Cook & Brew @ The Westin Singapore - Toast To An Evening Of Romance With Two Glasses Of Bubbly And A Specially Curated Set Menu For Two With Your "Saturdate"

The Westin Singapore's latest branded concept restaurant, Cook & Brew launches their newest Saturdate Specials menu, where diners can unwind and clink glasses filled with bubbly prosecco, before indulging in a sumptuous 3-course sharing menu for two, and soak in the stunning views of the city skyline.

Whipped Buffalo Milk Ricotta Cheese 4.2/5

Kickstart the meal with the Whipped Buffalo Milk Ricotta Cheese served with Grilled Sourdough. From the smooth and milky riccotta cheese to the unmistakable truffle aroma, and sweetened with honey to enliven the flavour, it is a well-thought dish with the various components coming together to create a deliciously fragrant spread for the grilled sourdough toast.

Orange-brined Roasted Whole Chicken 4/5

For the main course, we had the Orange-brined Roasted Whole Chicken for sharing. Tender with a slight tang from the orange marinate, the roasted chicken comes with cumin roasted cauliflower, and potatoes tossed in parmesan and herbs to add a fragrance depth to the poultry. The meat leans slightly on the dry side, though saved by a generous drizzle of the savoury pommery chicken jus.

Maple Apple Oatmeal Streusel Tart 4/5

End the meal on a sweet note with the Maple Apple Oatmeal Streusel Tart. The soft buttery tart is coated with crunchy oatmeal bits atop to provide a crunch to the dish, while the apple slices within add a tangy-sweet juiciness. The tart is paired with a creamy, aromatic cinnamon ice cream and vanilla chantilly to cut through the dryness of the tart. A well-executed dessert which proved to be an enjoyment from the first bite to the last.

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Cook & Brew
The Westin Singapore
Leve 33
Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Singapore 018961
Tel: +65 69226948
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Nearest MRT: Downtown (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Sat: 330pm - 1145pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Downtown. Take Exit to Asia Square Tower 2. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Sin Ho @ Bedok North Street 1 Market and Food Centre - Serving One Of The Best Har Cheong Kai In Singapore

So I have heard about this zi char stall at Bedok North Street 1 Market and Food Centre that serves one of the best Prawn Paste Chicken (Har Cheong Kai) in Singapore, and they are sold out pretty fast. The gang arrived as early as 5pm at Sin Ho zi char stall for dinner, so that we manage to have the so-called legendary prawn paste chicken which even MissTamChiak has to made several trips to eat it. The stall sells fish soup in the day, and at night it is turned into a zi char stall offering hearty and comforting cooked dishes.

Prawn Paste Chicken 4.5/5

The sight of the Prawn Paste Chicken ($8 for 6pc/ $12 for 9pc / $16 for 12pc) with its reddish exterior is already a sign of what is good to come. In fact, I could even smell the fermented shrimp paste fragrant when the dish is served. Crispy on the exterior, yet juicy inside flavoured with the distinct fermented shrimp paste, no wonder this dish is so popular with the diners here. In fact, almost all the tables ordered the prawn paste chicken.

Crayfish Seafood Soup 3.5/5

The Crayfish Seafood Soup ($15) is light and sweet. You can find crayfish, clams, tofu, prawns, cabbage and more items in it. I suspect the soup base is what they used for their fish stall, as they also offer the normal Batang Soup on their dinner menu. Though the portion is generous, it lacked that crustacean robustness in the soup.

Prawn Omelette 4/5

The Prawn Omelette ($6) may look like a simple dish, but it is executed to perfection. It has a nice wok hei aroma with a fluffy interior and comes with big juicy prawn in it.

Sambal La La 3.8/5

Last but not least, we had the Sambal La La ($15) with plump and juicy flesh. I personally prefer it to be spicier, but for those that can't take too spicy, this will be just nice.

While most of the stalls are closed for the night, the hawker centre is buzzing with Sin Ho's diners. As it is in a hawker centre, the table seating may not be suitable for large families. And do remember to go early if you want to try the prawn paste chicken, or else prepared to be disappointed.


Sin Ho
Blk 216 Bedok North Street 1
#01-75
Singapore 460216
Nearest MRT: Bedok (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Wed-Sun: 5pm - 9pm
(Closed on Mon-Tue)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Bedok MRT station. Take Exit B. Cut through the housing estate and walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]