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Unique Chinese New Year Spots

Post author By Veena Vinod
Post date February 2, 2018
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If you’re sick of the same old foods and settings for Lunar New Year, here are some places for you to have an interesting experience!

Hello Kitty Orchid Garden

Everyone’s favourite Sanrio feline has her own cafe! This Chinese New Year, we’re getting some exquisite menu items, such as the Fortune of Gold Lobster – fresh Boston lobster baked with cheese and bursting with umami. Finish off an adorable meal with the Blossoms of Happiness – a lychee meringue and vanilla ice cream. Set in lush greenery and away from the hustle of the city, this is the perfect family-friendly spot for a unique reunion dinner.

Find it at 65 Airport Boulevard #01-22 Changi Airport Terminal 3 Singapore 819663
Book a table at Hello Kitty Orchid Garden and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Sawadee Thai

If you want a break from the usual Chinese fare this New Year, check out Sawadee Thai, an eatery that has a festive menu that features delicious and innovative foods such as Thai Otah, Tom Yum Soup, and Golden Pineapple Fried Rice. Not only have they been serving up authentic dishes for several decades, all their ingredients are imported daily from Thailand. If you want a taste of the Land of Smiles, look no further!

Find it at 9 Tan Quee Lan Street #01-01 Singapore 188098
Book a table at Sawadee Thai and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Baba Chew’s

Peranakan cuisine has long been a part of our local palate, but have you ever tried a Peranakan New Year’s dinner? Baba Chew’s Set Menu lets you experience Peranakan classics reunion dinner style. Located in the heart of Joo Chiat, this eatery offers Peranakan-style duck and barramundi as part of their festive menu. Whether the culture runs in your blood or if you’re just a curious onlooker, these dishes offer a good taster of traditional Straits Chinese cuisine.

Find it at 86 East Coast Road Katong Square Singapore 428788
Book a table at Baba Chew’s and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Kintamani

Furama Riverfront Hotel’s beloved Indonesian restaurant delivers a delicious buffet of Indonesian Chinese classics. Feast on classics from the archipelago, such as Gado Gado and Ikan Kukus. Helmed by Indonesian Chef I Gusti Nyoman Kaler, savour the flavours of one of Asia’s most diverse cuisines. For a wallet-friendly, authentic Indonesian dining experience this Lunar New Year, check out this lovely spot!

Find it at 405 Havelock Road Level 3 Singapore 169633
Book a table at Kintamani and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Labyrinth

For a truly Singaporean dining experience, it doesn’t get better than Labyrinth. This one Michelin-star restaurant is nestled in the magnificent Esplanade, and serves up upscale versions of beloved Singaporean classics. Savour premium seafood such as abalone, fish maw, and tiger prawns on the exclusive Chinese New Year menu. If you’re looking for a fancy fare to impress your relatives and friends, this is the place for you!

Find it at 8 Raffles Avenue #02-23 Singapore 039802
Book a table at Labyrinth and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Xiao Ya Tou

Like the name, Xiao Ya Tou’s fare is cheeky, bold, and delicious. For an unconventional Chinese New Year celebration, check out their brand new weekend brunch menu, which features beloved local classics and brunch staples with a unique Asian twist. Try their Unagi Kabayaki Benedict – an Omakase egg drenched in Yuzukosho Hollandaise Sauce served with wild Unagi. You’ll never want ordinary cafe fare again!

Find it at 6 Duxton Hill #01-01 Singapore 089592
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Takumi Yamamoto

Anyone who’s familiar with Japanese food will know the name Takumi Yamamoto. The famous chef has an outpost in the upscale Marina Bay Sands, which serves up Chinese-Japanese fusion fare. If you want to up your lo-hei game, look no further! A Premium Special Yu Sheng bursting with items fresh from Tsukiji market like caviar and fresh lobster is the way to go. Soak in the ambience and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Japanese dining experience!

Find it at 8 Bayfront Avenue #02-05 Singapore 018955
Book a table at Takumi Yamamoto and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

EMPRESS

Located in the gorgeous Asian Civilisations Museum, having your reunion dinner at EMPRESS is bound to be a memorable experience. Toss your lo-hei with a prime view of the Singapore River. Savour exquisite flavours such as Wild-Caught Lobster and Angus Beef Tenderloin in a specially curated Chinese New Year menu. Whether it’s an elegant family gathering or a fancy festive office party, EMPRESS’ is perfect for any occasion!

Find it at 1 Empress Place #01-03 Singapore 179555
Book a table at EMPRESS and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, trying to save some cash we’ve got you covered. While you’re at it, check out some information about lo-hei, and our local lo-hei guide.

Tags Chinese New Year, Festive Menus, indonesian, Japanese, peranakan, Singapore, thai

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East “Meats” West this Christmas

Post author By Veena Vinod
Post date December 19, 2017
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‘Tis the season! Bored of turkey and honey baked ham? Here are seven restaurants with festive menus that put an Asian twist on your favourite Christmas classics. Whether you like your turkey Thai-spiced or tandoori-style, get ready to stuff your face with amazing dishes this season!

Hashida Sushi

A fine-dining restaurant that promises to showcase Japan’s four seasons through their menu, Hashida Sushi delivers an exquisite Christmas menu featuring ikura and ise-ebi. Golden Japanese caviar and the bright red of the spiny lobster make up the traditional Christmas colours. Available from 22nd December right up to New Year’s Eve, this is the place to go to if you’re feeling opulent this festive season.

Find it at 333A Orchard Road #04-16, Mandarin Gallery Singapore, Singapore 238897
Book a table at Hashida Sushi and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Tamarind Hill

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of festivities in the city? Tamarind Hill’s right up your alley. A Thai haven nestled in the lush greenery of Labrador Park, this restaurant is just minutes away from the city, but boasts a quiet setting for diners to relish in delightful dishes. Their festive menu, available till New Year’s Eve, features mains that marry festive meats with traditional Thai spices. Their Thai-Inspired Stuffed Turkey and Caramelised Pepper Pork Chop have us salivating!

Find it at 30 Labrador Villa Road, Singapore 119189
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Punjab Grill

This Indian fine-dining restaurant is known for their rich curries and grilled kebabs, so it’s no surprise that both dishes are featured extensively on their festive menu. Available from 21st to 25th December, Punjab Grill’s bespoke Christmas offerings centre around turkey cooked in several unique ways. From biryani to kebabs, visit this swanky joint for a unique take on yuletide feasting you won’t soon forget.

Find it at 2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-01A Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
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Shisen Hanten

As the highest-awarded Chinese restaurant in Singapore, this eatery’s been serving up exceptional Sichuan fare in Japan since the 1950s. Their festive menu, available from 23rd to 31st December, features aromatic spices, classic Chinese ingredients and exquisite Western delicacies such as Wagyu beef, foie gras and Alaskan crabmeat.

Find it at 333 Orchard Road Level 35, Mandarin Orchard Hotel Singapore Singapore 238867
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Full of Luck Club

Get ready for a very Cantonese Christmas! This eatery looks more like a tapas bar than a traditional restaurant, but don’t let the interior deceive you! Full of Luck Club serves up authentic Canton nosh without burning a hole in your pocket. Their festive menu, available till New Year’s eve, marries traditional fare with contemporary ingredients such as fresh salmon and white ikura. The Salmon Wellington – pastry-encased salmon with sesame dressing, is the star of the show.

Find it at 243 Holland Avenue Singapore 278977
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Akira Back

Craving fresh sushi and sashimi this Christmas? Akira Back has got you covered! Located in the swish JW Mariott, dine in comfort and luxury at this modern Japanese restaurant with festive menus featuring dishes such as Spring Chicken with Yuzu Kosho Glaze and Iberico Pork Jowl with Apple Miso.

Find it at 30 Beach Road, JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach Singapore 189763
Book a table at Akira Back and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Lewin Terrace

This French-Japanese fusion restaurant exemplifies the concept of East meets West. The festive menu, available from 23rd to 25th December, features exquisite French menu items paired with traditional Japanese ingredients. The kitchen churns out Western cuisine with a contemporary Asian touch, evident in their Wagyu Beef with Lily Root Puree and Miso Beef Pie. Located within an understated colonial bungalow in the lush and quiet Fort Canning Park, this is the perfect place to have an intimate Christmas dinner.

Find it at 21 Lewin Terrace, Singapore 179290 (Main entrance is at 23B Coleman Street, beside the Singapore Philatelic Museum.)
Book a table at Lewin Terrace and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Tags Christmas, Dinner, Festive Menus, Fine Dining, Japanese, Seafood

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12 Days of Season’s Eatings

Post author By Cheryl Koo
Post date November 29, 2017
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Season’s Greetings, to one and all! Fine, it’s not quite Christmas yet, but our little island is already adorned with gorgeous decorations, especially along Orchard Road. Bonus confession: we feel a certain kinship to the admittedly over-the-top ballerina-on-a-music-box theme in Bugis; our waists are likely to end up the size of the skirt by the time we’re done indulging in holiday eats.

Cr: The New Paper

What’s on our list, you ask? Scroll right on for our selection of festive menus and Christmassy dishes to scoff down this year.

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Carousel

Winner of the ‘best Halal spot’ Diners’ Choice award last year, Carousel is definitely a fan favourite. With separate buffet menus for both Christmas Eve and Day, they’ll be injecting their usual array of international eats with a bit of seasonal charm in the form of festive classics like turkey and roasted veg. All this from $68++ onwards!

Must-tries: Christmas Roasted Turkey-Japanese Garlic Butter Style (Eve) and Lamb Shank, Roasted Parsnips and Garlic Confit. Yum!

Find it at 25 Scotts Road, Lobby Level, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore (228220)
Book a table at Carousel and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

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Colony

You’ve heard of bar and cafe hopping, now prepare yourself for buffet hopping – all in one place. Colony – one of the best eats around, in our humble opinion – has prepared a whopping 5 buffet options! There’s a festive seafood dinner, festive lunch, festive dinner, festive afternoon tea, and even a festive champagne brunch. (The word ‘festive’ is starting to sound weird…) Prices start from $58++, so get your time management skills ready for some serious “festing”!

Must tries: Oyster basket, Tarragon Roasted Halibut, Hazelnut and Lemon Mousseline (Christmas Eve Champagne Brunch), and Slow Cooked Scallop, Carrot Puree, Deep Fried Dry Scallop Floss.

Find it at Level 3, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore (039799)
Book a table at Colony and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Atrium Restaurant

Our love for Christmas turkey is rivalled by our love for laksa, which is why we’re shamelessly including Atrium for their easy mix of East and West. Squeeze in their Festive Offerings buffet dinner ($68++ onwards) for the best of both worlds – a paradise which includes snow crab legs and more. Be sure to grab vouchers from The Chope Shop as well!

Must tries: Baked Honey Glazed Gammon Ham with Orange Cinnamon Sauce

Find it at 317 Outram Road, Level 4 Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore (169075)
Book a table at Atrium and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Chihuly Lounge

There are only so many dinners and lunches to pack your days, so Chihuly Lounge’s afternoon tea buffet ($62++) is a pretty smart move. Live the fancy pants life as you inhale a cheery selection of mini-sandwiches, bite-sized foie gras parfaits, delicious tipples, and, of course, gently steaming tea

Must tries: Foie Gras Parfait, Avruga Caviar, Fromage Blanc

Find it at Level 3, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore (039799)
Book a table at Chihuly Lounge and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Edge

There’s no way we could talk about buffets without mentioning Edge. If you’re looking for over-the-top and over-the-edge (#abitsorry), you’ll find it right here at Pan Pacific Hotel. There are festive lunch and dinner buffets available in both November and December, which is packed with luxuries like Boston lobster, wagyu, and suckling pig. Yeah, we’ve given up on calorie counting at this point.

At $58++ per person, this buffet is a steal. Find out more here.

Must tries: Boston Lobster, Wagyu Beef, Suckling Pig

Find it at 7 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore, Singapore (039595)
Book a table at Edge and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Audace Bar & Restaurant

Unlisted’s Audace welcomes diners with their festive 7 course Degustation Menu ($168++) created by Chef Jérémy Gillon. No stranger to unique flavours from his stints in Michelin-starred locales, his menu boasts interesting – or, should we say, audacious – flavours like Pan Seared Foie Gras with Kumquat crumble and Asperule Odorante (a.k.a. sweet-scented bedstraw a.k.a. an edible plant; yes, we had to look it up too), so you’re sure to have a most joyous meal.

Find it at 2 Dickson Road, Wanderlust Hotel, Singapore (209494)
Book a table at Audace and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

NOX – Dine in the Dark

If we had a first-world gripe about buffets, it would probably be the homogeneity of their offerings. For something a little more different, NOX’s premium, prix fixe Christmas set mystery is a good place to start. Eat your way through 12 mystery dishes without your sense of sight, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable festive food adventure. Diners with special restrictions may inform the staff/guide and the restaurant will tailor your menu accordingly. Repeat these instructions at the table to the staff/guide before eating, just in case.

Find it at 269 Beach Road, Singapore (199546)
Book a table at NOX and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Casa Tartufo

This family-run “House of Truffles” is getting into the holiday spirit with special festive sets for both lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Featuring extravagant choices like Pan-fried Scallops with Caviar and Black Truffles, you just know that you’re in for a treat at Casa Tartufo. Obviously, truffles are the main choice of ingredient here, so truffle-fans listen up: get ready to go wild with a smorgasbord of truffle-related goodies on the menu.

Find it at 33 Erskine Road, The Scarlet Hotel, Singapore (069333)
Book a table at Casa and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Forlino

Celebrate this year’s holiday season in exquisite, fine-dining style, complete with gorgeous views of Singapore’s skyline. Perfect for that romantic date, Forlino is a staple when it comes to Italian excellence and awe-inspiring panoramas. The festive menus at Forlino are a delicious mix of traditional and modern Italy, made with prime produce from around the globe. You know what they say, the best way to a person’s heart is through their stomach!

Find it at 1 Fullerton Road #02-06, One Fullerton, Singapore (049213)
Book a table at Forlino and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Hashida Sushi

We doubt your mind automatically goes to Asian fare when it comes to holiday feasting, but why shouldn’t it? December is a month for festivities with friends, family, and loved ones, after all, and that includes indulging in a fabulous, well thought out meal. At Hashida, Chef “Hatch” Hashida and team carefully craft an intense gastronomic experience, featuring the prized ise-ebi and golden ikura, promising you a splendid Japanese spread. A smashing way to welcome the new year, we think.

Find it at 333A Orchard Road, #04-16, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore (238897)
Book a table at Hashida and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Kinki Restaurant & Bar

Since we’re on Asian eats, here’s another Japanese restaurant to add to your list! Kinki is an edgy dining concept at Customs House that delivers some of the best Japanese-style bar bites (and sake) we have ever tasted. Hands-down, this is the place to be if you want to party with sushi! And guess what? They’ve got festive eats too!

Find it at 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02 Customs House, Singapore (049323)
Book a table at Kinki and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Song of India

Finally, if you’re looking to celebrate a warm and snug Christmas from home, you can order the Christmas Festive Hamper that’s available from Song of India. Nobody doubts the merits of a festive home cooking, but the clean-up is definitely no celebration. So grab the order form here and sign yourself up for a night of easy feasting. Get the Tandoori Turkey!

Find it at 33 Scotts Road, Singapore (228226)
Book a table at Song of India and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

And that’s 12 eats for 12 days! Yum! Whether you’re stuffing yourself with awesome buffet deals or treating yourself to an elegant degustation course, know that we’re wishing you a Merry Christmas. Here’s to a great end to a great year! Cheers!

Tags Buffets, Christmas, Courses, Festive Menus, Japanese, Western