Brizo @ Park Hotel Clarke Quay - Viva Seafood Fiesta

Known for its seafood themed buffet spread, Brizo at Park Hotel Clarke Quay periodically will refresh their offering to tantalize the taste buds of their customers. For the month of April to June 2016, Brizo will be transporting their customers to Spain, dishing up seafood delicacies with flavours of Spain.

Besides the seafood spread, the buffet is also offers a variety of Spanish meat dishes to enrich the whole journey to Spain. I started with the Spanish Meatballs and Tuna Empanada as I embarked on a gourmet trip to Spain.

Spanish Meatballs and Tuna Tmpanada

The Spanish Meatballs were moist, meaty and flavourful. It was so appetizing that I have a few of them at one go. What interested me more is the Tuna Empanada which is like a puff pastry stuffed with tuna. This is my first time having it.

Spanish Roasted Pork Belly with Smoked Paprika 4/5

Spanish Roasted Pork Belly with Smoked Paprika 4/5

Who can resist a good piece of the pork belly? The Spanish Roasted Pork Belly with Smoked Paprika was roasted to a beautiful succulent coupled with crackling skin. Simply irresistible.

Spanish Chorizo Sausage 4/5

There is also the Spanish Chorizo Sausage to round off the whole array of Spanish delicacies from the land.

Seafood Paella 4/5

Valencia Squid Ink Rice with Seafood 4/5

A staple for Spanish cuisine is the Seafood Paella and Valencia Squid Ink Rice with Seafood. The vibrant colour and presentation not only entice the appetite but also pretty in sight. Each and every grain has absorbed the delectable flavours of the stock and cooked to a nice bite. What I like most is the burnt crusty texture at the bottom of the pan.

Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp 4.5/5

The highlight for me is the Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp that comes with sliced baguette to soak up the aromatic garlic olive oil that is infused with the crustacean flavours.

Lobster in a Pan 4/5

Back b popular demand is the Lobster in a Pan. It comprised of a whole Maine lobster, tiger prawns, mussels, corns and pasta fusilli. Diners have a choice of either Garlic Cream or Cioppino. This is already a feast by itself among the variety of 15 dishes.

Creamy Butter Rock Crab

A seafood buffet is not complete without Singaporean's favourite crabs. Among the buffet spread, diners can taste a variety of rendition of the popular crustacean. One of them is the Creamy Butter Rock Crab. The rich, creamy and buttery sauce is a finger licking good alternative to the usual chilli and black pepper crab.

Viva Seafood Fiesta
Date: 1 April to 30 June 2016 (Thu to Sun Only)
Time: 630pm - 1030pm
Price: $55++ per adult, $27++ (per child, 6-12 yrs old)


Brizo
Park Hotel Clarke Quay
1 Unity Street
Singapore 237983
Tel: +65 65938888
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Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 6am - 1030am, 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk to bus stop at Clark Quay Station (Stop ID 04222). Take bus number 54. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to the end UE Square Shopping Mall. Journey time about 8 minutes.  [Map]

Rice & Fries @ Changi Road - Passion, Consistency and Quality Food in Neighbourhood Restaurant

It has been almost 3 years since I last visited Rice & Fries at Changi Road. In this competitive F&B scene, I have seen so many restaurants come and go. I am glad that Chef Ken and his team are still hanging around, delicately dishing out delicious food to their customers.  This time I am back again to check out their new menu.

Spam Bots 4.5/5

The Spam Bots ($9.80) is probably the best spam fries I have tried. What I like about the luncheon meat frites is the crispy exterior while the innard still retain the moist texture, unlike most places that deep fried everything to a dry almost crispy texture. It also comes with a salt egg yolk dip that made it even more addictive.

Chicken Wings 4/5

Another great snack bite is the Chicken Wings ($6.80 for 2pc). Deep fried to crispy with juicy interior, this is a delectable starter for sharing.

Somersby Apple Cider 4.5/5

The ice cold Somersby Apple Cider which is light and refreshing, is perfect to go with the spam bots and chicken wings. Rice & Fries also serve it in an interesting way, instead of just drinking it straight from the bottom. The bottle is inverted and dunk into a glass of ice of a cool enjoyment.

French Onion Soup 4/5

On the new revamped menu, we tried both the French Onion Soup ($6.80) and Lobster Bisque ($12.80). Quite a well executed dish whereby I can taste the rich beef broth together with the sweetness of the carmalized onions coming together. Instead of the toasted garlic bread at the side, it will be even better if the french onion soup is topped with crouton and cheese.

Lobster Bisque 3.8/5

The Lobster Bisque ($12.8) comes in a gorgeous thick and creamy lobster seafood bisque with crab meat, served with a toasted garlic bread. I enjoyed the bowl of soup but I thought it leaned more towards a seafood soup rather than a lobster bisque. Hence I think the dish name was a bit misleading until I read the description in details.

Salted Egg Yolk Pasta 4.2/5

One of the bestseller at Rice & Fries is the Salted Egg Yolk Pasta ($19.80) topped with a deep fried soft shell crab. The version at Rice & Fries is rich, intense and creamier, coating every stand of the pasta. On top of that, the used of curry leaves lifted the flavour, giving it an extra oomph.

BBQ Pork Ribs 4/5

The BBQ Pork Ribs ($22.80) is one dish that we have mixed options. The rack of ribs was cooked to a nice tender, falling off the bone with ease. The meat also comes with a hint of smokiness. I find that the sweet house special bbq sauce enhances the whole enjoyment of the dish but my dining partner feels that it is too sweet. That's why taste is always subjective. You can't satisfy everyone's palate.

Crab & Lobster Risotto 4.5/5

Among the mains I tried. The Crab & Lobster Risotto ($21.80) is probably my favourite. The risotto is cooked to an enjoyable grainy bite texture which is how I like it. The risotto is also well infused with the rich and intense lobster bisque, packed with generous serving of crab meat.

Lemon Tart 3/5

Wrapping up the dinner, we have the Lemon Tart ($6.80) and Dark Chocolate Lava Cake ($9.80). The pastry case of the lemon tart was a little under baked during our visit. It did not have the biscuity texture. Nevertheless, the lemon custard is well balanced, not overly sour which at time can be quite unpalatable.

Dark Chocolate Lava Cake 3.5/5

The Dark Chocolate Lava Cake ($9.80) with vanilla ice cream fares better than the lemon tart. The warm molten lava cake has a crusty surface that adds a layer of texture enjoyment amid the chocolate lava centre and moist body.

Overall, I have enjoyed my meal at Rice & Fries. It is great to come back to a restaurant to know that they have kept their passion, consistency and quality in dishing our beautiful food to their customers. For people living in the Kembangan area, I envy you for having such a good neighbourhood restaurant in your vicinity.


Rice & Fries
484 Changi Road
Singapore 419896
Tel: +65 97386648
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Nearest MRT: Kembangan (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon, Wed-Fri: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm
Tue: 6pm - 11pm
Sat-Sun, PH: 12pm - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Kembangan MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road at Sims Ave East. Walk along the canal to Changi Road. Cross the road and turn left. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]