Majestic Bay @ Gardens By The Bay - New Chinese Executive Chef With A New Line Of Signature Dishes

Majestic Bay at Gardens By The Bay welcomes new Chinese Executive Chef Chee Hin Yew. Chef Chee is not new to Singapore. He has been working along side Chef-Owner Yong Bing Ngen for the past sixteen years. In conjunction with the new appointment, Chef Chee has also created a new line of signature dishes.

Catch of the Day in Two Ways 3.5/5

First is the Catch of the Day in Two Ways ($80). A display of Yin and Yang with deep fried bites of the fish on one side and the lightly pan fried slices on the other side. I prefer the non deep fried so for the original flavour of the fish.

Lobster in Homemade Champagne Sauce 4/5

I actually quite enjoy the Lobster in Homemade Champagne Sauce ($50). The tangy combination of a fruity champagne sauce seems to bring out the sweetness of the lobster meat even more.

Crispy Prawns in Satay Peanut Sauce 4.2/5

Initially sceptical but I was won over with I bit into the Crispy Prawns in Satay Peanut Sauce ($28). The nutty sauce goes well with the crunchy prawn. Not to forget the little parcel at the side, which is wrapped with glutinous rice, best to have it with the satay sauce.

Crispy Sea Prawns in Light Soya Sauce and Smashed Garlic 4.2/5

Another prawn dish I tried is the Crispy Sea Prawns in Light Soya Sauce and Smashed Garlic ($30). Coated in the mouth watering savoury sauce, this is further accentuated by the smashed garlic giving it a beautiful aroma.

Baby Pork Belly Ribs, Jiangsu Style 4.2/5

For the Baby Pork Belly Ribs, Jiangsu Style ($24), I like how the chef uses the acidity of the Zhejiang vinegar to cut through the richness of the sweet sauce, striking a balance for the tender and pork belly ribs.

Sauteed Mud Crab with Basil Leaves in White Wine Sauce 4/5

I remembered Majestic Bay for its coffee crab when it first opened. The dish is still available on the menu. However this time round, I am treated to another new creation, the Sauteed Mud Crab with Basil Leaves in White Wine Sauce ($68). It is a East-West fusion, using the basil leaves for aroma and the creamy white wine sauce to lift the flavours of the fresh crab meat.

Malaysia Free Range Chicken Rice, Claypot Style 4.5/5

A new signature at Majestic Bay is the Malaysia Free Range Chicken Rice, Claypot Style ($32). This is only limited to 4 portions everyday. So do order in advance. Instead of the traditional claypot rice with Chinese sausage and dark soy sauce, this is replaced with the new take of the iconic Hainanese Chicken Rice. The juicy chicken and fragrant rice is cooked and served in an earthen bowl. It even comes with the tangy chicken rice chilli sauce and ginger.

Chendol Siew Dai 4.5/5

I really like the new take of our traditional chendol dessert which is rather sweet. The version at Majestic Bay, the Chendol Siew Dai ($4.80) is a lighter and upgraded version. It comes in a concoction of coocnut milk, shaved ice, sweet beans, attap chee (sea coconut), jackfruit, almond jelly and most importantly the chendol.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant
Gardens by the Bay
Flower Dome
18 Marina Gardens Drive
#01-10
Singapore 018953
Tel: +65 66046604
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Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CC Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1145am - 230pm, 545pm - 930pm (last order)
Sat, Sun & PH: 1130am - 230pm, 545pm - 930pm (last order)

Direction:
1) Alight at Bayfront MRT station. Take Exit B. Follow the underground link way. Exit and cross the Dragonfly Bridge into Gardens by the bay. Turn left and keep walking straight cutting through the Malay Garden, Chinese Garden and Indian Garden towards the flower dome. At the ticketing counters, take the escalator on the right side. Head down the escalator and the restaurant is on the left.  Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

L32 Geylang Handmade Noodles @ Geylang Road - Probably The Best Ban Mian In The East

After reading and hearing good reviews of L32 Geylang Handmade Noodles's Ban Mian, I decided to visit the coffeeshop in which it is located at the junction of Geylang Road and Geylang Lorong 32. My attention is drawn to the variety of ban mian such as chicken, fishball, meatball, sliced fish, clam and fish head besides the normal pork one.

Prawn Ban Mian Soup 4.5/5

The Prawn Ban Mian Soup ($5) comes with 2 big fresh prawns, egg, minced pork, vegetables and topped with ikan bilis that sweeten the already flavourful soup. The star has to be the texture of the noodles that is cooked to al dente. I can understand why many have given good reviews of their ban mian now. I am glad that I take the time to check it out.

Pork Ban Mian Dry 4.5/5

For the dry version, I gone for the Pork Ban Mian Dry ($4.30) which is the cheapest of all the selection. Compared to the soup version, the dry version allows you to appreciate the texture of the handmade noodles even more. The enjoyable bite of the noodle is complemented by the robust and fragrant chilli sauce, elevated by the ikan bilis. The accompany soup even comes with a whole egg drop.

After trying L32 Geylang Handmade Noodles myself, I have to agree that the ban mian here is top notch. There is nothing to fault the texture of the handmade noodle. The chilli is spicy and fragrant. The soup is robust and flavourful. It is like the whole package for a good bowl of ban mian.


L32 Geylang Handmade Noodles
558 Geylang Road
(corner of Geylang Lorong 32)
Singapore 389509
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Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar (CC Line, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 1130am - 930pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Paya Lebar MRT station. Take Exit D. Walk to Geylang Road. Turn right onto Geylang Road. Walk down Geylang Road. Walk to junction of Geylang Road and Geylang Lorong 32. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]