Showing posts with label CNY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CNY. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Yan (宴) @ National Gallery Singapore - A Fortune of Feasts for the Year of the Dragon

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Yan Restaurant, nestled within the iconic National Gallery Singapore, ushers in the lunar festivities with a plethora of traditional Cantonese delicacies. From December 15, 2023, to February 24, 2024, the restaurant presents a delectable array of a la carte dishes and set menus catering to dine-in and takeaway patrons.

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Kaleidoscope of Prosperity Yusheng in "Shun De" Style with Australian Lobster 4.2/5

Diverging from the usual Yusheng offerings, Yan introduces the "Shun De" style - a cascade of crispy vermicelli adorned with shredded purple and yellow sweet potatoes, pickled ginger, and gold flakes. Embracing the Year of the Dragon, the restaurant introduces the Kaleidoscope of Prosperity Yusheng in "Shun De" Style with Australian Lobster ($238/$418), where the Mandarin term for lobster, directly translating to "dragon shrimp," symbolises the auspicious year.

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Signature Crispy Roast Suckling Pig 4.2/5

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Oven-baked Fillet with Lemongrass & Carved Shoulder 4.2/5

A standout at Yan Restaurant is the Crispy Roast Suckling Pig ($184+ Half/$368+ Whole). Offering three distinct ways to relish this delicacy, patrons can savour the crispy skin with house-made pancake and plum sauce, indulge in the pig's shoulder for a richer texture, and enjoy the tender pork fillet marinated with barbecue sauce and baked with lemongrass.


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Golden Pumpkin Broth with Dried Fish Maw, Conpoy and Bamboo Pith 4.8/5

The Golden Pumpkin Broth with Dried Fish Maw, Conpoy, and Bamboo Pith delivers a hearty serving of tender fish maw in a golden pumpkin stew sweetened with scallops, elevated by a dash of Shaoxing Wine.

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Steamed Live Marble Goby Fish 4/5

A festive favourite, the Steamed Live Marble Goby Fish features a fish adorned with shredded celtuce, salted mustard greens, and carrots - a delightful blend of delicate sweetness and savoury accents.

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Roasted Duck Marinated with Chinese Herbs 4.5/5

The Roasted Duck Marinated with Chinese Herbs presents crispy skin with a hint of orange peel and succulent meat, complemented by a flavoursome Chinese herbs sauce.

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Braised Two Head Abalone with Mushrooms and Seasonal Greens 4/5

Indulge in the Braised Two Head Abalone with Mushrooms and Seasonal Greens - a plump abalone with a firm, bouncy texture infused with a savoury braising liquid.

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Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Preserved Meat and Chinese Sausage 4/5

For a satisfying main, savour the Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Preserved Meat and Chinese Sausage, where house-made preserved meat and Chinese sausages elevate the flavours of the glutinous rice.

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Chilled Taro Pasted 4.5/5, Smiling Sesame Ball 3.8/5

Concluding the sumptuous feast, the Chilled Taro Paste with Coconut Ice Cream offers a creamy yam and coconut milk paste with sago pearls and coconut ice cream. Accompanying this is the Smiling Sesame Ball - a festive Cantonese classic adorned with sesame seeds, symbolising wishes for happiness and laughter.


Yan Restaurant provides convenient Takeaway options via self-collection and delivery through the E-store (https://bit.ly/shopyancny2024) for those opting for a cosy celebration at home.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Yan Restaurant (宴)
National Gallery Singapore
1 St Andrew's Road
#05-02
Singapore 178958
Tel: +65 63845585
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 6pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit D. Turn left and walk down North Bridge Road. Turn left onto Coleman Street. Walk down Coleman Street. Walk to destination. Journey time around 5 minutes. [Map]

Monday, January 1, 2024

Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant @ Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium - Lavish CNY Set Menus and Takeaways

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Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium ushers in the Year of the Dragon with a line-up of perennial favourites for takeaways and seven celebratory set menus for dine-in.

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Boston Lobster and Ikura Yu Sheng with Passion Fruit Sauce 4.5/5

Boston Lobster and Ikura Yu Sheng with Passion Fruit Sauce ($268) - Xin Cuisine's Boston lobster yu sheng enticed with sweet and chunky lobster meats, complemented by a tangy-sweet passion fruit sauce. The occasional burst of saltiness from the ikura balanced the overall sweetness of the dish. Additional salmon, abalone, and crackers are also available for ordering.

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Xin’s Roast Suckling Pig 4/5

Xin's Roast Suckling Pig ($508/whole pig) will not disappoint with its exceptional crisp skin for an opulent feast. One day in advance is required for takeaway order.

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Braised Stuffed Scallop with Sea Cucumber in Abalone Sauce 4/5

We tried several dishes from their set menus. Braised Stuffed Scallop with Sea Cucumber in Abalone Sauce features a scallop with a prawn stuffing that enhances the texture and flavour, resulting in a delightfully meaty bite. The exquisitely prepared sea cucumber contributes to the dish with its soft and tender qualities.

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Australia Beef Short Rib 4.5/5

The Australia Beef Short Rib, braised with red wine, showcased a fork-tender meat. The red wine sauce heightened the rich flavours of the meat.

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Crab Roe Seafood Fried Rice 5/5

The Crab Roe Seafood Fried Rice was truly delectable, offering delightful textural bites from chunky prawns and scallops. What made it exceptional were the fried rice puffs skillfully tossed into the mix before serving. This added an additional layer of bite and infused a moreish aromatic flavour to the dish.

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Xin's Deep Fried Nian Gao 3/5

For dessert, we had Xin's Deep Fried Nian Gao. While the Nian Gao was wonderfully soft and chewy within the crust, I didn't quite enjoy the aftertaste of the batter.

Xin Cuisine's Chinese New Year Takeaways are available for order from 1 December 2023 till 24 February 2024 through its e-shop (singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/eshop). Xin Cuisine's set menus are available for order/dine-in starting 3 January 2024, and reservations for the Chinese New Year reunion dinner are now open.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Level 4
317 Outram Road
Singapore 169075
Contact: +65 31382531
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Nearest MRT: Havelock Road (TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Wed-Sun: 1130am - 3pm, 530pm - 930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Havelock MRT station. Take Exit 5. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Goodwood Park Hotel Presents A Prosperous Collection Of Lunar New Year Delights To Leap Into The Year Of The Rabbit

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Goodwood Park Hotel presents a prosperous collection of Lunar New Year goodies and festive dishes from 4 January to 5 February 2023 to leap into the Year of the Rabbit. We are treated to a spread of Lunar New Year dishes available at Min Jiang, Min Jiang Dempsey and The Deli.

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Five Blessings Lo Hei

One of my favourite Yu Sheng this year has to go to Min Jiang's Five Blessing Lo Hei ($298), which comes with lobster, abalone, salmon, Hokkaido scallop, and crispy salted egg yolk fish skin. The magnificent Yu Sheng is adorned with a beautiful illustration of two rabbits in a bamboo forest, personally hand-painted by Master Chef Chan Hwan Kee of Min Jiang. The invigorating dressing of plum sauce, strawberry jam, calamansi juice, lime, ginger flower buds, chilli padi, garlic and onion bound everything today for a sweet, tangy and refreshing finish.

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Five Fortune Appetiser Platter

New festive takeaways this Lunar New Year at Min Jiang include the Five Fortune Appetiser Platter ($192.25) comprising Chilled Mini Abalone, Deep-fried Prawn, Jellyfish, Barbecued Iberico Char Siew and Boxing Chicken.

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Double-boiled Abalone Soup with Handmade Dace Fish Balls and Matsutake Mushrooms in Claypot

Another takeaway favourite of mine at Min Jiang is the Double-boiled Abalone Soup with Handmade Dace Fish Balls and Matsutake Mushrooms in Claypot ($321.65). A good change from the usual richly flavoured dishes, yet comforting and heart-warming with fragrant sweetness imparted from boiling chicken and dried sole fish. The treasure pot features luxurious ingredients such as whole abalones, fried eel fish maw, deep-fried handmade dace fish balls with black moss, conch meat, matsutake mushrooms and radish.

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Braised Pork Belly, Minced Pork Ball with Quail Egg, Chicken Roll and Sea Treasures in Pot

Min Jiang at Dempsey did not lose out in their festive takeaway offerings either. The Braised Pork Belly, Minced Pork Ball with Quail Egg, Chicken Roll and Sea Treasures in Pot ($429.85) comes with the pot when delivered. The highlight of the robust dish is the succulent pork belly that is slow-cooked with aromatics and chicken broth for two and a half hours, followed by steaming for three hours. It is a delicious but painstakingly prepared dish.

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Claypot Reunion Rice with Assorted Preserved Meat

Available at both Min Jiang and Min Jiang Dempsey is the Claypot Reunion Rice with Assorted Preserved Meat ($128). The pot of fragrant rice is crowned with a sumptuous selection of preserved Chinese pork sausages, liver, waxed duck leg and succulent pork belly.

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Bountiful Bunnies 'Nian Gao' with Black Sesame Paste

The eye-catching and adorable Bountiful Bunnies 'Nian Gao' with Black Sesame Paste ($59.80 for 8pc) is a reimagined traditional classic, handmade with steamed glutinous rice flour and coconut milk filled with velvety-smooth black sesame paste. These loveable cuties are a treat to both the palate and the eyes.

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Guests may place online orders at goodwoodparkfestive.oddle.me for delivery or self-collection. Alternatively, guests may contact Min Jiang 岷江 at (65) 6730 1704 / email: min_jiang@goodwoodparkhotel.com, Min Jiang at Dempsey 岷江在登布西山at (65) 6774 0122 / email: mjdempsey@goodwoodparkhotel.com, and The Deli at (65) 6730 1786 / email: deli@goodwoodparkhotel.com to place their takeaway orders for self-collection only. All Lunar New Year specials are available from 4 January to 5 February 2023. Advance order of 5 days is required for takeaways, and the last pre-order date is 31 January 2023.


Monday, January 24, 2022

PARKROYAL on Beach Road - Celebrates Lunar New Year With Local Festive Favourites At Ginger And Bespoke Tipples At Club 5

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Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road ushers in the Year of Tiger with a repertoire of uniquely local festive favourites, available from 15 January 2022 – 15 February 2022. As a halal-certified all-day dining restaurant, it is an ideal place to gather with colleagues, friends and your loved ones for a wholesome feast.

We started our buffet feast with a mini Chinese New Year Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng perfect for two. It was rather fun as there aren't many options out there made for two servings.

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Butternut Pumpkin Soup 3/5

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Double-boiled Soup 4/5

As starters, we had the festive special Butternut Pumpkin Soup and Double-boiled Soup which was homely and comforting.

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Cereal Lobster 4.5/5

For the main festive spread, the Cereal Lobster was my favourite of all. The meat was plump and sweet, and the savoury-sweet cereal crust made it even more delicious.

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Thai Jumbo Prawns with XO Sauce 3/5

Thai Jumbo Prawns with XO Sauce had a nice smokey flavour imparted from the grill.

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Crayfish Ipoh Hor Fun 3/5

Crayfish Ipoh Hor Fun had a delicious broth rich with chicken stock, but the taste of the crayfish was rather bland.

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Prawns with Asparagus and Pine Nuts 3.5/5

I enjoyed the Prawns with Asparagus and Pine Nuts too - seasoned to bring out the ingredients' natural flavours. I love how the roasted pine nuts add crunch and accent the dish with the dish nuttiness.

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Grilled Chicken Bakkwa Slider 4/5, Braised Angus Beef Cheek with Mantou 3/5

The festive spread includes two delightful finger foods - Grilled Chicken Bakkwa Slider and Braised Angus Beef Cheek with Mantou. The Grilled Chicken Bakkwa Slider surprised us with a very yummy piece of chicken Bakkwa nicely grilled to render the fats and a nicely toasted fluffy bun. The latter, on the other hand, was a tad dry.

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If your dinner feast ends early, drop by Club 5 for bespoke tipples. On the menu, you will find cocktails characterised by the interesting stories of Bugis Junction, Arab Street and Beach Road. It draws inspirations from its surrounding locations that are rich in history and heritage,

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For a bold and smokey drink, go for Paper Flames, presented with some theatrics. For a lighter citrus drink yet laced with a tinge of complexity, you can try High Tide Swizzle concocted with cashew orgeat and passion fruit.

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During the lunar new year, guests may opt for either a pair of personalised Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey with distinct fresh fruity notes or a twin bottle deal of either Milagro Tequila, Hendrick's Gin or Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum from $288 onwards.

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.


Ginger
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199590
Tel: +65 65055710
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Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Tue: 8am - 1030am
Wed-Sun: 8am - 1030am, 12pm - 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 Parkroyal Hotel. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Sunday, January 23, 2022

An Auspicious Feast At Goodwood Park Hotel To Celebrate The Year Of The Tiger

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Min Jiang at Goodwood Park Hotel and Min Jiang Dempsey will be offering a prosperous lineup of Lunar New Year delights from 7 January to 15 February 2022 for a roaring start to the Year of the Tiger.

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Auspicious Abundance 'Lo Hei' 4.5/5

It has been a tradition to kick start all CNY dinners with the Yu Sheng, tossing to a year of abundance and good health. We had the Auspicious Abundance 'Lo Hei' from Min Jiang at Dempsey. It features fresh tiger prawns as an ode to the Year of the Tiger. The prawns and abalone are arranged to resemble firecrackers. At the same time, a medley of julienned carrot, romaine lettuce, affilla cress, pomelo and watermelon balls are topped with an orb of deep-fried shredded purple sweet potato for added crunch and colour. Accompaniments are sesame, peanuts, deep-fried sweet potato strips, deep-fried yam strips, deep-fried spring roll skin, and a delightful dressing made with plum sauce, kumquat juice, strawberry sauce, ginger flowers and sesame oil.

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Double-boiled Seafood Soup with Abalone & Handmade Black Moss Meatballs in Claypot 4.8/5

New this year is the light and hearty Double-boiled Seafood Soup with Abalone & Handmade Black Moss Meatballs in Claypot. It is a good change from the usual richly flavoured dishes. It is available for takeaway too.

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Braised Spring Chicken with Iberico Pork Rolls & Abalone in Pot 4.2/5

Another new savoury dish is the Braised Spring Chicken with Iberico Pork Rolls & Abalone in Pot. Diners that prefers that richly flavoured pen cai will enjoy the variations from Min Jiang, which comes with goose web that is hardly served in pen cai nowadays.

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Fried Jasmine Rice with Fresh Crabmeat, Dried Scallops & Fish Roe

We need a carb dish to end the meal in all Chinese diner, and the Fried Jasmine Rice with Fresh Crabmeat, Dried Scallops & Fish Roe will be a fitting choice.

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Tiger Gateau

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Mao Shan Wang Tiger Swiss Roll

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Golden Fortune Bucket

The Deli at Goodwood Park Hotel has created a number of cakes inspired by the year of the Tiger, such as the Tiger Gateau - a vanilla pound cake, Mao Shan Wang Tiger Swiss Roll and the auspicious Golden Fortune Bucket for a year of good fortune, prosperity and abundance.

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Sweet Abundance Tier Set

Inspired by the afternoon tea set, the pastry chefs have up the game with the Sweet Abundance Tier Set, especially for the Chinese New Year. Each set comes with eight pairs of bite-sized entremets intricately crafted into auspicious icons of different colours, shapes and designs.

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Guests may place their online orders at goodwoodparkfestive.oddle.me for delivery or self-collection. Alternatively, guests may contact Min Jiang 岷江 at (65) 6730 1704 / email: min_jiang@goodwoodparkhotel.com, Min Jiang Dempsey 岷江在登布西山 at (65) 6774 0122 / email: mjdempsey@goodwoodparkhotel.com, and The Deli at (65) 6730 1786 / email: deli@goodwoodparkhotel.com to place their takeaway orders for self-collection only. Availability for all Lunar New Year specials is from 7 January to 15 February 2022. Advance order of five days is required for takeaways and the last pre-order date is on 10 February 2022.