Bar Intermezzo @ Orchard Hotel Singapore - High-Tea Semi Buffet With Free-Flow Dessert Bar

Bar Intermezzo at Orchard Hotel Singapore presents a High Tea Semi-Buffet with a free-flow dessert bar and a complimentary glass of Prosecco per person.

What I like about this semi-buffet is that there are three tiers of cold and hot savouries instead of the usual 1 or 2 tiers, which are enough to fill me up before I move on to the dessert bar. Freshly baked scones are also served with free-flow of coffee and tea.

Crab Cake with Saffron Aioli, Unagi Kabayaki Quiche

Prawn Vol-au-Vents, Gammon Ham and Truffle Cheese, Hokkaido Scallop Crudo

The variety of savouries offered is wholesome and hearty, even though they may be dainty in size. In particular, I enjoyed the Crab Cake with Saffron Aioli and Gammon Ham and Truffle Cheese from the hot selection. The latter was delectable, with a rich and creamy mouthfeel from the melted cheese, a classic combination done right. Both were perfect with my glass of prosecco.

Truffle Egg Sandwich, Black Angus Beef Tartar, Gravlax Salmon Sandwich

From the cold selection, Black Angus Beef Tartar stood out with an interesting combination of chocolate tart and beef, enlivened with a slice of gooseberry. The bitter-sweet notes from the chocolate tart went really well with the meat. Gravlax Salmon Sandwich was equally scrumptious with a luscious slice of Gravlax salmon.

Durian Chocolates

Jivara Tart

Praline Chocolate (with Alcohol)

The dessert bar offers a variety of small sweet bites, and my favourites are the chocolate items such as Praline Chocolate (with Alcohol) that literally bursts with alcohol and Jivara Tart. The Durian Chocolate made with creamy durian mouse with dark chocolate was also surprisingly delightful.

There's also a Valrhona Chocolate Fondue. Not as rich as I would like it to be, but decent enough.

Yuzu Tart

Macarons

Other sweet selections include tangy Yuzu Tarts and a variety of Macarons.

Bar Intermezzo's High Tea Semi-Buffet is available on Saturdays and Sundays, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at $50 per pax (min. 2 pax to serve). For reservations: Tel 6739 6668 or Email intermezzobar.ohs@millenniumhotels.com

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Bar Intermezzo
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442 Orchard Road
Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 67396668
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Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT (NS, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 10am - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 4. Walk to Wheelock Place. Walk to traffic junction of Orchard Road and Angullia Park. Cross the road to Royal Thai Embassy. Turn left and continue down Orchard Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Peppermint @ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay - Gastronomic Journey To Korea With All-You-Can-Eat Seoul Good Korean Buffet

A few more days to enjoy the unique Seoul Good Korean Buffet at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, which was specially put together by Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee and his culinary team. You can expect a range of popular Korean dishes alongside classic international buffet highlights.

The buffet costs $68/adult for Weekday Lunch, $78/adult for Weekend Lunch, $98/adult for Dinner from Monday to Thursday, and $108/adult for Dinner from Friday to Sunday.

Do note that the menus for lunch and dinner across the week differ slightly and are available only till the end of May.

Seafood Island

The popular Seafood Island featured a selection of fresh seafood. Among them include Lobster, Snow Crab, Tiger Prawn and Freshly Shucked Oyster. We were especially impressed by the quality of the Lobster and Snow Crab, which had firm and fresh meat.

Starters

Other starters include a salad bar with an assortment of cheese, cold cuts, and bread and rolls that offer a variety, such as Mini Ciabatta and Dark Rye Sour Bread.

Japanese - Chilled

In the chilled selection at the Japanese Corner, there are four types of Sashimi on rotation, Maki and Sushi, chilled Soba and Udon, and more.

Japanese - Warm

You can enjoy Steamed Chawanmushi, Tempura, Miso Soup and other fried items for their warm selection.

Korean Highlights

Moving on to the main highlights of the buffet, the Korean dishes. During our visit, we had the comforting Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup), four types of Banchan - Spicy Fish Cake, Roasted Sesame Seaweed, Braised Potatoes and Cabbage Kimchi.

The hot Korean dishes were what we enjoyed most. These include Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus, Korean Cheese Grilled Lobster, Korean Spicy Chicken Skewers, Korean Rice Cake and Korean Style BBQ Premium Meat. They were each flavourful and authentic, reminding us of our recent Korea trip.

Korean Noodle Stall

At the Noodle Stall, there was Jjampong, a Korean Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup with a mini lobster and slices of cheese to pair. It packed a substantial heat.

Korean Dishes

Other Korean dishes featured include Soegogi Beef, Seafood, Noodles & Grains on rotation.

During our visit, there was Korean Grilled Angus Beef Slice, Seafood Scallion Pancake and Kimchi Fried Rice.

Indian Selection

The Indian section of the buffet was pretty popular among diners, especially for the light and crisp Pappadum and Vegetable Dahl.

Desserts

For Desserts, our favourites were the Whole Cakes - Gianduja Hazelnut, Tropical Mango and Strawberry Mascarpone.

Other sweets available were Durian Pengat, different Shooter Desserts and Korean specials, such as Yakgwa and Fried Rice Cake.

The dessert selection continued further. There were also Sliced Fresh Tropical Fruits, Nonya Kueh, Ice Cream and Cookies.

Reservations to the buffet can be made at https://www.tablecheck.com/en/parkroyal-collection-marinabay-peppermint/reserve/message or via a phone call to +65 6845 1111.

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.


Peppermint
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
6 Raffles Blvd
Level 4
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 68451111
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Nearest MRT: Promenade MRT (CC, DT Line), Esplanade MRT (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Lunch
Weekdays: 12pm - 2.30pm
Weekends: 12pm - 3pm

Dinner
Daily: 6.30pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn right and walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]