Tuesday, January 24, 2023

White Rose Cafe @ York Hotel Singapore - Bask In The Revelry Of The Lunar New Year Season With Auspicious Culinary Specialties

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Welcome the Lunar New Year with traditional festive delights from York Hotel Singapore. The culinary team at White Rose Cafe presents an array of new and traditional creations befitting for the season of joyous reunions and feastings. 

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Prosperity Lo Hei with Mini Abalone and Crispy Fish Skin 3.5/5

Besides Lunar New Year celebratory lunch and dinner menus, White Rose Cafe has put together a stellar collection of Lunar New Year takeaways. Kickstart the celebration with the Prosperity Lo Hei with Mini Abalone and Crispy Fish Skin ($58/$68) tossing to a year of prosperity and abundance.

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Braised Pork Knuckle with Sea Cucumber, Black Moss, and Broccoli 4.2/5

New on the menu is the Braised Pork Knuckle with Sea Cucumber, Black Moss and Broccoli ($98). The pork knuckle is cooked perfectly to fork tender, deliciously flavoured by the braising sauce. It is paired with black moss, crunchy broccoli and bouncy sea cucumber.

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Golden Treasure Seafood Pot 4/5

One of the highlights this year is the Golden Treasure Seafood Pot ($168), brimming with an assortment of seafood such as fish maw, sea cucumber, scallops, goji berry, and shark's cartilage collagen broth in a casserole pot.

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Braised Chinese Spare Rib in Wuxi Style 4.5/5

One of my favourite dishes is the Braised Chinese Spare Rib in Wuxi Style ($68). The tender and juicy pork ribs are braised in an aromatic ensemble of red yeast rice and Shao Xing wine. It even comes with deep-fried buns to wipe up the addictive sauce.

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Osmanthus Jelly with Coconut Pudding 4.5/5

Wrapping up the meal is the new Osmanthus Jelly with Coconut Pudding ($68), handcrafted in the shape of a carp which signifies good fortune, wealth, and luck. 

Note: This is an invited tasting.


White Rose Cafe
York Hotel
21 Mount Elizabeth
Singapore 228516
Tel: +65 67370511
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line, TE Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am to 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit 1. Walk down Scotts Road towards Goodwood Park Hotel. At Goodwood Park, turn right and walk to the end of the carpark. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Monday, January 23, 2023

Si Chuan Dou Hua @ PARKROYAL on Beach Road - Celebrate Lunar New Year With Exclusive Dishes And Set Menus

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This Lunar New Year, Si Chuan Dou Hua at PARKROYAL on Beach Road welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with exclusive Lunar New Year dishes and set menus catering to a variety of family and group sizes starting from two persons. There is even a vegetarian menu for those looking to go meatless.

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Abundance Treasures Yu Sheng 4/5

Si Chuan Dou Hua at PARKROYAL on Beach Road premieres its first-ever Abundance Treasures Yu Sheng featuring a combination of its Signature La Zi Ji (diced chicken with dried chilli), Abalone and Smoked Salmon. Surprisingly the combination works.

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Double-boiled Chicken Broth 4/5

The hearty bowl of Double-boiled Chicken Broth with Sea Cucumber, Matsutake Mushroom and Dried Scallop is boiled over 4 hours, extracting the essence of the ingredients for a sweet and earthy finish.

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King Garoupa with Fresh Sichuan Peppercorn 5/5

The crowd's favourite goes to the King Garoupa with Fresh Sichuan Peppercorn and Julienne-cut Chinese Lettuce on a Sea of Spring Onions. The fish fillet comes with a punchy heat and distinctive numbing spice fragranced by the Sichuan peppercorn. It was so good that I was silently screaming for more. It is an exclusive outlet dish at Si Chuan Dou Hua, PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

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Braised Bird's Nest with Fresh Fish Maw in Crab Meat Sauce 4.2/5

Another beautiful dish on the menu is the Braised Bird's Nest with Fresh Fish Maw in Crab Meat Sauce. It is thick, rich and creamy with immense umami flavours.

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Braised 8-headed Abalone with Hangzhou-style Pork Belly 4.5/5

Not to be missed is the Braised 8-headed Abalone with Hangzhou-style Pork Belly accompanied with Seasonal Vegetables. The pork belly is so soft and tender, falling apart with ease while the abalone provides the contrasting springy texture.

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Braised Lobster with Fish Paste Noodles in Superior Stock 4/5

Another outlet-exclusive dish is the Braised Lobster with Fish Paste Noodles in Superior Stock. The highlight is the springy fish paste noodles paired with juicy lobster.

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Pan-fried Auspicious Nian Gao and Bunny-shaped Milk Pudding 3/5

Lastly, we had the Pan-fried Auspicious Nian Gao and Bunny-shaped Milk Pudding, ending the meal on a sweet note. Unfortunately, the dessert is not as good as the savoury items.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 65055724
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Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway MRT station. Take Exit A. Follow the overhead walkway all the way to The Concourse building. Take the exit down to Nicoll Highway and walk towards Parkroyal Serviced Residences. Cut through towards The Plaza at Parkroyal Hotel. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]