Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Rong Liang Restaurant (荣亮阁) @ Clementi West Street 2

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Located just three bus stop away from home at Clementi West Street 2 is Rong Liang Restaurant. Located at the void deck of block 725, the premises has a floor area of a coffeeshop selling roasted meat, soup and some zi char dishes. The place is usually very crowded during lunch and dinner time. Most guests will order their roasted meat.

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Sio Bak 3.5/5

As you can see from the picture, the Sio Bak is roasted to beautiful layers of skin, fats and meat. The skin unfortunately fall short of my expectation. It did not get that much anticipated crackling crispiness I was looking forward to. Nevertheless, the flavoursome roasted pork belly is still quite delicious.

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Roasted Duck 3/5

For the Roasted Duck, it was rather ordinary compared to many places. The duck lacked the crispiness in the skin and the meat was on the dry side.

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Rice 3/5

There is also nothing special about the rice. Just ordinary fragrant rice, drizzled with a sweet dark sauce.

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Watercress Soup 3.5/5

Besides the roasted meat, the restaurant offers a selection of boiled soups. I had the Watercress Soup which is light and hearty, with the crunchy watercress for a refreshing finish.

Overall I think the roasted pork and roasted duck are not that fantastic compared to many other places. However the offering of other zi char dishes and boiled soup could be a satisfying meal fix if you are not too picky.


Rong Liang Restaurant (荣亮阁)
Blk 725 Clementi West Street 2
#01-190/192
Singapore 120725
Tel: +65 67730693
Nearest MRT: Clementi (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 7am - 930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Clementi MRT station. (Stop ID 17179). Take bus number 201. Alight 2 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Yan Ting Chinese New Year 2016 @ St.Regis Hotel Singapore

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Chinese New Year is just around the corner. Have you planned your reunion dinner or company dinner to celebrate the coming lunar new year? If not, Yan Ting at St. Regis Hotel Singapore has curated a delightful a la carte menu and set menus, as well as festive takeawys to usher in the year of the Monkey.

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Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon and Abalone 4/5

Tossing to a year of abundance and prosperity with the Prosperity Yu Sheng With Norwegian Salmon and Abalone. The harmonious texture of marinated papaya, sweet honeydew, luscious peach, juicy pomelo, refreshing snow pear, as well as dried orange peel gives the usual yu sheng an enhanced fruity and refreshing enjoyment.

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Buddha Jumps Over the Wall 4.2/5

Buddha Jump Over the Wall traditionally is a soup delicacy but Chef Wun has given it an interesting spin with his braised version that consists of time honoured indulgences like abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, oyster and dried scallops.

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Braised Pig's Trotters with Fermented Bean Curd 4/5

The Braised Pig's Trotters with Fermented Bean Curd is another delicacy on the menu. While I can't really tasted the fermented bean curd, the pig trotter is braised to a delectable tenderness, especially the melted in the mouth gelatin skin.

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Fried Prawns with Golden Garlic 4/5

A popular choice among the adults and children will be Fried Prawns with Golden Garlic for its crunchy, succulent prawns and fragrant bites of the garlic.

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Crispy Roasted Chicken 4/5

Grilled to perfection is the Crispy Roasted Chicken with a glistening golden sheen of skin layered over the tender, juicy meat beneath.

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Wok Fried Glutinous Rice with Wind Dried Sausages 4.5/5

Completing the dinner is the Wok Fried Glutinous Rice with Wind Dried Sausages. The flavoursome glutinous rice is further lifted by the wind dried sausages for a complete round off to the whole enjoyment.

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Fragrant Homemade Almond Tea Served with Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake

For desert, we have the Fragrant Homemade Almond Tea Served with Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake to finished off the sumptuous meal. Nothing fancy but comforting and hearty to wrap up the night.

Yan Ting's Lunar New Year Set Menus and exclusive A la carte Menu will be served during lunch and dinner. It will be available from 11 January to 22 February 2016.


Yan Ting
St Regis Singapore Hotel
Level 1U
29 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247911
Tel: +65 65066887
Website
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]