Showing posts with label Patin Fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Patin Fish. Show all posts

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Asia Grand (亚洲金阁) @ Fairmont Hotel Singapore - Experience the Passion and Heritage of Cantonese Cuisine

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Located at Fairmont Hotel Singapore, Asia Grand (亚洲金阁) is a celebrated dining destination renowned for its exquisite Cantonese cuisine, notably its legendary Peking Duck. With glowing recommendations from food enthusiasts, I finally made my way there for a weekday dinner with fellow foodie friends.

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Double Boiled Apple Soup with Fish 4.5/5

The meal began on a heartwarming note with the Double Boiled Apple Soup with Fish ($75). This comforting broth was a revelation — it was my first time experiencing such a unique combination. While the solid ingredients tasted mild, their essence had been beautifully infused into the soup, resulting in a rich and flavourful dish. It was so delightful that I couldn't resist having three bowls.

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Roasted Australia Quail 4.5/5

Finding quail on the menu of a Chinese restaurant is a rarity, which made the Roasted Australia Quail a delightful surprise. The quail was roasted to perfection, with its skin crisp and golden, while the meat retained a juicy tenderness. The execution was spot on, making it a standout dish.

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Crispy Peking Duck 4.8/5

Asia Grand’s Crispy Peking Duck ($108) lived up to its stellar reputation. The duck was expertly roasted, delivering a thin, crackling skin that was a delight to wrap in soft egg crepes with hoisin sauce. The presentation and precision in slicing the duck elevated the entire experience.

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Peking Duck 2nd Serving - Stir Fried Diced Duck with Lettuce 4.8/5

For the second serving of the Peking Duck (an additional $20), we opted for the Stir-Fried Diced Duck with Lettuce, a refreshing take on enjoying the leftover duck meat. Served as a wrap, this dish provided a lighter, herbaceous contrast to the richness of the first course.

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Portuguese Style Baked Scallop with Prawn 4.2/5

The Portuguese Style Baked Scallop with Prawn ($18/pc) was a showstopper among the contemporary offerings. The sweetness of the scallop and prawn paired harmoniously with the creamy, cheesy sauce, delivering an indulgent and satisfying finish.

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Homemade Mushroom Beancurd with Sesame & Crab Meat 4.5/5

Another highlight was the Homemade Mushroom Beancurd with Sesame & Crab Meat ($20). Topped with a sesame crust, the silky tofu offered a delightful crunch and nutty aroma. Coupled with sweet, succulent crab meat, the dish exuded elegance and finesse.

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Steamed Fresh Pa Ting with Minced Ginger 4.5/5

A must-try for seafood lovers, the Steamed Fresh Pa Ting with Minced Ginger (market price) showcased the fish’s natural fattiness and richness. The minced ginger and light soy sauce complemented the tender fish, enhancing its flavour profile without overpowering it.

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Slow Cooked Claypot Rice with Preserved Meat 4.5/5

Ending the savoury courses was the comforting Slow Cooked Claypot Rice with Preserved Meat ($18/pax). Fragrant and well-tossed in superior soy sauce, the rice itself was a treat. However, the preserved meats — Lap Cheong, Cured Duck, Yun Chang, and La Rou — took the dish to new heights, adding layers of umami and savoury richness.

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Sweeten Almond Cream with Peach Gum in Young Coconut 4.8/5

For dessert, we enjoyed the Sweetened Almond Cream with Peach Gum in Young Coconut ($16). This warm, velvety treat was infused with subtle coconut notes, creating a harmonious blend of nutty and tropical flavours. The peach gum added a luxurious touch, making it a perfect ending to the meal.

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Asia Grand offers a sophisticated dining experience with its masterful execution of Cantonese classics and innovative touches. Whether it's their famed Peking Duck or the indulgent Portuguese Baked Scallops, each dish is crafted with precision and care. Asia Grand is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Cantonese cuisine in Singapore.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Asia Grand Restaurant (亚洲金阁)
Fairmont Singapore
252 North Bridge Road
#03-22B
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6887 0010
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1130am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm
Sat-Sun: 11am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station.

Saturday, April 3, 2021

Tian Tian Fisherman's Pier Seafood Restaurant @ Boat Quay - Brings The Sweetest Catch Of The Sea To The Table

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I have walked past Tian Tian Fisherman's Pier Seafood Restaurant at Boat Quay numerous time. Still, I have never thought of dining at the restaurant that spots rows of fish tanks with live seafood such as lobster, fish, prawns, oysters and more. I have the perception that it is a tourist trap until my recent visit, changing my narrow-minded view. The restaurant even won a Michelin Plate, which is a recognition for its good quality food.

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On top of Tian Tian Fisherman's Pier Seafood Restaurant's live seafood, not known to many, is their rare fresh catch like Wild Patin Fish. It is my first time to sight both the wild-caught white and black patin fish. It is huge! To my knowledge, the wild black patin fish is even rarer than the white patin fish.

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Braised Wild Patin Fish with Golden Soup in Claypot 4.8/5

For diners to appreciate the fatty and collagen-packed wild-caught patin fish, the restaurant creates the Braised Wild Patin Fish with Golden Soup in Claypot ($68++). It is an original creation whereby the white patin fish from the Rajang River in East Malaysia is cooked in an umami golden soup made from a concoction of dried scallops, chicken and over ten different spices. Accompanying the beautiful dish are enoki mushrooms, shredded onions, beancurd and fresh shrimp balls.

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Flying Noodles with Chilli Crab 3.5/5

Nowadays, food not only needs to taste good, but it needs to look good or instagrammable too. The Flying Noodles with Chilli Crab ($88++) is such a dish that will make diners take out the phone to snap a couple of photos before eating. The fresh crab blanketed in a thick chilli crab sauce is paired with crispy Hong Kong noodles. However, I find the chilli crab sauce is lacking the spiciness.

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Fried Spicy Crab in Authentic Bi Fen Tang Style 4.2/5

You can get a taste of Hong Kong from the Fried Spicy Crab in authentic Bi Fen Tang Style ($88++). The juicy and succulent Sri Lankan crab fried to golden is sprinkled generously with a fragrant mixture of minced garlic, minced ginger, chilli padi, green onions, dried salted radish, dried red chilli powder and more.

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Pan-fried Guo Ba with Glutinous Rice 4.2/5

The Pan-fried Guo Ba with Glutinous Rice ($38++) will satisfy diners with its crunchy and crispy texture, fragrant with Chinese sausage, diced mushroom and chicken.

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Steamlicious Steampot Set Menu 4/5

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A highlight at the restaurant is their Steamlicious Steampot Sets. It comes in 3 sets ranging from $29.80++ to $68++. Currently, it is having a 50% off for their sets. Diners can also round up the steampot with the Boston Lobster Poached Rice. The lobster, cooked rice and crispy rice sit at the bottom of the steampot, absorbing the flavourful juices from the seafood as they get cooked.

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Diners get to savour the natural freshness of US oysters, wild prawn, clams, fan scallops, handmade prawn balls, and HK fish balls cook with the 2800-watt high temperate steampot retaining the nutrition, original texture and flavours of the seafood. A selection of sauces or diners can also mix and match their own rendition to perk up the enjoyment. 

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Not forgetting the lobster poached rich sitting at the bottom of the steampot absorbs all the flavourful juices from the cooked seafood. Each mouthful of the poached rice has a decadent contrast of crispy and fluffy rice completed with springy bites of lobster.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Tian Tian Fisherman's Pier Seafood Restaurant
42-44 or 73-75 Boat Quay
Singapore 049861
Tel: +65 65341771
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Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line), Clarke Quay (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 12midnight

Direction: 
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit E. Cross the road walk to Upper Circular Road. Walk down Upper Circular Road to North Bridge Road. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit G. Walk to the riverfront. Turn left and walk down Boat Quay. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]