Glorious Lunar New Year Reunions At Man Fu Yuan

Ushering in the Year of Rat at Man Fu Yuan with a luxurious selection of Lunar New Year delicacies and prix-fixe menus from 6 January to 8 February 2020. This year, Executive Sous Chef Aaron Tan and his team have put together eight prix-fixe menus and a collection of auspicious dishes.

Treasure Yusheng

Toss to a successful year ahead with the new 60-inch Treasure Yu Sheng adorned with Abalone, Hokkaido scallops, salmon crisp fish skin, and refreshing passionfruit roselle sauce, shaped in the form of the Chinese character "Yuan" (苑) which symbolises a garden of plenty.

Superior Pumpkin Bisque 

A change from the usual double-boiled soup for Chinese dinner is the Superior Pumpkin Bisque. It is a welcoming change. A western-style soup incorporating Asian ingredients such as Chinese cabbage, fish maw, Chinese cured meat and Sarawak bird's nest.

Signature Smoked Duck

Not to be missed is the Signature Smoked Duck with Superior Chinese Herbal Stock ($88). The fragrant and tender smoked duck is good to serve up to 5 pax and available for takeaway.

Man Fu Yuan Abundance Treasure Pot

One of the dishes I look forward to during Lunar New Year is the Pen Cai. Over at Man Fu Yuan, the Abundance Treasure Pot ($388) is brimming with 18 different ingredients. They are braised sea cucumber, 10-head abalone, Canadian lobster, Hokkaido scallops, prawns, fish maw, goose web, pig's trotters, whelk, oysters, chicken wings, preserved meat sausage, Yunnan black tiger palm mushroom, cabbage, wheat gluten, fried yam and fatty choy.

Steamboat

I have heard so much about Man Fu Yuan exclusive and premium Steamboat, and I finally get to try it. For this lunar new year, guests will be able to purchase 10 of the steamboat ingredients to dine in the comfort of their home. They are Eight-head abalone, minced Hokkaido scallops ($108), Homemade crab claw, minced fresh prawns ($28), USA beef rib eye ($48), Poached Drunken Chicken, Chinese herbs, huadiao Chinese wine ($22), Traditional fresh prawn dumplings ($26), Minced pork dumplings, mushrooms ($22), Homemade premium USA Angus beef balls, water chestnuts ($32), Homemade crab meat balls, prawns ($32), Dace fish balls, fatt choy ($26), and Minced pork balls, dried oysters ($32)

Roasted Suckling Pig

A signature at Man Fu Yuan is the Roasted Suckling Pig stuffed with Preserved Cured Meats and Five Grain Glutinous Rice. A multi-sensual enjoyment with crackling skin and succulent meat. The preserved cured meats enhanced the flavours while the sticky glutinous rice provides the extra texture. This is so shiok.

Chilled Coconut Jelly, Butterfly Pea Flower Sesame Mochi, Pineapple Balls.

Wrapping up the dinner, I have the Chilled Coconut Jelly, Butterfly Pea Flower Sesame Mochi and Pineapple Balls. My favourite is the light and refreshing chilled coconut jelly paired with Aloe Vera and Snow Bird's Nest.

Chinese New Year goodies are available from 16 December 2019 to 8 February 2020. They are available for collection from 10 January to 8 February 2020 from the Man Fu Yuan Shoppe located at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore from Bugis Junction. Guests enjoy 20% early bird savings when they place their orders between 16 December 2019 and 9 January 2020 and enjoy an additional 5% privilege when they order online at InterContinentalShoppe.sg. Three working days are required for processing of orders.

For enquiries or to place an order, please email sinhbmanfu@ihg.com, call +65 6825 1133, or visit InterContinentalShoppe.sg.

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]

Tonito @ Jewel Changi Airport - Serving Lesser Known Traditional Latin American Cuisine

Having dined at Tono Cevicheria on a few occasions, I have grown to enjoy the vibrant flavours of Peruvian cuisine. I was excited when it opens a brother restaurant, Tonito at Jewel Changi Airport, bringing the lesser known Latino dishes to Singaporean as well as tourists travelling in and out of Singapore.

Mexican Ceviche 4/5

For appetisers, we started with the Mexican Ceviche ($28) and Ceviche Tonito ($28). The Mexican Ceviche consists of octopus, Japanese baby scallops, crabmeat, pico de gallo, limes, and guacamole. It is best eaten together with the crispy corn tortilla for an explosion of flavours and play of textures.

Ceviche Tonito 4/5

Tasted as good is the Ceviche Tonito ($28) that comprises of Japanese baby scallops, octopus, crabmeat and fried calamari in Smoked Aji Amarillo Tiger's Milk. Compare to the Mexican Ceviche, and I prefer this more as the flavours are sharper with more depth.

Pork Tacos 4/5

Tonito does not focus only on Peruvian food. It also offers a selection of Latin American cuisine  such as the Mexican tacos and quesadillas. For tacos, there are options for fish, beef, chicken and pork. I had the Pork Tacos ($16) which comes with crispy pork belly, sausage, caramelised onion, chipotle mayo aioli with soft corn tortilla.

Beef Quesadillas 4.2/5

The Beef Quesadillas ($16) with crispy thin flour tortilla is another excellent dish on the menu. Marinated beef, coriander aioli and avocado puree are sandwiched in between the crispy shell, bound together by the melted cheddar cheese for a cheesy enjoyment. There are also options for pork and chicken if you don't eat beef. For vegetarian, the corn replaces the protein.

Fish Moqueca 4.2/5

A dish closer to our local palate is the traditional Brazilian Fish Moqueca ($26). The fish stew is prepared with rich coconut milk in a piquant gravy of tomatoes and peppers which has a mild spicy kick. It goes very well with the fragrant garlic rice.

Latino Seafood Rice 4.5/5

My favourite dish for the night goes to the Latino Seafood Rice. The crabmeat rice cooked in white wine, dried chilli sauce and parmesan cheese is delicious and flavourful. Crispy fish, calamari and prawns accompanied the dish. It is a simple yet hearty dish. I probably can eat this every day and not get tired of it.

Tres Leches 4.5/5

Not being a dessert person, I find myself enjoying the Tres Leches ($8) paired with pineapple compote and crispy coconut flakes. The sponge cake soaked in coconut milk is moist and sweet.

Unlike Tono Cevicheria, Tonito offers a more family-friendly, convivial dining atmosphere with hearty and flavourful traditional Latin American cuisine that is lesser known to Singaporean.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Tonito
Jewel Changi Airport
78 Airport Boulevard
#02-248
Singapore 819666
Tel: +65 69043975
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Nearest MRT: Changi Airport (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 9pm

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