Joyous Reunions In The Year Of The Dog At Man Fu Yuan, Intercontinental Singapore

Executive Chef Eric Neo and his team at Man Fu Yuan, Intercontinental Singapore has put together 5 handcrafted festive menus this Chinese New Year to herald the arrival of the Year of the Dog. The Chinese New Year festive menus will be available from 18 January to 2 March 2018, priced from $118 per guest.

Treasure Yu Sheng 4.5/5

With the numerous Lo Hei sessions I have attended this year, the Yu Sheng at Man Fu Yuan is the longest I had. What we had is the Treasures Yu Sheng which comes with Abalone, Hokkaido Scallops and Salmon dressed in a Sake Goma Sesame Sauce.

Double-boiled Chicken Soup 4.5/5

Boiled to a rich milky consistency is the Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Bamboo Pitch and Matsutake Mushrooms. Brimming with premium ingredients, this is a luscious yet hearty adn comforting bowl of soup

Roasted Suckling Pig 4.5/5

The Roasted Suckling Pig dish is probably inspired by the way we enjoy the Peking duck. The crispy slice of roasted suckling pig is accompanied with a piece of daikon and a huge piece of foie gras. It is supposed to be wrap with the crepe and have all the different ingredients together to enjoy the different play of textures and harmony of flavours.

Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot 4.5/5

Available for both dine-in and takeaway is the Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot ($398). The treasure pot consists of 18 prized delicacies such as braised sea cucumber with minced prawns and pork, 10-head whole abalone, Canadian lobster, Hokkaido scallop, live prawns, fish maw, goose web, pig's trotter, sea whelk, dried oyster, chicken wing, preserved meat sausage, liver sausage, flower mushroom, cabbage, fried bean curd skin, fried yam and fatt choy.

Steamed Lobster, Chinese Wine, Egg White 4.2/5

An exquisite dish on the menu is the Steamed Lobster with Chinese Wine and Egg White. Do remember get a spoon to scoop up the bed of silky egg white underneath the lobster. The lobster meat was also cooked to a nice bouncy texture with hints of Chinese wine aroma.

Steamed Tiger Garoupa, Mushrooms, Chinese Ham 4.2/5

I find that the Steamed Tiger Garoupa with Mushrooms and Chinese Ham is quite unique with the pairing of steamed fish with Chinese ham. The steamed tiger garoupa seems to have absorbed the essence of the Chinese ham giving it an extra boost in flavour.

Glutinous Rice, Boneless Chicken in Lotus Leaf 3.5/5

The Glutinous Rice with Boneless Chicken in Lotus Leaf made a dramatic entrance with fire being lit around the dish, burning the spices that is placed around the dish. It gives the air a nice aromatic scent. I didn't think that it elevates the dish in any other way though. Putting that aside, the glutinous rice was sticky and flavoursome, and the chicken is cooked to an enjoyable moist and tender texture.

Double-boiled Hashima in Whole Coconut 4/5

Last but not least, I have the Double-boiled Hashima in Whole Coconut. The dessert is served hot. I enjoyed how the coconut juice infused with the tea for a subtle fruity sweetness on top of the longan and red dates.

All in all, Man Fu Yuan offers 5 festive set menus to usher in the Year of the Dog. Prosperity Men ($128 per pax), Success Menu ($188 per pax), Abundance Menu ($1188 for 10 guests, $120 per additional guest), Harmony Menu ($1388 for 10 guests, $140 per additional guest) and ($2888 for 10 guests, $290 per additional guest).

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Man Fu Yuan
InterContinental Singapore
Level 2
80 Middle Road
Singapore 188966
Tel: +65 63387600
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Nearest MRT: Bugis (EW Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1145am - 330pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Bugis MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Usher In The Lunar New Year With Prosperity Buffet At Ellenborough Market Cafe, Swissotel Merchant Court

Well known for their tantalising Asian and International delights, Ellenborough Market Cafe at Swissotel Merchant Court has launched a selection of Prosperity Set meals and buffet offerings featuring a variety of ambrosial festive creations to usher in the Lunar New Year. Available from 5 February to 2 March 2018, diners can choose from two different sets of menu at $788 per table of 10 or $988 per table of 10.

Salmon Yu Sheng 4.5/5

In all Lunar New Year reunion dinners, a must-have to start off the evening is the Salmon Yu Sheng to toss for abundance, prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Consisting of a vibrant medley of shredded vegetables and assorted toppings, the plating of the yusheng resemble that of a cute dog, specially created for the year of that particular Chinese zodiac. It is also served with generous servings of fresh salmon slices, sweet plum sauce and other condiments before the Lo Hei commences.

Double-Boiled Fish Maw with Dried Scallop and Cordycep Flower 4.2/5

The Double-Boiled Fish Maw with Dried Scallop and Cordycep Flower comes in a clear double boiled soup packed with a robust flavour of herbs essence, and a subtle hint of sweetness from the scallop.

Imperial Herbal Chicken 4.5/5

With a strong herbal aroma infused in the meat soaked in a rich herbal broth, the Imperial Herbal Chicken is a welcoming dish full of herbal goodness. While the meat boasts a tender texture that I really enjoyed, the infusion of the herbal essence makes it an even more comforting experience.

Hong Kong Style Fried Garoupa 4/5

The Hong Kong Style Fried Garoupa comes in a sizable whole portion, deep fried and doused in an appetising sweet-savoury sauce. Underneath is soft, tender meat with a melt-in-the-mouth consistency.

Wok-fried Asparagus with Pearl Scallop in XO Sauce 4.2/5

While I enjoyed the crunchy asparagus and capsicum cooked in XO sauce, the highlight of the Wok-fried Asparagus with Pearl Scallop in XO sauce is the fresh and juicy scallops executed excellently with a tinge of spice and sauce fragrance.

Braised Abalone and Sea Cucumber with Australian Broccoli 4.2/5

Thick slices of sea cucumber, juicy braised abalone and crunchy broccoli render the Braised Abalone and Sea Cucumber with Australian Broccoli an enjoyable dish, especially with the full-bodied savoury gravy that complement excellently with the rest of the ingredients.

Fried Glutinous Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf 4/5

For something more substantial, the Fried Glutinous Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf comes in a large portion of fragrant glutinous rice, with a mix of lup cheong or Chinese sausage with mushrooms.

Double-boiled “Hasma” with Red Dates 4.2/5

Bring the meal to a sweet finale with the Double-boiled “Hasma” with Red Dates, a nourishing bowl of double-boiled soup filled with nutrition value. The red dates lend a subtle sweetness to the double boiled soup, delivering a sweet touch to the dish.

With Lunar New Year just around the corner, diners can look forward to enojying a scrumptious dinner with loved ones at the Ellenborough Market Cafe, Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore which is a great choice for the reunion event. For enquiries and reservations, please call 62391847 / 1848 or email dining.merchantcourt@swissotel.com

Prosperity Buffet
Lunch (Mon – Sun, Eve of PH and PH): $68 per adult and $34 per child
Dinner (Mon – Sun, Eve of PH and PH): $80 per adult and $40 per child

Prosperity Set Menus
Menu A – $788 per table of 10
Menu B – $988 per table of 10

Words and photos by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Ellenborough Market Cafe
Swissotel Merchant Court
20 Merchant Court
Singapore 058281
Tel: +65 62391847/1848
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Nearest MRT: Clark Quay (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Buffet Lunch: 12pm - 230pm
Buffet Dinner: 630pm - 10pm
Buffet High Tea: 330pm - 530pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Clark Quay MRT station: Take Exit E. Walk straight to Tew Chew Street. Cross the road and turn right. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]