Monday, August 31, 2015

LaBrezza @ St Regis Hotel Singapore

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LaBrezza at St Regis Hotel Singapore has heightened the dining experience with the Pasta Parade Wednesday and Risotto Revelry Thursday at $48++ per person, from 7pm to 10pm. The pasta and risotto are specially handcrafted by Chef de Cuisine, Luca Moioli. Diner has a choice of four tantalising pasta or risotto from a choice of six, served over two courses in a special duo plate of tasting portions.

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Strigoli Pasta served with Homemade Basil Pesto 4.2/5

I am given a glimpse into the Pasta Parade Wednesday with the Strigoli Pasta served with Homemade Basil Pesto and Venetian-style Bigoli Pasta with Pan-seared Duck Foie Gras. The duo is among the choices of six selection available on the menu. The basil pesto coated evenly around the strigoli pasta hits the palate with the aroma of extra virgin olive oil, basil, and nutty pine nuts with each bite of the strigoli pasta. The strigoli pasta is not commonly seen in Singapore and cooked to an enjoyable al dente bite.

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Venetian-style Bigoli Pasta with Pan-seared Duck Foie Gras 4.2/5

The other pasta dish I tried is the Venetian-style Bigolia Pasta with Pan-seared Duck Foie Gras. The long and thick tube pasta tossed in duck ragout gives it a rich robust finishing. The other pasta dishes available on the  Pasta Parade Wednesday's menu are Tagliolini Pasta with Boston Lobster, Linguine Pasta with Clams and Baby Zucchini, Paccheri Pasta filled with Kurobuta Pork Cheek and Ravioli filled with Beef, Prosciutto, Amaretti Biscuit and Raisin.

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Fresh Herb Risotto with Boston Lobster 4.2/5, Beetroot Risotto with Gorgonzola Cheese 3.8/5

If you miss your date on Wednesday, don't worry there is Risotto Revelry Thursday. Out of the six risotto dishes on the menu, I tried the Fresh Herb Risotto with Boston Lobster and Beetroot Risotto with Gorgonzola Cheese. Both the risotto are beautifully flavoured with a good bite to it. However I preferred the fresh herb risotto more as I find the gorgonzola cheese on the acquire side. Saying that, using beetroot is really interesting and surprisingly delicious. 

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Oyster Bar 4.5/5

Besides Pasta Parade Wednesday and Risotto Revelry Thursday, LaBrezza also offers a delectable a la menu throughout the week. Four varieties of oysters from Canada and France, with three different cooking method to showcase the freshness. They are gratin oysters with herbs and breadcrumbs, crispy fried tempura and freshly shucked with condiments.


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Pugliese Pizza 4.2/5

Italian cuisine is not only known for its pasta and risotto. They are well known for the pizza too. LaBrezza offers eight different choices on the menu. I had the Pugliese Pizza ($38) which may look simple and plain with the melted onion, pecorino romano, mozzarello, fontina and parmigiano reggiano, but this was just a disguise in appearance. The simplicity brought out the heightened appreciation of the ingredients.

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Semifreddo Alla Vaniglia 4.2/5

Ending the night on a sweet night with the Semifreddo Alla Vaniglia ($16). The vanilla parfait is wrapped with mixed berry jelly, forest berry compote and basil lime sorbetto. The different components on the plate worked in harmony for a lovely closure of the night.

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LaBrezza hidden in a corner at level 2 of St Regis Hotel is probably one of the lesser known restaurants in the property. The cozy and intimate ambience will be ideal for a date or private dinner.


LaBrezza
St Regis Singapore Hotel
Level 2
29 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247911
Tel: +65 65066884
Website
Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 3pm, 7pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk towards Wheelock Place via ION. Exit Wheelock Place and turn left towards Liat Tower. Continue onwards to Forum Shopping Mall. Walk further down to Orchard Parade Hotel. Turn left onto Tanglin Road. St Regis is just beside Tanglin Shopping Centre. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Uncle Chicken Rice @ The Bedok Marketplace

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Many of you may still remember the popular Sin Kee Famous Chicken Rice at Margaret Drive Hawker Centre. The former owner's two sons have gone their separate way to open their own chicken rice stall in Mei Ling Food Centre and Alexandra Village Food Centre after Margaret Drive Hawker Centre was demolished to make way for new development. Both of Niven and Benson have since closed their respective stall and work together at Uncle Chicken Rice in The Bedok Marketplace.

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Chicken Rice 4.2/5

Both Niven and Benson has worked at their father's stall since young and has inherited his recipe. Until today, they are still using the same old recipe that has made Sin Kee Chicken Rice famous. The poached  chicken is still natural air dried, moist and tender. They are chopped into large pieces for the fullest enjoyment.

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Chicken Rice 4.2/5

Besides the cleaning chopping skill that helps to preserve the moisture of the meat, the other condiments that goes along with the chicken rice are good too. The fresh ginger and scallion dip is not something you can common get nowadays. Together with the chilli and sweet dark sauce, this further accentuated the flavour of the chicken and chicken rice.

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Niven has also introduced the Lava Egg ($1) at his new stall. Check out the lava eruption when it is cut open.

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Hong Kong Style Lo Ding 4.5/5

A must try at Uncle Chicken Rice is their latest creation, the Hong Kong Style Lo Ding ($4). The plate of maggie like noodle cost only a mere four dollar but it is filled to the brim with soy sauce chicken, luncheon meat, lava egg and vegetables. I would recommend tossing the noodles with the ginger and scallions to give it a fuller slurping goodness.


Uncle Chicken Rice
The Bedok Marketplace
348 Bedok Road
Singapore 469560
Nearest MRT: Tanah Merah (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 8pm
(Closed on alt Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanah Merah MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Tanah Merah MRT station (Stop ID 85091). Take bus number 2 or 9. Alight 2 stops later. Cross the road at the traffic light. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]