Thursday, April 8, 2021

SE7ENTH @ Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore - Launches Refreshed A La Carte Brunch With Latest Creation Of Croiffle, A Croissant-waffle Hybrid

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Located within Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore on the 7th floor is an all-day dining restaurant - SE7ENTH offering staycation breakfast for the luxury serviced apartment, business lunch meetings or a relaxing dinner. SE7ENTH has recently launched an array of refreshed brunch fares, including Chef Gary Lim's latest creation - the Croiffle, a croissant-waffle hybrid. Enhance your dining experience with a view of the hotel's infinity pool by dining al fresco at the Oakwood Executive Club.

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Croiffle with Scrambled Egg and Mushroom Cream Sauce 4.2/5

The new brunch menu's highlight is the Croiffle, which features a cross hybrid between croissant and waffle. It is made by heating the croissant pastry in the waffle iron for an exterior crisp while the inside is fluffy. You can choose to pair it with smoked salmon, tuna mayo and turkey ham ($17) or with Scrambled Egg and Mushroom Cream Sauce ($17) on the menu. We opt for the latter, which is served with a side of soft fluffy scrambled eggs drizzled with an earthy and creamy mushroom sauce.

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Brioche French Toast with Ricotta and Mixed Berries 3.8/5

For those with a sweet tooth, opt for the Brioche French Toast with Ricotta and Mixed Berries ($17). Complementing the soft toast slices are a smearing of ricotta, mixed berries and ample maple syrup to douse the french toast.

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Brioche Prawn Rolls with Greens and Fries 4/5

Brioche Prawn Rolls with Greens and Fries ($17) features mayo-coated juicy chunks of prawn meat sandwiched between soft and fluffy brioche buns. It is served with crispy and fluffy fries and a side of greens.

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Stir-Fried Seafood Carrot Cake 4/5

While most of the brunch dishes are western-inspired, there is also an Asian dish - Stir-Fried Seafood Carrot Cake ($17). The chef uses premium ingredients, like prawns and squid, to complement the thick, chewy cubes of carrot cake.

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Photos and words 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.


SE7ENTH
OUE Downtown 1
Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore
6 Shenton Way
Level 7
Singapore 068809
Tel: +65 68126050
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 630am - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to traffic light junction. Cross the traffic light to Maxwell Road. Turn right and walk towards Shenton Way. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Friends Bak Kut Teh @ 100 AM Mall - Best Of Both Worlds, Herbal & Teochew Style Bak Kut Teh

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Friends Bak Kut Teh is a new fast-casual eatery at 100AM Mall. The eatery offers the best of both worlds, Herbal and Teochew Style Bak Kut Teh, as well as zichar dishes to complement your meal.

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Teochew Prime Rib Bak Kut Teh 4/5

My preferred choice between the white and black Bak Kut Teh is the white. The Teochew Prime Rib Bak Kut Teh ($13) comes with fork-tender prime ribs in a sweet-peppery broth simmered for two hours with whole garlic bulbs. Toasted white pepper is also added for that distinct profile and aroma. Besides the prime ribs, diners can also opt for short ribs ($7).

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Prime Rib Herbal Buk Kut Teh 3/5

Same as the Teochew style Bak Kut Teh, the Herbal Bak Kut Teh offers both Prime Ribs ($13) and Short Ribs ($7). The herbal broth uses 12 different herbs, slow-brewed with pork bones, to extract each ingredient's innate flavours. I felt the herbal taste is not strong enough, which may not satisfy fans of this version.

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Lamb-Kut-Teh 4/5

The eatery even has the Lamb-Kut Teh ($16). It comes with an impressive bone-in leg of lamb served in a peppery herbal broth. I only hope there is a spicy-tangy dipping sauce for the tender lamb.

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Thai-style Steamed Sea Bass $15

Besides the bak kut teh, the eatery offers several zichar dishes. One of the dishes is the Thai-style Steamed Sea Bass ($15). I thought the pricing is very reasonable, where other Thai restaurants may sell it for around $20 or more. The fish is steamed to perfection, moist and flavourful. It will be even more enjoyable if it is sourer.

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Salted Egg Prawn 4.2/5

Another beautiful dish on the menu is the huge and crunchy Salted Egg Prawn ($18) tossed in a rich and aromatic savoury yolk sauce.

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Poached Lettuce with Pork Floss 3.5/5

Do not forget to order some vegetables to have a balanced diet. I would recommend the Poached Lettuce with Pork Floss ($9). The addition of pork floss gives the greens extra flavour and textural enjoyment.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Friends Bak Kut Teh
100 AM Mall
100 Tras Street
#02-15/28
Singapore 079027
Tel: +65 65383166
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 8am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk towards Gopeng Street and turn into Tras Street. Walk to Amara Hotel. Journey time about 5 minutes.[Map]