5 On 25 @ Andaz Singapore - Weekend Dim Sum Club With Over 25 Varieties Of Handcrafted Delicacies

The newly launched modern Cantonese Restaurant in Andaz Singapore, 5 on 25 launches its inaugural weekend dim sum brunch experience - Weekend Dim Sum Club. Guests can look forward to an a la carte menu of over 25 varieties of handcrafted delicacies alongside sweeping views of Singapore.

Guests can also elevate the brunch experience with a suite of beverages. For an additional $78 per pax, guests can sip a free flow of Delamotte Brut N V Champagne, bottled beers as well as three low-alcoholic and non-alcoholic organic sparkling teas by Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company in Denmark.

Shrimp and Cod Fish Beancurd Rolls 3.5/5

We started with the Shrimp and Cod Fish Beancurd Rolls ($3.50 pc). It is not something new, but the incorporation of cod fish elevated the textural bite.

Lemon Bacon Rolls 3.8/5

Next is the Lemon Bacon Rolls ($7.50), which come in a creamy sauce that helps to balance the savouriness and lemon's zestiness. 

Shrimp Dumplings, Lychee, Mustard 4.2/5

This is not your usual Shrimp Dumplings ($7.50). The addition of lychee and mustard brightens the taste profile of the beautiful morsel.

Chef Lam's Signature Deep-fried Duck Roll

One of Chef Lam's Signatures is the Deep-fried Duck Roll ($12) stuffed with duck and mushrooms, dressed in oyster sauce. It feels like having "Tau Kwa Pok", a traditional hawker item that is no longer commonly seen in Singapore.

Shredded Chicken with Sesame Sauce 3.5/5

Besides dim sum items, several chef's recommendations make up the weekend dim sum club menu. One of them is the Shredded Chicken with Sesame Sauce ($12) paired with cucumber and crispy rice puffs. The sesame sauce is interesting. It has a nutty, tangy taste profile giving the dish a delightful finishing.

Stir-fried Assorted Mushroom 4/5

Wrapping up on dim sum lunch, we had the Stir-fried Assorted Mushroom ($12) cooked in oyster sauce and Fried Rice with Wagyu Beef in Truffle Sauce ($38). 

Fried Rice with Wagyu Beef, Truffle Sauce 3/5

Having just the fried rice alone can be pretty dull. Hence I would recommend getting the stir-fried assorted mushroom to go along. As for the fried rice, the wagyu and truffle sauce were hardly distinguishable. Therefore it is pretty ordinary.

5 ON 25’s Weekend Dim Sum Club à la carte and set menus are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm to 2.30 pm.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


5 On 25
Andaz Singapore
5 Fraser Street
Level 25
Singapore 189354
Tel: +65 64081228
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Nearest MRT: Bugis (DT Line, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 12pm - 230pm, 6-1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Bugis MRT station. Take Exit E or F. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Cowaramup Roadhouse @ Telok Blangah Road - Australian Roadhouse Style Family Restaurant & Bar

Newly opened along Telok Blangah Road is Cowaramup Roadhouse, an Australian roadhouse style family restaurant and bar by Mooloolabar and Kitchen by JT. It replaces the now-defunct San Laksa Steamboat. Customers can look forward to an extensive menu featuring a wide variety of starters, grilled skewers, gourmet meats, sharing platters, kids and weekend breakfast. It even has a dog-friendly alfresco dining area.

Since Cowaramup is an Australian roadhouse-style restaurant, I just have to kick start the dinner with a few beer glasses.

Veal Sweetbread 3.5/5

From the starters, we had the Veal Sweetbread ($18) to kickstart our dinner. The deep-fried breaded veal nuggets are incredibly tender, an ideal munch to go with a few drinks. It is a change from the usual fries and chicken wings.

Seafood Skewer 3.8/5

A delightful starter is the Seafood Skewer ($25 for 2pc), comprising of tiger prawn wrapped with fish skin, squid, scallop and baby octopus. If you are not a seafood person, there are other skewers such as chicken, beef, lamb, and vegetarian.

Oven-baked Barramundi 3.8/5

We started with the Oven-baked Barramundi ($22) for the mains. The huge fillet of barramundi comes wrapped in bacon, resting on a bed of creamy spinach, crowned with smoke onion rings. It is indeed value for money.

Beef Wellington 4.2/5

Suppose you have tried the western fare at Meet 4 Meat at East Coast Road by Chef Jimmy Teo for its affordable gourmet meat. In that case, you will be delighted to know that Chef Jimmy Teo curates the menu at Cowaramup. I have tried his beef wellington before, so I am glad that he had brought the dish to the West. Now, I need not travel to East Coast to savour it anymore.

Beef Wellington 4.2/5

The Beef Wellington ($34/$100/$180) comes in three weights - 200g, 500g and 1kg. The charcoal-grilled Australian beef tenderloin and mushroom duxelles are wrapped in puff pastry paired with a brown sauce and fresh herb salad. Customers who want to perk up the enjoyment further have a choice of adding foie gras.

Cowaramup is a new exciting addition to the F&B scene in the west. I am glad that there is a new place near my home for me to grab a drink complemented with affordable Western fares. I am looking forward to my next visit to try more of the dishes curated by Chef Jimmy Teo, especially his Duck Wellington and Chicken Parmigiana.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Cowaramup
404 Telok Blangah Road
Singapore 098840
Tel: +65 85001111
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Nearest: Telok Blangah (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri:3pm - 12midnight
Sat-Sun & PH: 9am - 12midnight

Direction:
1) Alight at Telok Blangah MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road. Turn right and walk down Telok Blangah Road. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]