Black Knight Hotpot (黑武士火鍋) @ Millenia Walk - Authentic & Pioneer Taiwan Hotpot Establishment Well-loved By Celebrities

Black Knight Hotpot (黑武士火鍋) is a pioneer hotpot establishment from Taiwan located at Millenia Walk. The premium Taiwanese hotpot experience is well-loved by celebrities for its house-made soups boiled for 16 hours. In addition, it offers seven different slow-cooked soup bases for an incomparable hotpot experience.

Fish Maw Chicken Pot and Spicy Pot

The hotpot experience comes in two sizes - single and double pot, across seven tantalising soup bases. The seven flavours are Drunken Pot, Fish Maw Chicken Pot, Spicy Pot, Pork Tripe & Chicken Peppercorn Pot, Nourishing Beauty Pot, Sliced Pork Pickled Cabbage Pot and Taro Spareribs Pot.

A good choice is the Assorted Meat Platter (market price) if you need help deciding what to go for. It comprises three different types of beef and pork. Premium choices include Japanese A5 Wagyu, Japanese A4 Wagyu, Japanese Wagyu Beef Shank and Snowflakes Wagyu Beef.

Besides the quality meat cuts, there are classic hotpot items such as fried bean curd rolls, quail's egg, lobster meatballs, beef tripe, a variety of vegetables, fungus and noodles.

There is also fresh seafood on the menu Scallops, Bamboo Clams, Live Prawns, Crab, Lobster, Oyster and Abalone. The Handmade Shrimp Paste topped with ebiko is a must-have. It has a delightful crunchy texture when it is cooked.

Black Truffle Fried Rice

Black Knight Hotpot even offers cooked dishes on its menu, unlike other hotpot restaurants. Diners can look forward to various cooked seafood such as Chilli Crabs, Cereal Prawns, Steamed Fish and more. To complete your meal, you may also complement it with hot dishes such as Mongolian Short Ribs, Sweet & Sour Pork, Fried Frog Leg etc. There are also Fried Rice and Noodles to fill you up if you are still not full.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Black Knight Hotpot
Millenia Walk
Nihon Street
9 Raffles Blvd
#02-02/05
Singapore 039596
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 4pm, 530pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A or B. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Kurohanabi @ Eat At Seven (Suntec City) - Introducing An Unique Motsu Nabe Experience Together With Authentic Okonomiyaki & Yakisoba Staples

Kurohanabi, a Motsu Nabe speciality restaurant that originated in Hokkaido in 2009, has recently set up Eat at Seven @ Suntec City. Kurohanabi is known for its unique sesame miso flavour soup base specially created for the signature Motsu Nabe. In addition, Kurohanabi brings original motsu recipe dishes from Japan and non-offal popular dishes such as Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba staples to create a unique Motsu Nabe experience for their diners.

Hokkaido Motsu Nabe 4.5/5

To get the most out of your Motsu Nabe experience, go for the Hokkaido Motsu Nabe ( $32 ). The hotpot boils up Kurohanabi's signature sesame miso soup base, melts down the beef intestines and thickens into a rich broth. It had this intense and savoury sweetness, seemingly resulting from cooking down the vegetables accompanying the motsu. The motsu itself was chewy and unctuous but surprisingly not gamey, with the flavour of a fish belly.

Wagyu Motsu Yakisoba 4/5

With the motsu being so fatty, a good sear will also make the most out of their flavours. Wagyu Motsu Yakisoba ( $21.80 ) was loaded with beef chunks and innards laced with charred edges and caramelised savoury sauce. Unfortunately, the innards had also rendered much of its fats and flavours into the soba. A tad greasy, but it had a very enjoyable texture and taste. I would have loved a bigger portion of the soba to go with the morsels. Non-innards Yakisoba (from $13.80) are also available.

Okonomiyaki 3/5

Kurohanabi's Okonomiyaki (from $13.80) comes with flavour options of pork kimchi, seafood, beef, or pork, and also in the form of Motsu Okonomiyaki ($19.80). However, I find the sauce too saltish, which overpowers the entire dish.

Lamb Tsukune 4/5

We also tried their Lamb Tsukune ($15.80), a pan-fried patty made with a mixture of minced lamb, nagaimo, onions, and chives, drizzled with housemade teriyaki sauce. The sweet sticky sauce worked brilliantly well with the gaminess of the lamb, so delicious that one of the dining companions decided to mix his rice into the remaining sauce left on the hot plate.

Kamo Hanabi 3.5/5

Another side dish on the menu is the Kamo Hanabi ($14.80), featuring pan-fried duck breast marinated in a house-made sauce. It tasted good but was a tad dry for me.

Hokkaido Signature Shochu Cocktails

Kurohanabi also has a new selection of refreshing Hokkaido Signature Shochu Cocktails or mocktails available in lemon, orange, or tomato flavours.

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.


Kurohanabi
Eat at Seven
3 Temasek Boulevard
Suntec City Tower 1
#03-316
Singapore 038983
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Nearest MRT: Esplanade (CC Line), Promenade (CC Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily - 1130am – 3pm, 530pm – 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

A Sparkling Yuletide at Pan Pacific Singapore, Christmas 2022

This Christmas, Pan Pacific Singapore has prepared indulgent buffet spreads at Edge and alluring treats from Pacific Marketplace to be brought home for more intimate gatherings, now available for order at ppsinshop.com.

Pink Guava and Strawberry Log Cake

Pan Pacific Singapore debuts three new log cake flavours apart from the two old-time favourites this Christmas. The Pink Guava and Strawberry Log Cake are dressed in an alluring red hue, featuring an interesting combination of light pink guava mousse, strawberry confit and red velvet cake. The flavour carries a slight tang, making it as delectable as it looks.

Coconut Mango Log Cake

Coconut Mango Log Cake leans towards a more tropical note, with mango passionfruit confit sandwiched between two layers of coconut dacquoise and enveloped by fluffy coconut mousse. I love how Christmasy it looks!

Hazelnut Praline and Yuzu Gateaux

And of course, the classic stays - The crowd-favourite Hazelnut Praline and Yuzu Gateaux adopts a new look with fluffy 55% dark chocolate mousse while retaining the crunchy chocolate praline feuilletine base and yuzu crémeux.

Honey-baked Ham

Slow Roast Whole Turkey

The buffet experience at Edge over the Christmas Weekend features classic favourites such as the Traditional Slow Roast Whole Turkey and Honey-baked Ham.

Classic Beef Wellington

Stealing the limelight from the above is this Classic Beef Wellington. A rare treat for buffets.

Mini Paris-Brest

At the dessert station, you can look forward to Mont Blanc Tart, Classic Chocolate Yule Log, and exquisite Jivara Pistachio Cherry Paris Brest.

Festive goodies will be available for orders at ppsinshop.com and the hotel’s Festive Booth located on level 2 from 14 November to 26 December 2022. For dining reservations or enquiries, please call 68268240 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com.

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.


Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore
Level 3
7 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039595
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line, DT Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Peppermint @ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore - A Taste Of Amazing Thailand

Peppermint will take diners on an epicurean sojourn to the luscious and delicious Land of Smiles with its "Amazing Thailand" Buffet offer from 5 October until 31 October 2022. So gather your friends and loved ones to experience a sumptuous "Sawasdee Ka" by feasting over Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee's creations, honouring the timeless flavours of Thailand.

Diners may look forward to handcrafted creations such as the Wok-fried Yellow Curry Crab, Thai-style Chicken Rice, Thai Style Honey-Glazed BBQ beef ribs, Thai Massaman Curry Black Angus Beef Oxtail, Thai-style Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken floss, Salted Grilled Whole Sustainable Seabass with Thai Herbs and Spices, and more.

Relish the creamy and spicy Chiang Mai Curry Chicken Noodle. The broth is vibrant, rich, and flavoured, with chewy egg noodles and a mound of crisp toppings.

The Lemongrass Thai Style Fried Chicken is one of our favourites. Tender and juicy, the fried chicken also has a subtle hint of lemongrass flavour, which is undoubtedly one of the most popular dishes, as it was gone minutes from the buffet table.

The enticing ensemble is complemented by an array of Live Stations and Western delicacies, comprising Smoked Duck with Orange Jus, Barramundi with Minestrone Soup, Grilled Marbling Beef, King Oyster Mushroom, Au Poivre, 16-hours Cooked Veal Shank, and Pot Roasted Black Angus Beef Oyster Blade. One of our favourites is the Roasted Lamb with Urban Farm Rosemary. It is grilled over charcoal fire for that distinct smoky flavour, and the meat is exceptionally tender and juicy.

Don't miss out on the Puff Prata with Milk and Red sugar. The little prata parcels have a thin crispy layer on the outside while fluffy within. The sugar added a subtle sweetness to it, which makes the puff prata extremely addictive.

The chicken yakitori is basted with a savoury-sweet sauce and charcoal grilled, rendering it tender and flavourful.

The Seafood section comprises a huge array of the freshest seafood ranging from freshly shucked oysters, tiger prawns, snow crabs, lobsters, half shell scallops to 3 types of sashimi on daily rotation - salmon, tuna and sea bream.

Finally, cap the opulent meal on a sweet note with a collection of local and regional desserts such as the Kueh Salat, Signature Durian Penget, Pandan Pudding, Coconut and Pandan Agar, Pulut Hitam Gateaux, as well as the perennial favourite Mango Sticky Rice with coconut sauce.

A TASTE OF AMAZING THAILAND AT PEPPERMINT
5 OCTOBER UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2022

Buffet Lunch (Mondays to Sundays):
$68++ per adult, $34++ per child*.

Buffet Lunch (Public Holidays, Eve of Public Holidays and Special Occasions):
$98++ per adult, $49++ per child*.

Buffet Dinner (Mondays to Thursdays):
$88++per adult, $44++ per child*.

Buffet Dinner (Fridays to Sundays, Public Holidays, Eve of Public Holidays and Special Occasions):
$98++ per adult, $49++ per child*.

*Child: 6 to 12 years old
Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.
Menus are subject to change due to product availability.

Words and photos 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.


Peppermint
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore
6 Raffles Boulevard 
Level 4
Singapore 039594
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Nearest MRT: Esplanade (CC Line), Promenade (CC Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7am - 11am, 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 10pm
Sat-Sun: 7am - 11am, 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn right and walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Atrium @ Pan Pacific Singapore - Launches The Brand New Panache Of Singapore Afternoon Tea

Located on the first floor of Pan Pacific Singapore, the Atrium Lounge is known for its iconic seating pods floating over a reflective pool. It recently launched the brand-new Panache of Singapore Afternoon Tea, available daily from 12pm to 6pm. One can look forward to an enhanced dining experience with refreshed presentation and added touches such as welcome cocktail and amuse bouche, as well as enchanting melodies played live on a magnificent grand piano.

The afternoon tea comprises an ode to the classic indulgence with a touch of Singaporean flavours. Highlights include the Durian Choux, Singaporean Chilli Crab Brioche Roll, Pandan Cheesecake, and Classic Scones paired with Chef Dannevien’s handmade Pineapple and Peppercorn jam.

The sweets selection features local favourites such as the Durian Choux, and Pandan Cheesecake on the first tier, as well as the Lychee Chestnut Gâteaux, Dulcey Chocolate Passion Tart, and White Chocolate Banana Gâteaux.

My favourite is the Durian Choux, filled with creamy and indulgent Mao Shan Wang durian and Gula Melaka for a hint of sweetness.

The White Chocolate Bana Gateaux features ivory whipped ganache layered with fluffy chocolate cake, complete with a crunchy praline feuilletine and soft banana confit that provide different dimensions of textures and flavours.

Savouries include the Singaporean Chilli Crab Brioche Roll, Homemade Virginia Ham Sandwich, Laksa Tart, Egg Pinwheel Roll, and Cucumber Sandwich.

Not to be missed is the Singaporean Chilli Crab Brioche Roll, with a fluffy soft brioche roll filled with crabmeat and savoury sweet chilli sauce. Another local favourite is the Laksa Tart, baked with laksa spices and topped with poached shrimp.

These decadent afternoon treats will not be complete without the finest beverage selection. Choose from an elaborate range of nearly 20 types of TWG Tea loose leaf, featuring locally inspired Singapore Breakfast and Weekend in Singapore and aromatic brews from Bacha Coffee. Take the teatime affair up a notch and sip on dreamy bubbly or toast to an Espresso Noisette and Brewberry Colada, handcrafted cocktail and non-alcoholic cocktail by Atrium's mixologists.

Panache of Singapore Afternoon Tea
- $52.00 per diner | includes a pot of TWG Tea or Bacha Coffee
- $62.00 per diner | includes a glass of Copenhagen Sparkling Tea or Brewberry Colada (non-alcoholic cocktail)
- $72.00 per diner | includes a glass of Champagne or Espresso Noisette (cocktail)

Words and photos 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.


Atrium @ Pan Pacific Singapore
Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore
Level 3
7 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039595
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 6pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]