Ken & Weiwei Singapore Food Journal

Xperience restaurant in SO Singapore Hotel is a vibrant all-day café, restaurant and bar located in the heart of Singapore’s bustling CBD.

From now to 26 June, diners can go on a Gastronomy Tour of Portugal through an immersive journey of food and wine by SO Singapore Hotel and Tuga Singapore . There will be authentic Portuguese dishes coupled with exceptional wines in a 3 course and 4 course setting with Wine Flight available from now to 19 June.

Featured here is the Starter Salada De Polvo, Octopus Salad and Mexilhões “à Dona Rosa” Mussels followed a choice of Carne De Porco À Alentejana, Pork And Clams or Codfish Lagareiro, Codfish Loin or Pica-pau À Português, Beef Woodpecker. Dessert wise, one can delight in the Pastéis De Nata, Portugese Egg Tart.

📣 Find out more or book at https://www.so-singapore.com/offers/gastronomy-tour-of-portugal/

🏢 35 Robinson Road Singapore 068876

🕚 Opening Hours: Daily: 7.30am to 9.30pm

Tucked away in the lush, landscaped gardens of Shangri-La Singapore, the charming Waterfall Ristorante Italiano is pleased to welcome onboard Chef Simone Loisi – formerly from iO Italian Osteria, as its new Chef de Cuisine. Diners can look forward to enjoying a vibrant and sumptuous showcase of dishes that spans his hometown specialties, signature handmade pastas and main courses.

We had the opportunity to savor some of his dishes beginning with the starter Caprese Di Mare which features a refreshing and citrusy dressing matched with slices of house-cured salmon with Juniper berries and orange zest served with flower capers, Napoli buffalo mozzarella and crisp fennel.

Then we had the Porchetta Alla Birra, Chef Simone rendition of this sumptuous beer-marinated pork belly that is beautifully complemented with a tangy homemade sauerkraut. One of Chef Simone’s pizza creations is the Mortadella e Stracciatella , a ‘cicchio’ or Southern Italian flatbread draped with dollops of luscious Stracciatella cheese, sundried tomatoes and pistachio.

The Linguine Al Crostacei In Crostia Di Pane is the highlight of the meal. Brimming with a medley of pristine crustaceans the likes of one whole lobster, prawns, scallops, mussels and clams and covered with a thin layer of bread dough, the pasta is baked in the oven briefly to render a crusty top which is great for ‘scarpetta’, or soaking and gathering the leftover pasta sauce from the plate.

The other signature pastas include the Gnocchi Mare E Monti, handmade Potato Gnocchi Prawns, Cherry Tomatoes, Porcini Mushrooms with Parmesan Cheese and the Orecchiette Broccoli E Salsiccia prepared with Orecchiette Pasta, Broccoli, Pork Sausage, Chilli and Breadcrumbs flavored with Fennel Seeds.

Main course wise, there is the Polpo Alla Plancia, Mediterranean Octopus Leg with Potato Cream and Mixed Salad while desserts Tiramisu Classico and Cannolo Siciliano Fatto in Casa consisting of Homemade Cannolo, Sweetened Ricotta Cheese, Orange Zest and Bitter Chocolate Chips complete the meal.

📣 Call 6213 4398 or email dining.sls@shangri-la.com to enquire 

🏢 22 Orange Grove Rd Level One Garden Wing Singapore 258350

🕚 Opening Hours: Daily: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Back to Beast and Butterflies at M Social Singapore again after some time and their dishes never fail to live up to my expectations. They have recently launched new menu items and we have the opportunity to savor them and other signature dishes.

We started with the new Snapper Ceviche made with Avocado, Tomatoes, Chopped Jalapenos, Mint Leaves, Sliced Fresh Shallots, Cilantro, Ginger Flower,

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lime Juice.

The Kurobuta Pork Belly Claypot Rice and Cod Papilotte are both newly launched dishes. The former is paired with Soft Boiled Egg, Fresh Scallions, Cod Fish Crackers, Pickles while the latter is prepared in superior soy sauce. The Lobster Porridge is undoubtedly the signature dish, Teochew-Style Lobster Rice Porridge in Crab Broth with Braised Baby Abalone, Crispy Conpoy, Bonito Flakes, Fried Shredded Ginger and Fresh Scallions. We also had the Boneless Beef Short Ribs which you can have with your choice of sauce and side.

Beast and Butterflies also has an extensive wine and beverage menu to go with the food and we ended off our meal with the Molten Chocolate Cake served with Mini Magnum Ice Cream. With both indoor and alfresco seating, it offers an intimate setting for a date with your partner or communal dining with your family and friends.

 90 Robertson Quay M Social Singapore Singapore 238259

 Opening Hours: 

Sunday to Thursday: 6.30am to 11.00pm

Friday, Saturday: 6.30am to 11.30pm

Basilico at Regent Singapore, a bastion of authentic Italian cuisine, will be having week-long celebrations for Italy’s Festa della Repubblica (Festival of the Republic) from 30 May to 5 June.

The grandest event of the week will be the Gala Wine Dinner on 3 June, showcasing the diversity of Italian cuisine by Regent Singapore Executive Chef Angelo Ciccone, Executive Sous Chef Luca Beccalli, Basilico Head Chef Valerio Pierantonelli and guest chef Massimo Pasquarelli, Executive Chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Tea Lounge will be having Weekday Afternoon Tea and Weekend High Tea focusing firmly on the region that brings us aromatic Norcia black truffles, creamy burratas and antipasti.

There will be a special Basilissimo Dinner menu available daily which will feature dishes from the above chefs. Founder of extra virgin olive oil producers Timperio, Giuseppe Timperio, will go from table to table, giving diners a taste of the single varietal liquid gold his family has cultivated for years and this will take place alongside tastings of gourmet Parma ham from Consorzio del Prosciutto. The highlights are the Sliced Seared Tuna Micro Cress, Char-Grilled Octopus, Aged Aquerello Risotto, 32 Yolk Ravioli, Almond Crusted Lamb Chops and Crispy Puff Pastry.

Manhattan Bar will also be bringing one of Italy’s most established bartenders, Matteo Zedd, who will create five signature cocktails with spirits by Campari and Remy Cointreau.

The lineup of programs also include
🔸30 May – Poolside alfresco seating with preprandial aperitifs and snacks
🔸 1 June – Art exhibition by Italian painter Laura Caretta
🔸 3 June – A fashion show that showcases three labels fronted by Italian women alongside afternoon tea
🔸4 June – Join Chef Angelo and Chef Luca in a pizza-making class with children from APICS: Italian Cultural Centre in Singapore.
🔸5 June – Indulge in an elevated brunch of special mains with the option of add-on wine pairings by Ferrari Trento, specialists in the production of sparkling wine

🏢 1 Cuscaden Road Level 2 Singapore 249715

The Line at Shangri-La Hotel has reopened its live theatre kitchens and culinary stations with an update of the restaurant’s menu, including six signature dishes from as many different cuisines.

An international buffet with flavors of the world which one can savor with a variety of dishes from Salads and Appetisers, Charcuterie and European Cheese, Soup of the Day, Seafood On Ice, Noodles and Roast. Gastronomic delights are available across Japanese, Western, Middle Eastern, Peranakan (Asian) and Indian cuisine.

Some of the highlights include

 Chef’s Signature Beef Noodles

Chef’s Signature Matki Mutton 

Babi Pongteh

Roasted Australian Beef Prime Rib

Lamb Ouzi

Lastly there is a variety of desserts such as cakes, sweet treats and gelatos to complete your meal.

 Call 6213 4398 or email dining.sls@shangri-la.com to enquire. Head to https://tms-tablereservations.shangri-la.com/sg/en/resvs/booking/sls_the_line to reserve a table

 22 Orange Grove Rd Lower Lobby Tower Wing Singapore 258350

 Opening Hours: Daily: 12.30pm to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 9.30pm

藝 yì by Jereme Leung at Raffles Hotel Singapore features artistic adaptations of provincial cuisine from all the different regions of China. Relish the wonders of China’s spring harvest with the newly launched Spring Seasonal Specialties presented by MasterChef Jereme Leung, conceptualised together with resident Executive Chinese Chef Yap Poh Weng.

It showcases the best of nature’s freshly harvested greens including spring onion, spinach, edamame, imperial vegetables, and mugwort, in a range of dishes. This exquisitely curated spring menu is available until 19 June 2022.

Shown here are some of the recommended dishes

Cold Dishes

金枪鱼小葱豆腐卷

Beancurd Skin Roll stuffed with Tuna, Tofu & Spring Onions

青花椒冰镇花螺

Poached Sea Whelk with Chilli & Sichuan Peppercorn Dressing

Dim Sum

马蹄野菌艾草茶粿（3件）

Steamed Mugwort Glutinous Dumplings stuffed with Water Chestnuts & Mixed Mushrooms (3 pieces)

Soup

菠菜蟹肉虾球淮扬文丝豆腐羹

Spinach Soup with “Wensi Tofu”, Tiger Prawn & Crab Meat

Main Dishes

烧椒贡菜爆日本北海道带子

Wok-fried Hokkaido Scallops & Imperial Vegetables with Grilled Green Pepper Sauce

鲍鱼鹅学乌鱼子葱油伴手工面
Handmade Noodles with Braised 8-head Abalone, Goose Palm & Mullet Roe Shavings in Scallion Oil

Dessert

紫薯糊绿茶布丁伴罗勒雪糕
Basil Ice Cream & Green Tea Pudding with Purple Sweet Potato Cream

📣 Call 6412 1816 , email singapore@raffles.com to enquire. Selected dishes are available for delivery or takeaway on https://www.rafflesgrabandgo.com

🏣 328 North Bridge Road Raffles Arcade 03-02 Singapore 188719

🕚 Opening Hours: 

Daily: 11.30am to 2.00pm, 6.00pm to 9.30pm

Dive into a glorious mélange of lobster creations at Crossroads Cafe in Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel as they reel in the freshest catch of the sea and transform them into plates of juicy, succulent treats that will leave you wanting more.

The highlight is the Triple Decker Seafood Tower which consists of Cajun Style Live Boston Lobster, Freshly Shucked Irish Oyster, Snow Crab Leg, Baked Cheese Scallop, Tuna & Salmon Sashimi, Lobster Croquette, Tempura Prawn, Corn and Potato. Other recommended dishes include the Salted Egg Lobster, Spiny Rock Lobster with Creamy Salted Yolk Sauce & Crispy Fish Skin and Lobster Linguine, Lobster Pasta with Sea Urchin Sauce & Caviar. One can also look forward to the likes of Lobster Roll, Boston Lobster Chunks, Celery, Bacon & Avocado with Mentaiko Mayo and Lobster Bisque, Gruyere Toast infused with Cognac.

Regular menu items such as the Marriott Burger, 100% ground Angus Beef with cheddar, tomato, crispy bacon and dill pickle and best seller, Jumbo Prawn Noodle in Claypot are also available.

Crossroads Cafe is also offering the longest HAPPY HOUR from 11am to 8pm! Drink to your heart’s content with your choice of sangria, white or red wine, house spirits or a pint of beer at only $12++ each from Mondays to Thursdays.

📣 Call 6831 4605 or head to singaporemarriott.com/dining for reservation

🏢 320 Orchard Road Singapore 238865

🕚 Opening Hours: 

Daily: 11.00am to 10.00pm

Enjoy a 20% discount at Food Capital in Grand Copthorne Waterfront ! They have just launched 2/3 course set menus for lunch and dinner starting from just $32++. There is also a complimentary serving of coffee and tea to go with the meal as well.

Choose from a wide variety of Starters, Mains and Desserts and featured here are the dishes that we had the opportunity to savor.

Honey Prawn Thai Mango Salad

Tempura Crispy Maki 

Boston Lobster Laksa

Sustainable Market Fish of the Day

Pork Brioche Burger

Espresso Opera Cake & 64% Chocolate Ganache, Dulcey Chocolate Crunchy Pearl

Chocolate Bingsu & Fresh Fruit, Sweet Nuts Crumble

 Inform staff of promo code “KENSET20”  from now till end April to enjoy a 20% discount

 Call 6233 1338/ 8168 1539 or email dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com

to make a reservation

 392 Havelock Road Road Singapore 169663

 Opening Hours:  Daily: 12.00pm to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 10.30pm

The new Grand Shanghai Restaurant promises a feast for the senses. Inspired by Shanghai’s golden age of the 1930s, when it was known as “The Paris of the East”, relive the lavishness and vibrancy of Shanghai’s swanky era in cosmopolitan Singapore. Amid a contemporary “East meets West” interior setting – iconic art-deco motifs, elegant chandeliers and modern oriental designs.

Immerse in a vibrant atmosphere of fanciful soirees, live bands and authentic Shanghainese fare and shown here are their recommended dishes.

Cold Dish Combination

花雕酒醉鸡 Drunken Chicken

黑蒜泥白肉 Chinese Wine Cucumber, Fermented Garlic , Chili Sliced Pork 

四喜素烤夫Wheat Gluten, Mushroom, Bamboo Shoot

老上海腌笃鲜 

Braised Beancurd Soup in Claypot 

烟燻樟茶鸭

Grand Shanghai Crispy Smoked Duck Steamed Bun

樱花虾四季豆

Fried String Bean, Minced Pork, Sakura Shrimp

雪菜鲜虾粉皮

Fried Green Bean Noodle , Prawn , Minced Pork Snow Cabbage

高丽豆沙香蕉 Soufflé Egg White, Red Bean Paste, Banana

金箔杞子桂花糕 

Osmanthus Pudding, Gold Vark, Wolfberry

Use promo code “KENPGL” to book a table at https://www.grandshanghai.com.sg/and obtain a $30 discount voucher to be used on your second visit with a minimum spending of $100.

 Call 6836 6866 or email restaurant@grandshanghai.com.sg to make a reservation

 390 Havelock Road King’s Centre Level 1 Singapore 169662

 Opening Hours: 

Monday Closed

Tuesday to Sunday: 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 10.00pm

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Nestled within Singapore’s city centre and a stone’s throw from the scenic Kampong Glam enclave, Ginger at Parkroyal on Beach Road boasts a unique look that celebrates the abundance of Singapore’s natural beauty in the cosmopolitan city-state. They have launched a refreshed à la carte and new set lunch menu to feature a myriad of local delights.

The menu is curated by Executive Chef Vincent Aw who conjures dishes with flavours and textures unique to the diverse ethnicity and food cultures in Singapore. Featured here are the recommended Hainanese Chicken Chop, Black Pepper Lobster, Singapore Chilli Crab and the Stir-Fried Hokkien Mee with Jumbo Prawns. Gula Melaka fans will fancy the toothsome Chendol Ice Cream.

A new set lunch menu has also been launched from Monday to Friday between 12.00 pm to 2.30pm with a choice of 1 appetiser, 1 main dish and 1 coffee.

 For reservation enquiries, please call +65 3138 1995, email ginger.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com, or visit www.panpacific.com/ginger

 7500 Beach Road Singapore 498833

 Opening Hours: 

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