Paradise Dynasty’s newest outlet at Funan has launched their limited-edition alcohol-infused xiao long bao – Tipsy Surprise Xiao Long Bao. From beer and Chinese rice wine to whiskey and cognac, each dim sum basket holds five pieces of these tipsy surprise treats with a different distilled spirit in each soup dumpling.

We started from the TsingTao beer dumpling because it is the lightest. This is followed by the perfect Red Wine and Cheese pairing in a juicy mouthful and Shaoxing Rice Wine dumpling which has bold and vinegary flavours.

The last two dumplings got me excited. The Glenlivet is a single malt scotch whiskey dumpling known for its oaky profile of sweet vanilla and honey notes, and the Martell, cognac dumpling with its smoky and full bodied flavour. These bite-sized alcoholic treats took our taste buds on a sensory adventure.

Here’s the deal, you can enjoy Tipsy Surprise Xiao Long Bao at $2.80 (U.P.$18.80) with every order of the following exclusive dishes from now till 19 Jan 2020.

GET YOUR ALCOHOL-INFUSED XIAO LONG BAO AT $2.80 WHEN YOU ORDER ANY OF THESE EXCLUSIVE DISHES

Making an exclusive comeback for a limited time period, are popular favourites such as the Pan-fried Chilli Crab Bun ($10.80/ 3 pieces). Inspired by the Shanghainese pan-fried bun (or sheng jian bao), each soft and fluffy bun is filled with flakes of crab meat in chilli crab sauce. It is pan-fried upon order hence the bottom forms a crisp golden-brown crust. There is enough filling for the chilli crab flavour to make a substantial punch. If you love dim sum, you should also try BBQ Pork Pastry in Shanghai Style ($5.80/ 3 pieces) with its flaky shell and tender meat filling.

Just as good is the Shanghainese Crispy Duck ($30/half), served with pillow-soft steamed Lotus Bun and paired with condiments like cucumber, radish and topped with sweet hoisin sauce. Dong Po Pork ($19.80) is slow-cooked for several hours to allow the pork belly to absorb the dark soy sauce. It breaks down the fatty meat, achieving that“melt in your mouth” texture.

You can order any of the four exclusive dishes to enjoy a basket of the Tipsy Surprise Xiao Long Bao (5pc) at $2.80 (U.P. $18.80). The promotion is available exclusively at the Funan outlet from now till 19 January 2020.

WHILE YOU ARE HERE, TRY SOME SIGNATURE DISHES FROM PARADISE DYNASTY

If you are dining here with your colleagues, order a few more of their signature dishes to share. Scrambled Egg White with Fish and Dried Scallop ($13.80), or Sai Pang Xie, was created by a brilliant chef to imitate the taste and texture of crab meat. It goes well with the Fried Rice with Crispy Pork Chop ($13.80). The fried rice itself was an absolute delight with its good wok-hei and amazingly delicious pork chop. Our finale was the huge bowl of Poached Sliced Fish in Szechuan Chilli Oil ($24.80). The fish was delicately textured, with a fiery kick from the extravagant quantities of dried chillies and Sichuan pepper that lent their flavours to the oil.

Paradise Dynasty Funan features a plush setting of bold red furniture, textured walls, with contrasting green gemstone panels and beautiful rose gold fittings that adds to the brand’s luxe setting.

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Love that smoky, charred flavour that a charcoal grill offers? Look no further than The Social Outcast, a Muslim-owned western food stall in the East that dishes out delicious burgers and pasta!

The Social Outcast uses a Kopa oven to impart a smoky, char-grilled flavour to their food. This oven is a commercial grade charcoal oven, that can reach temperatures of over 450 degrees celsius! This high heat seals in the juices of their burger patties, keeping them moist and juicy long after they have been prepared.

We ordered the classic French Onion and Mushroom Burger ($10.90, + $1 for cheese), which comes topped with caramelised mushrooms and onions cooked in the Kopa oven. Even the brioche buns were toasted in there!

The first thing I noticed when I collected my order was that the burger was literally glistening, a sure sign that this burger was juicy and succulent. Sure enough, the burger was moist and not dry at all. The sweetness from the onions complemented the burger well, and the mushrooms added texture and earthiness. While the burger was amazing, I felt that the side dish of potato chips and mentaiko sauce paled in comparison. The chips (which I am fairly sure are calbee spicy chips) were good and added a nice crunch, but the mentaiko sauce did not impart much flavour.

Chicken Skin, much like pork lard, is a guilty pleasure of mine, so I just had to give the Crispy Chicken Skin ($5.90), a try. Sprinkled atop the deep-fried skin was roasted seaweed and sesame powder, adding a layer of flavour and umami to the dish. While the skin had a satisfying crunch, I felt that it lacked depth, leading to the seaweed powder becoming the main flavour.

Next up, we tried the Basil Pesto with Grilled Portobello Mushroom ($7.50). The pesto was light and refreshing, with ample amounts of herbs providing a fresh, clean taste. The roasted cashews give the sauce its body, making this pasta dish surprisingly hearty for a vegetarian option. The portobello mushrooms provided a meatiness to the dish making it more substantial. However, I found that both the pesto and mushrooms were too salty, which was a slight blemish against what would have been an overall good pasta.

When asked about the story behind a name like The Social Outcast, mercurial owner and Chef Mint (not pictured) stated that his restaurant was all about breaking social norms. This Muslim owned eatery in particular, was out to prove that a coffee shop western stall could also provide restaurant-quality food, without a hefty price tag.

I would say that The Social Outcast has achieved its goal, dishing out quality dishes that you would not be able to find in your run-of-the-mill coffee shop western joint. While the prices may be slightly above what some customers would be willing to pay, this innovative burger joint is definitely worth a try, even if you do not live in the East!

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Special Chilli Yong Tau Foo is known for their special chilli sauce. But, is that the only reason why they’re special? The first time my colleague came here, it was only 10.30 am, but they were already sold out. Hence, I made it a point to go there extra early.

Despite my early arrival, the bucket of chilli sauce was already running out. SMH.

I immediately made my way to pick out the ingredients for my bowl. There were so many fresh items on display. When I passed my bowl to the uncle, he took it from me and told me he’ll bring it to me later. After awhile, another uncle ambled over with my yong tau foo in hand. I didn’t even tell them my table number or anything, just the general direction where my table was at. Somehow, they remembered my face. Amazing.

This bowl of dry yong tau foo amounted to just $3.90! And here I was, expecting it to be at least $5 as I took quite a few ingredients, some of them more premium than others. The bowl of noodles came with the chilli sauce. Give the noodles a good toss and dig in!

The noodles were nicely coated with the sauce (it clung onto the noodles very well) and thus were very flavourful. The chilli tasted like a mix of sweet yong tau foo sauce and yong tau foo chilli. The chilli lent some heat but it was manageable, and very shiok to eat. The sauce just went well with everything. I can see why it’s so special.

Even the bitter gourd, which is usually unpalatable to me, tasted great.

There is no minimum amount of ingredients you have to take, so you can grab as few or as many as you want. $2.90 for a bowl of yong tau foo with five items and soup? I think it will be tough to find a better deal.

The soup set comes with a small saucer of their special chilli for you to dip your ingredients in. I prefer the dry version to be honest, as everything comes coated in the sauce. However, if you don’t feel like having the chilli on everything, the soup set is great for you as you can control how much chilli you’re getting on your tau kwa. The soup was pretty much your standard yong tau foo soup, but less oily and more clean tasting than most.

Even without the special chilli, the price point of the yong tau foo makes this such a great find. Do come early (preferably before lunchtime), else you’ll be looking at a shuttered stall!

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Kamome Bakery (translated to seagull bakery), is a new Japanese bakery that opened in Goldhill Shopping Centre.

Stepping into the bakery is like entering a bakery in Japan. There were display shelves of Japanese-inspired bread and even a chiller with sandwiches!

I was at a loss — there were just too many different interesting looking bread! I was looking at unique flavours that aren’t commonly found in local bakeries. If it were possible, I would try everything.

We started with the sweet “sandwiches”. The Mascarpone Lemmon ($3) is a French bread that’s been piped full of mascarpone cheese. Mascarpone cheese is known to be rather light and creamy. However, the cheese was quite heavy and tasted more like American cream cheese. This will definitely appeal to those who love cream cheese, but not really to me.

The Red Bean & Butter ($3) is a very typical Japanese combination. The slab of butter peeking out of the bread was reminiscent of kaya toast. It gave a salty edge to the red bean, and helped to moisten it too, as the red bean was kind of dry. The red bean was smooth and not overly sweet. It was my favourite of the two.

The bread that caught my attention the most was the Yuzu Chestnut ($3.40). I was curious to see how they would harmonise the two contrasting flavours. Turns out, the bread was mixed with yuzu zest, and the chestnuts were really the only element that flavoured and sweetened the bread. It was a little underwhelming. Maybe it would be better if there was a yuzu chestnut purée filling instead.

Next, I tried the Banana and Brown Sugar ($3.40). Bananas slices were placed on a pastry base and sprinkled with coconut shavings. The thin pastry was still crispy and was so much easier to eat than the previous breads. The bananas have been caramelised and kind of tasted like goreng pisang, except without the fried batter. The coconut shavings were just lightly sweet and the taste did not overpower that of the bananas. Yum!

At long last, it was time to try the Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu) Sandwich w/ vege ($5.60). Visually, it looked amazing. You bet I got a pic for the gram. And, cutting into this was, thankfully, a lot easier compared to the others. However, the cutlet was not crispy anymore. In fact, it was cold and kind of hard. It’s a shame really, as I think it would be really good if it was fresh out of the fryer.

Tea and coffee is served here too! I got a cup of cafe latte ($4.60). It came with a cute shortbread. The latte itself was really easy to drink for non-coffee drinkers like me. The coffee to milk ratio was just right. If you wish for it to be sweeter, they have small packages of gum syrup (something more commonly seen in Japan) available.

Kamome Bakery has a lot of interesting bread options for you to choose from, and some of them are flavours you can only find in Japan! Some of them are hits, and some of them are misses, but since Kamome Bakery is still new, I’m sure they will be refining their recipes to make them all hits. I heard that they will be adding hot food in their menu soon, so that’s something to look forward to!

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In the past, watching videos of American fast food restaurants was a bittersweet affair for me. The sight of juicy beef patties and crispy fries would make me drool, but knowing that these burgers were nearly impossible to attain filled me with sadness. However, my burger dreams came true when Shake Shack opened its first outlet in October. Now, Five Guys, another American fast food institution, has opened its doors to hungry customers in Plaza Singapura. I had to pinch myself when I heard the news. Am I in burger heaven?

Five guys is known for giving customers the flexibility to customise their burgers. Choose from a whole host of ingredients including grilled onions and mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce and more. Even the pickiest of eaters will find a suitable combination! I chose to go “All The Way”, which includes the classic toppings of Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes and Grilled onions and Mushrooms, topped with Ketchup and Mustard. It felt slightly ironic that going “All The Way” didn’t include every possible ingredient, but I guess that would have put too many strong flavours into one burger.

After placing your order, help yourself to a scoop of free peanuts while waiting. Peer through the glass panels and watch your burger being assembled by an army of cooks. The smell of fresh peanut oil wafts through the air, interwoven with the aroma of sizzling beef patties.

Once ready, your order number will be called. Head over to the counter and receive a brown bag, full of delicious goodies.

Within my brown bag was the cheeseburger and bacon burger ($15), regular-sized Five Guys Style fries ($9) and the Five Guys Shake ($10).

What struck me first about the Five Guys burgers were how soft and fluffy their buns were. I knew beforehand that the buns were made fresh five days a week, but the quality of the bread exceeded my already high expectations! Next up was the beef patties, which were seared to perfection. The outside was crispy and slightly charred, while the middle remained juicy and tender. Simply perfect!

The hand-cut fries also did not disappoint. Fresh from the fryer, the fries were crispy, yet fluffy. They were also really well salted, making them delicious all on their own without ketchup. The fries also come in Cajun style, which has a spice mix sprinkled over. If you like your fries with a spicy kick, try this one out!

Another must get if you are trying Five Guys for the first time is their milkshake. Like the burgers, these milkshakes come with lots of customisable options for both the base flavour and toppings. The must-have topping here is the bacon bits! I know it sounds strange, but trust me, you’ll thank me later.

The milkshake itself is thick and rich, and quite filling. I liked that the milkshakes were not overly milky, and you can taste the ingredients in them.

Five Guys lives up to the hype of being a famous overseas fast food restaurant and is definitely worth a try. If you are planning to make a trip down, make sure to come slightly before Five Guys opens at 11am. A line of more than 50 people formed within half an hour of their opening!

The only gripe I have is their high price point. This may make it difficult for customers (like myself) to come back frequently. That being said, Five Guys was definitely one of the best burger experiences I’ve had this year!

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In a bid to introduce wholegrain into our everyday lives, Health Promotion Board has collaborated with various F&B partners in a project called the Healthy Bowl Campaign, to incorporate healthy rice bowls into their menus.

Health Promotion Board has come up with four different wholegrain rice bowl recipes that meet the Healthier Dining Programme (HDP) guidelines as they are higher in wholegrains and are all less than 600 calories. The available flavours are Chicken, Vegetarian, Salmon, and Turkey.

For each F&B partner that signs up to offer these healthy rice bowls, Chef Johnathan will go down to the partners’ kitchens to teach them how to make each rice bowl from scratch. Partners can adopt the recipes completely, or tweak them before adding them to their menus. Partners must ensure that the tweaked dishes still abide to the HDP nutrient guidelines, which aims to help consumers manage their daily calorie intake.

Why eat wholegrains? Wholegrains are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and various phytochemicals (beneficial plant substances). Eating wholegrains can also help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diab​​etes​, while assisting in weight management​ as they make you feel full faster.

The participating F&B partners can also apply for the Healthier Dining Innovation (HDI) grant of $5,000 to purchase the wholegrain rice needed to test out the new dishes at their restaurants. However, they would have to meet a certain requirement first, in order to qualify for the grant. The partner either has to have a catering license, or two outlets with an online ordering platform, or three physical outlets.

However, even if they don’t meet the requirements, they will still be able to purchase Naturel products (e.g. wholegrain rice, healthier oil) at a special price for this campaign!

The partners that will be adding the healthy bowls into their menu so far are:
– Ahmad Power Nasi Ayam
– Asia Food Cafeteria
– Caffe Pralet
– Deja Brew
– Gim Tim
– Huggs Coffee
– Imperial Court
– Kei Kaisendon
– Qian Xi Group
– Sunray Cafe
– Tim Delight

During a tasting session, we tried a few of the dishes that have already been rolled out in certain F&B establishments, or are currently in the testing stages.

First up was the “Nasi Ayam” (healthier version) that Ahmad Power Nasi Ayam had developed. The Chicken rice bowl came with steamed chicken, honey & apple cider vinegar salad, and brown rice. A slice of green apple replaced the usual cucumber and I thought that the tartness it brought to the rice was intriguing, and I quite liked it. The rice was lightly flavoured, so it was still tasty. The steamed chicken was cooked well, and tasted fresh and firm. The honey & apple cider vinegar salad is a refreshing addition that will, no doubt, tickle your tastebuds.

Next up was the Vegetarian rice bowl by Caffe Pralet, which is already up on their menu! The rice is decorated with a medley of vibrant vegetables such as red cabbage, bell pepper and iceberg lettuce, that not only brings a pop of colour to the dish, but also a burst of flavours. The fresh vegetables add a natural sweetness to the bowl. A shout out to all vegetarians – definitely have this if you’re looking for something light, yet yummy.

The Salmon rice bowl from Gim Tim was calling out to me the moment I laid eyes on it. Baked salmon and a homemade miso sauce? Who could say no to that? The miso was on the slightly sweeter side, and paired really well with the salmon. As the salmon was baked, it had a crisp skin, which was just lovely. I liked this healthy bowl the best!

As the awareness for healthy living increases, the number of healthier alternatives available in the market increases as well. There’s even healthier ice cream that is lower in sugar!

Woah! sells protein ice cream which comes in 3 flavours. All available flavours are under 200 calories per serving. My personal favourite was the chocolate ice cream. The ice cream wasn’t too sweet, and filled with premium dark chocolate. It was invigorating, and as gratifying as a usual scoop of my favourite ice cream is, but, with added protein.

Sunray Cafe and Huggs Coffee, who have already started selling the healthy rice bowls for a while now, said that the bowls have been well received by their customers so far (especially the salmon bowl). Not only are the bowls tasty, they are not difficult to prepare. For Sunray Cafe, their sales have increased since adding the healthy rice bowls to their menu. Sounds promising, doesn’t it?

Should this campaign be successful, Health Promotion Board will be coming up with more tasty HDP-approved recipes for F&B partners to incorporate into their menus. This means more nutritious and delicious choices for you and me. Tasty food can be healthier too!

Check out the list of HPB’s Healthier Dining Programme Partners at www.hpb.gov.sg/hdp. 

The Healthy Rice Bowls are available at the following outlets:

1. Sunray Café – 1 outlet (www.sunray.sg)

Address: 79 Brighton Crescent, Singapore 559218

2. Caffe Pralet – 1 outlet (www.caffepralet.com.sg)  

Address: 17 Eng Hoon St, #01-04 Eng Hoon Mansions, Singapore 169767

3. Deja Brew – 1 outlet (www.dejabrew.com.sg )

Address: 1 Straits Boulevard, #01-02 Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore 018906

4. Huggs Epigram @ URA (www.huggscoffee.com)

Address: 45 Maxwell Rd, #01-01 The URA Centre, Singapore 069118

5. Huggs @ OUE Downtown (www.huggscoffee.com)

Address: 6 Shenton Way, Level 30 OUE Downtown Two, Singapore 068809

 Coming in 2020:

1. Asia Food Cafeteria – 7 outlets
2. Gim Tim – 1 outlet (www.gimtim.com.sg)

Address: Blk 157, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 #01-546 Singapore 560157

3. Imperial Court – 1 outlet

Address: 190 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, #03-01 The Grassroots’ Club, Singapore 568046

4. Tim Delight – 1 outlet (www.timdelight.com)
5. Qian Xi Restaurant – 10 outlets (www.qianxi.com.sg/contact-us)
6. Kei Kaisendon – 5 outlets (www.keikaisendon.com/#findus)
7. Ahmad Power Nasi Ayam – 1 outlet

Address: Blk 285 Yishun Ave 6 #01-02, Singapore 760285

Woah! Protein Lower Sugar Ice Cream are available at:

Outlets

Marina One, 5 Straits View #B2-17 (Marina One The Heart)

Raffles Place, 5 Raffles place, #B1-19 (Raffles Place MRT Xchange)

 Also found at

Supermarkets – Ecellente at Capitol Piazza, RedMan at Bedok Heartbeat

Online – WoahGroup, Redmart, Shopee & Qoo10

For F&B operators who are interested to participate in the Healthy Bowl Campaign, please contact:

Ambassador – Healthy Bowl Campaign

Tel: +65 6372 8825 | 8826 | 8827

WhatsApp: +65 8588 7808

Email: info@theplanneraffairs.com.sg

This post was brought to you by Health Promotion Board.

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The name Skinny Chef came about from the stature of the two chefs, who are both very slim. Kheng Lun (pictured on the left), and Steve (on the right) are two friends who met while working in the hotel management industry, and decided to set up a hawker stall to sell the food they love the most— Western food.

We started with their signature dish, the XXL Chicken Cutlet with Nacho Cheese and Sous Vide Egg ($9) which comes with 2 pieces of gigantic fried chicken cutlets. The nacho cheese sauce complemented the chicken cutlets very well.

The chicken was fried to perfection with the skin being extra crispy and the meat still tender and juicy. The nacho cheese sauce added savoury notes to the chicken, and moisten the chicken more.

You can dip the chicken in the sous vide egg for more “sauce”. However, as it is such a large piece of fried chicken, I suggest that you share it with a friend.

I was told that this dish is popular amongst the younger crowd, especially the kids. I can definitely see why. Which kid wouldn’t like a plate of fried chicken all to themselves?

For those seeking something a little healthier, you can try their Chicken Chop ($6.80). Each main comes with a choice of two sides. We chose the sautéed mushroom and the baked mac and cheese.

The skin of the chicken chop has been grilled till it’s crispy. The meat was soft and incredibly succulent. All of their meats, other than the fried chicken cutlet, are cooked using the sous vide method to achieve that soft texture and juiciness.

The sautéed mushrooms came in a mix of button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and shimeiji mushrooms. The mushrooms were cooked till they were tender, while still retaining their juices. I recommend getting this as one of your sides.

The baked mac and cheese came in a small aluminium bowl. It’s done exactly like how the chefs themselves like it. To me, it tasted a little lacklustre as the cheesiness didn’t really come through. It was also saucier than I expected it to be.

Skinny Chef also has finger food and sides available. We decided to try the Deep Fried Salmon Belly Bites ($3.50). We learnt that the chefs, to prevent wastage, are making use of the salmon belly that they cut off from the salmon fillets to make these.

They marinade the belly in a brown sugar brine, which gave the fish a unique sweetness. The tender fish was covered in a crispy batter that made it so addictive!

Do squeeze some lemon on top to cut through the richness and balance out the sweetness. It’s certainly something that I’ve never tasted before. I imagine that it would go really well with a nice cold glass of beer.

Skinny Chef is definitely worth a trip down to Clementi. Come in the evening for some good food and a round of drinks!

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Sunny (pictured on the left), a past army chef, opened Green Sky Fried Kway Teow back in 2006. His father was a hawker as well, but was selling something entirely different — traditional desserts. When he was younger, he helped his father out at his stall, which gave him the much needed experience to be a hawker. His son (pictured in the middle), joined him in manning the stall when he was 16, and has worked here ever since.

The Cockles Fried Kway Teow ($4) was the result of rounds of trial and error. Coming from a background of dessert making, he had to keep practising to master savoury dishes. He used his time as an army chef to try cooking as many savoury dishes as possible.

The kway teow had a lovely wok hei, and was so flavourful. The noodles were also “wet” enough, which made it easy to eat. The cockles were cooked really well such that they were not rubbery. Mix in some of the chilli for a more shiok experience. Overall, it was a very solid plate of char kway teow.

The Fried Carrot Cake (White + Black) ($5) comprised both white and black carrot cake. The white carrot cake was fried till the edges were crispy. The carrot cake itself was savoury because of the addition of chai poh. This was one of the better white carrot cakes that I’ve ever had. It was a simple plate of eggy goodness. The black carrot cake was sweet from the black sauce, and was as fragrant as the white carrot cake. Normally, I would prefer black carrot cake, but I liked the white carrot cake here better. My colleagues preferred the black version though.

The Fried Oysters’ ($5) batter was sooo good. Can you see the texture? Yeah, it’s as crispy as it looks! Get some of those ASMR tingles when you crunch down on the batter. As yummy as it was, the fried batter was also really greasy. My throat felt a little sore afterwards so please drink lots of water after eating this.

The plump oysters were cooked just right like the cockles. Smooth, and not rubbery as well. They were, unfortunately, not the freshest. Overall, the dish was really good, actually it’s one of the best fried oysters I’ve had, and also one of the rare places where I like the batter more than the oysters.

Some might mistake the stall at the front of the hawker centre to be Green Sky Fried Kway Teow, as they sell similar dishes. Walk further into the hawker centre and you’ll be able to find the actual stall!

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Whenever someone mentions having a meal at Jewel @ Changi Airport, the first thing many Singaporeans think of is the snaking queues at fast food joints such as Shake Shack and A&W. Little do people know that fantastic local cuisine and freshest local beer await them at Tiger Street Lab!

Tiger Street Lab is the brand’s first global experiential concept store, inviting both locals and international visitors to try the culinary creations of talented local chefs. This time round, Tiger partnered with Da Shi Jia (大食家), a zi char restaurant that has been serving great local food for decades. Da Shi Jia’s signature Wok-Fried King Prawn White Bee Hoon and other delicious local dishes will be featured on the menu for six months, alongside specially created Tiger beer-infused bites!

The Wok-Fried King Prawn White Bee Hoon ($18.80) definitely lives up to the hype of being one of Da Shi Jia Big Prawn Mee’s signature dishes. Fresh king prawns are fried at high heat to impart a beautiful wok hei to the white bee hoon, before a rich prawn broth is added and the creation is left to simmer. Bee hoon is the perfect noodle choice for this dish, with every last drop of delicious sauce clinging to every strand. Poking out from within the nest of noodles are the huge king prawns, which are succulent and tender. Each bite of this dish is simply overflowing with umami, and I am drooling just thinking about this dish again! Definitely coming back again just for this dish!

Seen here is the Shiok Ale on the left, and Tiger White on the right.

Accompanying the menu revamp is the debut of a new fresh-from-the-tap seasonal Tiger Beer – the Shiok Ale. Double the hops for double the shiok-ness, the medium-full bodied golden ale has a creamy head and delights the palate with a tropical medley of pineapple and passionfruit notes.This refreshing seasonal brew pairs best with the aforementioned savoury Wok-Fried King Prawn White Bee Hoon.

What’s more, treat yourself to some culinary theatrics while waiting for this dish to be prepared! Peek through the glass windows of the kitchen and admire Chef Seth Sim masterfully fry your meal, battling scorching flames that are so tall they almost touched the kitchen’s ceiling. Watching a master at work filled me with a newfound admiration for the level of skill and technique that goes into each and every dish!

Now that you’ve whet your appetite, go all in on the prawn party and order the Handmade Beancurd Skin Prawn Roll ($15.80). The springy minced prawns and light and crispy beancurd skin make a winning combination. Be sure to dip the prawn roll into the mayonnaise!

If curry is more your style, check out the Indonesian Curry King Prawns ($34.80). This curry features the same huge king prawns as the signature King Prawn White Bee Hoon, so you know you’re in for a treat! The prawns add a deep prawn flavour, which is amplified by the various spices used in the curry. The curry sauce also has just the right amount of coconut milk, making it thick and hearty without being overly rich and jelak. Make sure to wipe up all of that delicious curry with the light and fluffy fried Mini Mantou!

Allergic to prawns but still love seafood? Tiger Street Lab has just the thing for you! The Nyonya Sambal Stingray ($16.80) is quite different from your usual hawker fare but equally delicious. The sambal used is more fragrant than typical sambal stingray, which has bold, assertive flavours and is often quite spicy. Fresh onions and calamansi lime juice add a pop of freshness to the dish as well. Stingray lovers, definitely give this a try!

Another unique seafood dish is the Pickled Garlic Fried Barramundi Fillet ($18.80). Locally-farmed fresh barramundi is used for this dish to ensure that the fish is fresh. The fillet is lightly fried till golden brown, while the pickled garlic adds a unique umami, and subtle garlic flavour to the dish.

Pair your favourite Tiger Beer with the Trio Sampler ($18.80) of Sambal Quail Eggs, Salt Pepper Shrimp and Tiger-infused Crispy Baby Sotong! All three snacks are bite-sized flavour bombs, perfectly designed to be complemented with a refreshing ice cold Tiger Beer. My personal favourite was the Tiger-infused Crispy Baby Sotong, which has Tiger Radler Lemon incorporated into the sauce. The Tiger Radler Lemon added a fresh, subtle tanginess to the crunchy sotong, making the dish even more addictive!

The Tiger Beer-Battered Assortment ($18.80) incorporates beer into its batter. Here, the beer adds a hoppy aroma to the fried chicken, bananas, mushrooms, baby squids and scallops. If you love variety, this dish is definitely for you!

After a great meal, stick around Tiger Street Lab and customise your very own bottle of Tiger Beer by adding your name and picking your own bottle labels! You can even represent your local neighbourhood with district labels — custom bottle labels which depict famous landmarks within each area of Singapore, such as the Chinese Gardens in Jurong or Chomp Chomp Food Centre in Serangoon!

Be it for a family gathering or a couple of beers with friends, Tiger Street Lab seems to be the perfect place. Great food, stellar drinks and the wonderful atmosphere definitely make Tiger Street Lab one of Jewel @ Changi Airport’s premier dining destinations. So whether you’re coming to pick up your loved ones or to fly off for a holiday, drop by Tiger Street Lab at Jewel @ Changi Airport for unique beers and fantastic local fare!

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We grew up eating white rice as our main staple. It’s hard to give up rice but having too much of refined carbohydrates such as white rice and bread can lead to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Thankfully, we have no lack of wholegrain options in Singapore. Consuming a diet rich in wholegrain is good for health as it may lower the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

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Wholegrain rice and noodles are now widely available so hawkers can prepare healthier traditional dishes without compromising on the taste. Here are six hawker stalls you should try.

Chow Kee

I remember constantly craving for mui fan when I was growing up. Every time my grandfather asked what I want for dinner from a tze-char store, it’s always, and only, mui fan. There is something about that savoury gravy that I just really enjoy. That was why I was exceptionally excited to try Chow Kee. The owner, Mr Cheong, has replaced white vermicelli with a wholegrain version, and he mixes white rice with brown. The Seafood Mui Fan features a satisfying portion of brown and white rice in a flavorsome gravy. The gravy brings out the flavour and freshness of the seafood. When eaten together with the mixed brown rice, each mouthful is so comforting. They also serve beef mui fan, sliced fish mui fan and sweet and sour pork with brown rice.

Cho Kee Noodle

Cho Kee has been selling wanton mee since 1965 and is now being run by the third generation of the Cho Kee family. What makes them special? It’s definitely their handmade noodles. Besides egg noodle, Cho Kee offers five other varieties of noodles — spinach, tomato, seaweed, multigrain and vegetable — all of which are made in their central kitchen. We went for the multigrain noodles which are very springy and did not have any alkaline taste. The noodles absorbed all the flavours of their specially concocted sauce and paired well with the plump and juicy dumplings. This new-generation hawker definitely deserves our support!

ABC Deji Fish Head Bee Hoon

A bowl of satisfying fish soup from ABC Deji Fish Bee Hoon warms the stomach. The lines here can be massive during lunchtime. But when you finally make it to the front, you will get a light, savoury broth served with a healthy portion of fresh fish. There is fried fish meat, sliced fish, or both, which is known as Double Fish. I like the Double Fish option because you are immediately presented with two different version of fish. Since we are already eating healthier here, we opted for the brown rice vermicelli. The vermicelli turned out to be a lot better than I expected. The delicate bee hoon are served together with slices of tomato, chye sim, and napa cabbage, which added more flavour to the broth. You can also add on tofu or bitter gourd. The chilli sauce is piquant and aromatic too. Nothing beats a bowl of hearty and wholesome fish bee hoon for lunch or dinner.

Hwa Yuen Porridge

There’s nothing more comforting like a hot bowl of porridge to start the day. Veronica’s father-in-law came from Hong Kong and started selling porridge in a pushcart along Kim Pong Road before moving to Tiong Bahru Market. “We mix both white and brown rice in our porridge. It’s healthier,” shared Veronica. The rice in this porridge is cooked down till a very fine consistency so it almost feels like you are drinking a rich, creamy soup. There are seven types of porridge combinations to choose from. If you can’t decide, go for the classic Mixed Pig’s Organ Porridge which has sliced pork, pig’s liver, intestines and more. They also serve fish porridge, frog leg porridge and shredded chicken century egg porridge.

Zhao Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice

Zhao Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice offers something different – Brown Chicken Rice. That’s right. While I was there for lunch, many senior folks ordered this dish. I was pleasantly surprised as I thought they wouldn’t like to eat brown rice. “I cook my brown rice in a pressure cooker, hence it is really soft and easy to chew,” explained Ryan, the owner of Zhao Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice. The chicken is marinated with turmeric and cooked at constant temperature. To ensure that the chicken meat is tender and juicy, he soaks the blanched chickens in ice water. He also cooks the brown rice with his own secret ingredients which makes it tasty and enjoyable! Order the chicken rice set which comes with a generous portion of vegetables to complete the meal.

Healthy Vegetarian

I think that chap cai png, also known as mixed vegetable rice or economy rice, is a reliable go-to for every Singaporean, especially when we are in need of a quick lunch fix. What’s even better is that there are healthier options such as wholegrains. An unassuming stall in Aljunied Market & Food Centre, Healthy Vegetarian is a popular stall amongst my friends who are vegetarians. I like the fact that I can choose what I want from the 10-15 dishes available. We had three different vegetables and a beancurd roll. I skip the gravy most of the time to enjoy the original flavour of the dishes. The unique fragrance of steamed mui choy made us salivate. As always, pair the savoury ingredients with a bowl of steaming mixed brown rice and you have yourself a great meal which makes you feel full longer!

If you dine out in a hawker centre frequently, you may notice that many stalls offer healthier wholegrain versions of the usual refined carbohydrates staples such as white bread, rice and noodles. Keep a lookout the next time you dine at the hawker centre and give the wholegrain options a go. Tasty food can be healthier too!

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Tucked away in Haig Road Market & Food Centre is Afandi Hawa & Family Mee Rebus, a stall specialising in Malay cuisine.

We tried the dish that made Afandi Hawa & Family famous — the Mee Rebus ($3). My first impression was that the gravy was THICK. Its viscosity came from the sweet potato puree that they add to the gravy. Despite being thick, the gravy still tasted lighter than usual.

I heard the gravy is made with shrimp, flower crab, and mutton. That is why I was so surprised that the taste could be so light. The gravy was mostly savoury, and just a tad sweet. This plate of mee rebus is a refreshing change to what I’m used to, but I do not mind it at all.

If you’re lucky, you may be able to get a few pieces of mutton in your gravy.

This was actually my first time having Gado-gado ($3)! It comprised cabbage, potatoes, tempeh, rice cakes, fish crackers(my favourite part) and a sweet and slightly spicy peanut sauce. The spicy peanut sauce tasted similar to satay peanut sauce. While I’m not usually a fan of tempeh, I think the sauce worked well to mask most of the fermented taste.

I especially liked dipping the fish crackers in the sauce. The crunch plus the sweet and savoury combo earned a stamp of approval from me!

Last but not least, we had the Soto Ayam ($3). I really, really loved the soup. It was just brimming with chicken flavour! The soup here was also much less greasy than most soto ayam that I’ve had. As you can tell from the image above, the soup was clear of oil puddles.

The strips of chicken were tender but dry. I imagine they must have been boiling in the soup for a while.

Please proceed with caution here. The chilli is really spicy so try a bit of it first before mixing the whole spoon into your soup. This is the kind of chilli that will leave a burning sensation in your throat. Other than that, I really like the sweetness it added to the soup.

I was feeling peckish, so I got an extra begedil, ($0.50) which is something I always order when having Malay food. It was well seasoned but it had been soaking in my soup so it became a little soggy. Note to self: next time, get the begedil on a separate plate.

Afandi Hawa & Family Mee Rebus does their dishes really well and lives up to their reputation!

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If you want a good bowl of herbal soup, Earth Jar Treasure is the place to go. As their signage says, their soups are “health in a bowl”. You can expect the soups here to be nothing but herbalicious.

What’s more, the soups are broiled in these small earthen jar pots, which helps to lock in all the flavours in just that one bowl. You know it’s going to be intense.

Let’s start with the mildest soup of the lot. Even if you’re not a fan of herbal soups, this will delight your tastebuds nonetheless. The Healthy Chicken Soup ($6.50) is a solid bowl of herbal chicken broth.

Even though the herbs that came in a big pouch seemed like it would overpower the chicken flavour, they actually accentuated it. The chicken was tender but quite dry. Regardless, I imagine this soup would be really comforting in this rainy season. If you’re not used to herbal soups yet, this would be the safest choice as an introduction.

The Cultivate Blood Black Chicken Soup ($7) was like the sweeter, more herbaceous cousin of the Healthy Chicken Soup. Just the name itself sounds so traditional. But my oh my, this soup really tasted premium.

Mind you, while the chicken stock is the base of the soup, it’s really the herbs that take centre stage here, and they’re quite potent. The sweetness that I mentioned earlier came from the honey dates that they added into the broth, which is said to tonify blood (fits into the whole cultivating blood theme I suppose.)

The black chicken somehow wasn’t as dry as the previous chicken, so I enjoyed eating it with my rice.

I purposely saved the Salted Veg Duck Soup ($6) for last. My gut told me that it would be the strongest tasting one, and I was right.

My eyes popped open the moment the first sip hit my tongue. This was the most potent soup yet. And by potent, I mean very salty and very sour.

As someone who was actively prevented from drinking this soup when I was younger, I didn’t know what the norm was supposed to be. So, I consulted my colleague, who said that the tang from the salted vegetables was pretty much expected. However, it is a lot saltier than most.

There’s half a pod of chilli added into the soup, which gave it a bit of spice as well. I guess this soup would be the epitome of what all Chinese grandparents would call “heaty”.

The duck was tender enough for you to lift the meat off the bones with your chopsticks. All the taste of the duck has basically seeped into the soup, so what you’re left with is just some good old duck without the distinctive taste.

You would have to consume this soup with a bowl of rice ($0.50/bowl)! I recommend getting the cabbage rice, as it is the same price as the white rice, but a lot more fragrant and yummy.

I was curious about what the gigantic earthen pots at the front of the stall contained, so the owner graciously let me sneak a peek. Inside the pots was Great Health Duck Soup that was broiling at the moment. I regret not finding out sooner, as I would’ve given it a try too.

If you love herbal soups, you definitely do not want to miss Earth Jar Treasure. They are open daily except for alternate Mondays, so be sure to check their Facebook page before you head over.

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“If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?”

Whenever I get asked this question at a party or gathering, I always find myself gravitating towards good old Chinese cuisine. Don’t get me wrong, I still love sushi and tacos, but Chinese food will always bring back warm memories of time spent with family over a great meal. Great company always makes a meal taste better, I say!

Nowhere is this concept of family bonding embraced more fully than at Jia He Chinese Restaurant. The restaurant’s name is based on the Chinese idiom 家和万事兴, which translates to “if the family lives in harmony all affairs will prosper”. Rooted in this philosophy, Jia He’s team of expert chefs have created a menu which features both classic Chinese delicacies and contemporary creations for everyone to enjoy!

Begin your feast with an impressive selection of masterfully crafted dim sum offerings. The Steamed Xiao Long Bao with Ba Kut Teh ($8 for 6 pieces) is made with Bak Kut Teh herbs and spices. This combination of xiao long bao and bak kut teh is a truly innovative fusion dish! The peppery and garlicky Bak Kut Teh is prominent, yet does not overpower the taste of the dumpling. Beetroot juice is used to dye the dumpling skin a lovely shade of pink, making this dim sum extra classy.

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Variety is key when ordering dim sum, so don’t miss out on other classics such as Steamed Custard Buns with Salted Egg Yolk ($6.00 for 3 pieces), Steamed Phoenix Prawn Siew Mai ($7.80 for 3 pieces) and Deep-fried Yam Dumplings with Minced Meat ($5.50 for 3 pieces), which have been shaped to resemble elegant swans.

Before you move on to the main courses, try the Sauteed Crab Legs with Spices ($12) which was one of my favourite dishes. The crab meat was delicate and tender, and it was fried to a perfect golden brown. Make sure to dip the legs into the spice mix for a flavourful punch! Also check out the Pan-fried Bacon wrapped with Tomato served with Salad Cream ($12), an interesting appetiser that combines sweet cherry tomatoes with smoky bacon. Pop one of these into your mouth and experience a burst of tomatoey goodness!

Here at Jia He, you will be able to feast on all the ocean has to offer. First up was the Baked Crab with Salted Egg Yolk and Pumpkin (seasonal price), where huge pieces of Sri Lankan crab are coated in a thick sauce made with salted egg and pumpkin. The crab meat was incredibly fresh and firm, while the salty-sweet flavour profile of the sauce complements the crab meat well. Another great dish is the Deep-fried Prawn with Mustard Seed and Homemade Sesame Sauce ($24). The sesame sauce provides a robust, earthy flavour that amplifies the taste of the deep fried prawns. Definitely a unique dish that is worth the calories!

Peking Duck is the highlight of many Chinese dinners, and Jia He pulls out all the stops to bring you an exquisite Peking Duck ($48) experience. Their duck is air dried for 24 hours before being barbecued, which ensures that the duck skin – the most important part of Peking Duck – crisps up extremely well. Wrap the skin with the traditional accompaniments of julienned cucumber, spring onion and plum sauce for a delectable mouthful.

The Crispy Hor Fun with Seafood and Egg Sauce ($18) is a multi-sensory extravaganza that everyone must order. Feast your eyes on the tall, interwoven nest of fried Hor Fun and watch in wonder as it disappears when the Egg Sauce is drizzled over. Listen closely, and you will hear a crackling sound as the sauce softens the crispy noodles. This dish is best enjoyed immediately, while the hor fun is still crispy.

Another unique dish is the Jia He Roasted Crispy Chicken with Tangerine Peel ($32). The tangerine adds a light and refreshing citrus note to the chicken, complementing the smoky, roasted flavour well. The chicken meat is juicy and tender, while the skin reminds me slightly of Peking Duck skin!

Round off your meal on a sweet note! Durian lovers like myself will definitely enjoy the Deep-fried Sesame Ball with Durian ($6 per piece)! A thick, luscious durian paste is encased within a crispy and light batter. The sesame seeds add a fragrant, nutty flavour to the durian as well. The Chilled Black Glutinous Rice with Ice-cream ($6) expertly combines elements of differing temperatures, with the cold ice cream and warm glutinous rice combining for a luxurious mouthful.

With so many delicious dishes, your only concern when dining at Jia He is deciding what to eat! From classic dishes to innovative twists, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this classy Cantonese establishment. So what are you waiting for? Come on down to Jia He today!

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Chinese New Year is best spent enjoying great food with loved ones. However, cooking up a feast for so many people is really a huge hassle. Not to mention all the cleaning up afterwards! This year, save yourself the hassle of cooking up a storm and leave everything to the experts at Foodline.sg!

Foodline.sg is a one stop catering and cake portal, with over 390 merchants to choose from! Look through over 15,000 customer reviews to find the perfect caterer, whatever the occasion. Here are eight Chinese New Year Caterers for all your festive dining needs!

Le Xin Catering

Le Xin Catering offers delicious and affordable Chinese New Year fare. The Abundance Mini Buffet ($19.80 per pax, min 15 people) comprises seven courses, with popular items such as the Signature Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Superior Har Lok Style Jumbo Prawns. What’s more, all orders include the Prosperity Smoked Abalone Yu Sheng.

To top it all off, enjoy 10% off all Chinese New Year orders!

DesKitchen

Choose from a full range of buffet and part set options from Deskitchen! Their most popular buffet option — the Shu Nian Ying Xin Sui ($18.80 per pax, min 30 people) — promises a whopping 9 courses! Enjoy delicacies such as the Traditional Lo Hei Fa Cai Yu Sheng with Imperial Sliced Abalone, and Traditional Hokkien Fried Rice with Chinese Chicken Sausages.

Early bird orders before 31st December will receive free delivery (worth $45)!

ECreative Catering

Let ECreative Catering handle the food this Chinese New Year! With their full buffet setup options, your every need will be taken care of. The Happiness Menu A (16.80 per pax, minimum 30 people) has 10 courses, all carefully selected for your enjoyment. Popular dishes include the Éclair & Swiss Roll Platter and Chicken with Creamy Salted Egg Yolk!

BellyGood Caterer

Get some yummies for your tummy from BellyGood Caterer! The Prosperous Buffet Menu ($32 per pax, min 30 people) offers an impressive 11 courses, featuring unique dishes such as Fish Maw, Crab Meat and Mini Pearl Abalone in Superior Pumpkin Broth, Deep-Fried Lobster Balls and Mini Cream Ingots topped with Chocolate. Receive a complimentary Prosperity “Yu Sheng” with Smoked Salmon worth $68 when you order before 20th January.

Lao Huo Tang Catering

Full buffet, party sets and mini buffets are all available here at Lao Huo Tang Catering. Relive nostalgia as you dive into dishes such as the Mummy’s ABC Soup, and look forward to Pork Leg Bee Hoon and Deep-Fried Prawn Rolls, all of which are available in the Happiness Menu ($26.80 per pax, min 30 pax, multiples of 5). Enjoy 10% off the Happiness Menu thisr Chinese New Year!

Rilassi Catering

Alongside Rilassi Catering’s full and mini buffet options such as the Prosperity Feast Buffet Menu ($18.80 per pax, min 30 pax), are a la carte party sets(available from $38.80). Customers can order their choice of Chinese New Year delicacies such as the Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng ($38.80). Receive a complimentary set of Assorted Mochi for orders above $600, and free delivery for orders above $1000!

Buey Tahan Seafood by Shi Fu Ge

Have a seafood feast this Chinese New Year with Buey Tahan Seafood by Shi Fu Ge! Dive into fresh seafood dishes such as the Hongkong Steamed Red Grouper – “Got Head Got Tail” and the Crab meat Scallop w Shark Fin/ Fish Maw- “Kiap More $ Soup” in the CNY Menu Set C ($408), which serves eight to ten people. Get $25 off delivery fees this Chinese New Year!

Stamford Catering

Stamford Catering’s buffet and a la carte selection promises a slew of delectable delights. You have to try the Lotus Leaf Rice, which is available in the Bountiful Feast set ($26.80 per pax, min 25 people). Other tasty creations include Ten Tonic Herbal Chicken, and Baked Atlantic Cod with Oriental Salted Egg Sauce. Must try!

Browse through all the caterers on Foodline.sg here : https://www.foodline.sg/chinese-new-year-catering/.

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Xiao Long Bao and Zha Jiang Mian. Name a better duo. I’ll wait. These two dishes are among the most loved dishes of Chinese cuisine, and are must-orders for me whenever I go to restaurants such as Crystal Jade or Din Tai Fung. Imagine my joy when I found Flourful Delight in Golden Mile Food Center selling Xiao Long Bao and noodles that can give these established restaurants a run for their money!

The first thing I noticed when I approached Flourful Delight 知味面点 is their workbench, which is covered in flour and balls of dough. I immediately realised that the father-and-son duo who runs Flourful Delight make their dumpling skin by hand. If that isn’t a sign of quality, I don’t know what is!

Upon ordering my Xiao Long Bao ($5.50 for 6 pieces), I was told to wait for about 10 minutes to let the dumplings steam. Once they were ready, make sure to let them cool slightly, or the hot soup contained within may burn your tongue. I speak from experience, because that’s exactly what happened to me when I took a bite of these dumplings. What can I say, they looked so good that I got impatient!

Subpar Xiao Long Baos often have a thick, chewy skin, which makes it hard to get to the delicious broth within. What makes Flourful Delight’s Xiao Long Bao stand out is how delicately thin the dumpling skin is, while still being strong enough to remain intact when you pick them up with your chopsticks. Pair these dumplings with some vinegar and ginger slices to cut through the richness of the pork broth!

Flourful delight also offers a wide range of delicious noodle dishes. I ordered two classics, Zha Jiang Mian ($4.50) and Dan Dan Mian ($4). The Zha Jiang Mian consists of minced meat and a fermented soybean sauce, while Dan Dan Mian features a peanut sauce with chilli oil and vinegar.

What impressed me the most was the quality of the noodles, which were springy and chewy. With the relatively simple sauces, the quality and doneness of the noodles can be noticed immediately. The noodles here were perfectly cooked!

While simple, these noodle dishes were quite substantial, filling me up rather quickly. Because of this, I preferred the Dan Dan Mian, which had a dash of vinegar to cut through the dish and make it more appetising.

I am sure that it is only a matter of time before this relatively new hawker stall, with its high-quality dishes, attracts a loyal fanbase. I, for one, am now a fan, and I will definitely be back for more!

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T’was a fine morning, and I was walking around Bugis looking for something to eat for breakfast. Then I remembered, Hock Lee Fishball Noodles is just around the area! It was pretty early in the morning, which means they probably haven’t sold out yet.

And thankfully, they hadn’t! I grabbed a few bowls to share with my colleagues. The first bowl came with mee kia (dry version), and a small bowl of fishball soup. I love how the flavourful chilli coated every strand of the thin noodles, and made them so flavourful. The chilli gave a very welcomed kick, and totally woke me up. The lard made the bowl of noodles fragrant, but it filled me up quickly as it was rather greasy.

The fishballs here are handmade! Say what?? They’re so soft, but still has that bite when you chow down on them, which makes them really QQ. The fishiness wasn’t present either, which attested to their freshness.

They mee pok was cooked to perfection — in between al dente and soft.

If you’re not up for dry noodles, go for the soup version! We got the kway teow mee soup as well. The fishballs were great, of course, but the soup was a little too bland for my liking. For me, the dry version definitely triumped over the soup version. However, if you prefer milder flavours, this would be great for you.

Each bowl of noodles was $4(for both dry and soup versions). If I’m ever craving for fishball noodles, I’ll come here.

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It’s Chinese New Year again! Which means it’s time to ready your chopsticks to Lo some Hei!

Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi are synonymous with premium yet casual Japanese dining in Singapore. From 7 January 2020 to 8 February 2020, Ichiban YuSheng will be available for purchase! Their signature Salmon Sashimi YuSheng is known to be exceptionally popular at family reunions and corporate celebrations as everyone gets together to usher in a year of abundance (年年有餘)! 

Their 6 Treasures Fruits YuSheng was so incredibly well received at the start of 2019 that it got featured on CNA and News 8! As such, by popular demand, they decided to bring it back this year! 

The 6 Treasures Fruits YuSheng ($56.80, good for 8-10 pax) features an exciting array of fresh fruits which includes Pomelo (柚子), Pear (雪梨), Guava (番石榴), Mango (芒果), Pineapple (鳳梨), and Jackfruit (菠蘿蜜). Vibrant and colourful, this online-exclusive, take-away YuSheng is great for vegetarians and those who are more health conscious.

The jackfruit stands out in particular as it is the strongest tasting fruit among the six. If you’re a fan of jackfruit, you’re really going to love this version of YuSheng. I sure know I do.

Alternatively, you can opt for the all-time favourite — Salmon Sashimi YuSheng! Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi use only the freshest Norwegian salmon, and arrange the slices into beautiful sashimi roses. The Salmon Sashimi YuSheng is available in two sizes for take-away and dine-in: Auspicious YuSheng for 8-10 pax (24 pieces of salmon sashimi, $60.90) and Bountiful YuSheng for 4-6 pax (18 pieces of salmon sashimi, $49.80). There’s also a dine-in option, Celebration YuSheng for 2-3 pax (12 pieces of salmon sashimi, $36.80).

Each YuSheng comes with a house-made yuzu sauce, which is made with ingredients from Japan! The sauce is uniquely sweet and sour, completed with a yuzu fragrance. When coated in the sauce, the ingredients are armed with citrus notes. Personally, I think it beats the usual plum sauce.

You know the feeling when you have to place all the ingredients in the Lo Hei, but you don’t know which phrase to say for each ingredient while doing so? Well, no sweat. Each YuSheng set comes with a small toss-to-prosperity instruction guide, which you can refer to if you’re unsure of what to say. Or, if you’ve simply run out of auspicious sayings during the tossing itself, you can take a quick gander at the guide for some inspiration. 

So, if you’re looking for a great platter of YuSheng, you can get one at any Ichiban Boshi or Ichiban Sushi restaurant outlets!

The 6 Treasures Fruits YuSheng, Auspicious YuSheng, and Bountiful YuSheng are available for pre-order online at https://ichiban.oddle.me from 2 January 2020 to 6 February 2020. You have to order at least 2 days in advance. Then, all you have to do is pick your take-way YuSheng up at any of the 23 Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi restaurants island-wide. You will also receive FREE limited edition 2020 Red Packets with every YuSheng ordered (while stocks last)!

Getting your Chinese New Year’s YuSheng has never been easier! You can also be assured that it is as delectable as it is fresh. We got the 6 Treasures Fruits YuSheng and the Auspicious YuSheng for the office, and let me tell you, it was tough deciding which was our favourite out of the two! 

Citi Cardmembers Promotion: From now till 31 January 2020, receive a $5 off Ichiban YuSheng voucher with minimum spend of $15 when charged to a Citi card. Voucher is valid for in-store purchase of take-away yusheng only. Find out more here.

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Baker’s Brew is a baked goods and cake company that aims to provide the best baking services and products, while spreading the love for baking. This year, the creative and  talented team decided to infuse Peranakan flavours into familiar old school snacks! With these new flavours, they hope to enhance everyone’s childhood cookie experience, while evoking nostalgia as you reach for the cookies in colourful and vibrant cookie tins. 

Growing up in a Peranakan family meant that I enjoyed everything the Nyonya cuisine has to offer, from the appetisers all the way to the desserts. I am incredibly curious to see how they would transform the quintessential Peranakan flavours, and meld them with my favourite Chinese New Year goodies.

Their Signature Ondeh Ondeh cookies are not to be missed! It literally tastes like an ondeh ondeh, but in cookie form. Expect a pandan-infused cookie generously stuffed with gula melaka coconut gratings. The moist coconut filling enhances the mouthfeel of the cookies!

Now, for the most popular pastry every Chinese New Year season — pineapple tarts. Baker’s Brew’s Peranakan Pineapple Tarts (Less Sweet) are a little different from what we are used to. The soft and crumbly crust, which is extremely buttery, has a hint of cheese too! Filled with a Thai pineapple paste that is less sweet, the tarts are perfect for those who love the treat but are watching their weight or blood sugar levels. You can snack on these gorgeous parcels of goodness to your heart’s content!

Baker’s Brew presents to you their rendition of the ever-popular ice gems cookies! Their Cheddar Spiced Gems come with a moreish cheesy cookie base that’s decorated with multi-coloured royal icing, and finished with a touch of cayenne pepper. These cookies are the perfect mix of sweet and savoury notes, and a much welcomed twist to our favourite childhood snack!

My family LOVES tutu kueh. So, I imagine they will be quite pleased to know that they are available in cookie form! The Tutu Kueh Peanut Cookies are small packages of delight. They’re extremely crumbly, and will just disintegrate in your mouth. Each cookie carries a very robust peanut flavour and aroma. Needless to say, I was a huge fan of this creation! Do note that these cookies are quite delicate, so pop them into your mouth quick!

Last but not least, we have the Black Sesame Cookies. This is for all the black sesame lovers out there. The sesame flavour is intense, but not overpowering. It’s complemented beautifully by the nutty notes from the brown butter, which I feel is quite a unique ingredient to add to an oriental cookie! I found myself enjoying a few of these, even though black sesame isn’t usually my thing. 

Each tin of cookies is $26.80.If you order a bundle of 5, you can get them for $125!

I don’t know about you, but I love a good discount! Well, I have good news for you! Get 8% off when you place your orders before 12 January 2020 (minimum order of three tins). Just use the code CNY2020 at checkout for this yummy discount.

What’s more, the first 188 online orders, and first 88 in-store purchases of the Peranakan Nostalgia Collection will receive a complimentary set of Baker’s Brew ang bao!

I feel that these exciting new flavours are a MUST HAVE on your Chinese New Year snack table this year! I’m sure everyone, young and old, will enjoy them immensely.

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Here in sunny Singapore, there is no shortage of great Chinese food. From hawker centre favourites such as chicken rice to refined Cantonese dim sum and la-mian, we are honestly spoilt for choice.

However, this is not the case in many Western countries. To suit American palate and adapt to the limited availability of ingredients, Chinese immigrants had to alter their traditional recipes, making them meatier and sweeter. This gave birth to Chinese American cuisine, which boasts dishes such as Chow Mein, Fortune Cookies and General Tso’s Chicken.

Despite this infamy, or maybe because of it, Lokkee is on a mission to cheekily redefine recipes found in Chinatowns all over the world, with top notch ingredients.

So, if you are looking for a place to celebrate a truly unique Chinese New Year, why not head to Lokkee and try out their luxurious Chinese New Year offerings, and grab a signature dish or two along the way!

Pen Cai is a must have when you want to celebrate Chinese New Year in opulence and luxury, and the Royal Treasure Bowl (皇家聚宝盆菜) ($288++) is a showstopper. Featuring a whopping 13 ingredients such as 10-Head Abalone, Dried Oysters, Pork Shank, Fresh Scallops, Live Prawns, Smoked Duck Breast and more, this dish takes center stage in Lokkee’s Chinese New Year Menu. Feast on this decadent dish, originally served to the emperors of ancient China!

No Chinese New Year gathering is complete without a platter of fresh Prosperity Yu Sheng ($48++) to usher in the New Year. Enjoy smoked Norwegian Salmon slices draped atop mushrooms, yams and fresh greens. Health conscious diners can also rest easy and toss to great health in 2020 with Lokkee’s lower-in-sugar Yu Sheng sauce! Some other highlights include Prosperity Yu Sheng, Fried Glutinous Rice with Assorted Preserved Meat, and Superior Herbal Chicken.

Lokkee also has a wide range of delicious festive gifts that are perfect for friends and family or for business associates. Try the TungLok Nian Gao, which comes in delectable flavours such as Traditional, Pandan or Black Sesame ($22+ per box). These flavours pair exceptionally well with the soft and chewy Nian Gao. If you’re after something extra special, consider the Red Dates Nian Gao ($28+ per box), which helps boost immunity with its various nutrients and vitamins!

Not to be missed is Lokkee’s unique range of signature dishes. These creations represent Lokkee’s mission to provide a uniquely Western spin on Chinese Classics, and I must say that these dishes really impressed. Each dish was extravagant, with an unmistakable “wow” factor.

Nowhere is this wow factor bigger than in the Awesome Flaming Pineapple Beef ($34++). Beef cubes are slowly braised with chunks of pineapple, rendering the meat superbly tender, saucy and sweet. The braise is served in a pineapple husk, which is then set ablaze for an awesome theatrical show of fire.

The ‘Bakkwa’ Bacon salad ($34++) is the Pineapple Beef’s best icy companion. Look forward to dry ice enveloping your table in a thick, cool cloud. East and West meet in this dish, where bacon strips are grilled ‘bakkwa’ style. The addictive bacon is paired with an oriental salad and lotus root croutons.

For those who love taking care of their skin, ‘The Mermaid’ ($80++) is made for you. Grilled Barramundi fillets and whole fish maw are soaked in a collagen broth, which is said to make your skin soft and supple. Skin benefits aside, the barramundi was grilled excellently, while the collagen broth was extremely flavourful yet clean tasting.

If I had to pick one thing to eat for the rest of my life, Lokkee’s Wagyu Truffle ‘Hor Fun’ ($68++) might just be it. Crispy Hor Fun Noodles are paired with premium A4 grade Wagyu Beef, with a decadently rich truffle sauce poured over. The crispiness of the noodles contrasted extremely well with the soft, buttery texture of the beef. Lokkee’s menu says that this dish is for 2-3 people, but I may just be able to prove them wrong on that one!

Everything about Lokkee shows its commitment to bring refined Chinese Cuisine with a playful Western twist to customers. At first glance, Lokkee’s decor will remind you of a traditional Chinese palace. However, take a closer look at the details and you will find hidden nods to Western culture, like characters from Star Wars featured in Chinese-style artwork.

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What a unique restaurant and dining concept! If you’re looking for a truly memorable and unconventional, but impressive, Chinese New Year feast, bring your loved ones to Lokkee! I know I’ll be making a reservation for sure!

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As Chinese New Year 2020 comes closer and closer, we can begin looking forward to arguably the most highly anticipated dinner of the year: the Reunion Dinner (团圆饭). Relatives from all over Singapore and overseas return to have a meal together under one roof, celebrating life and family ties.

With Chinese New Year coming especially early this year, restaurant reservations are already being filled up! Fret not, however, because we have compiled some of the best restaurants for the perfect reunion dinner!

InterContinental Singapore

Usher in a glorious Year of the Rat with Man Fu Yuan (满福苑) at InterContinental Singapore! From 6 January to 8 February 2020, Man Fu Yuan’s prosperity set menus which feature an extensive array of luxurious Lunar New Year delicacies and goodies will be available.

The premium eight-course Bliss Prix-Fixe Menu ($1388 for 10 pax) promises sumptuous delicacies perfect for large families and business gatherings! Offerings include the Abundance Yusheng with Salmon and Fish Skin and the Steamed Tiger Garoupa with Yunnan Black Garlic, which is renowned for its health benefits!

Taking centre stage among a delightful array of Man Fu Yuan takeaway delicacies is their famous steamboat ingredients. These ingredients include the eight-head abalone with minced Hokkaido scallops ($108 nett, 10 pieces) and crowd favourite Poached Drunken Kampung Chicken ($22 nett, half), marinated in Chinese herbs and Hua Diao wine. To place an order, email sinhbmanfu@ihg.com or visit www.InterContinentalShoppe.sg. Hurry, as orders till 9 January 2020 will receive a 20% early bird discount!

Baker’s Brew

This year, the creative and talented team at Baker’s Brew decided to infuse Peranakan flavours into our childhood snacks! They hope to enhance everyone’s childhood cookie experience while evoking nostalgia as you reach for the cookies in colourful and vibrant cookie tins.

They offer five familiar cookies, each with twists of their own. They have Black Sesame Cookies, Tutu Kueh Peanut Cookies, Ondeh Ondeh Cookies, Peranakan Pineapple Tarts (Less Sweet), and Cheddar Spiced Gems available for your snacking pleasure (from left to right). My personal favourite was the Ondeh Ondeh Cookies, which impressed me with its similarity to the actual kueh. The inside of each cookie was packed with moist gula melaka coconut gratings, which is what makes Ondeh Ondeh so well-loved by everyone.

Each tin of cookies goes for $26.80. If you order a bundle of 5, you can get them for $125! What a steal!

You may wish to check out our full article on Baker’s Brew here!

Carlton Hotel Singapore

Celebrate new beginnings with Wah Lok’s signature Alaskan Crab Lo Hei or Hamachi Yu Sheng in “Soon Tak” Style. Feast on luxurious Chinese New Year delicacies such as the Longevity Poon Choi (which is available for takeaway)! Brimming with premium ingredients such as whole abalone, sea cucumber, and dried oysters, this hearty dish is perfect for family gatherings. Also available for takeaway is the Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, flavourful and luxurious addition to any reunion dinner.

Complete your Chinese New Year party with a sweet treat from Wah Lok and Carlton Hotel! Exquisite takeaway goodies such as Carlton Premium Pineapple Tarts and Salted Egg Fish Skin are available for purchase at the Chinese New Year Lobby Booth from 13 to 24th January 2020, 11am to 9pm or at www.signatures.carltonhotel.sg. Selected credit card members can enjoy 10% off these goodies.

Indulge in the luxurious Prosperity Buffet at Cafe Mosaic which runs from 24 to 27 January 2020 for your reunion dinner. Tuck into a wide selection of seafood which includes Oysters, Scampi, Queen Scallops and more, and Chinese New Year classics such as Roasted Whole Suckling Pig, and Peking Duck.

Enjoy a complimentary platter of Salmon Yu Sheng per reservation for your Reunion Dinner on the 24th of January! What’s more, selected credit card members can enjoy 25% off Buffet Lunch and Dinner from the first to third day of Chinese New Year.

Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore

Usher in the Year of the Rat with an indulgent feast at Tien Court in Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore! Renowned for its preparation of contemporary Cantonese cuisine, Tien Court is the perfect place for a reunion dinner with family or a joyous meal with business associates!

Starting at $288++ for 4 persons, a wide variety of dine-in set menu and takeaway options are available for groups of four to ten. Begin each meal by tossing the Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng, which symbolizes an increase in abundance and prosperity! Follow that up with traditional delicacies such as the King’s Treasure Pot (Pen cai), which is chock full of the freshest ingredients such as abalone, prawn and pork shank.

Still hungry? Finish off the meal with Tien Court’s signatures such as Braised Assorted Seafood Pumpkin Soup with Bird Nest, and Tien Court Signature Truffle Tea Smoked Duck (Whole)!

Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena

Looking for a buffet option for your reunion dinner this Chinese New Year? From 12 January to 9 February 2020, Sky22 in Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena has you covered with buffet and semi-buffet spreads, featuring both Asian and International flavours alongside Lunar New Year favourites!

The Harmony Semi-Buffet Lunch ($28++ per person) and Dinner ($36++ per person) is perfect for office lunches and social gatherings, featuring auspicious festive offerings such as 8 Treasure Fried Rice with Pumpkin & Salted Egg and Longevity Noodles with Bamboo Shoots, together with a buffet spread of appetisers, soups, salads and desserts.

Feast on over 18 main courses and more side dishes at the Prosperity Weekend Buffet ($68++ per person), such as the Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Rack with Mandarin Orange Chutney and Kam Heong Tiger Prawns. The carving station will feature favourites such as Crispy Whole Roasted Pig and Roast Duck. Also, toss to greater heights with your Lo Hei creation from the D.I.Y Lo Hei Bar!

Chef John Chye is giving Yusheng an innovative twist with the Abundance of Luck Crispy Soft Shell Crab Nyonya Lohei (吉星高照香脆软壳蟹娘惹捞生), available during the Prosperity Weekend Buffet at an additional $8++ during dinner. Take a break from the traditional salmon Lo Hei and enjoy the crispy soft shell crab, alongside marinated cuttlefish and jellyfish, all topped with a spicy kumara (sweet potato) sauce.

Crystal Jade Palace

Crystal Jade Palace’s Hakka Yam Abacus Seeds with Boston Lobster ($15 per 100g) is not to be missed. The traditional dish, which has been given a luxurious upgrade, features expertly fried homemade abacus seeds, dried shrimp, shiitake mushroom, black moss ‘fa cai’ and Boston Lobster.

Planning for your family gatherings or office parties during this festive period? You must order the Bountiful Abalone Treasure Pot ($308/$508), which boasts over 20 ingredients such as ten-head abalone, fresh scallops and dried oyster!

Between 15 Jan and 8 Feb 2020, Jadeite members and Citibank/UOB debit/credit cardholders can receive up to $500 in dining vouchers on set menus and up to 12% cash back on a la carte items at all Crystal Jade dining outlets! Festive takeaway items can also be made online at estore.crystaljade.com from now till to 4 Feb 2020 with discounts of more than 20% for Jadeite and Citibank/UOB cardholders.

Hurry, as these early bird discount prices end on 5 Jan 2020! For more information, visit www.crystaljade.com.

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Looking for the perfect place to hold your reunion dinner this Chinese New Year? Look no further, the award-winning Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is the place for you!

Feast on an incredible array of Cantonese delicacies created by Executive Chinese Chef Chan Kung Lai such as the Blissful set menu ($398, minimum 4 pax). The set menu includes classics such as Xin’s Gold Leaf Salmon Yu Sheng, Trio Barbecued Meat Platter, and the delicious Steamed Marble Goby in Hong Kong Style.

What’s more, you can enjoy a 25% discount off the Blissful set menu on 24 January 2020 if you’re dining in a group of 6 or more! For inquiries and reservations, call 6731 7173 or email xin.sinhi@ihg.com.

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium also has a large variety of takeaway options to make Chinese New Year extra special. For a twist on the classic Yu Sheng, order the Japanese Octopus and Salmon Yu Sheng which comes with a house-made Blueberry Sauce! In the mood for a luxurious buffet? Don’t miss the Chinese New Year buffet at the newly Halal-certified Atrium Restaurant!

Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi

This year, Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi will be bringing back their hit Yu Sheng, the 6 Treasures Fruits Yu Sheng ($56.80/ 8-10 pax)! Containing Pomelo (柚子), Pear (雪梨), Guava (番石榴), Mango (芒果), Pineapple (鳳梨), and Jackfruit (菠蘿蜜), the Yu Sheng created so much buzz that it was featured on CNA and News 8! This online-exclusive, takeaway Yu Sheng is perfect for vegetarians and those who are more health-conscious.

Alternatively, you can choose the all-time favourite — Salmon Sashimi Yu Sheng! Using only the freshest Norwegian salmon, the Salmon Sashimi Yu Sheng is available in two sizes: Auspicious Yu Sheng for 8-10 pax (24 pieces of salmon sashimi, $60.90) and Bountiful Yu Sheng for 4-6 pax (18 pieces of salmon sashimi, $49.80).

The 6 Treasures Fruits Yu Sheng, Auspicious Yu Sheng, and Bountiful Yu Sheng are available for pre-order online at https://ichiban.oddle.me until 6 February 2020. You have to order at least 2 days in advance. You can pick up the Yu Sheng up at any of the 23 Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi restaurants island-wide.

Citi Cardmembers Promotion: From now till 31 January 2020, receive a $5 discount off Ichiban Yu Sheng voucher with a minimum spend of $15(charged to a Citi card). Voucher is valid for in-store purchase of take-away Yu Sheng only. Find out more here.

Check out our article on Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi here!

Lokkee

Yearning for something different from the usual Chinese New Year fare? Look no further than Lokkee, where traditional Chinese dishes get a playful, modern twist! Inspired by Chinese American takeaway cuisine, Lokkee aims to reinvent Chinese food.

Enjoy some of the finest ingredients available in the Royal Treasure Bowl ($288++), a mainstay in many Chinese New Year dinners. This traditional delicacy is practically overflowing with 13 luxurious ingredients, such as Pork Shank, Fresh Scallops, 10-Head Abalone, Dried Oyster, Smoked Duck Breast, and more. Each “treasure” is cooked to perfection, creating a dish that surprises with every bite.

Lokkee also has a wide range of delicious festive gifts that are perfect for friends and family or for business associates. Try the TungLok Nian Gao, which comes in delectable flavours such as Traditional, Pandan or Black Sesame ($22+ per box). These flavours pair exceptionally well with the soft and chewy Nian Gao. If you’re after something extra special, consider the Red Dates Nian Gao ($28+ per box), which helps boost immunity with its various nutrients and vitamins!

With cheeky Western flavours providing unique tweaks to traditional Chinese dishes, Lokkee is unlike any Chinese restaurant you have tried before. It may be unfamiliar, but I’d bet that your first meal here won’t be your last!

Check out our full article on Lokkee here!

Pan Pacific Singapore

Usher in the New Year with joyous celebrations at Pan Pacific Singapore! Be spoilt silly by their curated dining experiences which will make the festive season even more memorable.

The grand Abundant Wealth Yu Sheng ($388, serves 8-10 pax, dine-in only) at Hai Tien Lo (available from 9 January to 8 February 2020) is masterfully crafted to depict a rising mountain overlooking a meandering river to represent flourishing growth and abundant wealth. Served with Lobster and Abalone, and topped with Gold and Silver Flakes, this Yu Sheng is definitely a show-stopper!

If you’re in the mood for a Yu Sheng platter with a twist, you will relish Keyaki’s Premium Yu Sheng ($338, serves 8-10 pax) which is adorned with premium ingredients such as sea urchin and lobster. The YuSheng comes with a tangy ponzu sauce that makes the delicacy incredibly addictive! This delicious creation is only available for dine-in from 10 January to 8 February 2020. Time to make your reservations!

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering

This Chinese New Year, usher in the Year of the Rat in style with PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore!

Eat to your heart’s content at the Feast of Fortune buffet for your reunion dinner, happening from 18th January to 7th February 2020 at the chic Lime Restaurant. Head over to the live carving station to dig into delights such as the Crispy Pork Shank with Apple Compote!

Reunite the family this Chinese New Year with the Joyful Reunions buffet, happening on 24 to 27 January and 8 February 2020. Indulge in Lime Restaurant’s extravagant spread of luxurious dishes, such as the Longevity Noodles with Chopped Truffles and Salted Egg Yolk and Baked Oysters with Hollandaise Sauce, to name just a few!

As if this buffet couldn’t sound any better, guests who book Lime Restaurant’s dinner during these special dates will receive a complimentary serving of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, while reservations of 6 or more will receive a complimentary Prosperity Yu Sheng!

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Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

This Chinese New Year, celebrate good fortune and new beginnings at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. Revel in the festivities with friends, family and business associates over an exquisite selection of new creations at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant from 3 January to 8 February 2020!

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant never disappoints. Their Chinese New Year feasts are always impressive. Making its debut this year is the Wan Hao Imperial Pot of Prosperity with Australian 3-Head Abalone, Drunken Chicken & Crispy Dried Oyster 盆满钵满(黄金盆菜) ($688nett for 6persons) / ($1088nett for 10persons). With over 15 luxurious ingredients, this traditional Chinese New Year delicacy is sure to be the centrepiece of any reunion dinner. The crispy dried oyster, abalone and drunken chicken are just brilliant!

Sweeten the New Year festivities with Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant’s oriental takeaway treasures! Don’t miss the delectable desserts such as the Golden Nian Gao Tart with Red Date 鸿运当头(红豆年糕挞) ($28nett for 8 pieces). The sticky rice cake is encased in a buttery pastry, together with a variety of fillings such as Yam, Cempedak, Green Tea or Red Date. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself addicted after just one bite!

With so many great places to go this Chinese New Year for your reunion dinner, there is only one question left to answer: Where to go first? Here’s wishing you a joyous and prosperous Chinese New Year for you and your loved ones!

P/S You may also check out our article on the caterers you can engage through Foodline for a Chinese New Year feast.

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