢 1 Tanglin Road Orchard Rendezvous Hotel 01-01 Singapore 247905

🕚 Operating Hours:
Sunday, Monday: 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 12.30pm to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 1.30am

Waterfall Ristorante Italiano at Shangri-La Singapore has launched a refreshed menu with 14 new ala carte additions featuring classic dishes from Puglia, Italy – the hometown of Chef De Cuisine Simone Loisi.

Featured here are the below dishes

ANTIPASTI
FRUITTURA DI PESCE (New)
Baby Cuttlefish, Octopus, Prawns

VELLUTATE
VELLUTATA DI ASTICE (New)
Lobster Soup

PIZZA
PINSA CAPRICCIO (New)
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Artichokes, Assorted Mushrooms, Black Olives, Cooked Ham

PIZZA SPINACI (New)
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Baby Spinach, Ricotta, Basil, Cherry Tomatoes

PASTA
GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA (New)
Baked Gnocchi, Tomato Sauce, Basil

ORECCHIETTE NDUJA STRACCIATELLA E .
SPINACI
Homemade Orecchiette, Nduja, Stracciatella, Spinach

SECONDI
GUANCIA DI MAIALE BRASATA CON POLENTA (New)
Braised Pork Cheek, Fried Herbs Polenta

CARRÉ DI AGNELLO SALSA AI MIRTILLI, PUREA DI PATATE ALLO ZAFFERANO E
ASPARAGI ALLA GRIGLIA
Sous Vide Grilled Lamb Rack, Saffron Potato Cream, Grilled Asparagus,
Natural Jus with Blueberries

TAGLIATA DI MANZO PATATE AL FORNO E SPINACI
Angus MB2 Beef Striploin, Baby Spinach Salad, Sun-dried Tomato, Baked Potato, Parmesan

POLO ARROSTO CON CREMA DI PEPERONI (New)
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus Leg, Red Capsicum Cream

DOLCE
SHARING DESSERT PLATTER
Tiramisu, Bigne (New) , Cannolo, Panna Cotta (New)

📣 Call 6213 4398, email [email protected] or visit https://www.shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/dining/restaurants/waterfall/ for more information

🏣 22 Orange Grove Road Garden Wing Singapore 258350

Back to Pullman Singapore Orchard for a short break at their Club Residence recently ! Started with a dip in the pool at P S O Beach Club followed by indulging in the complimentary all-day non-alcoholic beverages, cookies and nuts as well as evening cocktails with canapes at The Archive Club.

Next, we had the opportunity to try the new cocktails and bar bites at Atelier Lounge! Featured here are

BELLE FEMME

Neft Vodka Black, Grapes Champagne Cordial, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon, Honey

AURORA
Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème De Violette, Lemon

NIGHTCAP
Amrut Whisky, Spiced Demerara Syrup, Black Lemon Bitters

FELICITA
Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin, Aperol, Grapefruit Juice, Prosecco

CHEESE PLATTER
Assorted nuts, dried fruit and crackers

BEEF BURGER
Juicy beef patty, crispy lettuce, pickled cucumber, onion, tomato and brioche bun

CROQUE MONSIEUR
Slices of melting cheese, encased in toasted ciabatta bread with shaved ham, tomatoes and mustard mayo

Located in the heart of Orchard Road, Pullman Singapore Orchard is perfectly positioned to have your shopping forays. After a restful night, a sumptuous breakfast buffet that ends late at 11am awaits us at Eden Restaurant, a stunning glasshouse with captivating views.

📣 Book at https://www.pullmansingaporeorchard.com

🏢 270 Orchard Road Level 4 Singapore 238857

York Hotel is delighted to bring back the highly-popular Penang Hawkers’ Fare this September! Available from now to 17 September 2023, get ready to be transported to Penang with a menu from which you will savour an array of tasty hawker specialties prepared ‘live’ by the hawkers from Penang.

Relish an exceptional spread of best-known treats such as Penang Laksa, Char Kway Teow, and Penang Prawn Mee.

New dishes highlighting this edition are

Pasembur – well-known Malaysian salad consists of shredded cucumbers, turnip, bean sprouts, potatoes, boiled egg, and deep-fried fritters topped with a mild spicy and sweet peanut sauce.

Jiu Hu Char – a favourite among Hokkien and Nyonya households in Penang which one can enjoy fried cuttlefish with sambal belacan wrapped with crispy lettuce in bite-size parcels.

See Guo Tng or “Four Fruit Soup” – a traditional Chinese-style sweet soup consisting of ginkgo nuts, longan, sweet potato and red bean sago.

Fans of Ban Chang Kueh will be delighted by the addition of two fillings: cream corn and black sugar.

📣 Book now at https://www.yorkhotel.com.sg/offers/penang-hawkers-fare

🏢 21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516

🕚 Operating Hours
Lunch 12.00pm to 2.30 pm
Dinner 6.30 p.m. to 10.00 pm

💲Cost:
$38* per adult, S$23* per child aged between 5 and 11 years of age (Mondays to Thursdays)

S$42* per adult, S$27* per child aged between 5 and 11 years of age (Fridays to Sundays

As part of Community Chest 40th anniversary and held in collaboration with Chef Violet Onn , “Empowering Lives: Food for Good” , Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa is initiating a fundraiser for Community Chest 40th Anniversary with two dining and cocktail experiences inspired by Peranakan culture and cuisine at LeBar. These include a new Tropical Afternoon Tea and three themed cocktails that not only tantalise the taste buds but also support a worthy cause.

Created by Junior Executive Sous Chef Boone Low, the Tropical Afternoon Tea showcases a fusion of Peranakan flavours with delicate patisserie.

Indulge in

Savouries
Asam Pedas Crab With Crispy Mantou & Caramelised Pineapple

Pulled Ayam Buah Keluak Slider
with Sambal Belacan Aioli & Nonya Achar

Mackerel Fish Otah And Hae Bee Hiam Sandwich

Sambal Prawn Salad In Golden Pie Tee Tartelettes With Quail Egg And Coriander

Slow Pulled Wagyu Beef Rendang Tartlet
With Toasted Serunding

Sweets
Ondeh Ondeh

Prune Kueh Lapis

Kopi C Panna Cotta

Rainbow Petit Nonya Kueh

Canelé Petit Yam

Butter Scone

Raisin Scone Served With Clotted Cream

The Tropical Afternoon Tea experience includes a glass of Rose Wine, two glasses of cocktails, and free-flowing Nespresso Coffee or TWG Tea. In celebration of Community Chest 40th anniversary and their goal of raising SSI million, the Resort will donate $5 nett per person based on the order of every Tropical Afternoon Tea.

Additionally, the three-tiered afternoon tea will be paired with Peranakan-inspired cocktails crafted by Head Mixologist Daniel Anthony. Incorporating ingredients often found in Peranakan cooking, sip on the Baba’s Negroni, crafted with jackfruit gin, blue ginger lillet and calamansi, as well as The Kebaya, made using gula melaka infused rum, upcycled pandan leaves and kumquat. The trio also includes The Peranakan Enclave, which includes rose liqueur, lychee liqueur, mandarin skins, and lemon juice.

📣 Book at https://www.sofitel-singapore-sentosa.com/gastronomy/lebar/

🏢 2 Bukit Manis Road Sentosa Singapore 099891

💲Cost:
$118++ for two persons
$59++ per person
Now to 30 September , 1.00pm to 5.00pm daily
$22 for the cocktail