On The Menu | Chinese Cuisine

We know, it’s finally summer! And that means it’s time to get fired up for some satisfying fresh eats with four of our newest selections!

1. Kuriya Dining

Fun fact: this place has seen the likes of David Beckham breeze through its doors. Historically, the Kuriya is where meals for important guests are prepared. So, trust us when we say you’ll be transported into a world of luxurious Japanese cuisine at Kuriya Dining.

Here’s the deal: You can now enjoy a sensorial gastronomic journey of Japan with their new Omakase Experience! In case you didn’t know, Omakase means ‘I will leave it to you’. Well, what’s a better way to enjoy a gastronomical adventure than relinquishing your dining choices? Take a seat at their intimate, 10-seater Omakase counter and feast your eyes on the culinary prowess of their chefs.

Savour 16 spectacular dishes, curated specially by Master Chef Naoki Tsuzuki, using the freshest ingredients from Japan. If you’re feeling up for a drink, we recommend pairing your meal with their finest sake—a perfect combination in our book.

Kuriya Lunch Omakase $88++ | Kuriya Dinner Omakase $150++ Find it at 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-127 Great World City, Singapore 237934

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2. Farangse

Sweet, spicy and robust flavours are what comes to our minds when we think of Thai cuisine. French flavours on the other hand, are more subdued and sophisticated. But why choose between the two when you can have both? Farangse infuses elements of French and Issan (part of Thailand) cuisine into a one-of-a-kind gastro-medley!

Are you in need of a pick me up? Start off your meal with juicy oysters topped with refreshing Ikura. The kicker? Their oysters are served with Thai chili sauce—talk about a burst of flavor! If you aren’t a seafood-ie, give the Thai salads a go before moving on to the mains. Its perfect balance of sweet and sour is sure to whet your appetite! For the mains, tuck into the tender Beef Cheek, braised in red wine and nestled on a bed of mashed potatoes.

Find it at 24 Greenwood Ave, Singapore 289221

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3. IZY Fook

IZY FOOK interior (fresh eats) — *Cr:* *IZY FOOK*

We’re sure you’re a little confused by the wacky name. Meaning ‘一起福’ (together we prosper), this no-frills Japanese kitchen is inspired by old school Singaporean Cantonese restaurants. Step into IZY FOOK, and bask in the electric energy reminiscent of 70s Chinatown watering holes.

The swanky restaurant bar is split into two sections: The ‘Living Room’ and ‘Dining Hall’. Step into the ‘Living Room’ and be greeted by illustrations from Hong Kong’s up and coming illustrator Jonathan Jay Lee. Truly embodying its namesake, the ‘Living Room’ is where you can find ultra-hip diners bopping to lively hip hop tracks while noshing on roasted and charred Cantonese meats (siew yok anyone?). If you’re looking for a pre-drink snack, get the Buta No Shogayaki. It’s pan-seared ginger stick rolled with pork belly, deglazed with soy sauce and sansho slices. Super juicy and charred to perfection, there’s really no better way to kickstart your night! Need something heartier? You can’t go wrong with their Wagyu Truffle Don!

Looking to gather with friends over a cocktail or two? Head over to the ‘Dining Hall’. Located at the back of the restaurant, this cosy enclave is able to accommodate 50 people comfortably, and is perfect for a private hurrah with your favourite people!

Find it at 27 Club St, Singapore 069413

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4. Noka

Fresh Eats Noka Singapore — *Cr:* *NOKA Singapore*

Just like you, we’re suckers for a good view. So where better to enjoy the spectacular Singaporean skyline than at rooftop restaurant NOKA! Perched atop the newly revamped Funan Digital Life Mall, this Japanese restaurant is located right smack in the middle of Singapore’s Civic District. Opening on 28^thJune, NOKA is the brainchild behind by Spa Esprit, and sister restaurant to Open Farm Community, which is why the same level of dedication to nature and the environment is upheld.

The well-loved farm-to-table concept at OFC is extended to NOKA. We recommend choosing a seat near the windows, where you can sit back and relish in the stunning view of the 5000 sq-ft urban garden that runs alongside the restaurant walls. What’s more: veggies from the edible garden are used in NOKA’s dishes. Their ECG Mushroom and Black Cod Saiko-Yaki both utilize the garden’s wide array of herbs and vegetables, making sure you get the ultimate farm-to-table experience!

Find it at 109 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179097

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Ready for some fresh eats?

Have we got your tastebuds tingling? Well, don’t let us keep you waiting! Head down and try these four new fresh eats for yourself!

An imagination that dreams up buns masquerading as mushrooms yet finds comfort in the humble Hong Kong milk tea. Youthful features that surprise you once you find out about his full-grown children. We sit down for a round of quick-fire questions with the man of many subtle contradictions, Chef Mok Kit Keung — a trailblazer in Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine and newly appointed executive Chinese chef at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Singapore — to talk about his favourite restaurant in the world, which sauce holds his heart, and more.

What’s one ingredient you can’t live without?
For me, sauces are the most important in the kitchen, whether it’s XO sauce or sweet and sour sauce. But if I had to choose just one, I’d say oyster sauce is an absolute must.

What’s your favourite kitchen tool and why?
Spatula for stir-frying.

What’s an ingredient you think is underrated?
None. If people are raving about it, there must be something good there.

What’s a dish everyone should know how to make?
Fried rice. I believe that Chinese people need to know to make fried rice. In fact, I almost always eat rice for all three meals.

What’s your favourite restaurant in the world?
Shang Palace! [laugh] But if I had to choose, it would be L’Abeille or La Bauhinia at Shangri-La Paris.

What’s the best city or country for food?
Hong Kong, hands down.

What’s your favourite thing to eat in your home country?
Seafood! It’s always fresh–live–in Hong Kong.

What’s your comfort food?
Dim Sum and Hong Kong Milk Tea.

From a luxurious Baked Sea Cucumber and Foie Gras to the satisfying Oven-Baked Cod Fillet or an intricately crafted dim sum spread, savour Chef Mok’s culinary ingenuity when you dine at Shang Palace!

Find it at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350.
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