Tien Court Restaurant @ Copthorne King's Hotel - A Roaring Lunar New Year Celebration

Head into the New Year with a roaring start at Tien Court. Master Chef Lui Wing Keung has put together a collection of Lunar New Year specials to usher in the Year of the Tiger. Diners can look forward to Lunar New Year Set Menus for dine-in from $68++ per pax. Value-for-money Auspicious Family Set is also available for takeaway at just $168 Nett.

Prosperity Teochew Yusheng 3.5/5

Unlike the usual Yu Sheng offers at most restaurants, Tien Court offers Prosperity Teochew Yusheng with octopus, salmon or abalone options. It is a classic Teochew style yu sheng with leafy greens tossed in addictively zesty passion fruit and plum sauce that bond everything together.

Kung Fu Pot 4/5

New this year is the Kung Fu Pot available both for dine-in ($268++) and takeaway ($268 Nett with claypot/ $218 Nett in vacuum-sealed pack only). Each bountiful claypot is a labour of love and limited to just 50 pots this year. It is brimming with handmade sotong balls, individually wrapped cabbage parcels stuffed with chunks of crabmeat, scallops and carrot, fish maw with prawn paste, deep-fried prawn roll and more. Unlike the usual pen cai, this version is lighter.

Sauteed Prawn with Pineapple with Sweet and Sour Sauce 4.2/5

An interesting take of the sweet and sour pork dish is the Sauteed Prawn with Pineapple with Sweet and Sour Sauce. It is an auspicious dish that is common on every reunion dinner.

Fortune Spring Chicken 4.2/5

Another dish on the menu which I enjoyed was the Fortune Spring Chicken. It has an aromatic herbal flavour on top of the tender steamed chicken.

Braised Fish Cake with Napa Cabbage 4.2/5

Probably a signature at Tien Court is the handmade fish cake by Chef Lui. The Braised Fish Cake with Napa Cabbage is soft and pillowy, sitting on a bed of soft and sweet Napa Cabbage.

The adorable Tiger Buns are specially made for the year of the Tiger. It is limited to 20 pieces per day at $8,80 (2pc) with a secret dining code. You have to recite to the staff, 你家老虎太可爱 (The Tiger in your house is so cute). 

Steamed Glutinous Rice with Chinese Waxed Meat 3.5/5

Like every Chinese dinner, it will end with a carb dish. We had the Steam Glutinous Rice with Chinese Waxed Meat. It is fluffy and sticky, flavoured by the delicious Chinese waxed meat.

Steamed Nian Gao 4/5

We have the Steamed Nian Gao coated in peanut and coconut for dessert. The extra coating elevates the fragrant and textural enjoyment.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Tien Court Restaurant
Copthorne King's Hotel
403 Havelock Road
Level 2
Singapore 169631
Tel: +65 63183193/ 63183198
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Nearest MRT: Havelock (TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon, Wed-Sun: 12pm - 230pm, 6pm - 10pm
(Closed on Tue)

Direction:
1) Alight at Havelock MRT station. Take Exit 5. Walk straight down Havelock Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 mintues. [Map]

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant @ Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel - Reunions Of Joy & Prosperity

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel usher in this Lunar New Year with new celebratory delicacies that ooze with abundance, prosperity and wealth.

Toss to good fortune with six types of Yu Sheng, one of which comes with Lobster, Swordfish, Hokkaido Scallop, Sea Urchin, Caviar, Salmon Roe & Crispy Fish Skin Yu Sheng (Large: $268++). Kumquat pineapple sauce replaces the traditional sauce to give it a more appetising and also to symbolise fortune and wealth. Crispy fish skin is also added to the Yu Sheng for an extra crunch.

Wan Hao Eight Treasures Imperial Pot with Bird’s Nest 4.5/5

Last year, I also had the Wan Hao Eight Treasures Imperial Pot with Bird's Nest ($488++/ $888). It remains one of the most memorable ones because of its collagen-rich stock. Unlike the conventional Pen Cai, the superior broth for this treat is lighter. In addition, it contains nourishing ingredients such as chicken feet, old fowl, pork skin, and more. Targeting the ladies, it even comes with Bird's Nest, on top of our premium ingredients such as 10-head Australian abalone, fish maw, dace fish beancurd bag, live prawns, pork tendons and more.

Bird’s Nest Dumpling with Crab Roe Superior Soup 4.5/5

Bird's Nest Dumpling with Crab Roe Superior Soup was again another dish that has been elevated for the occasion. The bird's nest adorning the dumpling was more for the wow factor rather than adding towards the taste. Still, the dumpling itself was delicious on its own with well-seasoned filling. The beautiful crab roe soup was subtle in the flavour but rich in body, which complemented the dumpling perfectly.

Australian Lobster with Black Truffle and Fresh Milk Egg White 3/5

However, sometimes it can get slightly too much with premium ingredients. Australian Lobster with Black Truffle and Fresh Milk Egg White in a puff pastry nest & pan-fried foie gras was enjoyable, especially with the yam puff pastry. The combination of foie gras and the black truffle on top of all that was simply overwhelming.

Dessert 4.5/5

I love the dessert! Summing up the meal was Hashima Double-boiled in Almond Cream in mini pumpkin. Served piping hot, the warm and soft flesh of the pumpkin lent a creamy texture and a mild sweetness to the hashima.

3 January to 15 February 2022
Lunar New Year Prosperity Set Menus – $118.80++ per person to $208.80++ per person.
31 January 2022
Lunar New Year Eve Reunion Dinner Set Menus - $128.80++ per person to $218.80++ per table

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.


Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant (萬豪軒)
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Level 3
320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
Tel: +65 68314605
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm
Sat-Sun & PH: 1130am - 3pm, 630pm - 1030pm

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