藝 Yi By Jereme Leung @ Raffles Hotel - Usher In The Year Of Ox

Usher in the year of the Ox at 藝 Yi By Jereme Leung located in Raffles Hotel with auspicious culinary creations and celebratory home dining sets. The Lunar New Year menu will be available from 18 January to 26 February 2021.

Longevity Yu Sheng with Abalone, Arctic Surf Clams and Salmon 4/5

Tossed to a year of abundance and prosperity with the Longevity Yu Sheng with Abalone, Arctic Surf Clams and Salmon ($208) dressed in Yunnan Rose Sauce. This year, the restaurant has also come up with a convenient takeaway packaging for their Yu Sheng for families to Lo Hei in the comfort of their home.

Sea Whelk Skewer 3/5, Plum-pickled Cherry Tomatoes 4.2/5, Seaweed Shrimp Rolls 3.5/5

Our dinner started with a trio of appetisers consisting of Sea Whelk Skewer, Plum-pickled Cherry Tomatoes and Sweet Vinegar, and Seaweed Shrimp Rolls. The sea whelk comes in a spicy and mala sauce, and I thought the texture was a bit tough. The plum-pickled cherry tomatoes with its sweetness help to cool off the heat from the sea whelk. The seaweed shrimp roll is a unique tweak of the tradition.

I was also given a glimpse of their dim sum offerings in the Pan-seared Carrot Cake. Lightly seared on the exterior, it gives the carrot cake a nice char, crisp and beautiful aroma while the interior remains soft.

Buddha Jumps Over The Wall 3.8/5

With the rainy season in Singapore, the weather has been rather chilling. The Buddha Jumps Over The Wall ($68) makes an ideal entry to warm up the body. Diners will be treated to a luxe enjoyment of premium ingredients in the light and nourishing bowl of soup, packed with the ingredients' essence drawn over hours of boiling.

Steamed Cod Fillet with Fermented Black Beans and Olives 4/5

The fatty Steamed Cod Fillet is cooked to perfection excellently paired with fermented black beans and olives brightening the cod fish's buttery flavour.

Baked Lobster with XO Sauce and Cheese 4/5

I thought the Baked Lobster with XO Sauce and Cheese would be very rich and pungent, but the flavours were quite subtle. I am not sure whether it is the real intention, but it does allow me to appreciate the lobster meat's freshness, instead of dressing the beautiful meat in a creamy and strong dressing.

Slow-cooked Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs with Fried Bun 4/5

Sweet and Sour pork I have eaten a lot, but pork ribs is a first for me. The Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs fell off the bone with ease, and the sauce is well balanced, not selling the limelight. It even comes with fried bun to allow diners to wipe up the delicious sauce.

Chef Jereme's Signature Golden Fried Rice with Preserved Meats 4.2/5

Most chefs will add the lup cheong into the fried rice to infuse it with the beautiful aroma. However, Chef Jereme has taken a step further in his Golden Fried Rice to dice the preserved meats into the fried rice, elevating the whole enjoyment with the lup cheong's aroma in each mouth fill.

Glutinous Rice Cake 4.2/5, Stuffed Glutinous Rice Dumpling 4/5, Fermented Rice Wine Ice Cream 3/5

Wrapping up the dinner is a trio of dessert that consists of Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake with Shredded Coconut, Stuffed Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Mixed Fruit and Fermented Rice Wine Ice Cream.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


藝 Yi By Jereme Leung
Raffles Arcade
328 North Bridge Road
Singapore 188719
Tel: +65 63371886
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 2pm, 6pm - 930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Junction of North Bridge Road and Bras Basah Road. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Mian Jia Noodle Bar (麺家料理) @ Holland Village - Blown Away By the Super Shiok Mala Spicy Lobster Broth

I have not visited Holland Village since the start of the circuit breaker, and during this period it seems that there are quite a few changes. One of the newest addition to the F&B scene at Holland Village is Mian Jia Noodle Bar (麺家料理) which opened during the pandemic last year. To be exact, it relocated from Alexandra Central to its current location.

Lobster Prosperous Treasure Pot 4.5/5

For the upcoming Lunar New Year, Mian Jia Noodle Bar has launched the Lobster Prosperous Treasure Pot ($288). Quote "TENOFF" to enjoy 10% discount. Call or visit the restaurant to place your order, takeaway only as there is limited quantity. Unlike other Pen Cai, the treasure pot comes in a drinkable lobster bisque broth that comes brimming with premium ingredients. Customers can look forward to a sumptuous feast of Boston lobster, 10 heads braised abalone, Australian golden sea cucumber, Japanese scallops, Shajing oyster, Spanish Duroc pork ribs, handmade shrimp balls, braised chicken mid wings, bean root, pumpkin and Chinese cabbage.

Live Boston Lobster Broth Noodle 4.5/5

Signature at Mian Jia Noodle Bar is their Live Boston Lobster Broth Noodle ($26.90). There is both the Non-Spicy and Mala version. I got to try both versions, and I was blown away by the robust broth that is full of depth. The Mala version is beyond my expectation, the addition of peppercorn elevated the flavour to a whole new level. To be frank, I cannot decide which I like. Worth mentioning is the la mian noodle that has been cooked to a delectable consistency. The restaurant has specially imported the special cooking machine for consistency in every bowl.

Special Stewed Iberico Pork with Homemade Wanton Dry Noodle 4/5

Besides noodle soups, the restaurant also offers a variety of dry noodles. One of them is the Special Stewed Iberico Pork with Homemade Wanton Dry Noodle ($15.90). The chunky pork pieces may look sort of dry, but it melted in my mouth when I sunk my tooth into it. Give the la mian a good toss, to coat the sweet, savoury dark sauce on each noodle stand for a slurping enjoyment. The sauce reminds me of Malaysian kolo mee.

Crispy Crusted Chicken Cutlet 3.8/5

There are several side dishes on top of the dry and noodle soup on the menu to complete the meal. I tried the Crispy Crusted Chicken Cutlet ($6.90) though the skin was not as crispy as I would have like, the chicken was surprisingly very tender and juicy.

Spicy Chilli Oil Homemade Wanton 3.5/5

I also had the Spicy Chilli Oil Homemade Wanton ($5.90) which looks more like a dumpling than wanton. It is plump and juicy, dressed in spicy and fragrant chilli oil.

If not for my friend's introduction to this place, I probably would not have known of the restaurant as it  is hidden away at the end of the road from sight. I am glad that I have discovered a new noodle place that serves a delicious and a quality bowl of noodle. 

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Mian Jia Noodle Bar (麺家料理) 
19 Lorong Liput
Singapore 277732
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Nearest MRT: Holland Village (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Holland Village MRT station. Take Exit B or C. Walk to Lorong Liput. Walk towards the junction of Lorong Liput and Lorong Mambong. Turn left onto Lorong Liput. Walk to the end of the road. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]