J65 @ JEN Singapore Tanglin - Halal-certified Lobster Rock & Roll Dinner Buffet Every Wednesday

Halal-certified J65 at JEN Singapore Tanglin offers extensive buffet selections of various flavours. Apart from its International Lunch Buffet every weekday, they offer a High Tea Buffet on weekends, a Seafood Mania Dinner Buffet on Fridays and Saturdays, and the Lobster Rock & Roll Dinner Buffet every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

It costs $118++ per adult / 1,590 Shangri-La Circle Points and $54++ per child / 795 Shangri-La Circle Points. The restaurant is big, brightly lit and suitable for meals of various casual occasions.

Seafood Counter

As the name of the buffet goes, you can expect a wide range of dishes featuring lobsters done in several ways, starting from the Seafood Counter, which had Boston lobsters, prawns and mussels. We found the Boston lobsters here less sweet than we would have liked and preferred the cooked selections a lot more.

Japanese Counter

The Japanese Counter offered salmon sashimi, assorted nigiri sushi and maki rolls.

Appetisers and Salads

You will find dishes such as Couscous with Sundried Tomatoes, Angel Hair Pasta with Truffle Oil Dressing, and King Mushroom and Assorted Cheese for Appetisers and Salads. You will also be able to enjoy hot Lobster Bisque and Lobster Porridge. Both the bisque and the porridge are of a thick consistency, which is pretty comforting!

Main Course

Moving to selections of Main Course, this is where the most extensive range of lobster dishes are at, from the Lobster Aglio Olio to Kam Heong Lobster, Lobster with Percik Sauce, and more, shown below.

Salted Egg Lobster

Lobster Fried Rice

Of all the lobster dishes, our favourite was the Grilled Baby Lobster. You can find this at the Live Station, where Singapore Laksa with Lobster is available. The Grilled Baby Lobsters were fresh on the spot, had a lovely smoky aroma, and the meat was tender and fresh.

Lobster in Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce with Fried Mantou

Lobster in Black Pepper Sauce

Our other favourites were the Lobster in Black Pepper Sauce and Lobster in Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce with Fried Mantou.

Whole Norwegian Salmon

Other non-lobster highlights in the buffet include Whole Norwegian Salmon, Black Angus Prime Beef Rib with sides of Buttered Vegetables and Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Fish Curry with Okra and more. Beverages offered include chilled drinks, hot teh tarik, tea bags, and coffees from a coffee machine.

Desserts

Ending off with Desserts, the sweet selection includes Chocolate Fountain, Assorted Cakes, Swiss Rolls and Jellies, Durian Pengat and Fresh Fruits. The creamy and thick Durian Pengat is one of their signatures.

For reservations, you can call to 6831 4374 or book on their website at https://www.jen-eats.com/tanglin/web/restaurants-and-bars-SumptuousSeafoodFeastsAtJ65.aspx.

Photos and words by Jo. A girl who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣), discovering hidden food gems and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.


J65
JEN Singapore Tanglin
Level 1
1A Cuscaden Road
Singapore 249716
Tel: +65 68314374
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Nearest MRT: Orchard Boulevard (TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Lobster Rock & Roll Buffet
Wed Only: 630pm to 930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard Boulevard. Take Exit 1. Walk to Cuscaden Road. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Salt & Palm @ Joo Chiat - Neighbourhood Resto-Bar Serving Modern Flavours Of East Indies

Having won over Sydney, Australia, Salt & Palm has now opened in the colourful neighbourhood of Joo Chiat, bringing its fun new take on the flavours of the East Indies to our shore. Helmed by Executive Chef Natasya Soetantyo, she seeks to change the perception and introduce the diversity of Indonesian cuisine as a whole archipelago through contemporary cooking techniques using traditional spices, recreating the complex flavours and dishes in a modern way.

Fresh Oyster 4/5

We kickstarted our meals with a couple of starters, beginning with the Fresh Oyster ($28 for 3 pc). The freshly shucked Amelie oysters from Marennes-Oleron, France, can be paired with either a choice of lime wedges or tomato tamarind and basil kemangi pandan oil.

Hokkaido Scallop 4/5

Next is the Hokkaido Scallop ($22), lightly torched and paired with tempe chips, fried garlic, chilli peanut lime, sweet soy and lemon basil herbs. The combination gives a glimpse of Chef Natasya's philosophy of incorporating her Indonesian heritage into her cooking.

Fish Cake 4/5

The Balinese-style Fish Cake ($12 for 2pc), made from minced fish and a blend of traditional spices, is topped with chilli lemongrass shallot salsa which enlivens the flavour. The accompanying chicken skin tuille provides that extra textural enjoyment.

Potato Cake 3.5/5

There are also several Vegan dishes on the menu, such as the Potato Cake ($12 for 2pc). The potato cake is topped with vegan mayo and vegan caviar to finish. The combination and flavour are straightforward, which didn't come with any significant surprises.

Prawn Bisque Pasta 4/5

Moving to the mains, we had the Prawn Bisque Pasta ($32), inspired by Palembang Mie Celor, a seafood noodle in coconut broth. The interpretation, which comes with king prawns, south sumatran prawn bisque, onsen egg, beansprouts, tobiko and chives, is bursting with the sweetness of the sea.

Beef Short Ribs 3.8/5

Australian grain-fed beef is used for the Beef Short Ribs ($52). I wish the texture could be more tender, but the rendang sauce is fragranced with kaffir lime leaf, cinnamon, chilli, and candlenut. The flavour is more savoury than sweet, leaning more towards the Indonesian style instead of the sweeter Malaysian style.

Porchetta 4.5/5

The Porchetta ($32) at Salt & Palm is its version of Balinese Babi Guling. The pork belly is marinated in a unique Balinese spice blend but cooked in Italian style. The result is succulent with crispy crackling, paired with chilli lemongrass salsa for a lifted enjoyment. This is one of my favourite dishes for the night.

Mushroom Rendang 4.5/5

Another beautiful dish on the menu is the Mushroom Rendang ($30). The medley of mushrooms and baby potatoes is simmered in a housemade rendang sauce over long hours and topped with toasted coconut flakes for texture contrast.

Pandan Coconut Creme Brulee 2.8/5

We wrapped up our dinner with the Pandan Coconut Creme Brulee ($15) and Pavlova ($18) for dessert. The Pandan Coconut Creme Brulee is egg and dairy free, topped with jackfruit and berries. There was even young coconut filling in the custard. However, I wouldn't say I liked the texture of the creme brulee. It lacked that smooth, creamy texture without the use of egg and dairy.

Pavlova 4.2/5

Compared to the creme brulee, I preferred the Pavlova ($18) for its brighter flavours. The plant-based meringue with plant-based mango and passionfruit cream is further embellished with fresh mango, blueberry, grilled peach and coconut flakes.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Salt & Palm
467 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427678
Tel: +65 89399617
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Nearest MRT: Dakota (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon, Wed-Thu: 5pm - 11pm
Fri-Sun: 9am - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Dakota MRT station. Take exit A. Walk to bus stop at Blk 99 Old Airport Road (Stop ID 81181). Take bus number 16. Alight 4 stops later. Walk down Joo Chiat Road to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]