Yuletide Celebrations At Mandarin Orchard Singapore

Round up your year 2018 with festive goodies from Mandarin Orchard Singapore. In Roast & Platters, choose from their signature items such as the Premium Honey-glazed Gammon Ham (Boneless $318 for 4.2-4.5kg/ Bone-in $415 for 6-7kg) to new debuts. From the Pastry Selection, besides their signature Valrhona Delicious Dulcey Yule Log ($80/kg), new flavours are out to pipe your interest.

Braised U.S Beef Short Rib 4.2/5

Debuting this year is this Braised U.S Beef Short Rib in Port Wine ($268 for 1.3-1.5kg). Tender and flavourful, and what's best to complement it other than a classic mashed potato which is already brilliantly incorporated into this item as the crust. Save you the hassle of ordering a side!

Roasted U.S Turkey 3/5

What forms a great centrepiece at your Christmas party would be a well roasted turkey. The Roasted U.S. Turkey ($218/6kg, $238/8kg) is available in 2 sizes, medium and large.

Roasted Iberico Pork Back 4.5/5

Seasoned with smoked paprika and Himalayan pink salt, this Roasted Iberico Pork Back ($188 for 1.5 - 1.8kg) may just send everyone at the table vying for extra. The balance of fats and meat makes it succulent with sweetness, with the right amount of seasoning to bring out its flavour.

Orange Miso-glazed Norwegian Salmon with Seafood Mousse 3/5

Alternative to all those meats would be this new item - Orange Miso-glazed Norwegian Salmon with Seafood Mousse ($188 2-2.5kg). I like how moist and almost buttery at some parts and would have been even tastier if the orange miso glaze can be stronger to complement its taste.

Apple and Coconut Yule Log ($80/kg) is a great sweet tiding to balance the tons of chocolates received from families, colleagues and friends. Retail collection of Festive Goodies starts from 23 November to 31 December 2018.

Christmas takeaway goodies by Mandarin Orchard Singapore are available from 23 November to 31 December 2018. For orders and enquiries, call +65 6831 6272/6320 or email festivedesk.orchard@meritushotels.com, or visit the Festive Booth located on Level 1 of the Hotel or Coffee & Crust located on Level 5. Mandarin Orchard Singapore Christmas Goodies Brochure is available here.

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Mandarin Orchard Singapore
333 Orchard Road
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 67374411
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit B to Orchard Road. Head west or turn left on Orchard Road against the flow of traffic. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 mins. [Map]

White Rose Cafe @ York Hotel - Traditional Teochew Porridge With An Array of Dishes For Lunch And Dinner

White Rose Cafe at York Hotel is known for its quarterly Penang Hawkers' Fare buffet and its signature Curry Fish Head dish on its a la carte menu. For a change, the restaurant is bringing back the Traditional Teochew Porridge along with an array of traditional dishes. The promotion will be available for both lunch and dinner from 01 October to 30 November 2018.

Braised Duck with Bean Curd 4/5

All in all there are a total of 16 a la carte side dishes to go along with the Teochew porridge. We tried a few of these dishes on the menu, starting with the Braised Duck with Bean Curd ($12).  Both the duck and bean curd were well braised, absorbing the savoury sauce which goes well with the plain porridge.

Bean Curd with Pork Floss 2.5/5

While the Bean Curd with Pork Floss ($6) is smooth and silky, I find it a little bland to go with the porridge. Maybe adding a richer oyster sauce to the dish will be more appetising.

Century Egg with Pickled Ginger 2.5/5

I didn't quite like the Century Egg with Pickled Ginger ($6). It lacked that pungent ammonia whiff which I like about this acquire ingredient. I also like the yolk to be runny but this is a quite dry.

Chap Chye 3.5/5

The Chap Chye ($9) is cooked to a delectable bite, not stewed until too soft. I like that the cabbage still has a crunch to it. I only hope that the fermented bean curd taste can be a bit stronger.

Chye Poh Omelette 3/5

Onion Omelette 4/5

For the eggs, there are the Chye Poh Omelette ($9) and Onion Omelette ($9). I prefer the latter as the onion is more fragrant and has a subtle sweetness on top of the fluffy omelette. As for the chye poh omelette, it turned out to be on the salty side with the used of salty chye poh. I thought it would taste better if sweet chye poh is used instead.

Sliced Fish with Ginger and Spring Onions 3.5/5

Diced Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce 3.5/5

For some stir fried items, there are the Sliced Fish with Ginger and Spring Onions ($12) and Diced Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce ($10). They are not the usually dishes you will find in traditional Teochew porridge but who is complaining about variety, just give it to me.

Braised Chicken Feet with Mushroom 4/5

Probably I am the only one eating the Braised Chicken Feet with Mushroom ($10). The braising sauce has penetrated into the chicken feet and mushroom, liven it with the savoury sauce. Love it.

Braised Mui Choy with Pork Belly 4.2/5

Another braised item on the menu is the Braised Mui Choy with Pork Belly ($10). The pork belly is cooked to fork tender and it even comes with a bed of mui choy underneath. I find this quite value for money. getting two items in one pot.

Steamed Minced Pork with Salted Fish 4.2/5

Everyone's favourite for the dinner goes to the Steamed Minced Pork with Salted Fish ($12). The saltiness of the salted fish was not overpowering but complemented the patty with a little hint of spiciness from the red chilli.

Cheng Tng 4.5/5

If you have problem deciding which 16 dishes to order, you can also go for the two 4-course set menu that is good for 2 pax at $29 per set. Both set menus come with free flow steamed rice and porridge as well as a choice of hot Cheng Tng or Tang Yuan in Ginger Flavoured Syrup for dessert.

All DBS/POSB and UOB credit and debit cardholders enjoy 10% off the a la carte dishes from the Teochew Porridge menu. Diner also receive one complimentary carpark coupon (per bill per table) with a minimum spend of $50 on a single receipt (valid only for the Teochew Porridge promotion).

Note: This is an invited tasting.


White Rose Cafe
York Hotel
21 Mount Elizabeth
Singapore 228516
Tel: +65 68301156
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Scotts Road towards Goodwood Park Hotel. At Goodwood Park, turn right and walk to the end of the carpark. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]