It’s a round up of the food I love from the last 12 months. Writing this made me very hungry so I’m going to try to return to them before the year ends.
Thanks to the restaurants, chefs and PRs who have hosted me or helped out in any way, it is much appreciated!! ❤️
Here’s the link, though you can’t click on it la - https://www.tnp.sg/lifestyle/weets-eats/weets-eats-10-unforgettable-dishes-2019 or just visit Tnp.sg please.
FYI: The usual column returns in 2020.
Read TNP tmw for my final Xmas feature of the year, and it’s all about that big bird.
If you’re not a fan, here’s a pic of Xmas sweets from The St Regis Singapore, cos who doesn’t love #Christmas sweets? (🙋🏿‍♂️, except for stollen). Ho Ho Ho!
PS: I hear they close on Dec 31. It’s the end of an era.
And the food is yums. With the new weekday lunch menu, your wallet won’t cry either: It’s $38 for a two-course, and $42 for three courses.
While the food is going to be good, the desserts offered in the set menu are of a different class.
The rhubarb and lychee triffle (right) and the glorious salted caramel ice cream sundae are perfect with coffee, and even better after a tasty meal.
There were so many, and I have limited space, so here are the ones I didn’t mention (but I’m sure I’ll be writing about them later on), from (1) Park Hotel Clarke Quay, (2) Fullerton Hotel Singapore, (3) Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, (4) Sofitel Singapore City Centre, and (5) The Masses.
So if you’re looking to gift a pretty cake, be sure to read TNP tmw, print and/or online. HO HO HO!
It’s just the place to keep returning to because they are always evolving.
I’m not big on lamb, but love the two versions Chef Dylan Ong put out: the char siew version on the regular menu, and the lamb char siew kofta for Christmas.
Both were distinct, and almost equally good. I lean towards the char siew cos I love the amount of sweet and fat, with the mix of meat. And that mint sour cream just ties it up.
I am just craving it now, just thinking about it.
I wish the egg was more runny, and perhaps the prawns be less cooked, but everything else worked.
I prefer Chef Keisuke’s ramen but his magic touch continues. The restaurant is small but packed, as Keisuke restaurants always are.
One of the highlights will be the lobster roll from DB Bistro & Oyster Bar. Half a chunky juicy lobster in a buttery brioche, for $36! Of course not the cheapest on the block but for sure damn good value la!
So thanks Tanuki Raw for giving me that experience!
Other toppings include ikura, truffle sauce, and chinmi chilli for $6 a piece. And between 5pm and 8pm, you can get raw live shucked oysters at $2 each. That’s my sort of happy hour promotion!
Well, the hype was definitely greater than the reality.
The mee rebus wasn’t bad but it wasn’t worth the RM$14 price tag. I found the sauce - for me, the key element of the dish - tepid and uninspired. The special version (RM$19) was marginally better with three big prawns (at room temperature).
I added a nicely spicy sotong bulat (RM$16) and a cold begedil ikan (RM$6), and ordered two teh tarik kosong, which brought my total bill to RM$59. I’ve paid more for breakfast in JB, but, for me, those meals were way more satisfying.
The Small Pig Pudding from Social Place is making a big impact - it’s on every social media post! But how to resist? It is SO CUTE!! And tbh piggy is tasty!
The soup is robust and bursting with oomph, the ingredients were fresh, the bowl was plated with care by the three young men manning the stall.
They are opened 7am to 3pm Monday to Saturday, but by 1pm, the big prawns were already out, so go early!
