Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

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

Tomorrow is voting day and are you looking to catch the election results on television? Stay at home and enjoy a sumptuous feast from 333 Kitchen SG as they bring you fresh and savory seafood delights. 

For every “zichar” restaurant, ordering a crab is surely a must and the Black Pepper sauce here is rich and flavorful. Highly recommended is the Fragrant Pork Ribs coated in a glistening sweet sauce, Scallop with Broccoli , Salted Egg Fried Prawn and Stir Fried Tomato & Scrambled Eggs. The Nyonya Seafood is their new dish with generous servings of crayfish cooked in an appetising sour and spicy gravy.

 Call 6844 4404 or 6747 0870 or direct message on https://www.facebook.com/333kitchensg/ to order. Last order for delivery 1.30am

 291 Geylang Rd Singapore 389338

 Operating Hours: Daily: 12.00pm to 2.00am

Zaffron Kitchen has opened their latest outlet at Great World. 

Offering a variety of authentic North Indian cuisine, they have also introduced new menu items such as the White Bait Pakora and the Appetizer Sampler, a medley of Masala Papad , fried Papad topped with a spicy and tangy mixture of onions, tomatoes and green chillies and Dahi Puri that is made from crispy mini shells stuffed with potatoes, tamarind chutney and garnished with heaps of coriander and pomegranate seeds.

The Lamb Shank Biryani stands out for its meltingly tender meat and aromatic basmati rice while the succulence of the chicken in the Zaffron Chicken Biryani makes it really tasty as well.

Delight in both the Garlic Naan and the toothsome Kashmiri Naan, a Tandoori naan that is filled with mixed nuts and preserved fruits. Dip them in the Palak Paneer, a popular vegetarian dish with Indian cottage cheese served in rich spinach gravy or the Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka marinated in a delightful yogurt and spice mixture.

They have also launched two new drinks, Yuzu Lassi and the Spiced Virgin Mojito, a refreshing concoction of lime, mint leaves, soda topped with cardamom and cinnamon powder.

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 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 01-153Singapore 237994

 Operating Hours: 

Monday to Friday: 11.30am to 3.00pm, 5.00pm to 10.30pm

Saturday, Sunday: 11.30am to 10.30pm

Buffet lines might not be available now but you can eat to your heart’s content at Ban Heng’s ala carte buffet. With every 3 paying adults , the 4th person gets to dine free. Buffet Menu A offers Roast Meat, Appetizers, Seafood, Meat, Tofu, Vegetables as well as Rice & Noodles with 1 serving of Shark’s Fin Soup with Crabmeat.

Buffet Menu B is more premium. In addition to the items served in Menu A, there is also one serving of the below dishes.

?Mini Buddha Jump Over The Wall

?Chilli Crab or Black Pepper Crab

?Poached Live Prawns with Chinese Herbs & Cordyceps

?Fried Soon Hock Fish or Steamed Cod Fish with Garlic

?BBQ Chicken Satay served with Cucumber & Onion

?Crispy Fish Skin with Salted Egg Yolk

?Sautéed Boiled Scallop with Broccoli in XO Sauce

?Ban Heng Deep-fried Homemade Durian Roll

Some other highlights of both buffet menu are the tantalizing Chong Qing Sour Pickles Fish & Nian Gao Steam Boat and the aromatic Seafood Fried Rice with Black Truffle Oil. There is also complimentary housemade Bubble Tea and Soya Tea Pudding to end off the meal. Head to https://www.banheng.com.sg for more information.

Harbourfront Centre

22 Boon Keng Road 01-21 Singapore 330023

Orchard Central

Orchid Country Club

Aranda Country Club

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 Cost:

Buffet Menu A: Adult $28.80/$32.80/$34.80 , Child $16.80

Buffet Menu B: Adult $35.80/$39.80/$41.80 , Child $16.80

Opened since 2012, Carry On Cafe is a cafe by day and has just introduced a casual private dining concept for their evening patrons.

The set menu begins with the Truffle Honey Burrata and Crisp Sago with the Sago Chips made in house. Next up is the Coconut Crayfish Ceviche with Salmon Caviar and the hint of lemon in the coconut-infused white sauce makes it really appetising.

This is followed by the Seared Foie Gras coated with a layer of chocolate and paired with Mixed Nuts and Pickled Cherry. The presence of the almonds and pistachios add a delightful crunch to the dish.

The main will be the USDA Sirloin and the Tiger Prawn accompanied by Black Garlic, Veal Jus and the tantalising Wasabi Tobiko. End off the meal with a huge serving of their toothsome dessert Thai Tea Cream Puff.

348 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 437115

 Operating Hours: 

Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 10.00pm

Saturday: 9.00am to 10.00pm

Sunday Closed