Restaurant Eclipse @ Yue Hwa Building - New Fine-Dining Destination Eclipse Opens In The Heart Of Chinatown

A new fine-dining restaurant, Restaurant Eclipse has recently opened. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Yue Hwa Building, Chinatown. It has a breathtaking view of the city's skyline and Singapore's beautiful downtown area. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Samuel Quan, serves a multitude of east-meets-west fusion delicacies made from the chef's favourite ingredients.

Canape 3.5/5

Our dinner started with a couple of Canape. My favourite is the Amaebi for its play of textures and flavours. A crispy amaebi head sits on top of a Nori cracker paired with avocado cream.

Hamachi 4/5

Next is a refreshing starter served chill. The Hamachi is seasoned with kimchi sauce paired with pickled ginger flower, fresh Nashi pear, hanaho and kaluga caviar. I like how the pear gives the dish a sweet, fruity finishing, while the kohlrabi juice seasoned with lime zest up the whole enjoyment.

Pumpkin Laksa Soup 3.5/5

A unique take is the Pumpkin Laksa Soup which comes with a seafood tortellini consisting of tiger prawn and scallop. While I understand that laksa rempah is added to the cooking, I could not taste it. The taste is still inclined to the taste of pumpkin. The only familiarity of laksa profile comes from the laksa leaf instead. Puff rice is also added for texture.

Chicken 3.8/5

Surprisingly, the dish that left an impression on me is the Chicken Breast with Spiced Mousse paired with green curry foam and Asian slaw. Embarrassingly, I mistook the chicken as fish as the texture was so moist and soft. Hence, I was impressed by how the kitchen can achieve the texture.

Duo Beef 4/5

Next, we have the Duo Beef, which is done two ways. We have the braised short rib on the plate with hoisin glaze and Tajima wagyu cooked over the charcoal grill. Accompanying the dish is crispy potato mille feuille, garden vegetables cooked with anchovies butter and kampot pepper sauce. I prefer the Tajima wagyu for its succulent texture and sweet buttery flavour.

Roselle Granita with Fizzy Grape 4/5

Before moving to the dessert, we are served Roselle Granita with Fizzy Grape for palate cleanser.

Orh Nee Mille Feuille 4/5

Wrapping up our dinner is Orh Nee Mille Feuille for dessert. Taro mousse is piped between layers of crispy puff pastry, topped with whipped coconut cream. On the side is a scoop of coconut ice cream with popping candy and coconut crumble.

As a fine-dining restaurant, I felt that Eclipse was not there yet. While the food is good, I didn't get the wow factor from my dining experience. I think it lacks character for it to stand out among its peers. I checked with some of the friends who happened to be there, and they felt the food was mediocre.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Eclipse
Yue Hwa Building
70 Eu Tong Sen Street
#06-01
Singapore 059805
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Nearest MRT: Chinatown (DT Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Chinatown MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to Eu Tong Street. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Ristorante Pietrasanta @ Connexis Tower, Fusionpolis - Authentic Tuscan-style Dining Inspired By The Town Of Pietrasanta

I could not believe this was my first time visiting Ristorante Pietrasanta until it recently relocated to Connexis Tower, Fusionpolis. It moved from Portsdown Road to the current location, which is more accessible. It is so much accessible now located just beside the One-North MRT station.

Burrata 4.5/5

The Italian Burrata ($42.90) is not available on the menu flown in from Italy every three days. The 300g fresh Italian burrata is served with cold-pressed olive oil, parma ham, rocket salad, San Marzano tomatoes. The chef's brother specially produces the olive oil in Italy to a long-kept family recipe. This olive oil makes Ristorante Pietrasanta's burrata apart from its competitors.

Porchetta 4.2/5

I would recommend having the Porchetta ($24.90) to go with the burrata. It comes with thinly sliced roasted pork belly with rocket leaves. It is further sweetened with Italian tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Giuseppe Giusti 15 years aged balsamico.

Fettucine Con Salsiccio Tartufo 4.5/5

A must-have is the pasta dishes at Ristorante Pietrasanta. They handmade all their pasta daily. With their opening at their new location, the restaurant is bringing back its most popular pasta dish - Fettucine Con Salsiccio Tartufo ($28.90). It is also known as the Italian bak chor mee for the pork ragout in a light cream sauce tossed in the handmade fettucine pasta.

Fresche Gamberi E Pomodori Secchi 4.8/5

If the Fettucine Con Salsiccio Tartufo is good, the Fresche Gamberi E Pomodori Secchi ($28.90) is even better. The tagliatelle cooked with fresh prawns, semi-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and prawn broth is packed with robustness, with its fragrance wafting through the air.

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina 4.2/5

The Bistecca Alla Fiorentina ($149.90) is excellent for sharing, which comes in a 1kg grilled Angus T-Bone cooked in Tuscany style accompanied with roasted potatoes and beans. No sauce is served here. The steak is simply grilled with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme to fully appreciate its natural beefy boldness.

Galletto Disossato Arrosto $34.90

The Galletto Disossato Arrosto ($34.90) doesn't come with any sauce like the Angus T-bone steak. The whole organic chicken imported from Europe is roasted and deboned. The succulent spring chicken is further garnished with garlic, herbs, and lemon zest, elevating the taste profile.

For the festive period, Ristorante Pietrasanta has launched a 4-course Festive Menu ($88+) available only from 1 to 31 December 2021. The festive menu is available for both dine-in and takeaway. Orders are to be placed 3 days prior via 98639253.

Noted: This is an invited tasting.


Ristorante Pietrasanta
1 Fusionpolis Way
#01-08
Singapore 138632
Tel: +65 98639253
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Nearest MRT: One-North (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 530pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at One-North MRT station. Take Exit C. Turn right and walk out of the building. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]