Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Delibowl 壹碗 adopts the notion of “One Exquisite Bowl” and looks to fulfill their passion to provide their guests with a dining experience second to none.

Their express concept at Funan Mall offers a variety of authentic Chinese cuisine served fast food style. Cooked using the freshest of ingredients, some of their more popular items include Stew Beef Tomato Beef Brisket 番茄牛腩, Fish with Pickled Vegetables 酸菜鱼 , Sichuan Style Stir Fried Eggplant 伤心茄子, Spicy Popcorn Chicken 辣子鸡, Double Marinated Beef Slices 回锅牛肉 and Delibowl Mapo Tofu麻婆豆腐.

As Singapore celebrates her 55th birthday next Sunday, Delibowl will also be launching two new dishes Signature Beef La Mian 招牌牛肉拉面 and Marmite Chicken 妈蜜鸡. The springy hand pulled noodles and the succulent sliced beef go perfectly together for the former while for the latter, the tender chicken is coated in a special housemade sauce.

 107 North Bridge Road Funan Mall 02-06 Singapore 179105

 Operating Hours: Daily: 10.30am to 9.30pm

Modern Indian Bistro Bar Gabbar Bistro & Bar in Clarke Quay brings you authentic Indian cuisine that is poised to captivate your tastebuds.

The Non Vege Platter is an assortment of meat such as Malai Chicken, Mutton Sheik Kebab, Amritsari Fish and Hariyali Chicken that are grilled to perfection. The Lamb Chop will impress you with its racks of succulent meat marinated overnight with aromatic spices and slow cooked on grill.

Gabbar Bistro & Bar offers a variety of breads ranging from Tandoori Roti , Plain Naan, Butter Naan and Garlic Naan to Gabbar Kashmiri Naan. Dip them in the pipping hot and flavorful Dal Makhani that is prepared using black lentils and beans slow cooked in buttery tomato gravy.

Pann are actually betel leaves which are commonly consumed in South East Asia and I have the opportunity to savour its ice cream flavour for the first time.  It has a mild, refreshing taste which makes it really addictive.

 Gabbar Bistro & Bar has just launched their new brunch menu that is available on weekends from 11.30am to 3.00pm

 3B River Valley Road Clarke Quay Block B 01-14 Singapore 179021

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.00am to 10.30pm

Its the start of the long weekend and if you are too lazy to head out, why not pamper yourself and your family with the Ah Hoi’s Kitchen 6 course Family Set Menu from Hotel Jen Tanglin by Shangri-La ?

Catered for up to 5 diners and available for takeaway and delivery , this 6 course set meal consists of the more popular dishes from Ah Hoi’s Kitchen. The highlight is the Baby Lobster tossed in Salted Egg Sauce with the pearl white flesh coated with the rich, flavorful salted egg sauce. We also had the Prawns in Chili Crabmeat Sauce and enjoyed dipping the Fried Mantou in it.

The Honey Glazed Chicken with Ginger is sweet and savory making it really appetising and I was impressed with the succulence of the meat in the Steamed Sea Perch with Bean Crumb. The Fried Kailan with Garlic provides the greens while the Steamed Jasmine Rice is the staple. My favourite dessert Mango Sago Pomelo provides the toothsome end to the meal.

For the long weekend, Hotel Jen Tanglin will also be having the 3 Celebration Set Menus below

? Premium Set Menu – Premium Set Oxtail Assam Pedas, Tempered Cabbage, Sambal Hijau & Salted Egg, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Egg & Onion Omelette, Steamed Jasmine Rice or Rice Cake (Lontong) Assorted Baklava

? Lamb Biryani Set – Lamb Shank Biryani, Raita, Spiced Pappadum, Tempered Vegetables, Dhall Tadka, Assorted Baklava

?Chicken Biryani Set – Chicken Biryani, Spiced Pappadum, Tempered Vegetables, Dhall Tadka, Assorted Baklava

 Head to bit.ly/jentakeawaygc to order. Golden Circle members enjoy 15% savings and earn double points before 31 August 2020

 1A Cuscaden Road Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore 249716 

Cost: $98.00

Perfect for the rainy weather, Chicken Run at Paya Lebar Square offers the likes of Chicken Pot, Laksa Pot and Beef Pot which you can add on raw dishes and enjoy them steamboat-style. My favorite is undoubtedly their signature traditional chicken stew pot flavored with a variety of herbs and spices.

They also serve an extensive selection of side dishes and the notable mentions are their Egg Fried Rice w Pork Chop, Garlic Fried Pork Ribs with Chilies and Teochew Steam Pomfret
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? 60 Paya Lebar Road Paya Lebar Square 02-18/19/20/K4 Singapore 409051
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? Operating Hours: Daily: 11.00am to 10.00pm

Its Singapore 55th birthday in 2 weeks time and one can enjoy the Local-licious 8 course set menu priced at just $38.80 per pax from now to 31 Aug.

Start with the Elemen Singapura Appetiser consisting of Yam Cake with Homemade Sweet Sauce, Fresh Monkey Head Mushroom with Peanut Sauce and Indian Patty with Mango Tomato. Next is the Rojak Salad that includes the specially created beetroot youtiao. The Cream of Shroom Kut Teh is the soup dish followed by the Golden Fritter made from porcini mushroom, peanuts and fresh coriander paired with housemade sauce.

The Sour Plum Sorbet is the palate cleanser before the main is served, The Taste of Singapore Trio made up of Hainanese Chicken Rice, Nasi Lemak and Nasi Briyani presented in sushi-style.

We end off with the refreshing Seasalt Lemon Cococane Juice with coconut jelly chunks and the toothsome Kaya Creme Brulee infused with pandan fragrance and torched for a crackly caramelised crust.

 Great World is excited to welcome you back with a series of exclusive promotions and rewards from now till 31 July, while still providing a safe shopping environment for everyone! Redeem a $10 dining voucher when you spend $80* or get a 10% return value* with every purchase of $100 Great V-aap vouchers. T&Cs apply, visit greatworld.com.sg for more details

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 1 Kim Seng Promenade Great World 01-122 Singapore 237994

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

Thinking of where to head to for brunch this weekend? Enjoy the cool breeze by the riverside at Esplanade Singapore and delight in the newly launched brunch menu at Mischief.

The likes of Chicken and Waffles ,  Big Breakfast Fry Up and Buttermilk Pancakes and Bacon are your regular brunch dishes but their grilled items are the highlight of the meal. Whether its the Gula Melaka Char Siu , BBQ Spiced Chicken,  BBQ Baby Back ‘Naughty’ Ribs or USDA Angus Beef Short Rib , all of which will delight your palate with their meltingly tender meat and rich flavours.

Add on a glass of Pineapple Mimosa or Brut Reserva Cava to complete the meal.

 Brunch hours are every Saturday and Sunday 11.30am to 3.00pm

 8 Raffles Avenue Esplanade Singapore 01-10/12 Singapore 039802

 Operating Hours: 

Monday to Friday: 4.00pm to 10.30pm

Saturday, Sunday: 11.00am to 3.00pm, 4.00pm to 10.30pm

We are 1 day nearer to the weekend and its time to pamper yourself and your love ones with the Lobster Nasi Lemak from Oscar’s in Conrad Singapore which comes with unlimited side dishes.

Be greeted by the welcome beverage of the refreshing Air Limau or the syrupy Gula Melaka Iced Tea. Following that will be the starter which you will be making your own Kueh Pie Tee with braised turnips, steamed baby shrimps, fried shallots and sesame seeds drizzled with homemade signature sauce.

The main course Lobster Nasi Lemak is drenched in the tantalising onion chili sambal and paired with fried chicken wings, ikan bilis, peanuts, egg, tobiko and achar. The lobster meat is incredibly tender with the sambal flavor fully infused in it.

Next up is the free flow of side dishes which you can enjoy to your heart’s content. Savour their Beef Rendang, Steamed Egg with Muar Otah Otah, Bergedil (Minced Meat Potato Cutlets), Green Beans with Dried Shrimp and White Garlic Sauce, Sotong Chili Sambal and Kerabu Timun (Spicy Cucumber Salad). There is also their signature housemade Prawn Chili which adds oomph to the Lobster Nasi Lemak.

No meal is complete without desserts and one can indulge in the likes of Durian Puff, Pandan Milo Tiramisu , old school Potong Ice Cream or gelato flavors such as Vanilla Dream, Strawberry, Dark Chocolate and Raspberry.

 The Lobster Nasi Lemak With Unlimited Side Dishes is available from now to 31 July and is priced at just $40.00++

 2 Temasek Boulevard Conrad Singapore, Singapore 038982

 Monday to Friday: 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Saturday, Sunday: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Satisfy your hot pot craving with City Hot Pot as they launch their all new lunch special. Start with your choice of soup base or go for a double soup base from 15 different options. Special mention goes to the Prawn Soup that is packed full of flavor.

There are 8 main courses to choose from and each comes with a Vegetable Platter.

?Signature Wagyu Beef Set

?Wagyu Chuck Eye Roll

?Pork Collar Set

?Chicken Set

?Daily Fish Set

?Seafood & Meat Set

?Seafood Set

?Vegetarian Set

One can then select your staple from Mee Sua, Instant Noodle, Bee Hoon / Rice Vermicelli, Pearl Rice, Tung Hoon, Udon Noodle or top up $1.00 for Braised Pork Rice. Add on beverages or side orders if you have the appetite for more. Condiments are also now served to each table to minimize sharing across different groups.

 Head to https://order.cityhotpot.sg for home delivery

One Raffles Place One Raffles Place 04-28 Singapore 048616

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.30am to 10.00pm

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7 Wallich Street Guoco Tower B1-04/05 Singapore 078884

 Operating Hours: Daily: 11.30am to 10.00pm

Savour authentic French cuisine at La Bonne Table. Enjoy your meal indoors being surrounded by the lovingly decorated interior or dine at the cozy al fresco area.

A concept by French-Sicilian Chef Andrea Scamandro and his French wife Manon Cattelain, the starters that we had are both tasty and pleasant on the eye. There is the mouthwatering Le Foie-Gras Poêlé, Pan-seared Castaing duck foie-gras served with honey sauce on toasted bread. There is also the Le Ceviche de Bar, fresh sea-bass ceviche cooked in lime juice, mixed with purple onions, cucumber, prawns, coriander and topped with a mild spicy sauce.

The Le Tartare de Thon is my favorite appetiser, hand-cut tuna tartare is served with fresh tomatoes, purple onions, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lime juice and homemade strawberry balsamic vinegar reduction. Lastly is the Le Foie-Gras Mi-Cuit Maison that consists of castaing duck foie-gras from the south west of France served with vanilla infused onion confit and toasted bread.

Mains wise, there is the Confit de Canard Maison, homemade duck leg confit served with mesclun salad, garlic mashed potato and mushroom sauce and Filet de Bar Poêlé, pan-seared fresh sea-bass filet served with ratatouille.

Some of the other recommended dishes include the Beef Bourguignon , Traditional beef stew braised in red wine simmered with carrots, onions, garlic, mushrooms and bacon served with garlic mashed potato and the Beef Tenderloin, Australian grain-fed 220g beef tenderloin from Margaret Rivers served with fries and mesclun salad. The Tartiflette was one of the highlights for me, it is a traditional French dish from the Savoy region that is made with potatoes, onions and bacon before adding a layer of melted Reblochon AOP cheese over it.

No meal is complete without a delectable spread of desserts. Look forward to the likes of the evergreen classic Crème Brûlée, the toothsome Cherry Tart and velvety Chocolate Tart. My personal preference is the Chestnut Cake that has a mild crunch to it.

214 East Coast Rd Singapore 428913

Operating Hours:
Friday to Monday: 12.00pm to 3.00pm , 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Tuesday to Thursday: 6.00pm to 10.00pm

MOS Cafe by MOS Burger has opened their new outlet at Great World. It is conceptualized as a flagship cafe that uses lots of fresh vegetables and fruits in their menu that is made up of original cafe dishes as well as items carefully curated from MOS Burger menu.

The Osaka Yaki Rice Burger Plate stands out for us, the seafood rice burger is drizzled with okomoniyaki sauce and sprinkled with bento flakes. The Gourmet Wagyu Burger with juicy pineapples that oozes inside your mouth and the Premium Smoked Wagyu Burger Plate drenched in BBQ wagyu sauce both boast a succulent and chewy patty.

Other recommended items are the Wagyu Demi Glace Rice Plate, Chicken Vegetable Curry with Chicken Cutlet Rice Plate, Osaka Yaki Rice Burger Plate and Crispy Chicken Salad. The Hot Special Fruit Tea is interesting to me as it includes a variety of real fruits such as banana and grapefruit. The Matcha Warabimochi Dessert offers a toothsome end to the meal.

 Great World is excited to welcome you back with a series of exclusive promotions and rewards from now till 31 July, while still providing a safe shopping environment for everyone! Redeem a $10 dining voucher when you spend $80* or get a 10% return value* with every purchase of $100 Great V-aap vouchers. T&Cs apply, visit greatworld.com.sg for more details

 1 Kim Seng Promenade Great World 01-112 Singapore 237994

 Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11.00am to 9.30pm