Siong Tong Gai @ 313 Somerset - CNY Super Value Set

Siong Tong Gai, a seafood restaurant celebrated for its fresh steamed fish in superior broth, has opened its first Singapore outlet at 313@Somerset. Originally founded in Malaysia in 2008, Siong Tong Gai brings its signature flavours and dishes to local diners just in time for the Chinese New Year, offering a Super Value Chinese New Year Set Menu designed to bring festive cheer.

Prosperity Lao Sang with Jellyfish 3.5/5

Sea Bass Steamed Fish 4.2/5

The set began with a Prosperity Lao Sang with Jellyfish ($38.80), which whetted our appetites with its delightful textural play and refreshing flavours. Following this is the restaurant's signature Sea Bass Steamed Fish, featuring a perfectly moist and flaky fish enhanced by a garlicky broth that amplifies its natural sweetness.

Signature Braised Crab with Cucumber 4/5

Siong Tong Gai introduces diners in Singapore to the top 8 KL zichar crab flavours, a highlight of their menu. Among these, we tried the Signature Braised Crab with Cucumber ($63.80), a unique offering not commonly seen locally. The dish features a light and savoury broth accented by dried shrimps, enhancing the fresh crab's sweetness.

Salted Egg Yolk Prawns 3.5/5

The top 8 KL zichar flavours can also be applied to other seafood options such as fish, prawns, clams, and squid (sotong). For our prawn dish, we chose the Salted Egg Yolk Prawns. While the prawns were slightly dry, the salted egg yolk coating was flavourful and not overly rich, striking a balanced taste.

Three Treasure Vegetables 3.5/5

Sweet & Sour Pork 3/5

From the à la carte menu, we also tried the Sweet & Sour Pork and Three Treasure Vegetables. The pork offered a crisp texture with a delectable glaze, though a slightly meatier bite would have been preferred. The vegetables featured stir-fried pea shoots paired with shimeji mushrooms, all elevated by a sprinkle of fried garlic bits. While the dish was well-executed, a touch more wok hei could have further enhanced its depth of flavour.

From 21 January to 12 February, enjoy the Siong Tong Gai CNY Super Value Set consisting of Fish, Prawn (choice of flavour) and Crabs (choice of flavour) + 4 bowls of rice and 4 cups of Chinese tea ($198++ UP $242.40). Not available on CNY Eve

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.


Siong Tong Gai
313@somerset
313 Orchard Road
#B3-02/03/04/05/06
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 69081393
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

The Awfully Chocolate Experience Cafe @ Orchard - Experience The World's First Chocolate Raclette Wheel with Speciality Chocolate Desserts

The Awfully Chocolate Experience Cafe, on the third floor of Wisma Atria, is a paradise for chocolate lovers. It offers a unique dining experience centred around the world's first dark chocolate raclette wheel.

Guests are invited to scrape warm, molten chocolate directly from the wheel onto their decadent desserts, creating an interactive and indulgent moment. The cafe also boasts a range of curated chocolate treats, beverages, and artisanal gifts.

Cacao Tea 160

We started our experience with the Cacao Tea 160 ($9), a caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich beverage made from double-roasted cacao husks.

Awfully Chocolate roasts these rare cacao husks locally, creating an aromatic tea that uniquely tastes like chocolate with hints of fruity undertones. Cacao teas are available in three intensities - 160, 170, and 180, indicating the depth of their chocolate flavours.

Iced Cacao with Fresh Fruit

Another drink we had was the Iced Cacao with Fresh Fruit ($9.50). This was refreshing and served chilled with an added mix of fruits. Each beverage ordered is also served with a piece of chocolate of the day.

Pisang Pisang 4.2/5

Among the five speciality chocolate raclette wheel desserts, we had the Pisang Pisang ($18), a local-inspired creation paying homage to goreng pisang. This dessert combines crispy, sweet banana chunks with spiced apple and toasted walnuts, all atop a banana cake.

The highlight, however, is the table-side raclette experience, where diners scrape melted dark chocolate from the wheel onto it. It was a harmonious combination that satisfied the sweet cravings without being overwhelming. However, we did wish that the banana cake was more fragrant.

100% awfullychocolate Muah Chee 4/5

We also tried the 100% awfullychocolate Muah Chee ($15), a playful reimagining of traditional muah chee. This dessert features delicate, jiggly warabimochi made with dark chocolate.
Diners can enjoy it in two ways: dipping the soft mochi pieces into chocolate sauce and crushed peanut soil or drizzling the sauce and sprinkling the soil over the mochi and tossing them up evenly.

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.


The Awfully Chocolate Experience Cafe
Wisma Atria
#03-12/12A/13/13A
435 Orchard Road
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 6592 7361
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 3. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]