St Regis Chinese New Year 2015

Usher in the year of the Goat, tossing to a year of abundance and prosperity at St Regis Singapore, Yan Ting with 8 decadent festive dine-in set menus, ideal for family, friends and business associates. Yan Ting Lunar New Year Menus will be available from 01 Feb 2015 to 05 March 2015. The lunar new year set menus and exclusive a la carte menu will be served during lunch from 12pm to 230pm, and dinner from 630pm to 1030pm.

Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon and Abalone 4/5

A Chinese tradition for any reunion dinners is the Yu Sheng. Tossing to a great year ahead is the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon and Abalone. Giving it a more refreshing bite is the used of snow pear and adding a zest of passion fruit juice in the plum sauce dressing.

Trio of Appertisers 4/5

Next up is a Trio of Appetisers consisting of Crispy Roasted Chicken with Truffles, Crispy Prosperity Roll with Scallops, Banana and Salted Egg and Smoked Duck with Pineapple. I thought the platter presented an interesting combinations of flavours which probably has not been done elsewhere. At least I have not tried it elsewhere. Example, chicken and truffle, duck and pineapple combo. The crispy prosperity is another unique creation of scallops, banana and salted egg. The only confusion is how and which end of the roll to start eating.

Pun Choy 4.5/5

A timeless classic is the Chinese New Year Pun Choy that showcases a luxurious pot of thirteen divine treasures consisting of succulent premium abalones, dried oysters, sea cucumbers and many more. Braised for hours with all the ingredients well infused with the superior broth, this is one of the utmost delicacies in Chinese cuisine.

Sauteed Prawns and Scallops in Black Bean Sauce 4/5

The Sauteed Prawns and Scallops in Black Bean Sauce is another classic combination that will delight most with its crunchy prawn and plump, juicy scallop.

Wok Fried Glutinous Rice with Wind Dried Sausages 4.5/5

A must try will be the Wok Fried Glutinous Rice with Wind Dried Sausages. It may look simple but this plate of glutinous is so fragrant and flavourful. The fragrant rice plus the wok fried aroma and the extra crisp on the grains, coupled with the wind dried sausages was just pure delicious. If not that I am cutting down on my carbo intakes, I would gladly have 2 bowls of it.

Avocado Sago Cream with Ice Cream, Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake 3.5/5

Wrapping up the lavish dinner is the Avocado Sago Cream with Ice Cream and Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake. Mango sago is probably more commonly served in Chinese restaurants. Hence the avocado sago cream is a good chance from the norm. Glutinous rice cake or Nian Gao is commonly eaten during Chinese New Year symbolising raising oneself higher in each coming year (年年高升).

Dine-In Set Lunch and Dinner Menus (minimum 2 guests)

春滿人間Bountiful 6-Course Set Menu at $108++ per person

骏业宏开Success 6-Course Set Menu at $138++ per person

金玉满堂Affluent 6-Course Set Menu at $168++ per person

大展鸿图 Prosperity 6-Course Set Menu at $198++ per person

禅门新岁Vegetarian Set Menu 8-Course Set Menu at $108++ per person

Dine-In Set Lunch and Dinner Menus for table of 10 guests

财源广进Abundance 8-Course Set Menu at $1288++ per table

发财好市Fortune 8-Course Set Menu at $1688++ per table

恭贺新禧Auspicious 8-Course Set Menu at $2088++ per table

一本万利Luxurious 8-Course Set Menu at $3888++ per table


Yan Ting
St Regis Singapore Hotel
Level 1U
29 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247911
Tel: +65 65066887
Website: http://www.yantingrestaurant.com/cny2015
Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk towards Wheelock Place via ION. Exit Wheelock Place and turn left towards Liat Tower. Continue onwards to Forum Shopping Mall. Walk further down to Orchard Parade Hotel. Turn left onto Tanglin Road. St Regis is just beside Tanglin Shopping Centre. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

Warung Kampung @ The Central (Clarke Quay)

Warung Kampong is a Nasi Padang eatery located at the basement of Central Clarke Quay. To my surprise, it is actually opened by an Indonesian Chinese couple, in which the husband picked up the art of Indonesian nasi padang in Medan. Humble and simple furnishing, which will set you up in the mood for an authentic Indonesian cuisine any time of the day.

Sambal Prawn 3.5/5

Sambal Sotong 4/5

I started off with the Sambal Prawns and the Sambal Sotong (They ran out of fish, sad to say). I think both the sambal used are the same. I like the fact that both are not too chilli-hot, which might otherwise overpower the taste of the spices and sweetness of the seafood. Between these two, I would prefer the Sambal Sotong more. It stands out in terms of its crunchiness, which was quite satisfying when I chewed at it.

Honestly speaking, I haven't had my rice with Sambal Belachan for quite some time. I find most of them slightly too spicy and I hate it when I couldn't taste anything but the chilli. Hence, for theirs, I started off with just a tiny bit, to go with my food. And wow... I couldn't help but took a much bigger portion of it. Its level of spiciness is just right for me and I feel its robustness comes from the right mix of proportion of its base ingredients. It simply brings the taste of my food to another level.

Sambal Egg Plant 3/5

Sambal Long Beans 4.2/5

For the vegetables, the Sambal Egg Plant was slightly too greasy for me. The Sambal Long Beans was much better. It was crunchy, unlike the usual Chinese style. The Sambal on top of both vegetables was very flavourful, which reminds me of a good Dried Shrimps Chilli.

Egg Balado 4.5/5

What I really can't forget is their Egg Balado. Basically, it is just fried hard boiled egg, simmered in balado. Somehow, the combination of the sauce and the springy egg works for me. The sauce was sweet and tangy, bursting with flavours as it touched my tongue.

BBQ Chicken Ayam Panggang 4.8/5

Crispy Chicken 4.2/5

I then moved on to the meat - BBQ Chicken Ayam Panggang (grilled chicken), Beef & Chicken Rendang. I must say the BBQ chicken was quite impressive. The chicken was well grilled till thinned skin, and the meat remained as tender. The sweet sauce which glazed over the chicken, made it so appetising that I almost devoured the entire skin on it's on.

Chicken Rendang 3/5

As for the rendang dishes, both the beef and chicken were tender, but I wish the taste can be more robust. Fortunately, the Sambal Baclachan made up for it!

Beef Rendang 3/5

You may also like their Begedil (fried mashed potato). To many, I believe it is like a childhood comfort food. The Chef has mixed some Chinese Parsley to flavour the potatoes, which I think has helped a lot in lifting the taste. Reminds me of how my mum will add water chestnut, carrot, or the same herbs to her Yong Tau Fu. A little thought that goes into cooking your food does make a whole lot of difference.

Begedil 4.5/5

We came in the later part of the day hence we didn't manage to try some of the dishes. Nonetheless, we were in time for the popular dishes - bbq chicken ayam panggang (grilled chicken), beef & chicken rendang, sambal prawns & sotong etc. You have the choice of ordering their sets, which is $6.40 to $7.40 with a choice of meat/seafood and 2 vegetables. A la Carte is also available if you are greedy for more!

Sambal Belachan is free flow but Chilli Lovers, please refrain from taking more than you need, as it is painstakingly made from their hands. (My mum makes her own chilli, hence I do know how much hardwork and sweat are involved.). After all the sambal and rendang, you might want to clear your palate with their homemade honey lemon. Just top up 80 cents of your set meal to enjoy it.

Warung Kampong is definitely another great dining option for the shoppers at The Central Clarke Quay amongst the different eateries which have sprouted over time. Do try their Sambal Balachan!

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. 


Warung Kampung
The Central
6 En Tong Sen Street
#B1-56
Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 86666699
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarungKampungCentral
Nearest MRT: Clark Quay

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 730am - 830pm
Sat-Sun: 1130am - 830pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit F. Journey time about 2 minute. [Map]