Shima @ Goodwood Park Hotel - New Kaiseki Menu By Chef Hoshiba Fumihiko

Shima at Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore is known as one of the oldest Japanese restaurant in Singapore. The restaurant reputed for its teppayaki has recently unveiled a new Kaiseki menu, curated by Chef Hoshiba Fumihiko, an award-winning luminary with over 40 years of culinary experience.

Zensai 4/5

I had the 8-Course Kaiseki ($88) starting with the Zensai (Japanese snacks and appetisers). The plate showcases the seasonal ingredients of autumn. On the plate, you can find Sazae, Kikunagi Akita Hitashi, Yuzu Steamed Aigamo, Shiitake Kogarami, Ebi with Caviar and Ginnan on Matsuba. It felt like having a platter of amuse bouche showcasing the different tastes and textures of the ingredients as well as the chef's culinary skill. My favourite item on the plate is the yuzu steamed duck. If I didn't know, I would have mistaken it as beef. The texture and taste were so close to that of beef.

Sashimi 3.8/5

Next is the Sashimi which uses fresh ingredients that are flown in from Japan twice a week. Being picky, if the kitchen has served me otoro instead of chutoro, that will be perfect.

Mushimono 3.8/5

For the steamed item, I had the Fukahire Chawanmushi. The steamed egg custard is topped with sharkfin and paired excellently with a a beautiful broth. Hidden in between the chawanmushi is a layer of sweet sesame tofu. It did offer an element of surprise but I didn't quite enjoy the contrast of sweet and savoury. I would rather the chef kept it simple and do away with the sesame tofu.

Yakimono 4/5

The next dish is from the grill. We have sea and land on the plate. From the sea, I had the Seasonal Fish in Sakana Kyoto Miso. The miso accentuated the enjoyment of the fish with a hint of smokiness. From the land, the A5 Tochigi Wagyu is wrapped with Aonegi, giving it a nice crunch.The dish is complemented with seasonal Japanese vegetables and Konoch Ginger.

Nimono

Nimono is a traditional simmered dish that comes with Kabu, Kani, Shimeiji and Seasonal Greens in a Kiku (Chrysanthemum) Soup. The centerpiece is the carved kaku, a white radish carved to resemble a chrysanthemum flower and stuffed with shrimp paste.

Agemono 3.5/5

Moving to Agemono, our fried items consists of White Fish, Sweet Potato and Shishito. I actually quite enjoy it, having it together with the ponzu sauce. You also don't get that greasiness on your lips after having it.

Gohan 3.5/5

For the Gohan, I was served Matsutake Takikomi Gohan, Miso Soup and Pickles. It felt like having a complete meal on its own. Using the prized Matsutake mushroom, the rice is cooked in a dashi stock using the traditional claypot method over fire stove.

Mizugashi 4.2/5

Last but not least is the dessert. Besides the seasonal fruits, I  was served a mochi skin-like dessert that is wrapped with black sesame ice cream.

All together there are 5 different Keiseki Menu offered by Shima. For lunch, there are $48 and $68 options while dinner is available at $88, $188 and $288.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Shima
Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scott Road
Level 1
Singapore 228221
Tel: +65 67346281
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

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

Direction: 
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Scotts Road to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

Coffee Lounge @ Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore - Design Your Own Local Degustation Set Menu With Mao Shan Wang Dessert Buffet

For a limited period from 14 October 2017 to 17 November 2017, The Coffee Lounge at Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore presents the Dessert Buffet with Mao Shan Wang Specialities promotion together with its Local Degustation Set Menu which will be available during lunch and dinner. The dessert buffet features Mao Shan Wang durian pastries on top of its usual delectable dessert buffet spread.

Tahu Telor 4.2/5

The Design Your Own Local Degustation Set Menu comes in 3 courses ($50) and 4 courses ($54) which includes the Dessert Buffet with Mao Shan Wang Specialities.

Pork Satay with Pineapple Peanut Sauce 4.2/5

For the starters of the local degustation menu, we tried both the Tahu Telur and Pork Satay with Pineapple Peanut Sauce. If you a big eater, I would recommend the tahu telur over the pork satay. For photo seek, I actually borrowed another 2 more skewers from my friend's plate. Putting that aside, both dishes actually tasted good. I enjoyed the light and fluffy beancurd tower complemented by the spice kicap manis sauce. I was also delighted that the kitchen made the effort to pair the succulent pork satay with pineapple in their peanut sauce.

Nasi Briyani 3.5/5

Nasi Lemak 4/5

For the Rice item, we tried the Nasi Briyani and Nasi Lemak. I think it is a good showcase of the local cuisine. The nasi briyani comes with with chicken rendang, achar and pappadum. I would prefer the nasi lemak more for its fragrant coconut rice and the shiok homemade sambal.

Hokkien Black Noodles 3/5

Xing Zhou Bee Hoon 4.2/5

Last but not least for the Noodle items, we had the Hokkien Black Noodles and Xing Zhou Bee Hoon. The flavourful hokkien black noodles comes with squid, prawns, sliced pork and crispy pork lard. However, the gravy was on the salty side during our visit. What surprises me is the unassuming xing zhou bee hoon which is pack with wok flavour. Simple but comforting.

Mao Shan Wang Eclair 4.5/5

After having the local signature dishes, don't forget to head over to the dessert spread that includes a delectable dessert buffet of cakes, pastries, hot and cold dessert soups, nonya kueh, fruits, ice cream and most important, Mao Shan Wang durian pastries.

Mao Shan Wang Mochi 4/5

Durian lovers can look forward to a tempting range of durian creations such as the Mao Shan Wang Mochi, Mao Shan Wang Waffles and Ice Cream, Mao Shan Wang Sticky Rice, Mao Shan Wang Crumble Tart, Mao Shan Wang Creme Brulee, Mao Shan Wang Eclair, Mao Shan Wang Toast and Mao Shan Wang Pandan Cake.

Mao Shan Wang Crumble Tart 4.2/5

Among the selections of durian pastries, my favourites were Mao Shan Wang Pandan Cake, Mao Shan Wang Eclair and Mao Shan Wang Crumble Tart.

Noted: This is an invited tasting


Coffee Lounge
Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road
Singapore 228221
Tel: +65 67301746
Facebook
Website
Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Design Your Own Local Degustation Menu
Daily: 12pm - 230pm, 6pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Scotts Road to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]