Showing posts with label Tea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tea. Show all posts

Monday, May 7, 2018

Icehaus @ Alley on 25 - Buffet Style Superfood Salad Lounge

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Located on the 25th floor of Andaz Singapore, Icehaus has recently launched a do-it-yourself (DIY) superfood salad lounge. Available for weekdays lunch ($18) and dinner ($28), this buffet style superfood Salad Bar includes the usual darlings such as kale, quinoa, assorted salad nuts and seeds condiments such as pine nuts, chia seeds etc.

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As to why this superfood concept, the background of how it came about is similar to most of the superfood offerings around - not only to promote wellness for the body but for the mind as well. You are given the autonomy to make your own plate, in an open and relaxing space. And elevating that experience is knowing that what you are consuming are mostly sustainable sourced produce, such as the organic kale, arugula, radicchio and endives that form your salad bases.

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Homemade Soup

Not everything has to be raw and cold. There's always a bowl of home-made soup of the day to warm your spirit after a hectic morning, featuring all time favourites such as cream of mushroom, cream of broccoli, roasted tomatoes, pumpkin and more. My Cream of Cauliflower was yummy with toasted sourdough (done upon request). I started my lunch with that and ended my meal with that!

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Being able to make my mountain of salad mix and seeing it bright and sunny lifts my mood instantly. One of my favourite toppings is the Grilled Red Bell Pepper. Other than the toppings, there will also be a rotation of different lean proteins on the menu such as Tuna, Ham, Chicken, Cage-free Eggs and Italian Mortadella Sausage. Certainly, you will love the creamy, orangey egg yolk of the cage-free egg as much as I did.

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Make your salad slightly more indulgent with big slabs of cheese! Pair your salads with free-flow home-made Andaz Iced Tea. Concocted with a blend of Singapore breakfast tea and citrus fruits, the breakfast tea comes with a syrup infused with pandan leaves, which is meant not just to provide a great aroma but also to boost detoxifying and healing properties to this black tea. I thought it would be even better if it could come in a warm option.

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Pandan Chiffon Cake

What's missing from this Superfood Salad Lounge is probably a guilt-free dessert. But a guilt-free dessert doesn't always satisfy, so why not settle for something more authentic such as this Pandan Chiffon Cake ($14). What's unique about Andaz's chiffon cakes is that each come with a layer of coating. Available in 8 flavours, I had the Black Sesame flavour. While I don't fancy the glaze at the outermost layer, I quite like the layer of black sesame cream which goes pretty well with the soft chiffon cake. The vanilla soft serve at the side seems to have the ability to melt everything into one.

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For dinner, the salad lounge will feature additional premium chilled seafood and cheese stations such as smoked salmon, tiger prawns, Comte cheese, Brie and Fourme d'ambert. If you are here for dinner, the view here may make it worth while to top up $30 for unlimited glasses of their Wine of the Month, featuring only sustainable, biodynamic, organic or vegan wines.

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.


Icehaus
Andaz Singapore
Level 25
5 Fraser Street
Singapore 189354
Tel: +65 64081288
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Nearest MRT: Bugis (DT Line, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1030am - 10pm

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

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Chef’s Table @ Capella Singapore - Wellness Tea Time

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If you are a wholly believer of a plant-based diet or about to step into the realm of raw food, veganism etc, but finds it really hard to give up your sweets, Capella Tea Experience – Wellness Tea Time may be able to ease that yearning, every Friday. At Chef’s Table, this special menu is put together with great effort by Sandra Lim of Live Fruitfully, a certified Raw Food Chef from The Matthew Kenney Culinary Institute and Chef David Senia, the Culinary Director of Capella Singapore. Presented in the form of a five-course menu, the Wellness Tea Time offers not just gluten-free and dairy-free savouries but also sweet creations!

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Caffaine takes a back seat. Get in tune with yourself and choose from Ronnefeldt Ayurvedic teas instead, according to your mood – a cocoa-rich taste with light floral notes Stay in Balance; an invigorating herbal Light My Flame or the smooth green tea blend Let It Go.

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Hummus is quite common in a vegan diet but I really love this Crispy Charcoal Tuile with Root Vegetables Hummus. Its exuberant colours, textures and most of all, the taste. The hummus is made with sweet potato, yet it has a savoury depth and a tangy note. It is designed to eat with your hands, hence spoon the hummus with the gluten-free Crispy Charcoal Tuile and sweet potato chips.

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Tempeh Portobello Slider with Green Goddess Cream is a herbivore's slider that delivers a level of satisfaction no less than a regular slider. Not so much of the Goddess cream but that layer of sweet caramelised onions at the bottom and the pickled cucumber on top, that have successful trick my mind.

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The preparation works for Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Shiitake ‘Bacon’ is painstaking but the final product is worth it. The curst is made with cauliflower and teff, a grain grown in Ethiopia and said to have huge health benefits. The sweet corn mash gives the pizza a sweet flavour and body, and if you think that the quintessential cheese is missing, just open up the pizza and you will find a slice of almond cheese in it.

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The Sprouted Whole Grain Bread with Tomato Tapenade is made with 5 different grains such as brown rice, quinoa etc. It may comes across a bit dry but the tangy sweet tomato spread makes up for it. The bread is super crusty on the outside, with a slight chewiness to the body.

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The Special House Scones are served with homemade raspberry jam and coconut cream. To give the jam a jammy texture, chia seeds are used as the 'gelatin'. I like the jam which is pulpy and not too sweet, the coconut cream also imparts a different flavour to the scones. However, the sweetness of the scones doesn't sit well with me at all, although technically, there isn't any 'real sugar' in it.

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Finally the sweets. If the savouries are tough to make, the sweets are multiple times of that. Without cream or dairy, it might take 10 more ingredients just to achieve similar consistency and texture. For example, Chocolate Hazelnut Dome went through multiple trials for the layer of chocolate coating, which is made using aquafaba (chickpea water). The Quinoa and Zucchini Chocolate Tea Cake has a brownie-like texture and the Cacao Avocado Mousse delivers an expected creamy consistency. However, i would prefer more varieties as they start to get cloying after a while. Cultivated ‘Cheesecake’ with Blueberry and Beetroot Glaze offers a brighter taste.

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Ending the lazy afternoon is a refreshing Tomato Consomme Jelly with Basil Granita and I really like it, simply because it tastes very natural, compared to the plate of sweet creations prior to it.

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Knowing that you ain't consuming anything artificial is certainly assuring. It is intriguing to see how different ingredients are being orchestrated into our well-loved items using methods much less known. Wellness Tea Time is available on Friday from 3pm to 5pm, priced at $59 per person.

Photograph and written 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.


Chef’s Table 
Capella Singapore
Sentosa Island
1 The Knolls
Singapore 098297
Tel: +65 65915045
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfront (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Fri: 3pm - 5pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Take Exit C or E. Walk to pick up point at exit of Lobby F in Vivocity (near JPot and Nyonya & Baba Restaurants). Wait for the complimentary shuttle bus service. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Take Exit C or E. Walk to Vivocity Shopping Mall. Go to Sentosa Express Station at Level 3 of Vivocity. Take Sentosa Express Train to Imbiah station. Alight at Imbiah station. Proceed to Artillery Ave. Walk along Artillery Ave until you came to a road (slope) to Capella Hotel. Turn right onto the road and walk up the slope to destination. Journey time about 25 mins. [Map]

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Lime @ PARKROYAL on Pickering - Afternoon Tea With Local Flavours

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For those that enjoys a good afternoon catching with friends, you will be delight to know tht Lime at PARKROYAL on Pickering has refreshed their Afternoon Tea menu with three tiers of joy that features local inspired savoury items as well as sweet delights.

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The afternoon tea is available from 3pm to 6pm daily. For $42, you get a high tea set and a single servicing of specialty coffee and TWG Tea. For an additional top up of $6 at $48, you get a high tea set and unlimited servicing of specialty coffee and TWG Tea. Each high tea set is good for 2 person.

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The local flavours item on the high tea menu includes item such Nasi Lemak, Peking Duck Duxelles encased in Profiterole and Ayam Percik Shepherd's Pie. The nasi lemak is shaped in a ball and deep fried, so what like a risotto ball, served with potent sambal chilli. Our favoruite among the savory items goes to the flavourful Peking Duck Duxelles paired excellently with the soft and fluffy profiterole.

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I personally prefer the sweet over the savoury. The refreshed menu features rich and luscious cholocate treats such as the Chocolate Pudding with Guanaja Chantilly and Peanut Butter Chocolate Cup with Guanaja Chantilly. New sweett creations includes Passionfruit Meringue Tart, Forest Berries Basket, and Coconut Pandan Mousse.

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My group felt a bit short that the new afternoon tea menu does not come with scones. I am not a big scone fan so it does not really matter to me, However after they raved about how good it was, it made me wanna try it too. Hopefully the restaurant will do a minor tweak and bring back the scones for the high tea menu.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Lime
PARKROYAL on Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street
Singapore 058289
Tel: +65 68098899
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Nearest MRT: Chinatown (DT Line, NE Line), Clarke Quay (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 630am - 12midnight
Fri-Sat, Eve of PH: 630am - 2am

Direction:
1) Alight at Chinatown MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk to the junction of Upper Pickering Street and New Bridge Road. Turn right and walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk straight to the junction of Upper Pickering Street and New Bridge Road. Cross the road. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Monday, October 17, 2016

Chong Wen Ge Cafe (崇文阁) @ Thiam Hock Keng Temple - Peranakan Cafe Right Beside A Temple

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Located inside the compound of  Thiam Hock Keng Temple (the oldest and most important Hokkien temple in Singapore) is Chong Wen Ge Cafe (崇文阁) offering local kuehs and delights on the menu instead of the usual egg benedict, pancake and waffle. The name of the cafe - "Chong Wen Ge cafe" plays tribute to the ‘Institute for the Veneration of Literature’ which is Singapore’s first Chinese school.

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Nyonya Achar Loti 2.5/5

Initially we want to order the Otah Loti but it was not available. Hence we ordered the Nyonya Achar Loti ($3.80). The toasted crustless bread is spread with butter and layered with homemade piquant achar. While the achar was well pickled with the shredded vegetables retaining their crunchiness, it did not go well with the bread and even made the bread soaky. It was also very messy to handle and eat. Although the combination did not work for me, the achar was very good on its own. I would imagine it working excellent with a plate of nasi lemak.

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Signature Teh-C Special 4/5

A drink that you don't usually see on the menu is the Signature Teh-C Special ($6.80). It is a spin to the quintessential local drink, Teh C Peng, served chilled. On top of the brewed black tea and evaporated milk, the thick dark layer at the bottom is secret ingredient - gula melaka. A unique drink that is worth trying.

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Nyonya Mee Siam 4.2/5

Another worthy item to try is Nyonya Mee Siam ($7.80). The rice vermicelli comes with tiger prawn, beancurd, eggs and fresh beansprouts in sweet tangy tamarind gravy. I was not expecting much from the local delight since it was a cafe but I was proved wrong.The rich and hearty bowl of mee siam with its rich and hearty gravy is definitely something that I would go back for.

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Chong Wen Ge Cafe
168 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068619
Tel: +65 83540230
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Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (DT Line), Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 7pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn left and walk to Telok Ayer Street. Turn left onto Telok Ayer Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit G. Turn left onto Telok Ayer Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Matchaya @ Icon Village - The Must Go Place For Matcha Lover

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Matchaya at Icon Village is opened by Kaelyn Ong and Kevin Chee. I got to know the couple through the many media events we attended as Kaelyn is a fellow food blogger who writes at https://myfoodsirens.wordpress.com/. The couple has since quit their full time corporate jobs and dedicate their time fully into the business, building up the brand from scratch. They even went around Japan to source for the best premium ingredients for their teas.

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Matcha Milk 4.2/5

Matchaya started with doing pop ups and flea markets, followed by online retailing before moving into its current location. One of the earliest product is the Matcha Milk ($4.90) featuring premium and high quality milk tea. The strong and distinct matcha flavour gives the milk tea a bitter sweet note that is very refreshing. You can even opt to add an additional shot of matcha at $1. The other milk tea flavours on the menu are Houjicha, Royal Milk and Kuromitsu.

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Houjicha Soft Serve 4.8/5

A must try at Matchaya is their Houjicha Soft Serve ($5.90). I have never known soft serve can taste so good with the nutty flavour of the houjicha, complemented by the smooth and creamy texture. This is probably the best soft serve I have ever eaten. I am so going back for more.

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Black Sesame Tart 4/5

With the new location, Matchaya is able to offer more delectable bites on top of their milk teas and soft serves. There are Macarons, Ganache Tart and Brulee Toast on the menu too. I had the Black Sesame Tart ($6.20) which comes with a thick black sesame ganache. Every bite into it has that roasty aromatic perfuming the whole enjoyment.

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Besides serving high quality premium products sourced from Japan, Matchaya also uses raw ingredients that are organic certified. No preservatives are used, and the sugar level in their teas is minimal.


Matchaya
Icon Village
12 Gopeng Street
#01-72
Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 98373187
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 8pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station: Take Exit A. Turn left and walk down Peck Seah Street. Cross the road at the junction of Peck Seah Street and Gopeng Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Paradise Teochew Restaurant @ Scotts Square - Bringing Classic Teochew Cuisine To Orchard Road

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With the success of the first Teochew restaurant at Chinese Swimming Club by Paradise Group, the group has opened its second Paradise Teochew Restaurant bringing the classic Teochew cuisine to the bustling Orchard Road.

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The hospitality at Paradise Teochew Restaurant already won me over with their complimentary kungfu tea that is served pre and post dinner. I thought that is a very nice touch.

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Teochew Crabmeat Roll 3.5/5

The Teochew Crabmeat Roll ($22) is a new dish exclusive for the Scotts Square branch. A mixture of crabmeat and prawn paste is wrapped in beancurd skin and deep fried to a decadent bite.

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Chilled Yellow Roe Crab in Teochew Style 4/5

A beloved Teochew dish is the Chilled Yellow Roe Crab in Teochew Style ($8/9 per 100g). Unfortunately the cold crab I had did not really have the yellow roe which is the essence of the dish. If not, it would have been heavenly. Nevertheless, the chilled crab's meat is firm and sweet.

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Braised Sliced Duck 4.5/5

A bite of the Braised Sliced Duck ($18 per portion, $32 half duck, $60 whole duck), I could tell the different in the braising sauce which has a robust depth to it, comprising over 10 different ingredients. The texture of the duck is also more tender compared to the rest as the restaurant uses the Irish fat duck or also known as the wagyu of fat.

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Braised Crispy Sea Cucumber in Abalone Sauce 4/5

A modern take of the tradition dish is the Braised Crispy Sea Cucumber in Abalone Sauce ($16.80 per pax). The sea cucumber is first braised and then coated with egg and flour. After that it is pan fried before serving it in an abalone sauce. It give the succulent sea cucumber an extra coat of texture which is rather unique. I could not really put a word to it but it is really enjoyable.

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Pan Fried Oyster Omelette in Teochew Style 3.5/5

The Pan Fried Oyster Omelette in Teochew Style ($16) looks rather medicore until you cut into it to reveal the generous amount of oysters instead. The version here is more starchy some what like our orh luah which I did not quite enjoy. I prefer those without the starch, just the egg and oysters.

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Pan Fried and Braised Marble Goby 3/5

We were introduced to the Pan Fried and Braised Marble Goby (seasonal price). The marble goby is pan fried then braised in a superior broth made of bean sauce and radish. The lightly seasoned execution allows the natural flavour of the fish to come through while not overpowering it. Given a choice,  I still prefer the traditional Teochew method of steaming the fish with salted vegetables.

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Stir Fried Hor Fun with Kai Lan and Preserved Turnip 3/5

I was actually looking forward in the Stir Fried Hor Fun with Kai Lan and Preserved Turnip ($14/$21/$28) but it did not managed to excite my taste buds. The kai lan seems to be more prominent than the preserved turnip. I have tried better ones elsewhere.  Maybe that is why I find the rice noodle not as good.

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Crispy, Sweet and Sour Noodles in Teochew Style 4/5

An interesting dish on the menu is the Crispy, Sweet and Sour Noodles in Teochew Style ($14/$21/$28). The noodles is specially imported from Hong Kong. It is pan fried to a exterior crispiness while retaining a chew bite inside. It is best eaten with a dash of the sugar and vinegar.

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Tau Suan with Gingko 2.8/5

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Mashed Yam with Pumpkin 3/5

For desserts, we tried the Tau Suan with Gingko ($4 per portion) and Mashed Yam with Pumpkin ($4.50 per portion). I felt that the tau suan was rather lacklustre. The mashed yam with pumpkin fares much better for a light and smooth consistency.

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Steamed Custard Bun in Piggy Shape 4.2/5

Besides the spread of delectable Teochew dishes, dim sum is also available at Paradise Teochew Restaurant during lunch. How could anyone resist these Steamed Custard Bun in Piggy Shape ($5.80 for 3pc). The custard is not those molten lava type. Its milky and subtle flavour goes well with the soft and fluffy steamed bun.

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Steamed Glutinous Rice Roll in Teochew Style 4.8/5

A must try from the dim sum menu is the Steamed Glutinous Rice Roll in Teochew Style ($4.80 for 3pc). This is a twist to the Teochew png kueh. The glutinous rice is stuffed inside soft and pillowy steamed bun instead. I am really excited to come across this version of png kueh. This version is much better than the traditional Teochew png kueh.

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Wrapping up the dinner, we were served another round of complimentary tea to wash down the greasiness and cleanse the palate. There are not many Teochew restaurants in Singapore, I am glad another way has opened in Singapore offering classic Teochew cuisine as well as modern renditions to both the locals and foreigners.

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Paradise Teochew Restaurant 
Scotts Square
6 Scotts Road
#03-04/05/06/07
Singapore 228209
Tel: +65 65380644
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Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1130am - 3pm, 6pm - 1030pm
Sat-Sun & PH: 1030am - 330pm, 6pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Scotts Road and walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Monday, July 4, 2016

Full of Luck Club (福乐) @ Holland Village - Bringing Progressive Cantonese Cuisine To The People

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The team behind the award winning Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant has opened a new restaurant in Holland Village introducing a progressive and contemporary take on authentic Cantonese cuisine. The new concept, Full of Luck Club (福乐) actually took over the premises of the former Wendy's, just next door of Crystal Jade.

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Panko-crusted Portobello 3.8/5

A highlight at Full of Luck Club is the Bao Bar window concept, which offers a delectable selection of both steamed and fried baos for patrons to takeaway. It is also available for dine in. As of today, a total of six choices are available on the menu such as kung pao fried chicken, salted egg yolk prawn, portuguese pork chop.

For the steamed bao, I got to the Panko Crusted Portobello and Braised Pork Belly. The baos are going at $6 per piece and $9.80 for two. The bao concept is quite refreshing. It is like the Chinese's version of hamburger but replacing the bun with bao.

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Braised Pork Belly 4/5

The Panko Crusted Portobello comes with fluffy steamed bao sandwiched with golden fried whole portobello mushroom in teriyaki mayo sauce, carrot cabbage slaw and grilled pineapples. The sweetness of the grilled pineapple play an important role in holding the different components together.

The Braised Pork Belly is like an upgraded version of kong bak pau. It comes with slow braised pork belly, lettuce, pickled lotus root, fried shallots, peanuts, coriander and bird's eye chilli. It has more textures and an extra omph from the chilli compare to the traditional kong bak pau.

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Hokey-Pokey Ice Cream 3.5/5

For the sweet tooth, there is the Hokey-Pokey Ice Cream which comes with cocoa chips, toasted marshmallow and creamy honeycomb ice cream in a fried bao. Surprisingly I actually quite enjoyed it except that it is a bit messy to handle.

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Raspberry Pu Er 4.2/5

From the beverage menu, I ordered the Raspberry Pu Er ($4.50) which is light and refreshing. I like the modern twist to traditional tea drinking. The other modern iced teas on the the menu are the Lychee Oolong and Sour Plum Oolong.

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Stir Fried Radish Cake with XO Sauce 3.5/5

The Stir Fried Radish Cake with XO Sauce ($6.80) was chunky and has a nice caramelized crispy crust on the exterior. I thought the radish cake itself was rather bland, saving grace is the external seasoning that coated around it to make it delicious.

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Golden Sand Corn with Salted Egg Yolk 3/5

To be frank, I was not too impressed with the Golden Sand Corn with Salted Egg Yolk ($4.80). Can't deny that the corn kernels are sweet with a good crispiness from the light batter coated around it. Unfortunately, I have difficulty tracing the salted egg yolk.

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Chilli Glazed Fried Fermented Bean Paste Chicken Wings 4/5

The Chilli Glazed Fried Fermented Bean Paste Chicken Wings ($8) works for me. I like the spicy and tangy kick coated on the exterior of the chicken wings on top of the juicy meat.

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Poached Wontons in Chilli Soy 3/5

There was mixed opinions of the Poached Wontons in Chilli Soy ($7.20). I agree with the group that the wontons were good. However I felt it lacked the chilli oil aroma and spiciness which is the soul of this dish.

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Braised Spinach Beancurd 3.5/5

The Braised Spinach Beancurd ($16) with its silky texture is yummy. However isn't this a classic dish, where is the progressive take on authentic Cantonese cuisine?

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Spicy Stuffed Yong Tau Foo 3/5

The Spicy Stuffed Yong Tau Foo ($16) comes with assorted vegetables and tofu stuffed with minced pork. It is then seasoned with spiced whole fermented bean paste. Once again I find the spicy dishes on the menu lacking the heat that I was expecting to make me break into a sweat.

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Sweet Mint and Lime Cod 3.5/5

The buttery flavour of the cod fish is the highlight of the Sweet Mint and Lime Cod ($24). The pan seared cod is scented with mint and lime for a rounder and enhanced flavour. The cuttlefish on the other hand is rather irrelevant and not necessary for the dish.

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Crispy Aromatic Duck 4/5

One of the signature dishes at Full of Luck Club is the Crispy Aromatic Duck ($35 half/ $70 whole). It is paired with hoisin sauce, cucumber, shredded spring onions and steamed Chinese pancakes. The duck is done similar like duck confit, so it can be eaten on its own or wrapped with the steamed pancakes with a bit of the hoison sauce, cucumber and spring onions.

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Moonlight Truffle Beef Hor Fun 3.5/5

The Moonlight Truffle Beef Hor Fun ($20) will please the new gen with the addition of truffle and poached egg in the classic zi char dish. A couple of us prefer to leave out the truffle so we can get the scent of the wok hei instead of some artificial chemical. I think I will still go for KEK's version if I need a good plate of moonlight hor fun.

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Besides the bao dishes on the menu, I am not quite impress with the rest of the items consider the team of Li Bai is behind it. I can't find much progression in the creation. It is more of tweaking authentic Cantonese cuisine to suit the taste and wallet of the new gen. Saying that I find the pricing quite steep for the quality of food it is serving. i think I will just stick to the steamed baos when I visit the restaurant again.


Full Of Luck Club
243 Holland Ave
Singapore 278977
Tel: +65 62086845
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Nearest MRT: Holland Village (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 11am - 11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am - 1am

Direction:
1) Alight at Holland Village MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 2 minutes. [Map]