Min Jiang Chinese New Year 2016

Min Jiang welcomes the year of monkey with a brand new beautifully crafted goodies and sumptuous prosperity dishes to celebrate the Lunar New Year. A range of sweet and savoury delights welcomes diners to feast joyously at its two outlets at Goodwood Park and One-North.

Crispy Salmon Skin Lo Hei 4/5

For those that wants to avoid raw fish this year, the Crispy Salmon Skin Lo Hei ($118 large) at Min Jiang will be an ideal choice. The varieties of crunchy vegetables, orange peel, jellyfish and crispy salmon is all hold together with the homemade tangy sweet plum based sauce. This is available for both dine-in and takeaway.

Gong Xi Fa Cai 4/5

Gong Xi Fa Cai ($298) is inspired by the Mahjong game which is commonly play during Lunar New Year. The good fortune "FA" mahjong tile is made entirely of salt. To reveal the delicacy inside the salt crust, diners have to break out it with the mallet.

Gong Xi Fa Cai 4/5

Breaking open the salt crust is a delicious treasures of pig trotter which has been braised for 4 hours. Australian 6 head abalones, dried scallops, flower mushrooms and black moss. This is also available for both dine-in and takeaway at Min Jiang. The portion is good for 8 people.

Braised Whole Chicken with Sea Treasures in Claypot 4.5/5

Lunar New Year is all about feasting and the Braised Whole Chicken with Sea Treasures in Claypot ($248) will definitely impress your guests. The pot consists of a whole spring chicken flash fried, then braised for an hour together with Australian 10 head abalones, dried oysters, flower mushrooms, dried scallops, white radish, black moss and gluten puffs stuffed with minced pork and prawn paste. The portion is good for 6 persons. Available for both dine-in and takeaway at Min Jiang.

Fruity Lo Hei with Bacon and White Truffle Oil 4.2/5

While Min Jiang has the Crispy Skin Lo Hei, over at Min Jiang at One-North, it has the Fruity Lo Hei with Bacon and White Truffle Oil ($78 small/ $128 big). It comes with romaine, mixed lettuce, baby radish, carrot and radish strips, surrounded with julienne slices of mango, rock melon, Japanese cucumber, and strawberries. This is topped with crispy bacon bites and deep fried yam. Blending the refreshing yusheng together is the dressing made with plum sauce, mixed fruits and white truffle oil. This is available for both dine-in and takeaway.

Braised Pork Spare Ribs with Sea Treasures in Claypot 4.2/5

For a more luxurious feast, Min Jiang at One-North offers the Braised Pork Spare Ribs with Sea Treasures in Claypot ($248) which is good for 6 persons. A lot of effort is put into cooking the pork ribs. It is flash-fried, braised and then steamed. All this preparation needs at least 5 hours to get the intense flavours and tenderness. Other ingredients such as the Australian 8 head abalones, sea cucumber, dried oysters, dried scallops, flower mushrooms, black moss and Tianjin cabbage which have been cooked separately are all put together before serving. It is available for takeaway too.

Nian Gao Platter 4.5/5

For dessert, we have a trio of Nian Giao inspired dishes in the Ondeh-Ondeh Inspired Nian Gao, Durian Nian Gao Roll and Deep Fried Nian Gao with Banana. All three are such a delightful creation that I wish they can sell it all year round.

Auspicious Blessings Cake 3/5

Symbolising blessings of wealth and good luck is the Auspicious Blessings Cake ($88, 1kg). The earl grey butter cake is fashioned to look like a mandarin orange carrier bag. There are even gold coins and mandarin oranges propped on top of the bag made from milk chocolate and orange chocolate respectively. This is a lovely gift for the season.

Wealth of Opportunities Cake 3/5

Shaped to look a giant golden garlic, the Wealth of Opportunities Cake ($88, 1kg) is said to bring fortune and good opportunities in Chinese Feng Shui. Another unique and cute creation made from chocolate marble cake.

Guests can contact Min Jiang at (65) 67301704 or Min Jiang at One-North at (65) 67740122 and the Deli at (65) 67301785 to place reservations or takeaway orders. Alternatively, guests may visit festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com for online takeaway orders. All Lunar New Year specials is available from 21 January to 22 February 2016. Advance order of three working days is required for takeaways and the last order date is 19 February 2016 at 12 noon.


Min Jiang
Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road
Singapore 228221
Tel: +65 67301704
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Min Jiang at One-North
No. 5 Rochester Park
Singapore 139216
Tel: +65 67740122
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Golden Peony Chinese New Year 2016 @ Conrad Centennial Singapore

In celebration of this Lunar New Year, Golden Peony at Conrad Centennial Singapore sets out to delight you with its ‟Prosperity” specials, which are available both dine-in and takeaway from January 20 to February 23. The man behind this exquisitely crafted menu is none other than Executive Chinese Chef Ku Keung.

风生水起 Fortune Yu Sheng 4/5

What was creating a buzz in the room when I arrived was the ‘Fiery Monkey’ at the door.  That was the Fortune Monkey ‘Yu Sheng’, painstakingly put together by the culinary team. It was a pity when we had had to destroy it, but at the same time, I couldn’t wait to have a taste of this luxe version - With Abalone, Hiramasa, Crispy Fish Skin and Crispy White Bait, this dish did get our appetite moving.

天降横财(松露天鹅酥) Crispy Filo Swan 4.5/5

The second dish was beautiful. Residing on a blue plate which symbolises the lake, to think that a big guy like Chef Ku is able to create such an elegant dish, his mind must be real intricate.   Filled with Foie Gras, Truffle and Minced Chicken, all three ingredients gel well together.  Chef Ku has cleverly mixed the minced chicken with sweet potato, giving it a golden core.

财源滚滚(菠菜汁龙珠球 Canadian Sea Perch Roll with Lobster, Minced Shrimp and Fish Roe in Spinach Puree 4/5

Next up was another exquisite dish. Canadian Sea Perch Roll with Lobster, Minced Shrimp and Fish Roe in Spinach Puree. I took a moment to admire it before starting on it. The jade colored puree was velvety and palate cleansing, which balance the slightly savoury roll. I assume that an easier way would have been to wrap the ingredients together into a Chinese dumpling using a dumpling skin, hence I appreciate the extra effort taken to using the sea perch instead.

金猴献瑞(红焖发财鲍鱼猴头菇花胶 Braised Abalone with ‘Monkey Head’ Mushroom, Fish Maw and Black Moss 4/5

This is a prelude to their Pen Cai. I have never taken a liking in Pen Cai honestly, hence I was quite surprise that I actually like the braised sauce.  I love the ‘Monkey Head’ Mushroom which is really flavourful, as well as the Fish Maw that is firm and almost crunchy.

鸿运当头(沙皮海南鸡乳猪) Roast Suckling Pig stuffed with Hainanese Chicken Rice 3.5/5

The room vibrated with excited when the Roast Suckling Pig entered into our sight.  I guess even the fiery monkey got to make way for this little boss.  What’s different from last year is that Hainanese Chicken Rice is used as the stuffing, instead of the glutinous rice with preserved meats.  The skin was roasted to a beautiful golden reddish brown, and gave way with a crack under the blade.  Again, a lot of preparation work has had to be done before it makes its way to the table.  I love the skin, as always, and I wish I could ask for a lot more. I was a little disappointed by the rice though, my preference still lies with the classic stuffing.

阖家团圆(金薯芋头年糕拼菠萝蜜话梅芦荟冻) Golden ‘Nian Gao’ with Sweet Potato and Yam Chilled Lemongrass Jelly with Aloe Vera and Jack Fruit in Sour Plum Juice 3.5/5

The dessert tonight is an artwork of its own.  Though a tad too sweet for me, it is still quite light and refreshing.  I wish the Nian Gao could be more oozy. Well, I guess that’s just the gluttonous me talking.

The biggest star tonight, is of course Chef Ku Keung himself.  He’s so friendly and humble! I feel honoured to be able to meet him in person and have a taste of his masterpieces.

Prosperity set menus for lunch and dinner are available from S$100++ to S$188++ per person and S$998++ to S$1,888++ per table of 10 persons. You may check in restaurant for special Lunar New Year a la carte offerings.  In the spirit of the new year, Oscar’s will be opened round the-clock offering supper treats of local flair, including claypot noodles and traditional Chinese congee. Guests can also opt for “takeaway treasures” in the form of hampers consisting of traditional Chinese goodies that represent abundance and good fortune.

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.


Golden Peony
Conrad Centennial Singapore
2 Temasek Boulevard
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 64327482
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 1130am - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Sun: 1030am - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit B. Continue walking along Temasek Avenue to destination Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]