Swee Choon Tim Sum @ Changi Airport Terminal 2 - 62 Year Old Dim Sum Institution Opens New 24-hour Concept Outlet

Swee Choon Tim Sum extends its dim sum delights with a new 24-hour outlet at Changi Airport Terminal 2, Arrival Hall. The relaxed cafe-style setting welcomes dim sum enthusiasts around the clock.

Siew Mai 4/5

Fried Prawn Rice Roll 3.8/5

Fried Dough Rice Roll 2/5

Fried Carrot Cake 3.8/5

Classic dim sum offerings include the juicy and meaty Siew Mai. The Fried Prawn Rice Roll impresses with its silky rice sheet embracing crispy prawns, while the Fried Dough Rice Roll needs to catch up on the crisp factor. The substantial Fried Carrot Cake is cooked in XO sauce but could use more seafood aroma.

Mee Sua Kueh 4.5/5

Tofu Bomb 3.5/5

Black Pepper Pork Chop with Wan Tan Noodle 4.5/5

Swee Choon's signature Mee Sua Kueh delights with its contrasting textures. The Tofu Bomb explodes with flavours, featuring crispy skin and a tofu, vegetable, and prawn filling. The Black Pepper Pork Chop with Wan Tan Noodle stands out with springy noodles and juicy, tender pork.

Hot & Sour Soup 4/5

Pineapple Bun w/ Butter 4/5

Sweet Potato Yam Paste Egg Tart 3.8/5, Sweet Potato Mochi Egg Tart 4/5

An unusual addition, the Hot & Sour Soup offers a delightful vinegar and spice kick. For a sweet ending, the Pineapple Bun with Butter provides a buttery, crusty exterior with a soft, fluffy interior. The Sweet Potato Yam Paste Egg Tart and Sweet Potato Mochi Egg Tart round off the meal with their sweet fillings and buttery crusts.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Swee Choon Tim Sum
Changi Airport Terminal 2
Arrival Hall
60 Airport Boulevard
#01-07
Singapore 819643
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Nearest MRT: Changi Airport (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 24 Hour

Direction:
1) Alight at Changi Airport MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Arrival Hall level. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Sofitel Singapore City Centre Welcomes The Year Of The Rabbit With A Bountiful Repertoire Of Culinary Treasures

Sofitel Singapore City Centre welcomes the spring festivities with a bountiful repertoire of culinary treasures from 9 January to 5 February 2023. Delight in heartwarming reunions with family and business associates over resplendent feasts that combines traditional culinary finesse with a touch of French flair, or choose from a curated spread of handcrafted treats to convey auspicious wishes of prosperity, abundance and longevity.

Healthy Well-being Yu Sheng 4.2/5

Available for Lunar New Year Takeaways at Sofitel Singapore City Centre is the Healthy Well-being Yu Sheng ($128+), a good change from the usual with its fruity take featuring a combination of mixed fruits such as kiwi, tangerines, cantaloupe, apples, honeydew, and shredded vegetables.

Chef Andrew's Magnifique Pen Cai 4.5/5

Chef Andre's Magnifique Pen Cai ($328+ for 6pax / $498+ for 10 pax) is loaded with premium ingredients, including abalone, scallops, prawns, roasted pork, duck breast and black truffle. The sumptuous dish will impress everyone at the dining table.

Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Dried Scallops and Cordyceps Blossom 4/5

The Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Dried Scallops and Cordyceps Blossom is a hearty and nourishing bowl of soup, whetting up the appetite for a more lavish feast on the Lunar New Year menu.

Lap Mei Fan 4.5/5

The Lap Mei Fan is well-flavoured from the waxed meat and Chinese sausage. A hearty dish packed with beautiful flavours. Give the steamed rice a drizzle of the superior soy sauce to perk up the enjoyment.

Deep Fried Cod Fish with Hot Bean Sauce 4.2/5

The Deep Fried Cod Fish is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The delicious hot bean sauce complements the buttery cod fish excellently.

Bird's Nest Egg Tart and Steamed Coconut Nian Gao 4/5

Lastly, we had the Bird's Nest Egg Tart and Steamed Coconut Nian Gao. My favourite is the soft and spongy nian gao infused with coconut and topped with roasted coconut.

Lunar New Year takeaway specials are available for purchase via https://bit.ly/sofitelcny23 from 23 December 2022 to 2 February 2023. Guests can enjoy 15% early bird savings using promo code “EBCNY15” before 16 January. 2023.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Racines
Sofitel City Centre
9 Wallich Street
5th floor
Singapore 078885
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station. Take Exit A. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Spice Brasserie @ Parkroyal on Kitchener Road - Lunch 茶 Buffet

Spice Brasserie at Parkroyal on Kitchener Road has recently launched Lunch 茶. In just one seating of four hours long and at one price, you get to indulge in a lunch buffet, followed by an afternoon tea set. The buffet offers a line up of Malaysia and Singapore inspired dishes that warm you up with familiar tastes and flavours.

Braised Black Vinegar Trotter 4/5

I was surprised to find a very homely dish - Braised Black Vinegar Trotter. Bringing flavours from his hometown, Penang, Executive Sous Chef Patrick Ooi uses Gula melaka in his recipe to develop his version of this family classic. The perfectly braised egg is a star of its own too.

Penang Fried Kway Tiao & Carrot Cake 4/5

Other notable dishes from his hometown include Penang Fried Kway Tiao and Carrot Cake, and if you drop by for the weekday lunch buffet, there will be Penang Assam Laksa as well.

DIY Popiah station

One of the highlights of this buffet is the DIY Popiah station - The turnips was very well stewed with dried shrimps and mushrooms, alongside fluffy shredded eggs and crunchy beansprouts.

DIY Rojak

I had a lot of fun at the DIY Rojak station too, that is filled with chopped juicy pineapples, cucumbers, green mangos, turnips, crunchy youtiaos and beancurd skin.

The buffet line also comes with a live Pratas and Naans station, serving robust fish curry and rich butter chicken. Right beside it is the station where you can order a handpulled Teh Tarik to complement your warm and fluffy pratas and naans.

Chee Cheong Fun

Lo Mai Kai

Other delights include local style dim sum such as Chee Cheong Fun, which is one of our favourites among the dishes, as well as Lo Mai Kai.

DIY Muah Chee

There's even a Muah Chee station too, in which you can simply load your plate with heaps of the well roasted crushed peanuts!

This new Lunch 茶 (pronounced as Lunch-‘cha’) buffet serves you an Afternoon 茶 Set after the lunch buffet ends at 230pm, which allows you to continue to chill with your loved ones till 4pm. Each set comes with free flow of tea and coffee. Featuring Asian sweets such as Nonya Kuehs, you will also get interesting creations such as Portuguese Durian Egg Tarts.

The Saturdays and Sundays Lunch 茶 Buffet is priced at $45 nett per person.

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Spice Brasserie
Parkroyal on Kitchener Road
181 Kitchener Road
Singapore 208533
Tel:+65 31382518
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Nearest MRT: Farrer Park (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Fri: 12pm - 230pm, 6pm - 10pm
Sat-Sun, PH: 12pm - 4pm, 6pm - 10pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Farrer Park MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn right and walk down Kitchener Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Jumbo Seafood @ ION Orchard - New Dim Sum Afternoon Tea Set With Moet & Chandon Champagne

Afternoon Tea maybe a Western thing but Jumbo Seafood at Ion Orchard is breaking the tradition with the newly created Dim Sum Afternoon Tea Set. The Asian spin on the afternoon tea is from at $48++ per set for 2 pax. Customers can also top up to include Moet & Chandon Champagne to go along with their dim sum.

The Afternoon Tea set comes with a pot of floral tea. Customer can choose between Oriental Beauty with Wolfberries or Springtime Blossoms. For the champagne promotion, customer can add on a bottle of Moet & Chandon, Imperial Brut NV - 750ml ($78++ Jumbo Rewards Members / $88++ Non-Members) or Moet & Chandon, Imperial Brut NV - 375ml ($48++ Jumbo Rewards Members / $55++ Non-Members).

The Afternoon Tea Set comes in two tier. The top tier is the savoury section that consists of Sweet Yam Paste with Salted Egg Yolk Puff,  Pan Fried Jumbo Chilli Crab Buns and Lotus Root Puffs. My favourite is the Sweet Yam Paste with Salted Egg Yolk Puff is shaped into a beautiful swan, not only pretty in sight but delicious on the palate too.

The lower tier is the sweet section that comes with Baked Orange Egg Tarts, Black Sesame Cake and Molten Salted Egg Lava Mochi. I like the hint of orange in the egg tart, giving it a lifted enjoyment. The other delight treat is the deep fried pumpkin shaped mochi dumpling with oozing molten salted egg lava filling. The black sesame cake is rather acquire with its soft texture though.

Completing the dim sum afternoon set is the Jumbo Siew Mai and Steamed Prawns and Spinach Dumpling served in a bamboo steamer.

Kindly note the Dim Sum Afternoon Tea Set is exclusively available at Ion Orchard outlet only from 2pm to 530pm daily (exclude public holidays) for dine in. Jumbo Rewards Members can enjoy 50% off 2nd purchase of Dim Sum Afternoon Tea Set from 31 August 2020 to 30 October 2020. Non-members can sign up as Jumbo Rewards Members at https://jumbogroup.sg/jumbo-rewards to enjoy this promotion.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Jumbo Seafood
Ion Orchard
2 Orchard Turn
#04-09/10
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 67373435
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Si Chuan Dou Hua @ PARKROYAL On Beach Road - Launches 'Treats From The Heart' Weekend A La Carte Dim Sum Buffet

Famed for its authentic Sichuan and Cantonese fare, Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant at PARKROYAL on Beach Road is excited to present its 点点心意 'Treats from the Heart' Weekend A La Carte Dim Sum Buffet available for a limited time from 3 July to 27 September 2020 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 1130am to 2pm.

The special brunch menu features unlimited servings of classic Cantonese, as well as Sichuan appetisers, nourishing soups and desserts, alongside single-serving of dim sum specialities.

For appetisers, we had the classic Si Chuan platter of Chilled Chicken with Mala sauce, Sliced Pork in Garlic and Chilli Sauce, Cucumber with Black Vinegar and Soya Sauce, Sliced Pig Ear in Sichuan Pepper Sauce, Long Beans in Ginger Sauce, and Marinated Black Fungus with Chilli Padi.

The dim sum specialities include nine exqusitely-prepared choices, which comes with one serving for each person. The selections consist of Deep-Fried Fluffy Swan Pastry with Foie Gras, Steamed Sea Urchin 'Siew Mai', Baked Abalone BBQ Pork Pastry, Steamed Crabmeat Xiao Long Bao, Steamed Lobster Dumpling, Steamed Mushroom Bun with Minced Chicken, Steamed Scallop Dumpling, Steamed Dumpling with Seafood in Clear Soup, Baked Mini Egg Tart with Bird's Nest.

We had the Deep-Fried Fluffy Swan Pastry with Foie Gras, presented in a gorgeous swan-like shape which was an instant hit when it was first introduced in the restaurant's Lunar New Year Reunion Imperial High Tea Set.

They have also elevated the classic Steamed 'Siew Mai' with Sea Urchin. This levelled-up version adds a briny creaminess and sweetness to the regular siew mai we are used to having, bringing luxury to every bite.

Other delicacies include the Steamed Dumpling with Seafood in Clear Soup, which consists of a huge dumpling filled with seafood such as prawn and abalone.

We loved the Baked Mini Egg Tart with Bird's Nest, which comes with a generous serving of the nourishing delicacy atop the egg tart.

Not to be missed is the Steamed Crabmeat Xiao Long Bao, and the Steamed Mushroom Bun with Minced Chicken, which is soft fluffy bun aptly shaped like a mushroom and consists of fragrant mushroom fillings within.

Besides the 9 single-serve choices of the premium dim sum specialities, they also serve unlimited portions of the other 26 choices such as the Steamed BBQ Pork Bun, Pan-Fried Carrot Cake, and the Minced Meat Dumpling with Sour and Spicy Sauce. For something more substantial, go for their Hot and Sour Vermicelli, and the Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles.

Round off your meal with a variety of desserts, such as the Homemade Fine Bean Curd with Hasma that is light and sweet, or the two indulgent western-style sweets by Executive Vincent Aw - Passionfruit Raspberry Chocolate, and Coffee Noir Orange Mousse.

'Treats from the Heart' Weekend A La Carte Dim Sum Buffet
Date: 3 July to 27 September 2020 (Fri, Sat, Sun and PH)
Time: 11.30am to 2pm
Price: Adult: SGD52++ per person* / Child (6-12 years): SGD30++
DBS/POSB Cardmembers enjoy an exclusive 15% savings^!
*^Minimum of two adults to dine. Additional charges apply for Chinese tea and pickles.
^Not valid in conjunction with other offers, discounts, promotions or membership privileges.
Payment must be made with a valid DBS/POSB credit or debit card.

Dining reservations at Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant (PARKROYAL on Beach Road) can be made at douhua.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com or at +65 6505 5722. Visit http://bit.ly/scdhbeachroad for more information. Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 65055724
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Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway MRT station. Take Exit A. Follow the overhead walkway all the way to The Concourse building. Take the exit down to Nicoll Highway and walk towards Parkroyal Serviced Residences. Cut through towards The Plaza at Parkroyal Hotel. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day at Crystal Jade Restaurants

With the upcoming Mother's Day and Father's Day in May and June. Crystal Jade Restaurants will be launching several promotions at its group of restaurants for this two months. A line up of thoughtfully crafted dishes and tantalising set menus to celebrate the occasions.

Pan Seared Foie Gras with Crispy Beancurd wrapped with Crepe 4/5

Probably inspired by the way we have Peking duck is the Pan Seared Foie Gras with Crispy Beancurd wrapped with Crepe ($16.80/pax). I find this combination much better than Peking duck. The creaminess of the foie gras gives it a substantial bite while I though the crispy beancurd is a good substitute of the crispiness duck skin. This dish will be available at Crystal Jade Palace which has re-opened in early June after a major renovation,

Supreme Fried Rice with Prawn, Bacon and Lychee wrapped in Lotus Leaf 3.5/5

Another dish available at Crystal Jade Palace is the Supreme Fried Rice with Prawn, Bacon and Lychee wrapped in Lotus Leaf ($30). The fried rice is wok fried to fragrant with the egg aroma. However the sweetness from the lychee in the savoury dish needs getting use to.

Double Boiled Giant Grouper Head with Ginger and Premium Nan Zao 3.8/5

Over at One-Michelin Crystal Jade Golden Palace, look forward to a bowl of nourishing and collagen rich Double Boiled Giant Grouper Head with Ginger and Premium Nan Zao ($22/pax). The giant grouper is prized for its high collagen content while the Nan Zao also known as black date has several health such as enhancing the digestive system, keeping blood pressure normal, high in vitamin C and more.

Deep Fried Groupa Fillet with Prawn Paste tossed with Crispy Garlic 4.2/5

One of our favourite dishes is the Deep Fried Groupa Fillet with Prawn Paste tossed with Crispy Garlic ($26.80 for 4pc) available at both Crystal Jade Kitchen and Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao. The prawn paste gives the generous pieces of grouper fillet an addition crunch in texture complemented by the crispy garlic that has been tossed with curry leaves and sliced chillis.

Deep Fried Yellow Croaker with Sweet Vinegar Sauce and Pine Nuts 4.2/5

Over at their newest concept Crystal Jade Jiang Nan, one can look froward to the Deep Fried Yellow Croaker with Sweet Vinegar Sauce and Pine Nuts ($29.80). This is a classic Jiangsu dish in which the deep fried fish is cloaked in an appetising sauce concocted with vinegar, hawthorn and red wine lees.

Chargrilled Iberico Pork Rib 4/5

There are also some items that is available at all the three Crystal Jade fine-dining (Crystal Jade Palace, Crystal Jade Golden Palace and Crystal Jade Dining In). One of these is the Chargrilled Iberico Park Rib ($26.80 per portion). To appreciate the dish, one needs to dip the tender pork with the piquant mala dip.

Creme Brulee Ginger Egg Tart Topped with Bird's Nest 4/5

Exquisitely crafted is the Creme Brulee Ginger Egg Tart Topped with Bird's Nest ($6.80/pc) and Lychee Begonia Flower-Shaped Pastry ($11.80 for 3pc). The egg tart with its caramelised surface is an inventive take of the traditional snack. While I applauded the crowning of bird's nest, it didn't really help to elevate the flavour. As for the lychee begonia flower-shaped pastry, lotus paste is filled inside the flaky pastry.

Lychee Begonia Flower-Shaped Pastry 3.5/5

During the promotional periods, diners who dine at Crystal Jade Jiang Nan, Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao and Crystal Jade Kitchen will receive origami paper with instructions to fold an origami tuip to present to their parents. Customer who share a photo of the completed tulip origami with any Parent's Day special dish on instagram will stand a chance to be one of five lucky winners to win $100 Crystal Jade Dining voucher. Those who also share a memory of their first gift to their mum or dad in the caption of the post will receive double the chance to win.

For more details of the promotions and outlets, do log on to the website at www.crystaljade.com