Kwee Zeen @ Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort - Lavish and Laid-back Resort Buffet Experience with Unique Mexican Theme

Sunday Brunch at Kwee Zeen, the signature all-day dining restaurant at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, is a lavish affair that combines indulgent dining with a laid-back resort experience. Guests can enjoy an extensive spread featuring a vibrant mix of Pan-Asian, Western, and Indian specialities, as well as monthly themed speciality dishes! When we visited, it had a unique Mexican theme!

The restaurant’s open kitchens, airy indoor dining, and breezy alfresco terrace overlooking lush greenery and the South China Sea create a welcoming backdrop for leisurely dining. Its pet-friendly outdoor seating makes it ideal for families and fur-kids alike.

Seafood Station

Seafood enthusiasts will be delighted by the coastal extravaganza featured in the brunch line-up, showcasing an opulent spread of ocean-fresh delights. Expect freshly shucked seasonal oysters served on ice, succulent Boston lobsters, plump tiger prawns, and sweet snow crabs alongside white clams and half-shell sea scallops. Perfectly chilled and presented with classic accompaniments like lemon wedges, tangy mignonette, and house-made sauces, this bountiful seafood bar is a true highlight of the brunch experience, and definitely the spot where many of the guests were gathered around.

Sushi and Sashimi

Alongside the shellfish, the Sushi and Sashimi counter offers fresh, generously cut slices of salmon and tuna, complemented by a selection of classic nigiri.

Salad Bar

The seasonal Salad Bar at Kwee Zeen is brimming with crisp garden picks and vibrant toppings. Guests can build their own creations from a selection of mixed greens, baby spinach, romaine, and arugula, then layer on colourful additions such as corn kernels, kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, and black and green olives. To finish, diners can choose from a range of dressings, including classics such as Thousand Island, Ranch, and Italian, as well as zesty Honey Mustard, Asian Sesame, and aged black balsamic vinegar.

Cheese

The Cheese Selection features six varieties, ranging from soft to semi-hard, hard, and blue cheeses, thoughtfully paired with accompaniments such as dried fruits, marmalades, grapes, olives, and a medley of nuts. Crisp crackers, lavosh, and grissini sticks are provided for enjoying each cheese’s unique flavour and texture.

Cold Cuts Station

Alongside the Charcuterie spread features an indulgent array of cured meats, including Coppa ham, mortadella, Parma ham, pepperoni salami, and beef bresaola. To round out the flavours, guests can choose from capers, cornichons, pearl onions, marinated olives, and sundried tomatoes, complemented by grain and Dijon mustards, as well as a selection of almonds and walnuts.

Mexican Pasta Salad

Guacamole

Other interesting appetisers on the menu include a vibrant Mexican Pasta Salad, tossed with colourful vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing. There’s also a creamy, freshly made Guacamole, perfectly balanced with hints of lime, cilantro, and just the right touch of spice.

BBQ Station

Outdoors, the live Barbecue Station offers sizzling minute steaks and succulent lamb chops, juicy chicken wings, corn on the cob, and flavourful sausages, filling the air with irresistible aromas. We especially loved the chicken wings and corn on the cob, and went back for multiple servings.

Chicken Plate- Pollo Asado

We also tried the Pollo Asado, featuring tender, marinated chicken roasted with a smoky, slightly charred exterior. It was juicy and flavourful throughout.

Tacos and Quesadilla

With the brunch embracing a Mexican theme during our visit, we couldn’t resist the live station, where freshly made Tacos and Quesadillas were served piping hot with oozy melted cheese. So good!

Chips and Dip

We also indulged in endless bowls of crispy Chips, accompanied by a variety of vibrant, zesty salsas and dips, perfect for snacking between bites of the main dishes.

Dessert Plate

Apple Pie

For dessert, there’s a delightful selection to satisfy every sweet craving. From rich, decadent cakes to comforting slices of Apple Pie, and even crispy, golden churros dusted with sugar and drizzled with chocolate sauce, the variety ensures there’s something for everyone.

Chocolate Fondue Station

The dessert spread reaches a sweet finale with the Chocolate Fondue, a decadent Valrhona dark chocolate fondue. Guests can dip fluffy marshmallows, fresh seasonal fruits, and a selection of dried fruits into the flowing curtain of rich, velvety chocolate.

Gin and Tonic Station

Bloody Mary Station

For those who enjoy a touch of creativity, the popular D.I.Y. cocktail stations (alcohol package required) invite diners to craft their own drinks, from custom Bloody Marys with a selection of garnishes and spices to refreshing Gin & Tonics tailored with botanicals and mixers of choice, transforming your brunch into a spirited celebration, ideal for leisurely afternoons with friends or family.

Pool Area

Adding to the experience, brunch-goers also receive complimentary pool access from 3 pm to 7 pm, allowing them to continue the afternoon with a refreshing dip or a lounge by the water. Guests also enjoy 20% off beverages at the poolside bar, making it the perfect way to extend a Sunday outing in true resort style.

And before you leave, be sure to catch a glimpse of the hotel’s resident peacocks, a charming final touch to a memorable day!

Photographed and penned by Shermine. Through her pictures and stories, she shares her journey of savouring new flavours and experiences. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Kwee Zeen
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
2 Bukit Manis Road
Singapore 099891
Tel: +65 67088310
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfront MRT (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 7am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at HarbourFront MRT station. Take Exit D. Walk to pick up point at Exit D. Wait for the complimentary shuttle bus service. The shuttle service is available every 30 minutes of the hour. Journey time about 30 minutes. [Map]

Tres Sombreros @ Upper East Coast Road - New Mexican Eatery On Upper East Coast Road Serving Vibrant Mexican Feast

Opened late last year along Upper East Coast Road, Tres Sombreros is a vibrant Mexican restaurant offering various Mexican dishes, from tacos and burritos to chimichangas and quesadillas, as well as Mexican coffee and cocktails. The restaurant is spacious, with colourful murals and decorations, perfect for a casual dinner or a festive celebration.

Sangria 4.2/5, Virgin Mojito 4/5

We started off the meal with their signature Margaritas, cocktails or mocktails. I had a huge glass of their signature Sangria ($18), which is available in a jug for sharing, and a Virgin Mojito ($8), a refreshing beverage for the flavour-intense mains later on.

Nachos 3.8/5

The Nachos ($18) come with crispy corn chips, topped with a myriad of ingredients such as cheese, black olives, black olives, Jalapeno, sour cream, tomatoes, guacamole, and salsa sauce. If you're with a group of friends, you may also upgrade to the Ultimate Nachos with a choice of lamb or beef, which is fit for 3 to 4 pax.

Grilled Fish 3.5/5, Spicy Chipotle Shrimp 4/5

For the tacos, we opted for the Grilled Fish ($10) and Spicy Chipotle Shrimp ($10). Our favourite is Spicy Chipotle, and I enjoyed the juicy shrimp wrapped in the warm flour tortilla. Other options include the Pollo Asado (chicken), Birria Quesa (beef) and Carnitas (pork).

Birria Sliders 3.8/5

The Birria Sliders ($16) are pulled beef sliders served with Birria consomme to dunk it in. The meat is very soft and tender, with the Birria consomme adding more beefy flavours to the sliders.

Quesadilla 4.2/5

The Quesadilla ($19) comes packed with melted cheese and spiced lamb meat in a soft tortilla skin. These little pockets of spice and cheesiness are easy to pick up and dip into the salsa sauce.

Chimichanga 4/5

The Chimichanga ($26) consists of a fried crispy flour tortilla stuffed with chicken, cheese, black beans, and jalapeños. It is then topped with sour cream and pico de gallo. It also comes with sides of homemade salsa verde and guacamole. The portion size is huge, suitable for sharing between 2 pax.

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Tres Sombreros
77 Upper East Coast Road
#01-02
Singapore 455218
Tel: +65 86463571
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Nearest MRT: Bedok (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 10am - 2pm, 5pm - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Bedok MRT station. Walk to Bedok Bus Interchange (Stop ID 84009). Take bus number 16. Alight 5 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh @ Craig Road - Chef Gaggan Opens First Oversea Outpost In Singapore

Chef Gaggan Anand's Bangkok-based casual offshoot restaurant, Ms Maria & Mr Singh, opened its first overseas outlet at Craig Road, Singapore. The menu features tapas and small plates marrying Mexican and Indian flavours and traditions.

Mixed Chips with Four Dips 3.5/5

We started with some appetisers and snacks, beginning with the Mixed Chips with Four Dips. The colourful fried chips comprise sweet purple potato, sweet orange potato, yam, and yellow corn tortilla. Seasoned with salt, you can have it on its own or go with the four different dipping sauces - Pickled Mango, Chilli Cheese Sauce, Guacachutney, and Pickled Baby Corn.

Spicy Crunchy Okra 4/5

The Spicy Crunchy Okra ($12) is a popular Indian snack known as 'Bhindi'. An addictive and crispy snack coated with beautiful aromatic Indian spices.

Papdi Chaat 4.2/5

Get an explosion of flavours from the Papdi Chaat ($18) in one bite, which is made of chaat masala and yoghurt. The snack combines a traditional Indian street snack and Chef Gaggan's signature dish - Yogurt Explosion.

Cold Curry Ceviche 4.5/5

The Cold Curry Ceviche ($20) is inspired by Gaggan's classic Cold Curry, Scallops dish. It challenges the norm that curry has to be served hot and cooked. The interpretation is served cold and raw. Recommend giving it a good mix before eating.

Truffle Quesadilla 4/5

Quesadilla, an iconic staple of Mexican cuisine found worldwide, is given an elevated take incorporating influence from India, adding paneer to the quesadilla. In addition, black truffle paste is added to the Truffle Quesadilla ($28) for that extra earthy oomph to enjoy.

Hate Veggies Love Peanut Mole 3/5

Another staple in Mexican cuisine is the mole sauce, comprising chocolate, spices, fruits, nuts, chilli peppers and over 60 different ingredients. Charred cauliflower and crispy fried lotus root rested on top of the Hate Veggies Love Peanut Mole ($14).

Maria Singh Fish Tacos 4.5/5

Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh Shots 

A twist of the classic Baja Fish Taco is the Maria Singh Fish Tacos ($18), using two different styles of marinades representing Ms Maria and Mr Singh favourite ingredients. Instead of tortilla shell, it is replaced with Perilla leaf to hold the barramundi fish. Besides that, two special Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh Shots ($16) are designed to go along with the tacos.

Patrani Fish Tamal 4.5/5

With limited daily portions, the Patrani Fish Tamal ($30) is another inspiration from one of Gaggan's classic dishes - Fish Paturi. It incorporates influences from both the Indian and Mexican cultures. It reminds me of our local sambal stingray.

Biryani - Surf & Turf 4.2/5

A staple dish but given a new variation for Singapore is the Biryani - Surf & Turf ($28). Usually, it comes with a type of meat, but this has a mix of seafood (prawns and scallops) and meat (beef tongue).

Gaggan's Crab Curry 4.8/5

We had Gaggan's Crab Curry ($32) and Chicken Tikka Masala ($18) to go with the rice. The crab curry is a signature dish of Chef Gaggan that has been a staple in several pop-ups. The stirred-fried crab meat's sweetness is showcased beautifully in the creamy Southern Indian curry.

Chicken Tikka Masala 4.5/5

The chicken tikka masala is spicier than the crab curry, a classic British cuisine popularised by British cooks from India living in Great Britain. The tender chicken is marinated in tikka masala and cooked in a creamy, tomato-based curry.

Mango Yuzu Snowball 4.2/5

Singaporean may be familiar with the Mango Yuzu Snowball ($24), a dessert featured in MasterChef Singapore. The Alphonso mango mousse comes with a yuzu base paired with white chocolate snow and chopped mangoes. A light and refreshing dessert to wrap up the meal.

Avocado Falooda 4.2/5

Lastly, we had the Avocado Falooda ($16). Falooda is a traditional Indian cold dessert made by mixing vermicelli, and rose syrup with milk, often served with ice cream. Ms. Maria & Mr Singh's interpretation comes with vanilla ice cream, avocado mousse, coconut jelly, lemon foam, and basil seeds..

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh
43 Craig Road
Singapore 089691
Tel: +65 96544351
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line), Outram Park (EW, NE, TE Line), Maxwell (TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Wed-Thu: 6pm - 1030pm
Fri-Sun: 12pm - 230pm, 6pm - 1030pm
(Closed on Mon, Tue)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Walk to Tanjong Pagar Road. Cross the road. Walk to Craig Road. Turn left and walk down Craig Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Outram Park MRT station. Take Exit 4. Walk to Duxton Plain Park. Turn right and walk to Neil Road. Cross the road using the underpass. Take the staircase and walk to Craig Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

3) Aloght at Maxwell MRT station. Take Exit 3. Walk down Neil Road. Cross the road at the junction of Craig Road and Neil Road. Turn left onto Craig Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Tonito @ Jewel Changi Airport - Serving Lesser Known Traditional Latin American Cuisine

Having dined at Tono Cevicheria on a few occasions, I have grown to enjoy the vibrant flavours of Peruvian cuisine. I was excited when it opens a brother restaurant, Tonito at Jewel Changi Airport, bringing the lesser known Latino dishes to Singaporean as well as tourists travelling in and out of Singapore.

Mexican Ceviche 4/5

For appetisers, we started with the Mexican Ceviche ($28) and Ceviche Tonito ($28). The Mexican Ceviche consists of octopus, Japanese baby scallops, crabmeat, pico de gallo, limes, and guacamole. It is best eaten together with the crispy corn tortilla for an explosion of flavours and play of textures.

Ceviche Tonito 4/5

Tasted as good is the Ceviche Tonito ($28) that comprises of Japanese baby scallops, octopus, crabmeat and fried calamari in Smoked Aji Amarillo Tiger's Milk. Compare to the Mexican Ceviche, and I prefer this more as the flavours are sharper with more depth.

Pork Tacos 4/5

Tonito does not focus only on Peruvian food. It also offers a selection of Latin American cuisine  such as the Mexican tacos and quesadillas. For tacos, there are options for fish, beef, chicken and pork. I had the Pork Tacos ($16) which comes with crispy pork belly, sausage, caramelised onion, chipotle mayo aioli with soft corn tortilla.

Beef Quesadillas 4.2/5

The Beef Quesadillas ($16) with crispy thin flour tortilla is another excellent dish on the menu. Marinated beef, coriander aioli and avocado puree are sandwiched in between the crispy shell, bound together by the melted cheddar cheese for a cheesy enjoyment. There are also options for pork and chicken if you don't eat beef. For vegetarian, the corn replaces the protein.

Fish Moqueca 4.2/5

A dish closer to our local palate is the traditional Brazilian Fish Moqueca ($26). The fish stew is prepared with rich coconut milk in a piquant gravy of tomatoes and peppers which has a mild spicy kick. It goes very well with the fragrant garlic rice.

Latino Seafood Rice 4.5/5

My favourite dish for the night goes to the Latino Seafood Rice. The crabmeat rice cooked in white wine, dried chilli sauce and parmesan cheese is delicious and flavourful. Crispy fish, calamari and prawns accompanied the dish. It is a simple yet hearty dish. I probably can eat this every day and not get tired of it.

Tres Leches 4.5/5

Not being a dessert person, I find myself enjoying the Tres Leches ($8) paired with pineapple compote and crispy coconut flakes. The sponge cake soaked in coconut milk is moist and sweet.

Unlike Tono Cevicheria, Tonito offers a more family-friendly, convivial dining atmosphere with hearty and flavourful traditional Latin American cuisine that is lesser known to Singaporean.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Tonito
Jewel Changi Airport
78 Airport Boulevard
#02-248
Singapore 819666
Tel: +65 69043975
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Nearest MRT: Changi Airport (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 9pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Changi Airport MRT station. Take Exit A and B. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]