Maggie Joan's Dining & Bar @ Amoy Street - A New Expanded Lunch Menu Of Contemporary Mediterranean Dishes

After my last visit to Maggie Joan's Dining & Bar at Amoy Street last year, I am back again to the underground dining place, where the main entrance is located in the back alley to check out their expanded lunch menu of contemporary Mediterranean dishes. Chef Oliver has put together an assortment of starters, mains and sides using the freshest produce by incorporating familiar flavours of the Mediterranean to the dishes.

Homemade Sourdough and Smoked Beef Fat Butter 4.5/5

I hate the fact that the restaurant serves the complimentary Homemade Sourdough and Smoked Beef Fat Butter. This is too good to just stop at one. Unknowingly I probably have eaten a bit too much and already feeling a bit full after it.

Cheese Arancini & Tomato Chutney 4.2/5

This is not your ordinary Cheese Arancini ($9). The risotto ball come with four different types of cheeses. There are gorgonzola, epoisse, langres and ricotta. Cheese lover will adore this. The tomato chutney sitting on the bottom of the plate, provided the extra lift and dimension to the dish.

Cured Salmon Tartare 4.8/5

If you feel like eating clean, then the Cured Salmon Tartare ($17) is the ideal choice. The clean and sharp taste of the cured salmon is further topped with dill, pickled cucumber, sourdough crouton and yoghurt. One of my favourite dishes on the new menu, allowing me to enjoy the freshness to the fullest.

Gypsy Style Baked Egg, Chickenpea Stew & Chorizo 4/5

The Gypsy Style Baked Egg, Chickpea Stew & Chorizo ($16) is served together with some milk bread. The Spanish inspired spiced chickpea stew comes with layers of textures and flavours. The more you dig into it, the different play of flavours tend to come through, coming together as one.

Homemade Pappardelle 4.5/5

Not to be missed is the Homemade Pappardelle ($26). The freshly made pasta sheet is tossed with chilli paste and paired with 12 hours roasted lamb shoulder. It is then topped with parmigiano reggiano. The highlight has to be the flat and broad pasta sheet which comes with a delightful bite. Not to forget the flavourful and tender lamb ragu which rounded off the whole experience. This is a dish I will definitely go back for.

Fried Chicken Sandwich 4.2/5

The Fried Chicken Sandwich ($18) is dressed with green harissa, coleslaw and pecornio cheese. It is actually quite fresh to have the combination for a chicken sandwich. The condiments did not steal the limelight of the tender and juicy fried chicken, but instead complement it. The focaccia texture like bread is another excellent choice for the sandwich.

Hand Cut Chips, Rosemary Salt & Ricotta 4.2/5

The instant the Hand Cut Chips ($9) is served, I could smell the beautiful aroma of the rosemary. The hand cut Sebago potato Chips are steamed and blanced in oil at 140 degrees and then deep fried at 220 degrees. Lastly seasoned with rosemary, sherry vinegar and Maldon salt. Dip it into the creamy ricotta sauce for an elevated enjoyment.

Dark Chocolate Tart 4/5

If you still have space, you can wrap up your lunch with the Dessert of the Day ($10). Ours happened to be the Dark Chocolate Tart which consists of 65% dark chocolate ganache and lined with salted peanut paste. A simple but yet elegant dessert to wrap up a wonderful lunch.

I am glad that I have told time to check out Maggie Joan's new expanded lunch menu. The standard and quality of their food are still consistent and good. I would highly recommend the Cured Salmon Tartare, Fried Chicken Sandwich and Homemade Pappardelle if you plan to drop by the restaurant for lunch. 

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Maggie Joan's Dining & Bar
110 Amoy Street
#01-01
Singapore 069930
(Entrance from Gemmill Lane)
Tel: +65 62215564
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Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (DT Line), Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 230pm, 6pm - 11pm
Sat: 6pm - 11pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Telok Ayer MRT station. Take Exit A. Turn left and walk down Cross Street towards Amoy Street. Turn left onto Amoy Street. Take the side lane beside the shop house and walk to the back. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2)  Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit G. Follow the covered walkway to the junction of Mccallum Street, Telok Ayer and Amoy Street. Turn left at the junction onto Amoy Street. Continue on Amoy Street to the end of the road. Take the side lane beside lane at the end of Amoy Street to the back. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

Peach Garden Chinese Dining @ Changi Airport Terminal 2 - You Do Not Need An Air Ticket To Eat London Duck

Passengers travelling in and out of Changi Airport now can indulge in traditional Chinese food with contemporary flair at the newly opened Peach Garden Chinese Dining at Terminal 2 departure hall. The restaurant features an all day dining menu including its well loved signature creations and classic dishes, and good selections of dim sum.

Fried Carrot Cake in X.O. Sauce 4/5

We started with something light on the menu in the Fried Carrot Cake in X.O. Sauce ($9.80). The radish cake comes in huge chunky cube with crispy edges tossed in the aromatic X.O. sauce. It is further coated with egg to enhance the flavour with the bean sprouts giving it the extra crunchiness.

Double-boiled Shark's Bone Cartilage Soup 4.5/5

To warm our stomach before starting on the mains, we had the Double-boiled Shark's Bone Cartilage Soup with Bamboo Pith, Dried Scallop and Fish Maw ($26 per portion). The collagen rich soup is comforting and packed with beautiful flavours, infused with the essence of the delicacies.

Crisp-fried Prawn with Wasabi Salad Cream 4.2/5

A dish that will delight the youth is the Crisp-fried Prawn with Wasabi Salad Cream ($23.80). The crunchy and plump prawn is coated in a vibrant wasabi salad cream sauce that will stimulate the nasal passages with its pungency. A sensorial experience in the execution.

Braised Homemade Beancurd with Fresh Crab Meat and Local Spinach 4.2/5

For a balance diet, we ordered the Braised Homemade Beancurd with Fresh Crab Meat and Local Spinach ($18). This is like a three in one dish. You get to have your vegetable, silky tofu and fresh sweet crab meat.

Stewed Vermicelli with Sliced Fish, Bitter Gourd and Black Bean Sauce 4.5/5

One of my favourite dishes is the Stewed Vermicelli with Sliced Fish, Bitter Gourd and Black Bean Sauce ($16). I enjoyed how the black bean sauce coupled with the wok-hei aroma gave the stewed vermicelli a character on its own. The addition of sliced fish and bitter gourd is like jewels on a crown, completing the homely and yet comforting noodle dish.

Roasted London Duck 4.5/5

A highlight at Peach Garden Chinese Dining has to be the used of the London Duck, also known as the wagyu of duck. The reason why the Roasted London Duck ($68 Whole/ $35.80 Half/ $18 small) is gaining popularity in Singapore its because of the succulent texture and that layer of fats underneath the skin. This is one dish that you must order from the menu.

Roasted Crispy Pork Cube 4.2/5

Since we are already having the roasted london duck, might as well add on the Roasted Crispy Pork Cube ($12.80 per portion) to the platter. The crackling skin, together with the succulent and juicy meat is just too good to be only be served in portion in accordance to the number of guests. I wish there are more of it.

Wrapping up our wonderful lunch in a sweet note, we have the Chilled Fresh Mango, Sago with Pomelo ($8) and Chilled Black Glutinous Rice with Ice Cream ($8). For an additional $3, the desserts are served in a coconut husk. I could not decide which is my favourite as both are as good, so we ended up sharing to enjoy the best of both world.

Be it that you want to have a quick lunch before flying off , to host a business lunch or family gathering, the restaurant offers the perfect setting to do so with its 180 seating capacity and three private room. In celebration of its opening, the restaurant is offering an opening special for its signature suckling pig at $168 (U.P. $238). Advance order is required. Diners will also get to enjoy a complimentary serving of deep fried chicken in szechuan style. The opening specials will be available up to 31 August 2016 only.

Note: This post was brought to you by Peach Garden.


Peach Garden Chinese Ding
Changi Airport Terminal 2
Departure Hall
60 Airport Boulevard
#036-084
Singapore 819643
Tel: +65 63863033
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Nearest MRT: Changi Airport (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1030am - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Changi Airport MRT station. Take Exit A. Take the escalator to departure hall. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]