Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Robert Timms has returned with a new outlet at Suntec City bringing back their popular dishes and also introducing new menu items.

We began the meal with the Roasted Chicken Salad and Mussels in White Wine. Next up was meat galore as we indulged in Fish & Chips, 120 Day Aussie Ribeye and Coffee-rubbed Tomahawk Pork Chop, all of which will be incredibly satisfying for the meat lovers.

Robert Timms has also launched the D’Impossibles Plant Based Diet menu along with The Connoisseur Concerto in a collaboration with Impossible Foods. Shown here are the Impossible Cheese Burger , Impossible Quesadilla and Impossible Chilli Con Carne Fries. Last but not least, there is always time for the likes of Over The Top Milkshakes, Sticky Date Pudding and Lamington to end the meal on a sweet note.

 1-for-1 Specials valid on weekdays from 11.00am to 2.00pm that is applicable for Fried Chicken Waffle Burger and Herb Roasted Chicken Wrap.

White Wine Mussels is available daily from 6pm onwards at a promotional price of $12.00 (U.P. $19.50).

 3 Temasek Boulevard Suntec City 01-608 Singapore 038983

 Operating Hours: Daily: 10.00am to 9.00pm

Located centrally in Kampong Glam with a 15 minutes walk away from Bugis Mrt Station, XY Hotel Bugis is a minimalistic boutique hotel that promises a tranquil and serene setting to have a staycation. They have started a new in house dining concept Bistro XY which offers an extensive selection of menu items.

There is a variety of small plates such as Tapas Prawn, Tapas Mushroom , Tapas Mussels, Tapas Meatball , Tapas Sausage and Tapas Crispy Chicken which you can choose to pair with wine or act as starters to go with their mains.

Get your greens from their Mixed Vegetables Salads with Fresh Prawn and Mixed Vegetables Salads with Dried Fruits and Nuts before proceeding to the main courses Big Tiger Prawn Aglio Olio, Spaghetti Vongole, Crispy Chicken Tomato Pasta and Mixed Grilled Meat Hot Platter. The Crispy Chicken Tomato Pasta stands out for its dainty squid ink Farfelle coated in appetising tomato sauce.

The sizeable chunks of pork, chicken and ribeye beef in the Mixed Grilled Meat Hot Platter are torched to provide the finishing sear. Decadent treats Lychee Cheesecake,  Red Velvet Cake and Fruity Jelly ensure a toothsome end to the meal.

 11 Jalan Klapa Singapore 199323

Operating Hours: Daily: 11.30am to 3.30pm, 5.30pm to 9.30pm

Golden Peony 金牡丹 in Conrad Centennial Singapore has introduced a new Discovery Set Lunch Menu and Discovery Special Set Dinner Menu starting from 8 September. Look forward to aesthetically pleasing and decadent dishes that are specially curated by award winning Executive Chef Ku. You can now even customize your own menu items according to your preferences. 

We had the Discovery Special Set Dinner Menu and for the Appetizer, it was the London’ Duck Pancake Roll, Parma Ham, Pineapple, Crispy Beancurd Skin Chili Crab Meat Swan Pastry 伦敦鸭两味拼辣椒蟹天鹅酥. This dish impresses with its presentation and the tangy chili crab sauce.

Next we had the Double-Boiled Baby Abalone Soup with Sea Whelk , Conpoy and Bamboo Pith in Mini Golden Pumpkin 金瓜盅螺头炖竹笙干贝鲍鱼仔汤. The broth is prepared using premium ingredients and it is both tasty and comforting.

Following that, we had the Steamed Sea Perch with Capsicum Preserved Chilli 湘式剁椒蒸鲈鱼. The spicyness is quite intense and complements the succulent meat perfectly.

Meat lovers will find joy in the Baked Kurobuta Pork with Bacon and XO Chilli Sauce X.O.酱蒙古黑豚肉扒. The tenderness of the meat and the flavorsome sauce coating it will leave you in awe.

The Stewed River Prawn, Crispy Egg Noodle Ball, Ginger, Spring Onion, Egg Gravy 姜葱滑蛋大头虾脆麺球 is the highlight of the meal. The dainty Noodle Ball and juicy Stewed River Prawn will catch your eye and captivate your tastebuds.

The Chilled Cream of Avocado, Vanilla Ice Cream Red Bean, Coconut Pudding 牛油果香草雪糕拼红豆椰汁糕 completes the meal with the thick and consistent avocado cream being an absolute delight.

  Call ‪6432 7482/88‬, email [email protected] or visit http://www.connoisseur.sg/curate-your-own-dining-experience/ to reserve

 2 Temasek Boulevard Level 3 Conrad Centennial Singapore， Singapore 038983

 Operating Hours: 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Sunday: 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.30pm

Putien has recently opened their 14th outlet at Great World. This is in conjunction with their International Eel Festival that will showcase their much-loved eel dishes. Shown here is the old favorite Fresh Eel cooked in Natural Spring Water and a new creation Baked Eel Dressed in Garlic & Puning Bean Sauce.

The Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychees and the signature Lor Mee complete the meal while Putien has also just launched Madam Leng’s Handmade Mooncakes which are available in Yam or Purple Sweet Potato.

 1 Kim Seng Promenade Great World 02-149/151 Singapore 237994

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.30am to 3.00pm, 5.30pm to 10.00pm

Have a Tea-Licious Mid Autumn with Modern Cantonese cuisine Song Garden at Mercure Singapore Bugis.

Shown here are their best-selling timeless classics , traditional mooncakes baked to glorious golden brown and best accompanied with a cup of good tea. The 4 flavors below are sold separately in a box of 4 and are also available together in a Mixed Collection.

?Baked White Lotus Mooncake 白莲蓉月饼 (Box of 4 at S$63.80 nett)

?Baked White Lotus with Single Yolk 单黄白莲蓉月饼 (Box of 4 at S$66.80 nett)

?Baked White Lotus with Double Yolk 双白莲蓉月饼 (Box of 4 at S$69.80 nett)

?Classic Mixed Nuts Mooncake 传统五仁月饼  (Box of 4 at S$68.80 nett)

?Mixed Collection 传统礼盒 [Box of 4 (1 flavour each) at S$68.80 nett]

They will also be offering Baked Salted Egg Custard Lava Mooncake 咸蛋奶王流心月饼, a buttery crust encased with a molten salted egg lava core that is sold in a box of 9 at S$69.80 nett.

They have also unveiled new flavors for their homemade mini snowskin mooncake and are also returning their well-loved Bird’s Nest Snowskin 燕窝冰皮月饼 that is priced at $99.80 nett for a box of 8.

For their Tea-rrific Mini Snowskin Mooncakes, they are available in a box of 8 with 2 flavors each of the below at S$69.80 nett.

? Green Apple with Osmanthus-Honey Tea 青苹果蜂蜜桂花茶

? Lychee with Green Tea 荔枝抹茶

?Pu-er Tea with Orange Yuzu 普尔香橙柚子

?Osmanthus-Oolong Tea with Pink Grapefruit & Apricot 桂花乌龙杏果粉红葡萄柚

The first 2 are slightly on the sweeter side while the latter two has this mild tartness that make them really appetising.

 Early Bird Discount: 20% off from now to 24 Sep, Credit Card Promotion: 20% off from now to 1 Oct for UOB and DBS/POSB cardmembers. For orders or enquiries, call 6521 9299 or email to [email protected]

 122 Middle Road Mercure Singapore Bugis Singapore 188973

Singapore Coffee at Raffles Arcade in Raffles Hotel Singapore specializes in the sourcing and blending of Asia’s finest coffee. Harvested from artisanal farmers, Singapore Coffee offers high quality coffee beans found in the region that are sustainably grown, meticulously harvested and specially processed.

You will be greeted by polished white walls , mechanical straw fans on the ceiling and large mirror panels as you enter the seating area. Besides serving regular items such as Piccolo, Latte and Cappuccino , they also offer their Grand Asia Collection of four blends which are available in Siphon or Signature Drip. We savored the Jewel of Asia that consists of Spice-Roasted Citrus and Cacao-Dusted Almonds and the Red Monkey that is made up of Summer Cherries and Red Date with a hint of Cacao.

Their Kopi Shake is the highlight , a creation by Singapore Coffee which is blended with both evaporated and condensed milk. Looking to grab a snack to complement the coffee? There are also Sweets such as Kaya Roll, Chocolate Banana Pecan Cake, Waffles and Affogato.

 328 North Bridge Road Raffles Arcade Raffles Hotel Singapore 01-13 Singapore 188719

Operating Hours: Daily: 9.00am to 5.00pm

The weekend is here! Cedele at Great World offers a wide array of dishes that will be perfect for brunch.

Shown here are the Chicken & Mushroom Egg Wrap, Sea Bass Salsa & Quinoa, Portobello & Beef Burger and Black Pepper Crab Pasta. Vegan friendly items include the likes of Vegetable Fritters and Mix Mushroom Garlic Jasberry Rice Bowl. 

The bright, vibrant colours and the aesthetic plating of the different ingredients make the dishes visually appealing while the layers of varying flavor and texture will impress you as well.

 Fall in love with GREAT promotions and deals this Autumn at *Great World* from 4 to 30 Sep! Get a $5 voucher with $60* spent plus an additional $5 gift voucher exclusively for Great V-aap members. Be rewarded with more when you charge your purchases to your CITI card at participating merchants. T&Cs apply, follow @greatworldsingapore on Facebook and Instagram or visit greatworld.com.sg for more details

 1 Kim Seng Promenade Great World B1-K115/116 Singapore 237994

 Operating Hours: 

Monday to Thursday: 10.00am to 8.00pm

Friday: 10.00am to 9.00pm

Saturday, Sunday: 9.00am to 9.00pm

The rain might have dampened my mood but thankfully there is still the lovely river view and mouthwatering dishes at Dallas Cafe & Bar in Marina Bay Sands.

Starters wise, we had the Snapper Fish Tacos with the appetising pineapple chutney . The Antipasto Platter consisted of Salami , Prosciutto, Ham, Olives, Mozzarella to pair with the Freshly Baked Bread.

The Lamb Burger stood out for me as the combination of cucumber, mint yoghurt, cheese and aioli for the lamb patty is refreshing. We also had the Prosciutto Ham pizza and two lovely mocktails Watermelon Mint Virgin Mojito and Frozen Yuzu Lemonade to complete the meal.

 2 Bayfront Avenue 01-85 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018972

 Operating Hours: Daily: 12.00pm to 10.30pm 

Takashimaya Department Store is having their Mid Autumn Festive Celebrations 2020 ? from now to 1 Oct. Head to Talking Hall at B1 and Food Hall at B2 and visit the different booths. Alternatively, visit

https://store.takashimaya.com.sg/mid-autumn-festival-2020  to purchase online

 The first 180 DBS Takashimaya Cardholders daily with a minimum purchase of $200 (max. 3 same-day receipts) can take home a $10.00 Mid-Autumn Voucher from now to Sun 6 Sep 2020

?Booth in Department Stall

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

Mandarin Oriental

Sheraton Towers

Fullerton Hotel

Peony Jade

My Mum’s Cookies

Kwang Cheong Thye

Zhen Wei

Home’s Favourite

Tai Chong Kok

Minamoto Kitchoan

?Takashimaya Online Store

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

Grand Hyatt Singapore

Singapore Marriott

Goodwood Park Hotel

Sheraton Towers

Mandarin Oriental

Fullerton Hotel

Fairmont Singapore

InterContinental Singapore

Peong Jade

The Connoisseur Concerto

Chang Ho Sek

My Mum’s Cookies

Golden Moments

Baker’s Well

TWG Tea Official

Kele

Tai Chong Kok

Four Season Durian

Chocoelf

Tai Chong Kok

Zhen Wei

East Ocean Teochew Restaurant

?Overseas Hong Kong Brands (Takashimaya Online Store & Booth in Department Store)

Hong Kong Meixin Mooncakes

The Peninsula Boutique

? Tea Selection (Takashimaya Online Store)

Pryce Tea

Tily Tea

 391A Orchard Road Singapore 238873

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.00am to 9.30pm

Pipes by Hattendo Singapore is a new concept store opened at Dorsett Residences. Besides offering their signature cream buns and a first fully automated roasting machine in Singapore, they also have a brand new menu that includes Japanese fusion dishes such as 

?Dontenabe, a fragrant miso hotpot that comes with shitake & enoki mushrooms, chinese cabbage, spring onions, carrots, tofu and fresh Hiroshima oysters

? Signature Tonkatsu Sandwich, tender pork chops deep fried in PIPES secret recipe batter served between thick slices of PIPES signature syokupan which is made with 100% Echire butter

? Unagi Burger 

? Oyster Porridge (Kaki Zosui) , Claypot rice simmered with Hiroshima oysters in a flavorful dashi broth

There is also a variety of cocktails and mocktails and desserts wise, their Hokkaido Softserve in Original or Espresso flavor ensures a toothsome end to the meal.

Following that, we had a perfume workshop by one of their partners Oo La Lab which has their own mixology kit to enable one to design their own fragrance;

 331 New Bridge Road Dorsett Residences 01-02 Singapore 088764

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.00am to 9.00pm