Herald the Year of the Dragon with an array of Lunar New Year dine-in menus and takeaways at Peach Blossoms, curated by Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong and his team. Six luxurious set menus are being presented this year, and we had the pleasure of trying the Year of the Dragon Imperial set at $398 per person.
Peach Blossoms Auspicious Yu Sheng 4/5
Peach Blossoms Auspicious Yu Sheng comprises a vibrant medley of fruits and vegetables, with individual serving of Kanpachi and Hokkaido Uni. The abundant fruits include fresh strawberries, kiwi, jackfruit, nashi pear, rockmelon, honeydew, and jambu.
Double Boiled Geoduck and Chicken Mousse Soup 4/5
Double Boiled Geoduck and Chicken Mousse Soup features a delicate butterfly-shaped chicken mousse and thin slices of geoduck blanched in the soup itself. Boiled over eight hours with free-range chicken, the soup is further sweetened with corn and peas.
Braised Dried Abalone, Fish Maw and Chicken 5/5
The next course is a dish that requires expertise and skills for execution - Braised Dried Abalone, Fish Maw and Chicken. The South Africa dried abalone is laboriously prepared in-house over the course of 2 to weeks. The abalone is complemented with a free-range chicken drumstick, expertly deboned with the meat removed. It is then stuffed with fish maw and sauce before being cooked.
Japanese Sea Cucumber, Sturgeon Fish Tendon Dumpling 4.5/5
The following course is an exquisite dish - Japanese Sea Cucumber, Sturgeon Fish Tendon Dumpling with Superior Sauce. Sturgeon fish is chosen for its head resembling a mythical dragon to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The fish dumpling filling combines sturgeon meat and its prized tendon. A succulent Japanese sea cucumber in a sweet pumpkin and sturgeon broth is served alongside. The pan-fried Japanese sea cucumber had an enjoyable bouncy texture, further enhanced by its sturgeon meat filling.
Snow Crab and Wild Mushrooms 4/5
Next, we indulged in Snow Crab and Wild Mushrooms, served with Thai Jasmine Rice. The rice was savoury with nuttiness and crunch from toasted pine nuts. The snow crab leg meat was presented in a chawanmushi style, elevating it into a more complete dish.
Desserts 5/5
Desserts were the highlight for me. Aesthetically presented in a Japanese garden-like setting, we had Green Tea Puff with Osmanthus, Pineapple Sorbet and Red Date Cake. The latter was my favourite, reminiscent of a red bean rice cake. The Green Tea Puff was creatively crafted with cucumber slices, imparted a delightful crunch and flavour that perfectly complemented the green tea paste. The Pineapple Sorbet pleases in the form of a majestic stone lion for prosperity this Lunar New Year.
Peanuts and Pine Nuts Soup 5/5
Concluding the meal was a warm and comforting Peanuts and Pine Nuts Soup encased in an eye-catching shell, which can be cracked open with a mini golden mallet to usher in the brand new year.
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Peach Blossoms presents six specially curated Lunar New Year set menus, which include the seven-course Blessings set at $2,388 per table of 10. The six-course Year of the Dragon Imperial set is at $398++ per person.
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.
Peach Blossoms
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
Level 5
6 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 68451118
Website
Nearest MRT: Esplanade (CC Line), Promenade (CC, DT Line)
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Sat-Sun: 11am - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn right and walk down Raffles Boulevard. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]
2) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Raffles Boulevard. Cross the road at Millenia Walk or Marina Square. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]
