Crystal Jade Group Of Restaurants - Mother's Day And Seasonal Menu Promotion

In conjunction with the upcoming Mother's and Father's Day, Crystal Jade Group's portfolio of fine and casual-dining restaurants has launched several limited-time promotions – ranging from High-Tea sets and special set menus alongside seasonal a la carte dishes. The promotions are available from now till 30 June 2023.

Cucumber & Assorted Mushroom Dumpling 4.5/5, Steamed Squid with Water Chestnut Dumpling 4.5/5, Deep-fried Beancurd Roll with Pork Floss & Seaweed 2.5/5

Available at Crystal Jade Palace, Crystal Jade Golden Palace and Crystal Jade Pavilion for the first time, these three fine-dining establishments offer specially-curated High Tea sets, over two weekends each, in May and June, in the late afternoon from 3pm – 445pm. A peek into the Crystal Jade Pavilion Sea High-Tea set, we tried the Cucumber & Assorted Mushroom Dumpling served together with two seasonal dim sum items from Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen - Steamed Squid with Water Chestnut Dumpling ($7.80/3 pieces) and Deep-fried Beancurd Roll with Pork Floss & Seaweed ($7.80/3 pieces). I enjoyed both the dumplings. They were exquisite, with thin skin and fillings that were on point with flavours and texture. However, the deep-fried beancurd roll was a tad greasy for me.

Chilled Boneless Kampung Chicken 4/5

Crystal Jade Palace presents two very tantalising dishes. The first to be served was Chilled Boneless Kampung Chicken with Scallion & Sand Ginger ($36 for half, $70 for whole). The chicken was deliciously succulent and tender, marinated in a mixture of chopped spring onions and sand ginger that lent incredible fragrance, flavour and freshness.

Stewed Chinese Yam Vermicelli with Sesame Chicken & Shredded Ginger 4/5

The 2nd dish was a nourishing and warming Stewed Chinese Yam Vermicelli with Sesame Chicken & Shredded Ginger ($32 for regular (3-4 persons)). The sesame flavour was more of an undertone, making the broth much lighter than expected and delightfully comforting. The Chinese yam vermicelli is specially brought in to create this dish. Its texture is a cross between rice vermicelli and glass noodles.

Steamed Whole Deboned Fish wrapped in Crystal Jelly 5/5

From Crystal Jade Golden Palace, I was awed by this high-skilled dish - Steamed Whole Deboned Fish wrapped in Crystal Jelly in Teochew Style (Seasonal price). The live fish is first filleted, then wrapped with shiitake mushroom, red chilli, preserved vegetables, Chinese celery and shredded ginger in a delicate mung bean sheet, and steamed in a light stock flavoured with preserved vegetables and enlivened with fresh tomatoes.

Hakka Grandma's Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetable 3.5/5

In contrast with the above, Hakka Grandma's Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetable ($28/4 pieces) is a very homely dish that entices with thick cuts of pork belly doused in a dark, rich sauce with Preserved Vegetables. The preserved vegetables were surprisingly quite balanced in flavour, and it would have been a perfect combination if the pork belly had been more tender.

Deep-fried Assorted Mushroom & Lotus Roots 3/5

Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao & Jiang Nan presents Deep-fried Assorted Mushroom & Lotus Roots in Chef's Special Spicy Cumin Powder ($16.80). Using mushrooms and crunchy lotus roots instead of meat gives a different form of enjoyment. However, I would prefer the mushrooms to be less thinly sliced so each fried piece has a 'meatier' bite.

Superior Bird's Nest with Taro Paste in Deep-fried Sesame Ball 3/5

Crystal Jade Palace High Tea set, Crystal Jade Golden Palace High Tea set & Crystal Jade Pavilion High Tea set are priced at $68++ per person (minimum 2 persons to dine). Each delectable high tea set includes two appetisers, four dim sum, a soup, a main, two desserts, and free flow of Chinese tea and coffee. You can also opt to top up $58 for a bottle of Prosecco Cecilia Beretta NV (750ml).

Mango Passionfruit Sorbet with Bird's Nest 3.5/5

An extensive selection of set menus is available at Crystal Jade Palace, Crystal Jade Golden Palace and Crystal Jade Pavilion. Each menu comprises off-the-menu creations, from $488 for 6 persons to $1,688 for 10 persons.

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.

Crystal Jade Celebrates Parents Day Showcasing Specially-crafted Dishes and Sumptuous Set Menus

With the two month long Parents Day, Crystal Jade Group's restaurants have put together specially-crafted dishes and sumptuous set menus for the occasions, available from 27 April to 30 June 2022. I was given a glimpse of the dishes served during this period.

Deep-fried Monkey Head Mushroom and Honey Roasted Iberico Pork Char Siew 4.2/5

We started with Deep-fried Monkey Head Mushroom with Honey Vinaigrette Sauce ($12.80 per portion) and Honey Roasted Iberico Pork Char Siew with Crispy Roots ($32 per portion). My favourite is the crispy monkey head mushroom slicked in an appetising and tangy coat. The sweet and juicy roasted iberico pork char siew, with its layer of fat, is lip-smacking goodness. The dishes are available at Crystal Jade Palace and Golden Palace.

Braised Sliced Sea Cucumber, Crab Meat, Fish Maw and Scallop in Golden Thick Broth 4.8/5

A hearty and comforting bowl of soup is the Braised Sliced Sea Cucumber, Crab Meat, Fish Maw and Scallop in Golden Thick Broth with Chinese Hua Diao Wine in Hot Stone Pot ($46.80 per portion) paired with Crispy Spring Roll. Top-notch quality in a bowl of collagen-rich broth. The dish is served at Crystal Jade Dining IN.

Steamed Chilean Cod Fish 4.5/5

Another beautiful dish from Crystal Jade Dining IN is the Steamed Chilean Cod Fish ($24.80 per person) paired with Japanese Shiso Leaf and Black Fungus in superior soya sauce, topped with bonito flakes. I love the touch of Japanese influence from the bonito flakes and the additional texture bites from the black fungus.

Sauteed Sea Prawn with Black Bean Garlic Sauce 4.2/5

There are many ways of cooking prawns, but the pairing with black bean garlic sauce is a first for me. The black bean paste is specially imported from Taiwan for the Sauteed Sea Prawn with Black Bean Garlic Sauce ($38.80 per portion) that imparts a smokiness and punchy flavour.

Crispy Braised Duck Leg with Chef's Special Sauce 4/5

From Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen, we had the Crispy Braised Duck Leg with Chef's Special Sauce ($16.80 per piece). I can't tell what the special sauce is, but it brings a sweet harmony to the crispy and tender duck.

Sizzling Celtuce with Fresh Lily Bulb and Sakura Shrimp 4.5/5

One of my favourite items is from Crystal Jade Palace, the Sizzling Celture with Fresh Lily Bulb and Sakura Shrimp ($26 per portion) served in claypot. It is a textural enjoyment from the crunchy celture, purple cauliflower and lily bulb, fragrant by the aromatic sakura shrimp.

Fried Rice with Beetroot, Diced Chicken, Corn and Egg White 4/5

Fried rice is commonly served in Chinese restaurants; hence I applauded what Crystal Jade has done, injecting new creativity into a common dish in the Fried Rice with Beetroot, Diced Chicken, Corn and Egg White ($18.80 per portion). The incorporation of beetroot juice into the fragrant fried rice turns the fragrant fried rice into a festive-looking dish.

Almond Cream and Chilled White Fungus and Snow Pear Sago 4.5/5

Wrapping up the meal, we had the Almond Cream with Fresh Water Chestnut, Gingko and Egg White ($12 per person) and Chilled White Fungus and Snow Pear Sago ($5.80 per person). A light and refreshing dessert that comes with delectable ingredients such as water chestnut, white fungus and snow pear sago in each scoop.

Crystal Jade's Parents' Day promotional dishes and set menus are available for dine-in from 27 April to 30 June, and reservations can be made via Inline or at the various outlets. Orders for the Special Take-Home Set can be placed in-store and online at estore.crystaljade.com from 18 April to 30 June.

Celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day at Crystal Jade Restaurants

With the upcoming Mother's Day and Father's Day in May and June. Crystal Jade Restaurants will be launching several promotions at its group of restaurants for this two months. A line up of thoughtfully crafted dishes and tantalising set menus to celebrate the occasions.

Pan Seared Foie Gras with Crispy Beancurd wrapped with Crepe 4/5

Probably inspired by the way we have Peking duck is the Pan Seared Foie Gras with Crispy Beancurd wrapped with Crepe ($16.80/pax). I find this combination much better than Peking duck. The creaminess of the foie gras gives it a substantial bite while I though the crispy beancurd is a good substitute of the crispiness duck skin. This dish will be available at Crystal Jade Palace which has re-opened in early June after a major renovation,

Supreme Fried Rice with Prawn, Bacon and Lychee wrapped in Lotus Leaf 3.5/5

Another dish available at Crystal Jade Palace is the Supreme Fried Rice with Prawn, Bacon and Lychee wrapped in Lotus Leaf ($30). The fried rice is wok fried to fragrant with the egg aroma. However the sweetness from the lychee in the savoury dish needs getting use to.

Double Boiled Giant Grouper Head with Ginger and Premium Nan Zao 3.8/5

Over at One-Michelin Crystal Jade Golden Palace, look forward to a bowl of nourishing and collagen rich Double Boiled Giant Grouper Head with Ginger and Premium Nan Zao ($22/pax). The giant grouper is prized for its high collagen content while the Nan Zao also known as black date has several health such as enhancing the digestive system, keeping blood pressure normal, high in vitamin C and more.

Deep Fried Groupa Fillet with Prawn Paste tossed with Crispy Garlic 4.2/5

One of our favourite dishes is the Deep Fried Groupa Fillet with Prawn Paste tossed with Crispy Garlic ($26.80 for 4pc) available at both Crystal Jade Kitchen and Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao. The prawn paste gives the generous pieces of grouper fillet an addition crunch in texture complemented by the crispy garlic that has been tossed with curry leaves and sliced chillis.

Deep Fried Yellow Croaker with Sweet Vinegar Sauce and Pine Nuts 4.2/5

Over at their newest concept Crystal Jade Jiang Nan, one can look froward to the Deep Fried Yellow Croaker with Sweet Vinegar Sauce and Pine Nuts ($29.80). This is a classic Jiangsu dish in which the deep fried fish is cloaked in an appetising sauce concocted with vinegar, hawthorn and red wine lees.

Chargrilled Iberico Pork Rib 4/5

There are also some items that is available at all the three Crystal Jade fine-dining (Crystal Jade Palace, Crystal Jade Golden Palace and Crystal Jade Dining In). One of these is the Chargrilled Iberico Park Rib ($26.80 per portion). To appreciate the dish, one needs to dip the tender pork with the piquant mala dip.

Creme Brulee Ginger Egg Tart Topped with Bird's Nest 4/5

Exquisitely crafted is the Creme Brulee Ginger Egg Tart Topped with Bird's Nest ($6.80/pc) and Lychee Begonia Flower-Shaped Pastry ($11.80 for 3pc). The egg tart with its caramelised surface is an inventive take of the traditional snack. While I applauded the crowning of bird's nest, it didn't really help to elevate the flavour. As for the lychee begonia flower-shaped pastry, lotus paste is filled inside the flaky pastry.

Lychee Begonia Flower-Shaped Pastry 3.5/5

During the promotional periods, diners who dine at Crystal Jade Jiang Nan, Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao and Crystal Jade Kitchen will receive origami paper with instructions to fold an origami tuip to present to their parents. Customer who share a photo of the completed tulip origami with any Parent's Day special dish on instagram will stand a chance to be one of five lucky winners to win $100 Crystal Jade Dining voucher. Those who also share a memory of their first gift to their mum or dad in the caption of the post will receive double the chance to win.

For more details of the promotions and outlets, do log on to the website at www.crystaljade.com