Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (萬豪軒) @ Marrott Tang Plaza Singapore - Savour Newly Curated Six-Course Roast Irish Peking Duck Set Till End April 2025

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Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant’s Roast Irish Peking Duck has long been a diner favourite for its tender meat and crisp, golden skin. This time, the restaurant presents a limited-time Roast Irish Peking Duck Set, available until 30 April 2025.

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The six-course set menu requires a minimum of four diners and costs $128.80++ per person ($118.80++ for in-house guests and Marriott Bonvoy members). While we sampled a portion for two, a full set for four includes half an Irish duck.

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Imperial Roast Irish Peking Duck with Chinese Crêpe 4.5/5

The meal begins with the Imperial Roast Irish Peking Duck with Chinese Crêpe, a classic pairing of thin crêpe, duck skin, julienned cucumber, and scallions. This was executed perfectly. We especially loved how the duck skin had a good thickness to it, yet remained so crisp.

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Fortune Eight Treasures Broth 4/5

Next, the Fortune Eight Treasures Broth, a Szechuan-style hot and sour soup, surprised us with its gentle heat. Ingredients like fish maw, sea cucumber, and duck meat added texture, though we wished the duck flavour stood out more.

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Baked Grouper Fillet with Cured Duck Meat and Black Bean Sauce 4.2/5

The Baked Grouper Fillet with Cured Duck Meat and Black Bean Sauce arrived in a stone pot, keeping it piping hot. The thick, tender fillets were infused with savoury black bean sauce and bits of cured duck meat, enhanced by fragrant leeks.

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Stewed Scampi Prawn with Spicy Light Soy Sauce 4.2/5

The Stewed Scampi Prawn with Spicy Light Soy Sauce was next. The meaty and chunky prawn had a delightful crunch, coated in a mildly spicy, sweet glaze.

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Braised African 5-Head Abalone with Irish Duck Meat in Wok-Fried Japanese Pearl Rice 4/5

The final savoury dish was the Braised African 5-Head Abalone with Irish Duck Meat, Diced Vegetables, and Crispy Conpoy in Wok-Fried Japanese Pearl Rice. The rice had a beautiful hint of wok hei aroma and was well-textured, though I personally preferred it on its own without the abalone sauce.

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Double-Boiled Bird's Nest with Coconut Milk and Egg 4.2/5

Dessert was the Double-Boiled Bird's Nest with Coconut Milk and Egg. It featured a smooth, custard-like base reminiscent of a coconut egg tart filling. It was a soothing finish to the meal and was lightly sweet and generously topped with bird's nest.

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.


Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (萬豪軒)
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
Tel: +65 6831 4605
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Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT (NE, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm

Direction:
Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 1. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

LUCE @ InterContinental Singapore - New Thematic Buffet with Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese Cuisine on Rotation with Authentic Italian Spread

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Since mid-February, LUCE's beloved buffet has introduced an exciting new twist: rotating Southeast Asian selections alongside its signature authentic Italian spread.

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Diners can indulge in Vietnamese, Thai, or Chinese cuisine on different days of the week. Enjoy 50% off every second diner on weekdays and 20% off on weekends throughout March to sweeten the deal. Pricing per adult varies by day and time:

Lunch
Monday to Friday: $59 ++
Saturday: $69++

Dinner
Monday to Thursday: $78++
Friday: $92++
Sunday: $88++

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Thematic Buffet 4/5

On Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, diners are transported to Vietnam. Wednesdays and Saturdays feature bold Thai flavours, while Tuesdays and Fridays spotlight Chinese cuisine.

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Vietnamese

We visited on a Thursday and were treated to a Vietnamese spread, including Steamed Lemongrass Fish and Clams with Sweet Basil, Vietnamese Beef Stew with Root Vegetables, and Netted Prawn Spring Rolls.

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Pasta Truffle Alfredo in Parmesan Wheel

Moving on to LUCE's Italian staples, our favourite was the decadent and al dente Pasta Truffle Alfredo, freshly made in a parmesan wheel. It was so good we went back for seconds.

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Carving Station

At the Carving Station, highlights included the Coatata di Manzo (Angus roasted picanha with fingerling potato), Pancia di Maiale ai 3 Pepi (slow-roasted pork belly with three types of pepper), and La Salsiccia (juicy seared pork sausage).

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Italian Specialties

The hearty Italian Specialties had us spoiled for choice with Angus Beef Oxtail Stew, Oven-Roasted Salmon Fillet, Spezzato di Agnello, and more. More pasta options were available, too, including Pasta al Pesto and Truffle Cream Pasta.

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Pizzas

My dining partner and I both adored the freshly made Pizzas, which carried a chewy base and crisp crust.

During our visit, four flavours were available: La Panchetta e Patate (smoked scamorza, pancetta ham), Salsiccia e Gorgonzola (Italian pork sausage, gorgonzola cheese), Five Formaggi (acacia honey, a combination of cheese), and La Tartufata (black truffle paste, wild mushrooms, smoked scamorza). We highly recommend tucking into these while they are still hot.

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Seafood on Ice

Seafood lovers shouldn’t miss the Seafood on Ice station, featuring Japanese oysters, tiger prawns, scallops, mussels, sea whelks, clams, and baby lobsters, all frequently replenished throughout the night.

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Cheese Room

Make sure to visit the Cheese Room right next to the seafood. The room may seem small, but it offers a diverse selection of Salad Bars, Bread Baskets, Artisanal Cheeses, and Chilled Antipasti. A couple of interesting options included a Seared Tuna niçoise salad, Artisanal Farmer Pork Terrine, and Beef Carpaccio.

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Indian Kitchen

We were also pleasantly surprised by a small section of Indian Kitchen, which featured crunchy Papadum, Butter Chicken, Aloo Gobi, Madras Fish Curry, and Biryani Rice.

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Dessert

The Dessert section had quite a range, featuring Assorted Nyonya Kueh, Lemon Tarts, Rainbow Cakes and more. We sampled a few, which were average, with a mix of hits and misses.

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Fresh Fruit Selection

Last but not least, end on a refreshing note with the Fresh Fruit Selection.

Do make a reservation before heading down, via LUCE's hotline at 6825 1008.

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.


LUCE
InterContinental Singapore
Level 1
80 Middle Road
Singapore 188966
Tel: +65 6825 1008
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Nearest MRT: Bugis (EW line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm 
Dinner: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm 

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