Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Awadh Dining is an Indian restaurant serving authentic Lucknow food, an exquisite culinary spread that is made for the Nawabs (Emperors). This cuisine uses more than 120 spices and we started with Mango Lassi and Murgh Multani Shorba, an Awadhi signature chicken broth.

Next up was the Bhatti Ka Murgh , pan seared chicken marinated in whole spices, Gosht Galawat, melt-in-your-mouth mutton patties with a blend of over 25 rare spices complemented with Mughlai paratha and yogurt mint chutney and the Tandoori Lehsuni Jhinga, garlic marinated prawns chargrilled in the tandoor oven.

Then we had the Reshmi Broccoli , broccoli florets marinated in cashew paste. Following that, we had the Garlic Butter Naan, Roomali Roti and Ulte Tawe Ka Paratha paired with Sultani Dal, a combination of yellow and red lentils tempered with cumin and green chillies , Lehsuni Motiya Palak, seasonal green vegetables with a choice of corn or cubes of cottage cheese and Murg Makhani Jahangiri , succulent pieces of chicken in a mildly spiced creamy tomato gravy. The highlight is the Awadhi Murg Biryani, boneless pieces of chicken marinated in a blend of over forty spices, layered with fragrant rice and slow-cooked “dum” style for six hours and served with cooling yogurt raita.

We end off the meal with the Zaffrani Malai Phirni , a rich and creamy mughal milk pudding flavored with cardamom and Rose Phirni, a rich and creamy mughal milk pudding flavoured with rose essence.

 176 Orchard Road Centrepoint 01-33H Singapore 238843

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.30am to 11.30pm

Shaburi & Kintan which combines both hotpot and grill option in one concept has launched a New Grand Menu 2020. They are introducing premium meat cuts such as Angus Beef Sukiyaki, Diamond Karubi and the crowd-favorite Iberico Pork Collar. 

They have also added new side dishes to their menu such as Salmon Sushi Roll, Aburi Salmon Sushi Roll and California Roll as well as the likes of Bibimbap, Tonkotsu Ramen, Beef Niku Udon and Yakisoba in the new “Rice & Noodle” category.

Yakuzen Soup, Japanese Herbal Soup that is miso based and simmered with healthy spices such as ginger, leek, star anise, garlic and cinnamon is a new addition to their broth options for shabu shabu.

To ensure safe distancing, customers now scan a QR code to access the online menu to order the hotpot and grill items. They can also fill up a form to have their ala carte items, drinks and dessert delivered to their table.

 50 Jurong Gateway Road , JEM Singapore  03-11/12 Singapore 608549

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.30am to 10.00pm

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Ah Hoi’s Kitchen is a local zi char specialty restaurant at Hotel Jen Tanglin by Shangri-La that has reopened for dine-in since September. Serving local favorites since 1996, guests can look forward to having these dishes in an alfresco setting under the stars.

Prepared with quality ingredients, the highlight is their Sri Lankan Chilli Crab which the meaty crustaceans are coated in a tantalizing sauce made with a sambal that has been laboriously prepared for hours. The Salted Egg Baby Lobster is one of their best sellers with the succulent meat and flavorful sauce being an absolute delight. Chef Tiger’s Seabass with Thai Spicy Sauce stands out for me as the crunchyness of the fried fish and the appetizing Thai sauce go perfectly together.

We also had the Stir Fried Eggplant with Crispy Fish Skin which is a  delectable combination, Claypot Mee Tai Pak with Seafood, Pineapple Fried Rice with Seafood and Chicken Floss and my personal favorite is the Crispy Fried Noodles with Prawns. Drinks wise, I enjoyed the Dancing Lychee which is refreshing and soothing.
As part of its reopening, the restaurant is also introducing an à la carte buffet for dinner that will feature their best-selling dishes.

 Call 6831 4373 or email [email protected] to make reservations. Perched on top of Tanglin Mall , guests can take the lifts from the carpark in the basement levels or any level of the mall directly to the restaurant on Level 4

1A Cuscaden Road Singapore 249716

Operating Hours:
Friday, Saturday: 6.00pm to 10.30pm
(Friday to Sunday: 6.00pm to 10.30pm from 11 Oct onwards)

The Wine Company was established in 2003 and was a pioneer in Dempsey Hill even before it was developed into a lifestyle precinct. They seek to make wines affordable and offer a value for money wine and food experience.

The restaurant menu boasts a full-fledged menu with local delights such as Fried Curry Rice with Roast Chicken and Fried Hokkien Mee , Asian dishes such as Wonton in Chilli Oil, Kelp Beancurd, Braised Pork Belly and Mapo Tofu as well as Western favourites such as Chicken Liver Pate and Grilled Lamb Chop. These menu items can then be paired with their extensive selection of wine such as the recommended private labels Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, South Africa.

8 Dempsey Road Singapore 247696

 Operating Hours: Daily: 12.00pm to 12.00am

Definitely one of the frontrunners for the best Greek restaurant in Singapore, Blu Kouzina in Dempsey Hill offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine and an intimate and relaxed dining experience.

We started with the Appetizers by having the Grilled Pita that comes with 4 different types of dips, Greek Potato Garlic Dip, Olive Dip, Tzaziki and Sun Dried Tomatoes Dip and Vegan Tarama Dip. This is followed by Kale Wonderland Salad with the delightful crunch of the kale and pomegranate in the salad making it really addictive.

Next up were the mains with the Moussaka being the highlight of the meal. It is a flavor-packed assortment of oven-baked eggplant, potatoes, minced meat and bechamel. We also had the Cornish Hen with Baby Onions and Greek Flat Noodle with Pulled Beef before ending our meal with the Greek Rice Pudding and the decadent Greek Orange Cake served with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Drinks wise, we had the Athenian Spritz , a refreshing concoction made up of Otto’s Vermouth , Sparkling Wine and Tonic and also savored Greek sparkling water from Mastiqua which includes Mastiqua Greek Sparkling Water infused with Mastiha, Mastiqua Greek Lemonada , Mastiqua Green Tea and Mastiqua Sour Cherry.

10 Dempsey Road Singapore 247700

 Operating Hours: Daily: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Green Monday Singapore and Bangkok Jam by Creative Eateries have come together to offer Thai food lovers a tantalising alternative with their plant based dishes.

The 4 items are

? Beyond Meat Minced with Spicy Thai Peanut and Thai Jasmine Rice

? Beyond Meat Sausage Phad Thai with Thai Red Curry 

? Green Curry with Heurafoods Chicken with Thai Jasmine Rice

? Omnimeat Ka Pow with Black Olive Fried Rice and Egg

Henri Charpentier , the French-inspired patisserie from Japan is opening their 4th local store in Great World. All of the cakes are designed by their team of world class pastry chefs in Japan and baked daily in Singapore.

The variety of the cakes changes seasonally and customers can enjoy the full line up of the cakes including their most popular Shortcake and Double Cheese cake.

Their Freshly Baked Financier is based on the recipe of their signature financier which has sold more than 29,000,000 pieces annually and they have held the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Best-selling plain financier (cake) company-current for six consecutive years from 2012.

Their French Mont Blanc is made with chestnut cream from France, infused with rum and neatly placed in a shape of mountain on a flaky tart. For Mont Blanc lovers, there is a specially designed version for Great World . Some of the other cakes featured here are their Mille Crepe, Chocolatine and Tiramisu.

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 1 Kim Seng Promenade Great World 01-K103 Singapore 237994

 Operating Hours: Daily: 10.00am to 11.00pm

Ramen Keisuke has opened their 8th and latest ramen concept Niku King and their 12th ramen outlet at Paya Lebar Square . It is the first joint ramen concept alongside the adjacent Tonkotsu King.
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With “Niku” meaning “肉 meat“ in Japanese, the ramen offerings here include thick, succulent Pork Chasyu slices filled to the brim. The broth here is made richer and also more aromatic in comparison to the classic Pork Loin Chasyu broth at Tonkotsu King and other ramen concepts.

There are 3 options, sauce-based Shoyu Ramen, fragrant Miso Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen which one can top up for a spicy broth for either of the flavors. New rice options and side dishes are also being introduced and shown here is the Keisuke Egg Rice, Niku Soboro Rice and Mentaiko Rice as well as Salmon Rare Katsu.
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? 60 Paya Lebar Road Paya Lebar Square 01-02/03/04 Singapore 409051
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? Operating Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 11.30am to 10.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am to 10.00pm

Green Monday Singapore is collaborating with burger and cocktail bar Three Buns to launch a series of new plant based dishes that are poised to whet your appetite.

Offering possibly the best burgers in Singapore, the signature items are the Beyond The Dog that uses Beyond Meat bratwurst, Omni Wan Kenobi Cheeseburger and Omni Hustle Gong Bao Burger that consist of seared Omnimeat patty, Nugg It that is from Alpha Foods and Fishless and Chips that is prepared with battered Gardein fishless fillet.

Look out for updates on Green Monday Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GreenMondaySG/ as they will be introducing new products from Beyond Meat , Omnimeat , Alpha Foods , Gardein , Moving Mountains Foods and Heura Foods.

60 Robertson Quay Singapore 238252

 Operating Hours: 

Monday to Thursday: 5.00pm to 12.00am

Friday: 12.00pm to 12.00am

Saturday: 10.00am to 12.00am

Sunday: 10.00am to 10.00pm

House On The Moon at Great World has launched their Tart series. The first of which is Garden By The Bay, a homage to Singapore iconic Gardens By The Bay which infuse together the taste and aroma of berry and floral freshness in the garden. Each bite is a release of the different layer of flavors that seeks to luxuriate your tastebuds and leave you with an unforgettable gastronomical experience.

Shown here are the Black Forest Tart, Mango & Passion Tart, Lemon Tart, Chocolate Tart and the Moon Walk Tart, a mini version of their signature dessert Moon Walk. The Mango & Passion Tart stands out for having a zesty and refreshing flavor while the Black Forest Tart will appeal to you visually with its delicate toppings.

They have also introduced new savory items. The starter is the eye catching Fruity Gazpacho, a cold Spanish soup made of raw, blended vegetables and Bread paired with their housemade dips,  Eggplant with Salted Egg , Roasted Paprika with Walnut and Cumin as well as Chickpea Hummus.

Next up is the Scallops with Yuzu Foam, Pineapple and Coconut. Meat lovers will relish their Iberico Secreto with Homemade Sauce and Sous Vide Chicken with Parsley and Coriander Sauce. Both of which will blow you away with the tenderness of the meat and the complexity of their flavors.

The Egg & Cocao Pasta with Beef Cheek is a masterpiece. Shown here is a sampling portion, the Cocoa noodles deserves all the plaudits and you will marvel at the creativity of their head chef Huseyin Turan who is the protégée of Michelin-starred chef Juan Amardor.

 1 Kim Seng Promenade Great World #01-K101 #02-K103 Singapore 237994

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.00am to 9.00pm