Muthu's Curry @ Race Course Road (Little India)

Muthu's Curry, a renowned name in Singapore for it's Northern and Southern Indian cuisine, celebrates its 46 anniversary this year with a limited edition, heritage menu that pays homage to Chettinad in South India. This is the birthplace of the brand's late founder Mr Ayyakkannu. Named The Mannuvasanai Menu ($32++) which is good for two pax is available Monday to Friday, 15 June to 31 October 2015, only at Race Course Road flagship restaurant.

Vendaikkai and Mochai Mandi 4.5/5

The Mannuvasanai Menu comes with 5 dishes and rice. One of the dishes is Vendaikkai and Mochai Mandi, a combination of cannellini (white kidney beans) and lady's finger. The dish is more tangy than spicy which I enjoyed a lot. I could not help going back for more servicing.

Vazhathandu Kootu 4/5 and Vazhakkai Varruval 4/5

Using banana as a savory dish? Not one but we have two in the Vazhathandu Kootu and Vazhakkai Varruval. Vazhathandu Kootu is made from banana shoots that is rich in potassium and suppose to be good for the bladder. Vazhakkai Varruval is unripened banana marinated in turmeric, chilli powder, cumin, fennel and coriander, lightly battered and shallow fried. Very interesting to know they are other ways of enjoying this yellow coloured fruit.

Vanjaram Meen Kulambu 4.2/5

Next in the spread is the Vanjaram Meen Kulambu, thick cut mackerel fillet cooked in a medley of spices giving it a piquant enjoyment that lingers in the mouth.

Milagu Varutha Kozhi 4.2/5

Cooked to a nice tender is the traditional chicken dish, Milagu Varutha Kozhi. Peppery and spicy, with the heat of masala tingling on the lips.

Curry Fish Head 4.5/5

A must try at Muthu's Curry is the Curry Fish Head, known as the pioneer of creating the uniquely Singapore style Curry Fish Head. The fish head is cooked in an array of aromatic spices and the fish is still soft and moist. The fact that this dish is still on the menu for the past 24 years shows how this dish is being celebrated as an iconic Singapore dish.

Besides celebrating its 46th birthday with a new limited heritage menu, the restaurant also undergone a renovation welcoming diners to a space that is reminiscent of a typical Chettinad-style home, complete with original artefacts from as far back as the early 1900s.


Muthu's Curry
138 Race Course Road
#01-01
Singapore 218591
Tel: +65 63921722
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muthuscurry
Website: http://www.muthuscurry.com/
Nearest MRT: Farrer Park (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1030am - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Farrer Park MRT station. Take Exit F. Walk down Race Course Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Brasserie Les Saveurs @ St Regis Hotel Singapore

Brasserie Les Saveurs at St. Regis Hotel Singapore welcomes it;s new Chef de Cuisine, Chef Thomas Cruise. He brings along a decade of culinary experience with previous appointments at various hotel properties in Canada and United Kingdom.

Foie Gras 4/5 and Lobster Langoustine 4.2/5

Dinner started with the duo of Foie Gras ($28) and Lobster Langoustine ($32). The duck foie gras is prepared "Au Torchon" with buttered brioche. A classic combination that works. The Lobster Langoustine ($32) cleverly used the mango to give it a nice fruity balance for the poached boston lobster and roulade.

Lobster Bisque 4.5/5

The French classic, Lobster Bisque ($26) is next which warms up the stomach with it rich and robust flavour. This is given a further lift in luxurious with the serving of fresh crab and dill in the soup, that comes with thyme-scented crouton and radishes.

Truffle Ravioli 4.5/5

Another memorable dish on the menu is the Truffle Ravioli ($34). Freshly made pasta filled with ricotta cheese in a cream base mushroom sauce.

Butter-Sealed Dover Sole Fillet 3.8/5

Next is the Butter-Sealed Dover Sole Fillet ($63) served with seared potatoes, fresh lemon, brown butter, parsley and capers. The butter definitely accentuated the flavour of the white meat. The fish itself has a lot of bones. Hence consuming it has to be eaten with care.

Grilled Milk-Fed Lamb Cutlets 4.2/5

For the carnivore, the Grilled Milk-Fed Lamb Cutlets ($46) is a must try. It is served with bell pepper ragout, polenta galette, roasted garlic and provencal olive sauce. The lamb cutlet did not have a gamy flavour and it was cooked to a nice fork tender texture.

Chocolate Millefeuille 4/5

Ending the dinner on a sweet note is the Chocolate Millefeuille ($17) that is made up of 70% chocolate moelleux, milk chocolate peanut cremeux, salted caramel sauce and chocolate tuile. A chocolate heaven on a plate.


Brasserie Les Saveurs
St Regis Hotel
Lobby Level
29 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247911
Tel: +65 65066860
Website: http://www.brasserielessaveurs.com/
Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours: 
Breakfast: 6:30am - 10:30am (Monday to Sunday)
Lunch: 12pm - 3pm (Monday to Saturday)
Brunch: 12pm - 3pm (Sunday)
Afternoon Tea: 3pm - 5pm (Sunday to Friday)
Afternoon Tea Dance with Live Band: 3pm - 5pm (Saturday)
Dinner: 7pm - 10pm (Monday to Sunday)
*A La Carte Menu is available from 12pm daily

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]