Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen @ Clementi Mall - New Menu Featuring Hong Kong Inspired Specialties

Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen, a well-loved and favourite casual-dining restaurant, has launched a new menu featuring enticing quality dim sum and Hong Kong-inspired specialities like congee, noodles, and 'Dai Pai Dong' style claypot dishes.

Fish Ball & Scallop Skewer in HK Style Curry 4/5

A rendition of the iconic street snack, Fish Ball & Scallop Skewer in HK Style Curry ($9,80 for 3pc) comprises bouncy fish balls and scallops on a stick steeped in a luscious, spicy and fragrant curry sauce. The curry sauce has been given a local twist familiar to our palate.

Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Hairy Fig Root & Peach Gum 4/5

The Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Hairy Fig Root & Peach Gum ($12.80) is a hearty and nourishing bowl of soup that is deliciously good with health benefits. 

Shrimp Roe & Prawn Paste Noodle 4/5

Besides wanton mee, Hong Kong is known for its shrimp roe noodle. There is an elevated version in the form of Shrimp Roe & Prawn Paste Noodle ($13.80) comprising homemade prawn paste nuggets and a generous sprinkling of shrimp roe atop the springy noodles.

Scallop & Kelp Congee 3.5/5

Among the different congees on the menu is the new Scallop & Kelp Congee ($12.80). The velvety-smooth congee is permeated with the briny flavours of Japanese kombu and scallops.

Crisp-fried Braised Duck Wing with Salt & Pepper 4.2/5

A delightful surprise is the Crisp-fried Braised Duck Wing with Salt & Pepper ($7.80). The well-flavoured braised duck wing is cloaked in a thin crispy coat and topped with fragrant deep-fried garlic, elevating the enjoyment.

Sauteed Fresh Abalone with Assorted Colourful Capsicum & Asparagus 3.5/5

Fresh abalone from China is added to the unassuming dish to complement the crunch of the asparagus, while the assorted capsicum provides colour and an extra layer of texture. The Sauteed Fresh Abalone with Assorted Colourful Capsicum & Asparagus ($26.80) is a wholesome dish, providing the needed greens for a complete and balanced meal.

Roasted Duck with Crispy Rice in Chef's Special Sauce $21.80

A highlight is the Roasted Duck with Crispy Rice in Chef's Special Sauce ($21.80). The duck was succulent with paper-thin crisp skin. A scrumptious delicacy further enhanced by Chef's specially concocted savoury sweet sauce.

Noted: This is an invited tasting.


Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen
The Clementi Mall
3155 Commonwealth Avenue West
#03-54
Singapore 129588
Tel: +65 66599215
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Nearest MRT: Clementi (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1130am - 930pm
Sat-Sun: 1130am - 10pm

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

Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen And Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao Offer Plant-based Meat Dishes

With customers' growing preference for plant-based dining, Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen, Crystal Jade Jiang Nan and Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao has put together a selection of meat-free dishes, prepared with plant-based meats' brands OmniMeat, Beyond Meat and Heura.

Shredded Heura Chicken Salad in Szechuan Style 4/5

We start with the Shredded Heura Chicken Salad in Szechuan Style ($8.80) from Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao and Jiang Nan. The julienne carrots, cucumbers and red cabbage were served chilled, giving the salad a refreshing and crunchy finishing. I did feel celebratory when pouring the sauce and giving it a good toss before eating, and it somewhat reminds me of Lo Hei.

Ma Po Beancurd with Minced OmniMeat 4.2/5

I have to applaud the team for the Ma Po Beancurd with Minced OmniMeat ($14.80) rendition. It is not a blind tasting, and I already could not tell the difference between real and plant-based meat. This delicious plant-based mapo tofu dish is available at Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao and Jiang Nan.

Signature Dan Dan La Mian with Minced OmniMeat 4/5

Using OmniMeat, customers can relish in a piping hot bowl of Signature Dan Dan La Mian with Minced OmniMeat ($11.80), crowned with a luscious and delicately spiced minced OmniMeat gravy.

Steamed Crystal Dumpling with Preserved Olives and OmniMeat 4/5

Dim Sum lovers can tuck into a number of plant-based meat creations at Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen, such as the Steamed Crystal Dumpling with Preserved Olives and OmniMeat ($6.30 for 3pc). A clever creation with the use of preserved olives to accentuate the flavour of the OmniMeat.

Deep-fried Spring Roll 4.2/5

Another crispy addition to plant-based meat dim sum item is the Deep-fried Spring Roll ($6.80 for 3pc) wrapped with stem chives and minced Beyond beef, served with truffle mayonnaise.

Sweet & Sour Heura Chicken with Assorted Fresh Fruits 3.8/5

On top of the dim sum items, Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen has also introduced several plant-based ala carte dishes in its menu. For example, sweet and sour pork, a classic dish in almost every Chinese restaurant, is given a new form with the Sweet & Sour Heura Chicken with Assorted Fresh Fruits ($16.80). Generous golden-brown deep-fried Heura chicken pieces are cloaked in a tantalising sweet and sour sauce with fresh-cut fruits such as guava, apple, and pineapple.

Handmade OmniMeat Ball Congee 4.2/5

Last but not least, we round up our plant-based dinner with a bowl of hearty and comforting Handmade OmniMeat Ball Congee ($9.80 per portion) with preserved vegetables and shredded mushrooms. I noticed the use of preserved vegetables in a couple of plant-based dishes. It seems like it is a vital ingredient to elevate the taste of plant-based meats in Chinese cuisine.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


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Happy Congee (满粥了) @ ARC 380 (Jalan Besar) - Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun And Congee By Former Mui Kee Consultant

Together with my foodie friends, we went down to the food court at ARC 380 on a weekday morning to check out Happy Congee (满粥了), specialising in Hong Kong style congee and chee cheong fun. I understand Seng Kor, a former consultant of Mui Kee Congee in Singapore, is behind the stall offering wallet-friendly congee and chee cheong fun.

Hong Kong Boat Congee 3.8/5, Black Iberian Pork Congee 4/5, Seafood Abalone Congee 3.8/5

We tried a couple of congee on their menu. We ordered the Hong Kong Boat Congee ($6), Black Iberian Pork Congee ($5) and Seafood Abalone Congee ($8). You get a whole abalone for the seafood abalone congee for a mere $8. For the black Iberian pork congee, I felt the pork's savoury sweetness enhances the smooth congee, elevating the flavour. The Hong Kong boat congee comes in second with the bouncy cuttlefish and peanuts for that additional textural contrasts and flavours.

Mushroom 4.2/5

The stall also offers a small selection of snacks to go along with the congee. We had the Mushrooms ($3.80), which is huge, plump and juicy, packed with lovely braising sauce. Other snacks available on the menu are abalone, pickled vegetable, peanut, egg and dough stick.

Char Siew Rice Noodle Roll 3.5/5

Besides congee, another highlight at Happy Congee is their Hong Kong style Chee Cheong Fun. The rice roll is made using the traditional method by laying a cloth on a steaming tray, following with pouring the rice batter onto the cloth, cooking and folding it into a roll.

Rice Noodle Roll with Dough Stick $4

For those that missed travelling to Hong Kong, the Rice Noodle Roll with Dough Stick ($4) and Char Siew Rice Noodle ($4) will bring back fond memories of those yum cha time in Hong Kong. The rice noodle roll with dough stick will delight customers with its crispy and smooth textures, complemented by the flavorful soy sauce and sesame.

Tripe Sauce Rice Noodle Roll 4.5/5

My favourite is the Tripe Sauce Rice Noodle Roll ($3.50) drizzled with sweet and peanut sauce and topped with sesame. The lovely sauce goes very well with the silky smooth chee cheong fun. Both adult and kid will love the combination. It is a taste I am familiar with, bringing back a lot of childhood memories.

Mala Chicken Shred Rice Noodle Roll 4/5

If you are into spicy, you will enjoy the Mala Chicken Shred Rice Noodle Roll ($5). It is a new take of the tradition, incorporating the popular mala sauce into the dish. I was sceptical about the taste, but it turned out the fragrant mala sauce goes well with the rice noodle roll.


Happy Congee (满粥了)
ARC 380
Bgain 380 Food Court
380 Jalan Besar
Sinagpore 209000
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Nearest MRT: Lavender (EW Line), Bendemeer (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 830am - 230pm, 530pm - 830pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Lavender MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Lavender MRT station (Stop ID 01311). Take bus number 133 or 145. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Bendemeer MRT station Take Exit A. Turn right and walk to traffic junction of Kallang Bahru and Lavender Street. Cross the road at the traffic junction. Turn right and walk down Lavender Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen @ Great World - Reopens With A New Look And Refreshed Menu

Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen has finally reopened at Great World after undergoing an extensive renovation work. With the reopening, the concept under the Crystal Jade Group has also unveiled a new brand name and refreshed logo, together with a new fresh look and refreshed menu. The refreshed menu will be available from 30 March 2020 at the Great World outlet and progressively roll out at other Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen outlets across the island by mid-April.

Chilled Marinated Turnip with Plum 4.2/5

At first glance, the Chilled Marinated Turnip with Plum ($5.30) looks like watermelon, but they are actually turnip steeped overnight in a Roselle, sour plum and dried orange peel mixture. The result is refreshing, sweet and sour with a crunchy texture.

Deep-fried Marinated Egg Coated with Prawn Paste 4.2/5

Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen will be serving dim sum on their menu too. Chef Foo has introduced new moreish spin of the traditional dim sum. We managed to try a couple of them such as the Deep-fried Marinated Egg Coated with Prawn Paste ($5.80), Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Stem Chives ($6.30 for 3pcs) and Pan-fried Pumpkin and Yam Cake ($5.30 for 3pcs).

Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Stem Chives 4.2/5

Pan-fried Pumpkin and Yam Cake 4.2/5

I enjoyed all the three new dim sum creations. The deep-fried marinated egg coated with prawn paste is like an Asian style scotch egg which I thought is even better than it. I love green chives, and hence the steamed prawn dumpling with stem chives itself is already a winner for me. For a fragrant and textural enjoyment, the pan-fried pumpkin and yam cake will delight one with the alternating layers of yam strips and mashed pumpkin.

Pork Lardon Rice 4.5/5

Scallion Ginger Rice 4.5/5

Bored of just plain white rice? Now Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen offers two fragrant rice options on the menu. You can choose from either Pork Lardon Rice ($2.80 per pax) which comes with a savoury sauce and crispy lard bits or Scallion Ginger Rice ($2.80 per pax) crowned with aromatic fried chopped ginger and spring onion mixture. Both are really tasty and delicious. It has definitely elevated the appreciation of a plate of plain white rice.

Sauteed Chinese Spinach with Prawn Paste and Fish Roe 4/5

For diners looking for a complete meal, there are also new a la carte dishes from the new menu. The Sauteed Chinese Spinach with Prawn Paste and Fish Roe ($16.80) comes with popping surprises from the fish roes, giving the greens an element of fun and texture contrast. However, the prawn paste flavour was not distinctly, it may disappoint those looking forward to the strong prawny flavour.

Crispy-fried Homemade Organic Tofu with Preserved Vegetables and Prawn 4.5/5

A simple dish but elegantly presented is the Crispy-fried Homemade Organic Tofu with Preserved Vegetables and Prawn ($16.80). The soft and silky tofu is homemade using organic soy milk and eggs. It is then deep-fried and crowned with flavourful stir-fry prawns, chai poh and dried shrimp.

Two-Combination Roasted Meat Platter

We also had the Two-Combination Roasted Meat Platter ($22.80) which comprised of roasted duck and signature port belly (+$3). The roasted duck is fat and tender, with a delectable layer of crispy skin. Not to be missed is the signature pork belly that has a good ratio of lean meat and fat, with a delicate balance of sweetness and an exterior crispy char.

Poached 'Long Hu' Garoupa Fillet with 'Yunan' Ham in Thick Soup 4.5/5

Instead of double-boiled soup, let me introduce you to the Poached 'Long Hu' Garoupa Fillet 'Yunan' Ham in Thick Soup ($30.80) which is just as good. The 'Long Hu' garoupa fillet is poached in a silky and milky-white pork bone soup, fortified with Yunnan ham. One can also find other ingredients such as enoki mushrooms, black fungus, bamboo pith, ginger, garlic and wolfberries in the robust soup.

Abalone and Shredded Kampung Chicken with Conpoy Congee 4.2/5

Last but not least, we wrapped up our dinner with the Abalone and Shredded Kampung Chicken with Conpoy Congee ($28.80) served in claypot. The portion is good for 2 to 3 person. Flavourful, and velvety-smooth, this is both comforting and satisfying. No additional seasoning is needed.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen
Great World
1 Kim Seng Promenade
#03-127
Singapore 237994
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Nearest MRT: Great World (TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun & PH: 10am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Great World MRT station. Take Exit 2. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Ah Chiang's Porridge @ JEM - Old School Cantonese-Style Porridge In Shopping Mall

Ah Chiang Porridge is an old school Cantonese style porridge concept started in 1971. With its original store located at Tiong Poh Road in Tiong Bahru estate, Ah Chiang now ventures into the shopping mall, opening its newest outlet at the basement of JEM.

Mixed Pork Porridge 4.2/5

You Tiao 3/5

I decided to have the Mixed Pork Porridge with an Egg ($5.40). The hearty and comforting bowl of congee comes with slices of kidney and pork, garnished with spring onion. The silky smooth porridge is already lightly seasoned, hence, in my opinion, there is no need to add any more seasonings. I also ordered a bowl of You Tiao ($2) to go with the congee. However, the youtiao is the doughy type while I prefer the more crispy type.'

Salted Fish Bean Sprout 3.5/5

To complete the meal, there are several side dishes on the menu. I ordered the Salted Fish Bean Sprout ($5) and Ginger Chicken ($6). The bean sprouts were plump and crunchy while the ginger chicken was tender. However, I like the fact that the chicken is chilled. It is too cold to be enjoyed.

Ginger Chicken 2.8/5

Overall if you looking for something light and comforting, Ah Chiang's Porridge will be a good choice for a satisfying meal. However, do note that the place is quite small; hence it may be better to just takeaway to dine at the common dining area near the outlet.


Ah Chiang's Porridge
JEM
50 Jurong Gateway Road
#B1-40
Singapore 608549
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Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Jurong East MRT Station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Blossoming Fortune, Chinese New Year Celebration At Conrad Centennial Singapore

For the Year of Rat, Chef Ku Keung from Golden Peony at Conrad Centennial Singapore has prepared a selection of signature dishes, as well as six specially curated set menus for a gastronomic reunion experience. The Chinese New Year dishes and takeaways are available from 6 January to 8 February 2020.

Fortune Salmon and Crispy White Bait Yu Sheng

Available for more dine-in and takeaway is the Fortune Salmon and Crispy White Bait Yu Sheng ($68/ $128). The addition of the crispy whitebait provides the extra textural enjoyment, tossing to a year of abundance and prosperity.

New Bedford Scallop

The sweet and plump New Bedford Scallop is dressed in Butternut Pumpkin Sauce and topped with  Crispy Potato Crumbs for texture.

Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Parsnip Puree with Spiced Salt

Somewhat similar to the Bi Feng Tang cooking style, The Crispy Soft Shell Crab is paired with parsnip puree with spiced salt.

Prosperity Eight Treasure Congee with Black Truffle

The highlight goes to the Prosperity Eight Treasure Congee with Black Truffle. Not only does it look pretty in presentation, but it also tastes heavenly too. The comforting bowl of congee is smooth and silky, with the taste further elevated by the addition of black truffle. I would add the pickled lettuce and youtiao for complete enjoyment of the congee.

Steamed Sea Perch with Spiced Coconut Milk

A new creation is the Steamed Sea Perch with Spiced Coconut Milk. It is an adventurous take for a Cantonese restaurant. It is like having curry fish head but in a more refined manner, though I wish the spiced coconut milk can be spicier.

Roasted Suckling Pig filled with Portuguese Chicken Rice

A signature at Golden Peony is their Roasted Suckling Pig. Every year the restaurant will introduce a unique stuffing for the suckling pig. This year the suckling pig is filled with Portuguese chicken rice.

Chilled Dragon Fruit with Crystal Ball

Wrapping up our meal is the Chilled Dragon Fruit with Crystal Ball. The chilled soup tangy, yet refreshing with a subtle fruity sweetness.

Golden Peony's Lunar New Year menus are available from $128/pax or $1,398 for a table of 10 pax. The special Chinese New Year dishes at Golden Peony and takeaways are available from 6 Jan to 8 Feb 2020. For reservation, visit www.connoisseur.sg or call +65 64327482/88. Festive takeaways can call +65 64327489 or email sinci.festive@conradhotels.com

 Note: This is an invited tasting.


Golden Peony
Conrad Centennial Singapore
2 Temasek Boulevard
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 64327482
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 1130am - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Sun: 1030am - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit B. Continue walking along Temasek Avenue to destination Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]