Showing posts with label Lunar New Year. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lunar New Year. Show all posts

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant @ Sheraton Towers Singapore - Bountiful Beginnings With A Lavish Array Of Festive Staples And New Auspicious Treats.

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Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant at Sheraton Towers Singapore celebrates Lunar New Year with a line-up of auspicious reunion feasts from 2 January to 5 February 2023.

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Bird's Nest and Lobster Yu Sheng 4/5

Toss to a new height with the new Bird's Nest and Lobster Yu Sheng ($298/$338). The Chinese salad platter features premium bird's nest and Boston lobster meat accompanied by a medley of quintessential ingredients like pomelo, yam, sweet potato, white radish, carrot and pickled ginger.

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Sauteed Bird's Nest with Crabmeat and Conpoy 4.2/5

The Sauteed Bird's Nest with Crabmeat with Conpoy is a luxe enjoyment, sweetened by the crabmeat and conpoy.

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Steamed Grouper Fillet with Garlic, Ginger and Spring Onion 4.5/5

The Steamed Grouper Fillet with Garlic, Ginger and Spring Onion is a gorgeous and delicious dish. Painstakingly deboned, the moist and succulent fillet is given a lift in taste profile with the pairing of garlic, ginger and spring onion.

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Braised Australian Greenlip Abalone and Dried Oyster 4.2/5

Another auspicious dish on the menu is the Braised Australian Greenlip Abalone and Dried Oyster paired with greens and fat choy. The firm yet tender texture of the greenlip abalone will delight both the young and old.

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Stewed Fish Noodles with Alaskan Crab Meat and Diced Shrimp 4.8/5

Li Bai's Stewed Fish Noodles with Alaskan Crab Meat and Diced Shrimp is a must-have. The noodles made with fish paste have a unique soft and bouncy texture. It even comes with a hint of wok hei, evident from the burnt surface of the noodles.

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Nian Gao, Water Chestnut, Double-boiled Peach Gum 3.5/5

Wrapping up our meal is a trio of Chinese desserts - Nian Gao, Water Chestnut, and Double-boiled Peach Gum with American Ginseng, Red Dates and Snow Lotus Seeds to end the dinner on a sweet note.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant
Sheraton Towers Singapore
39 Scotts Road
Singapore 228230
Tel: +65 67376888
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Nearest MRT: Newton (DT Line, NS Line)

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

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

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Hop Into A Bountiful Year Of The Rabbit At Man Fu Yuan, InterContinental Singapore

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Usher in the Year of the Rabbit with a luxurious selection of Lunar New Year delights and prosperity prix-fixe menus from 3 January to 5 February 2023 at Man Fu Yuan, InterContinental Singapore. Indulge in the chef's creations using the most premium ingredients and extensive Chinese delicacies catered for families, friends and business partners.

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Roasted London Duck with Pineapple, Chinese Spice and Abalone 4.5/5

The Roasted London Duck with Pineapple, Chinese Spice and Abalone ($198nett) is new on the menu. The flavoursome duck is braised to perfection with Chinese spices, with a delicious layer of fats between the crispy skin and succulent meat.

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Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot 4.8/5

The Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot ($468nett) is a treasure trove of prized ingredients. It comprises over 18 ingredients with highlights such as premium sea cucumber, six-head whole abalone with lobster, whole dried scallop, South Africa fish maw, goose web, pig trotters, dace fish ball, dried oysters, chicken wings and preserved Kurobuta sausage.

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Braised South Africa Three-head Abalone, Japanese Spiky Sea Cucumber 4.5/5

The Braised South Africa Three-head Abalone and Japanese Spiky Sea Cucumber is a lavish enjoyment paired with superior abalone sauce. The abalone is enormous and cooked perfectly to tender. The spiky sea cucumber looks scary, but it is a bouncy delicacy on its own.

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Roasted Suckling Pig Chinese Cured Meat, Five Grain and Glutinous Rice 4.5/5

A signature at Man Fu Yuan every Lunar New Year is their Roasted Suckling Pig with Five Grain Glutinous Rice ($488++). An advance pre-order of three days is needed. Diners will enjoy a trio of crackling skin, succulent pork and sticky rice fragrant with Chinese cured meat.

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Double-boiled Coconut with Snow Lotus Seed, Premium Sarawak Bird's Nest 4.5/5

Wrapping up the feast is the Double-boiled Coconut with Snow Lotus Seed and Premium Sarawak Bird's Nest. A fitting dessert that is light and refreshing to wash down all the richness.

Chinese New Year goodies are available for purchase from 12 December 2022 to 2 February 2023, and can be collected from 2 January to 5 February 2023 at Man Fu Yuan Shoppe, located at the level 2, Man Fu Yuan restaurant of InterContinental Singapore. Pre-order of three days in advance is required. For enquiries or to place an order, please email sinhb-festive@ihg.com, or visit InterContinentalShoppe.sg.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Man Fu Yuan
InterContinental Singapore
Level 2
80 Middle Road
Singapore 188966
Tel: +65 63387600
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Nearest MRT: Bugis (EW Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1145am - 330pm, 630pm - 1030pm

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

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Usher In A Prosperous Year Of The Rabbit With Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant CNY 2023

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Usher in a prosperous year of the Rabbit with Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore with perennial favourites for takeaways and lavish set menus.

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Japanese Unagi Yu Sheng with Roselle Sauce 4/5

Instead of the usual salmon or abalone, Xin Cuisine introduces the new Japanese Unagi Yu Sheng with Roselle Sauce ($98/$138), starring mouth-watering and nutritious grilled Japanese unagi slices paired with chef's concoction of roselle sauce to give it a balance of sweetness with a hint of fresh flower.

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Double-boiled Sea Whelk Soup with Dried Velvet Mushrooms 4/5

The Double-boiled Sea Whelk Soup with Dried Velvet Mushrooms is a hearty and nourishing bowl of goodness.

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Baked Lobster in Superior Stock 4/5

Perfectly cooked to a delightful firm and bouncy texture is the Baked Lobster in Superior Stock.

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Eight Treasure Duck 4/5

Besides the usual Pen Cai, the Eight Treasure Duck is a delicious alternative. The fork-tender duck is well flavoured by the braising sauce, accompanied by crunchy green broccoli.

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Sliced Foie Gras with Roasted Chicken & Mango Sauce

The Sliced Foie Gras with Roasted Chicken & Mango Sauce is a delectable combination comprising creamy foie gras and tender roasted chicken gel together by the fruity sweetness from the mango sauce.

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Braised Rice Vermicelli in Hong Kong Style 4.2/5

We had the Braised Rice Vermicelli in Hong Kong Style for our carb. The vermicelli has an interesting texture giving it a nice textural bite.

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Chilled White Fungus with Kumquat and Peach Resin 3.5/5

Wrapping up the meal, we had the light and refreshing Chilled White Fungus with Kumquat and Peach Resin. A fitting dessert to wash down the richly flavoured Chinese New Year dishes and double up as a palate cleanser.

Xin Cuisine’s Chinese New Year Takeaways are available for order from 1 December 2022 till 2 February 2023 through its e-shop, for collection/delivery from 21 December 2022 to 5 February 2023. Order before 31 December 2022 to enjoy an early bird discount of 20% (key in promo code CNY20 to avail the offer).

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.


Thursday, January 5, 2023

Joyden Canton Kitchen Chinese New Year Reunion Set Menus

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Joyden Canton Kitchen unveil a line-up of prosperous reunion set menus to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. This Lunar New Year, the restaurant presents a repertoire of reunion set menus showcasing appetising yam and duck creations. In offer are two sumptuous six-course (from $288) and eight-course ($688) menus, available for dine-in from 2 January to 5 February 2023.

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Crispy Yam with Salmon and Abalone Prosperity Yu Sheng 3.5/5

Toss to a new year of happiness, prosperity and longevity with Joyden's Crispy Yam with Salmon and Abalone Prosperity Yu Sheng ($78), comprising velvety slices of salmon, yam strips, julienne carrots, pomelo and crushed roasted peanuts in piquant plum sauce. I love the addition of the crispy yam sticks for additional textural enjoyment.

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Traditional Crispy Szechuan Fragrant Duck 4/5

A splendid offering for this Lunar New Year is the Traditional Crispy Szechuan Fragrant Duck. It is marinated with a medley of aromatics, steamed and then deep-fried to render a beautiful crispy skin on the outside and tender meat inside. It is served alongside a homemade sambal and kumquat sauce for a sweet and spicy kick that is the perfect foil for the deep-fried bird.

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Traditional Braised Eight Treasure Duck 4.2/5

Another impressive duck dish is the Traditional Braised Eight Treasure Duck braised for two and a half hours. The fork-tender duck is stuffed with an array of eight moreish ingredients: water chestnut, chestnut, shiitake mushroom, lotus seed, lily bulb, ginkgo, roast pork, garlic, cloaked in a luscious oyster-based sauce.

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Yam Ring with Pork Loin & Fresh Scallops in XO Sauce 4.2/5

Besides the duck-centric dishes, customers can look forward to the nostalgic crispy homemade Yam Ring with Pork Loin & Fresh Scallops in XO Sauce. The yam ring is fried to perfection with a crisp exterior and creamy interior. Nestled within it is a treasure trove of pork loin, scallops, cashew nuts, asparagus, shiitake mushroom and bell peppers stir-fried in robust XO sauce.

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Handmade Seafood Beancurd with Slow Braised Shanghai Baby Cabbage 4.8/5

The Handmade Seafood Beancurd with Slow Braised Shanghai Baby Cabbage looks unassuming, but it is a tasty and comforting dish. The seafood beancurd is pillowy soft while the soft cabbage soaked up the delicious broth.

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Steamed Fragrant Glutinous Rice with Yam and Chinese Sausage 3.5/5

The Steamed Fragrant Glutinous Rice with Yam and Chinese Sausage features fluffy, sticky rice accompanied by diced chicken, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, shiitake mushroom and yam cubes, topped with strips of egg and deep-fried Kai Lan leaves. It is like a huge rice dumpling fragranced by Chinese sausage.

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Yam Sago 4/5

Wrapping up the dinner, I opted for the Yam Sago, a change from the usual mango sago. The rendition tastes like bubur cha cha less the sweet potatoes and tapioca cubes.

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EXCLUSIVE CHINESE NEW YEAR PROMOTIONS
Dine-in Promotions
From 8 December 2022 to 28 February 2023:
• Customers to receive a set of Prosperity Red Packets with a minimum spend of $50.
• Customers to receive an exclusive Prosperity Cushion with a minimum spend of $130.

Takeaway Promotions
From 7 December 2022 to 5 February 2023:
• Members to enjoy 15% off with a minimum purchase of two festive delights.
• UOB card members to enjoy 10% off with a minimum purchase of two festive delights.
• Add on smoked salmon slices for $15 (U.P. $18) with any ‘Yu Sheng’ purchased.
• Stand a chance to win a free exclusive Prosperity Cushion:
    o Follow @JoydenConcepts on Facebook or Instagram
    o Snap lo hei moments with the Lo Hei Mat that comes with each set of takeaway ‘Yu Sheng’
    o Post a photo with the hashtag #CNYWithJoyden on Facebook or Instagram
Note: Prices stated are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing GST

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Joyden Canton Kitchen
HillV2
4 Hillview Rise
#02-21
Singapore 667979
Tel: +65 64659988
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Nearest MRT: Hillview (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 3pm, 5pm - 9pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Hillview MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk straight to Hillview Road. Turn right onto Hillview Road. Walk down Hillview Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]