D9 Cakery @ Hilton Singapore - Endless Saturday High Tea

D9 Cakery at Hilton Singapore has recently launched a "Endless Saturday High Tea". What might bring this up onto the top of your High Tea list, could well be their 6-metre long D9 dessert showcase.

Laksa 3/5

Still, I held on to that temptation and started off with the savouries first - a bowl of piping hot Laksa and Satays that were freshly grilled before me. The Laksa gravy was rich and coconuty with crunchy sprouts and succulent prawns to whet my appetite.

Satay 3/5

Beef and Chicken Satays are available. The beef was rather tough but the satay sauce saved the day with its robustness and nuttiness, which tempted me to reach out for even more Ketupat!

Dim Sum 2.8/5

Other Asian delights include the quintessential Dim Sum such as Har Gow, Siew Mai, Custard Bao and Red Bean Bao.

Roasted Chicken Tortilla Wrap 3/5

Pulled Pork Sliders 3/5

From the finger bites, you can make your own savoury platter with the Smoked Salmon Sandwich, Roasted Chicken Tortilla Wrap followed by some hot items such as the Pulled Pork Sliders, Croque Monsier. The pulled pork sliders may just set you off for some beers or wines I reckon.

Swiss Raclette Cheese 3.5/5

Cheese platter isn't available because it is replaced with something even better - an a la minute Swiss Raclette Cheese! Time seemed to claw as I waited for the cheese to be heated up. Finally, it started to bubble and a string of gooey cheese flowed onto my toast and potatoes like honey. As it cools really quickly, do have it fast the moment you get back to your seats.

Scones 4/5

When I think of high tea, freshly baked scones always come to mind. I love the fact that 2 different textures are both available, soft and crumbly. Together with the dollop of cream and tart strawberry jam, they are the nutrients for stress relief.

Artisanal Sweets, Hilton Cheesecakes, Green Tea Cake, Red Velvet, Chocolate 4.5/5

The 6-metre long D9 dessert showcase is what you are here for. At first glance, one may thought they are meant for sale but they are really part of the buffet. Like jewellery on display, its a pleasure to behold them before pulling open the case and lift each petite cake onto my plate.

What awaits at the same aisle is a gorgeous lemon chocolate fountain with an array of berries, sweets and chocolate for you to coat and deliver the smooth chocolate into your mouth.

When each dessert is vying for your attention, its easy to miss out the Teppanyaki ice-cream located at the entrance. Like pure chocolate sorbet made on the spot!

I hardly had time to finish the desserts. So do leave aside a considerable amount of time to slowly appreciate each of them. Served with 10 choices of free flow TWG Teas of the finest European & Asian blends, have fun choosing different teas or coffee to complement the different flavour and sweetness. Yes, if only this High Tea is really endless.

Hilton Endless Saturday High Tea
Price:
$41++ per adult with free flow of coffee and TWG teas
$76++ per adult with free flow of selected wines and beer
$21++ per child (5-12 yrs old, below 5 dine for free)
Timing:
1st Seating: 12pm - 230pm
2nd Seating: 3pm - 5pm

Words and photos 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.


D9 Cakery 
Hilton Singapore
Lobby Level
581 Orchard Road
Singapore 238883
Tel: +65 67303392
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk towards Wheelock Place via ION. Exit Wheelock Place and turn left towards Liat Tower. Continue walking along Orchard Road. Journey time is about 8 minutes. [Map]

Jade Restaurant (玉楼) @ Fullerton Hotel - A Refreshed Autumn to Spring Interior

Jade Restaurant at Fullerton Hotel has been given a refreshed look with a brighter and softer interior, as per how Chef Leong has put it, the interior was like the seasons, from Autumn, skipping Fall and we are now in Spring.

Crispy Roasted Pork Belly 4.2/5

Back to the new look Jade Restaurant, we started with one of their classic dish - Crispy Roasted Pork Belly. Unlike most roasted pork belly, this is roasted in five spice, salt and sugar. The charred bits of the skin was trimmed off and twice roasted for a thinner and crispier enjoyment of the crackling skin on top of the succulent meat.

Baked Lemongrass Char Siew Lamb Rib Loin 4/5

You simply need to pick up the Baked Lemongrass Char Siew Lamb Rib Loin with your hands to enjoy the caramelised sweetness of the lamb rib. The piece of meat is well marinated and you don't get the gaminess of the lamb. This tasted exactly like a piece of char siew.

Soup of The Day 4.5/5

At Jade Restaurant, you will get different type of soup each day. Our Soup of The Day is Crab and Tofu Soup.  The first thing that caught my eyes is the tofu that has been cut into shape to look like a coral floating in the soup accompanied with pieces of crab meat. The soup which has been boiled for hours, was light but yet flavourful. It has a complex flavour that was pleasing to the palate.

Sauteed Beef Tenderloin 4/5

Chef Leong definitely does justify to a good piece of beef in his execution of the Sauteed Beef Tenderloin with Crispy Garlic in Black Pepper Sauce. The beef was tender and juicy coated in black pepper sauce for a subtle fiery finish, complemented by the crispy garlic.

Barbecued Osmanthus Flavoured Char Siew Bun 4.5/5

Chilli Crab Bun 4/5

If you do not know, Jade Restaurant also offers weekend dim sum for brunch from 11am to 3pm with around 55 items. We get to try the Barbecued Osmanthus Flavoured Char Siew Bun and Chilli Crab Bun during our visit. I enjoyed the char siew bun a lot for the fact that the char siew filling encased in the soft and fluffy dough is not too sweet and comes with a subtle hint of floral flavour from the osmanthus.

Simmered Egg Noodles with Boston Lobster and XO Chilli Sauce 4.2/5

Not to be missed at Jade Restaurant is the Simmered Egg Noodles with Boston Lobster and XO Chilli Sauce. The egg noodles used is those wanton mee type, which has a springy texture fried with pork lard. The boston lobster is dressed in a savoury brown sauce complementing the firm and bouncy flesh.

Hot Almond Cream with Egg White 4/5. Pistachio Muah Chee 4.5/5

Wrapping up the dinner, we had the Hot Almond Cream with Egg White and Pistachio Muah Chee. The hot almond cream with egg white is warm and comforting to wash down all the richness I have eaten. The real star on the plate goes to the soft and chewy pistachio muah chee, with its nutty stuffing.

Noted: This is an invited tasting.


Jade Restaurant (玉楼）
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 68778188
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Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT Station. Take Exit H. Turn right and walk towards the river. At the river, turn right again and walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]