VUE @ OUE Bayfront - A Taste of Autumn, From Grilled Langoustines to Irish F1 Wagyu

Perched on the rooftop of OUE Bayfront, VUE presents a dining experience that combines refined cuisine with panoramic views of Marina Bay. For its latest Autumn menu, the restaurant celebrates the season with a curated selection of premium ingredients sourced from land and sea, including Véire Irish Beef, Ostral Regal Irish Oysters, Freshpack Langoustines, Otsuki Bluefin Tuna Harakami and Aqua Green produce.

Showcasing seasonal delicacies through sophisticated culinary techniques, the new menu brings together the natural flavours of premium produce with the restaurant's contemporary approach to dining. From delicate seafood creations to richly marbled Irish Wagyu and an indulgent chocolate dessert, the menu offers a progression of flavours and textures suited for a special dining occasion.

Mini Langoustine Roll 4.2/5

We started with the Mini Langoustine Roll, a bite-sized appetiser featuring sweet, tender langoustine tucked into a lightly toasted sesame navette. The delicate shellfish offered a naturally sweet, buttery flavour reminiscent of lobster, while the sesame bread provided a pleasant contrast with its lightly crisp exterior and soft, pillowy interior. A caviar dressing brought the elements together, adding a savoury touch that complemented the langoustine's sweetness.

Kochi Blue Fin Tuna Tartare 4.2/5

Next was the Kochi Bluefin Tuna Tartare, showcasing premium bluefin tuna from Kochi, Japan. The tuna had a buttery texture that melted gently on the palate, with its natural richness enhanced by smoked ikura and salted kelp. The salmon roe contributed bursts of briny salinity with a subtle smoky note, while the kelp deepened the dish's umami profile. Grapefruit segments introduced a refreshing citrus tang, balanced by aromatic lemongrass and a sweet Palermo pepper dressing. The interplay of richness, sweetness and acidity kept the tartare bright and refreshing.

Veire Irish F1 Wagyu Tataki 4.5/5

The Véire Irish F1 Wagyu Tataki offered a different expression of beef. Lightly seared on the outside while remaining rare within, the Wagyu was tender and richly flavoured, with its marbling lending a buttery mouthfeel. Crispy beef tendon added an airy crunch, creating an enjoyable textural contrast against the soft slices of meat. Delicately glazed fennel added gentle sweetness and aromatic aniseed notes, while the XO chicken jus provided savoury depth that tied the components together.

Grilled Freshpack Langoustine 4.5/5

For seafood lovers, the Grilled Freshpack Langoustine was another highlight. Expertly grilled to preserve the shellfish's natural sweetness and succulent texture, the langoustine was complemented by a sudachi lime soy glaze. The Japanese citrus lent the dish a bright, clean acidity that balanced the shellfish's buttery sweetness. Carrot brought a touch of natural sweetness, while an airy chipotle foam introduced a subtle smoky heat, adding another layer of flavour without overwhelming the delicate langoustine.

Grilled Organic Japanese Stem Lettuce 4.2/5

Vegetables also received thoughtful attention in the Grilled Organic Japanese Stem Lettuce. Grilling imparted a gentle char to the exterior while allowing the stalks to retain their refreshing crunch and juicy bite. Crispy garlic added an aromatic crunch, while chilli oil provided a lively kick. The black garlic dressing rounded everything off with a deep, savoury sweetness and fermented umami character. It was a well-considered vegetable dish that balanced freshness, smokiness and richness.

Vue Risotto 4/5

Moving on to the VUE Risotto, the creamy rice served as a luxurious base for an ocean-inspired combination of ingredients. Tender confit maguro was topped with rich Hokkaido sea urchin, whose creamy, briny sweetness melded into the warm rice. White corn cream added another layer of sweetness, softening the tuna's savoury depth and complementing the sea urchin's distinctive oceanic flavour. The result was a comforting yet indulgent dish that brought together the sea's richness with the natural sweetness of corn.

Veire Irish F1 Wagyu Duo 4/5

The main course was the Véire Irish F1 Wagyu Duo, featuring two cuts of beef: cube roll and short rib. The cube roll, taken from the ribeye, offered generous marbling and a juicy, tender bite, delivering the rich beef flavour expected of Wagyu. The short rib provided a contrasting texture, with its slow-cooked preparation yielding a tender, richly flavoured bite.

Beer mustard and wild mushroom sauce accompanied the beef, offering two distinct ways to enjoy the meat. The beer mustard brought a tangy sharpness with malty undertones that helped cut through the richness of the Wagyu, while the wild mushroom sauce added earthy, savoury notes that suited the autumnal theme. Together, the two cuts showcased different facets of the beef, from the buttery richness of the cube roll to the deeper, more concentrated flavour of the short rib.

Banana Mocha 4.2/5

To end the meal, we had the Banana Mocha, a decadent dessert built around 70% Fleur de Cacao chocolate cake. The dense cake delivered an intense cocoa flavour with a pleasant bitterness that kept its richness from becoming cloying. Caramelised bananas added sweetness and a warm, fruity depth, pairing naturally with the dark chocolate. A scoop of Ethiopian coffee ice cream completed the dessert with its aromatic coffee notes and creamy texture, creating a classic mocha combination that balanced the chocolate and banana.

VUE's Autumn menu showcases premium seasonal ingredients, from Japanese seafood and freshly grilled langoustines to Irish F1 Wagyu. Each dish brings together contrasting textures and complementary flavours, while the progression from delicate seafood to rich beef and a chocolate dessert creates a satisfying dining experience. For those looking to mark a special occasion with refined contemporary cuisine and sweeping views of Marina Bay, VUE at OUE Bayfront offers an elegant setting in which to enjoy the flavours of the season.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


VUE
OUE Bayfront
Level 19
50 Collyer Quay
Singapore 049321
Tel: +65 8879 0923
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Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat: 1130am - 2pm, 530pm - 12midnight
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to Clifford Centre. Cut across the building. Take the overhead bridge link across the road. Turn right at the base of the overhead bridge. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 8 minutes. [Map]

Town Restaurant @ The Fullerton Hotel Singapore - ‘Treasures of the Sea’ Dinner Buffet, Featuring 29 Seafood Selections Prepared in 27 Different Styles

Seafood lovers, this one’s for you. Town Restaurant at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is going big on seafood with its ‘Treasures of the Sea’ Dinner Buffet, featuring an impressive 29 seafood selections prepared across 27 different styles — from seafood on ice and charcoal-grilled favourites to curries, local dishes and more. And before you even start attacking the buffet, every table receives a Crispy Fried Whole Barramundi to share, served straight to your table. 

On Fridays and Saturdays, there’s even more to look forward to with a Charcoal Barbecue Station set up just outside the restaurant by the river.

Grilled River Prawn

Grilled Scallop

Grilled Satay

Here, you’ll find Grilled River Prawn, Grilled Scallop, Chicken Satay and Sambal Stingray, the latter wrapped in aluminium foil and served piping hot. We got excited when we spotted the stingray, although the sambal wasn’t quite the spicy, flavour-packed version we’re used to. Thankfully, the fish itself was tender. The Chicken Satays, on the other hand, were a pleasant surprise. They are nicely seasoned and even better with a generous dip into the rich peanut sauce.

Boston Lobster

Poached Sea Prawn

Green Mussel

Snow Crab Leg

Babylon Snail Hard-shell Clam

Of course, what’s a seafood buffet without a glorious seafood-on-ice spread? There’s plenty to pile onto your plate, including Boston Lobster, Poached Sea Prawns, Green Mussels, Snow Crab Legs, Babylon Snails, Hard-shell Clams, and Half-shell Scallops.

Assorted Cheeses

Parmesan Cheese Wheel Salad Bar

Compound Salad Bar

Oelek Chilli Jelly Fish Salad

Pesto Potatoes Salad

Alongside the seafood spread is an Assorted Cheese selection, plus a Salad Bar where you can build your own plate or pick from prepared salads such as the Oelek Chilli Jelly Fish Salad and Pesto Potato Salad.

Saffron Seafood Chowder

Don’t walk past the Saffron Seafood Chowder without getting yourself a bowl. Rich and creamy without being overly heavy, the chowder is loaded with crab meat, although much of the good stuff likes to settle at the bottom. Give it a good stir before ladling it into your bowl; there’s plenty of crab meat hiding down there. This was easily one of our favourites of the night.

Peruvian Spice Roasted Beef

Meat lovers aren’t forgotten either. Make a stop at the Carving Station for the Peruvian Spice Roasted Beef — that beautiful pink centre was simply too eye-catching for us to walk past. Served with Pimento Caper Chimichurri and a house-made spice blend, it’s a worthy detour from all that seafood.

Good Chance Popiah

The Live Station features Good Chance Popiah and Fish & Chips on Fridays and Saturdays, but the popiah deserves an honourable mention of its own. Freshly wrapped to order by the experienced auntie behind the counter, each roll is packed nice and tight with a generous amount of filling. The chilli has a proper kick too, so ask for more if you like yours spicy. These were so good that we nearly stuffed ourselves with popiah before making it through the rest of the buffet. In fact, I’m craving one again as I write this.

From Tuesday to Thursday, the Live Station switches things up with Royale Seafood Congee.

Slipper Lobster Pumpkin Curry

Ginger Scallion King Prawn

Sweet Chilli Garlic-Butter Snow Crab

The seafood feast continues in the cooked food section, where choosing what to eat — and how much stomach space to sacrifice — gets difficult. Among the dishes are Slipper Lobster Pumpkin Curry, Ginger Scallion King Prawn and Sweet Chilli Garlic-Butter Snow Crab. With so many different preparations across the buffet, you can quite literally go back for seafood again and again without eating it the same way twice.

Abalone Truffle Soba

At the Japanese section, go beyond the usual fresh sashimi and look out for the Abalone Truffle Soba. Served in petite portions, it’s just the right size for a taste without filling yourself up too quickly. It is important when there’s still so much more waiting around the buffet.

Laksa

We also love the DIY Noodle Station, where you can choose your own ingredients and exactly how much noodles you want. At a buffet this extensive, portion control is a survival skill! We deliberately went for a smaller serving of Laksa so we could still make our way through everything else. Prawn Soup is also available if you prefer something lighter.

Chocolate Lava Cake Salted Egg Crispy Fish Skin

Before we move on to the dessert spread, one creation deserves a mention simply because of how unusual it sounds: Chocolate Lava Cake with Salted Egg Crispy Fish Skin, prepared à la minute. Chocolate lava cake and fish skin isn't exactly a pairing that immediately makes sense, and yes, it tastes every bit as intriguing as it sounds. A little unusual, definitely interesting, and worth trying at least once.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Morello

Ivory Pistachio Mascarpone

Ondeh Ondeh Cake

Strawberry Lavender Vanilla

Yuzu Jasmine Mousse

Oozy Toffee Praline

Now, please leave stomach space for dessert. Seriously. The dessert spread sits right at the front of the restaurant, which meant we had already mentally mapped out what we wanted before dinner even properly began. With creations such as Dark Chocolate Cherry Morello, Ivory Pistachio Mascarpone, Ondeh Ondeh Cake, Strawberry Lavender Vanilla, Yuzu Jasmine Mousse, Oozy Toffee Praline, OMG Lemon Praline and Durian Gula Melaka Shooter, everything looks almost too pretty to eat.

As with any huge dessert spread, there will inevitably be hits and misses depending on personal preference, but we’d say there were definitely more hits than misses here.

OMG Lemon Praline

Durian Gula Melaka Shooter

Assorted Nonya Kueh

Treasures of the Sea Dinner Buffet is available until 7 November 2028.
Tuesday to Thursday: S$98++ per adult | S$49++ per child aged 6–11
Friday and Saturday: S$118++ per adult | S$59++ per child aged 6–11

Photos and words by Jaslyn. An avid cook who lives to eat and travel for food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Town Restaurant
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 68778188
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Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT Station. Take Exit H. Turn right and walk towards the river. At the river, turn right again and walk to the destination. Journey time is about 5 minutes. [Map]

Yamamoto’s Hamburg @ Lau Pa Sat Festival Market - Japanese Hamburg Specialist Open Its First Singapore Outpost with Singapore-Exclusive Chicken Patty

Yamamoto’s Hamburg, which began in Ebisu, Tokyo in 2005, recently opened its first Singapore outlet at Lau Pa Sat. Founded by restaurateur Shohei Yamamoto, the same creator behind hamburg steak restaurant Hikiniku To Come, Yamamoto’s Hamburg draws from the wholesome home-cooked meals of his childhood, celebrating the warmth and comfort of yoshoku, or Japanese-style Western comfort food.

Yamamoto Hamburg 5/5

Using thoughtfully selected ingredients, the menu features handmade patties made with a blend of Japanese beef and pork, alongside a Singapore-exclusive chicken patty and a selection of Japanese favourites. Our absolute favourite was the signature Yamamoto Hamburg ($19.90), a hand-formed beef patty stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese and mushroom cream sauce, served with a demi-glace infused with miso and dashi, and finished with a dollop of Hollandaise. The slight funk and earthiness of the oozy Gorgonzola and mushroom cream enriched the beefy notes of the patty, while the demi-glace cut through the richness with its umami-rich sweetness, adding even more depth to each bite. We found it best enjoyed with the accompanying bowl of rice, which helped balance the richness and ensured that none of the sauce went to waste.

Tamago Yaki Nose Hamburg 4.8/5

For something more classic, the Jikasei Hamburg ($15.90) is a straightforward option, though we went for the Tamago Yaki Nose Hamburg, topped with a sunny-side-up egg for a more complete experience. We switched the original beef patty for a chicken patty, developed exclusively for the Singapore outlet. It was just as tasty as its beef counterpart - lighter but juicier, making it an easy alternative for those who prefer something less heavy. The accompanying sides were rustic and wholesome, with a small serving of simple spaghetti, grilled broccoli and eggplant, and a scoop of potato salad. The latter was worth a mention. Light and creamy with a slight tang, it had slices of pickled cucumber and pasta for texture.

Tomato Hamburg 4.5/5

Rustic Pork Sausage 3/5

Another classic pairing was the Tomato Hamburg ($17.90), which replaces the richer demi-glace with a fruity, sweet tomato sauce. For this relatively lighter version, it was served with two chunky fried potatoes, which added a layer of indulgence to the meal. We added Rustic Pork Sausage (+$3.50), which is also available as a side for $7.90 for two.

Anchovy Butter Potatoes 4/5

Karaage 4/5

Other sides include Anchovy Butter Potatoes ($4.90), which not only sounded delicious but also lived up to expectations, with a soft, fluffy interior and a savoury, fried exterior. The Karaage ($3.90 for 3 pieces / $4.90 for 5 pieces) came in chunky, succulent morsels and was a particularly affordable addition.

Every Rice Set ($3.90) or Salad Set ($4.90) comes with a complimentary tasting portion of Yamahan’s house-made vegetable juice, blended daily with seasonal fruits and vegetables, with the option to upsize for an extra $2.50. The Salad Set also includes a small serving of Signature Yamahan Salad, fresh with crisp leafy greens. It certainly didn’t feel like an afterthought, as some side salads sometimes do.

To celebrate its opening, Yamahan will run a special giveaway from 5 to 7 October 2026, with the first 300 redemptions each day receiving an adorable complimentary pack of five exclusive Yamahan stickers with a minimum spend of $20, excluding GST and service charge. The sticker pack features five cute designs inspired by Yamahan and its Central Business District location.

Photos and words by Si An. A homebody who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, the smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.


Yamamoto’s Hamburg
Lau Pa Sat Festival Market
18 Raffles Quay
Stall 96-103
Singapore 048582
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Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (DT Line), Raffles Place (EW, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 9pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn right and walk down Cross Street. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit I. Walk to Robinson Road. Turn left onto Robinson Road. Walk down Robinson Road. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 8 minutes. [Map]