Kaviel Teo

Lunar Near Year Nonya Auspicious Seafood Fare
Spice Brasserie @ PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
Peranakan-style Nanas Lemak Cuba Lobster

Leap into the Lunar New Year with heaps of auspicious feasting at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road, as Spice Brasserie presents a buffet line-up of festive local and Peranakan dishes, whilst our signature Si Chuan Dou Hua fine Chinese cuisine restaurant invites diners to lap up delicious Springtime delicacies composed into mouth-watering set menus.

At Spice Brasserie, the arrival of spring heralds a celebratory buffet spread of beloved Nonya fares such as Live Prawn Assam Pedas, Steamed Seabass Fillet with Nonya Sauce and Peranakan Chicken Buah Keluak. These are served up alongside the restaurant’s hallmark seafood dishes including Spring Onion Steamed Crab, Crispy Fried Sotong with Sweet & Spicy Tamarind Sauce, Crispy Oyster with Teriyaki and Limpet Abalone Congee. Fans of Spice Brasserie’s popular seafood buffet will also be delighted with the Chinese New Year buffet’s live-station offerings that will include freshly-cooked Pumpkin Cuba Lobster simmered in a hot clay pot.

Diners booked-in for dinner on 15th, 16th and 17th February, priced at $88++, will also be endowed with a Lucky Fortune Set comprising five prosperity-enhancing platters (one set per table).

Address

PARKROYAL on KITCHENER ROAD
181 Kitchener Road, 208533
Spice Brasserie: Lobby Level
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant: Level 3

Spice Brasserie's Auspicious Salmon Yu Sheng
(PS: Salmon has not been placed on the Yu Sheng in the above picture yet)

Beginning with the ever-auspicious Salmon Yu Sheng, this tempting set further includes festive specialities brimming with premium delicacies: Braised Abalone with Duck Feet, Braised Sea Cucumber with Roast Pork, Baked Sea Scallop with Mushroom Cheese and Peranakan-style Nanas Lemak Cuba Lobster.

Spice Brasserie’s Chinese New Year buffet showcase is available for lunch and dinner, from 15th to 22nd February. Prices start from $58++ per adult, 15% savings applies to payments made with Citibank, DBS, Standard Chartered and UOB credit cards.

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves but I'll still rate them according to how well I think the dishes are (:.

Braised Abalone with Duck Feet
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An interesting combination that matches perfectly well together. I would definitely recommend trying out this as this is my first time having duck feet alongside a braised abalone dish. The duck feet is superbly tender.

Braised Abalone with Duck Feet
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Baked Sea Scallop with Mushroom Cheese

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Braised Sea Cucumber with Roast Pork

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Stir Fried Seafood with Yam Basket

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I felt that the Yam Basket was a little bit too thick even though the thoughts of being generous is very thoughtful indeed. I would prefer it to be thinly made, as the rich flavours of the seafood's sauce will line the yam perfectly.

Steamed Seabass Fillet with Nyonya Sauce

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Steamed Seabass Fillet with Nyonya Sauce

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Traditional Nian Gao with Peanut

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Prosperous Blessings and Feasts at Si Chuan Dou Hua

At Si Chuan Dou Hua, guests can savour basking in auspicious Chinese New Year traditions such as an exuberant Yu Sheng toss or scooping up sumptuous ingredients out of a bubbling prosperity pot (盆菜), to usher in a new year of fortune and abundance.

Nine-layer Yusheng creation of Prosperity Exotic Garden with Spiky Sea Cucumber in Homemade Truﬄe Mushroom and Osmanthus Sauce
(九星连环步步高升冰镇刺参捞鱼)

Masterchef Leung Wing Chung unveils his creative prowess once again with his signature tantalizing, nine-layer Yusheng creation of Prosperity Exotic Garden with Spiky Sea Cucumber in Homemade Truﬄe Mushroom and Osmanthus Sauce (九星连环步步高升冰镇刺参捞鱼). This elegantly-designed Yusheng promises to elevate diners’ fortunes to even greater heights in the Year of the Earth Dog and is presented as an auspicious start to all of Si Chuan Dou Hua’s Chinese New Year set menus.

Premium Grand Fortune Pen Cai
(鲍参肚一品盆菜)
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Another spring sensation highlight in Chef Leung’s repertoire this Lunar New Year – the Premium Grand Fortune Pen Cai (鲍参肚一品盆菜) – is a tempting combination of cherished, luxury Chinese ingredients such as Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Fish Maw, Conpoy, Dried Oyster, Mushrooms, Goose Web, Quail Egg, Minced Fish Rolls, Bean Curd Skin, Roast Duck and Cordyceps Flower. This bountiful offering is available from $438 for 4 to 6 persons.

Ideally poised to host both intimate gatherings as well as larger group celebrations, Si Chuan Dou Hua’s Chinese New Year set menus boast tasteful springtime creations filled with festive spirit including Roasted “Pi Pa” Duck with Minced Black Garlic (美丽争妍黑金蒜烤琵琶鸭), Stir-fried Brown Rice with Fresh Lobster and Conpoy (金银满钵金鼎龙虾五谷饭), and even sweet endings such as Double-boiled Bird’s Nest with Almond Cream served in the Whole Pumpkin (燕夕回巢金鼎杏汁燕窝盏).

A selection of eight Chinese New Year set menus is available at Si Chuan Dou Hua from now until 2nd March, with prices starting from $86 per person (minimum 4 to dine). To brighten up home gatherings and reunion celebrations, Si Chuan Dou Hua also presents a takeaway menu filled with Yusheng, Pen Cai and even sweet morsels such as Three-Layer Steamed New Year Cake.

For reservations or enquiries, speak with us at 6428 3170 or email douhua.prskt@parkroyalhotels.com.

Prices for Spice Brasserie & Si Chuan Dou Hua's Feasts
For detailed prices and terms and conditions, please visit www.parkroyalhotels.com/kitchener

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Interactive Kitchen Food Spread with ala minute cooking stations @ Escape Restaurant & Lounge

Address & Map location

Escape Restaurant & Lounge
1 Farrer Park Station Road,
Singapore 217562

One Farrer Food Street

24th March 2017, Friday

5pm - 10pm

25th March 2017, Saturday

11am - 10pm

Farrer $$ Available at $20 per booklet

Pre-purchase of Farrer Dollars can be made via the following channels:

1. Call 6705 7825

2. Email f&bevents@onefarrer.com

Cuisine Type: International & Local
Available for both Lunch & Dinner

New Signature Dishes
1. Durian Fried Rice

2. KL Tai Lok Mee

3. Seafood Chilli Crab Noodles

Breakfast Food Spread
$30 ++ per pax

Lunch Food Spread

Monday to Sunday $50++ per pax

Dinner Food Spread

Sunday to Thursday

$60++ per pax

Friday, Saturday, Eve of PH, PH

$68++ per pax **

Lunch & Dinner Food Spread: Inclusive of Free Flow Soft Drinks**

Start off your meal with some Freshly Baked Bread

I do not wish to spoil the fun of exploring the choices of food available at this amazing food spread but here's a sneak preview of the scrumptious spread below. However, I would like to say a few words before you do so. My overall opinion of this food spread is that the food is relatively good even though it's definitely not the best buffet I've eaten but there are numerous choices available. Out of all the choices available, the oysters and crab legs are still my personal favourite.

Personal Rating:
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Service:

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Variety:

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Quality:
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Freshness:
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Durian Fried Rice

The fried rice is cooked with some spices, peas, eggs and prawns. It is topped with some durian puree, which gives it an overall aromatic fragrance to those who are a fan of durians like me. I would say that it's an interesting fusion of food and fruits but it might not be a dish that majority of us would like. I personally felt that it was something refreshing to my taste buds and it's definitely worth the try.

Fresh Seafood Available

Fresh Oysters Available Too

Are you a fan of oysters too? There's basically an endless flow of oysters available at the buffet. It was simply too difficult to resist the temptations of the fresh oysters at all. The oysters are so fresh that I alone ate two plates worth. Oysters are best accompanied by a glass of wine, which in my opinion would be a glass of "Merlot". PS: Additional fee applies if you would like to be entitled to "Free flow wines"

Crayfish, Crab Legs, Prawns & Scallops

On the whole, the seafood available at the food spread is not only fresh but also succulent and delicious and it's probably what I would head down there for.

Spicylicious Curry

My Personal Creation: Durian Yoghurt

I would never ever forget about desserts, especially after a scrumptious meal. As you all may have found out, durian is one of my personal favourites, which is why I made my very own durian yoghurt! I would definitely recommend you to head down to "One Farrer Hotel's Escape Restaurant & Lounge" to try out their yoghurt! I was quite shocked that the yoghurt tasted so good, better that those popular stores out there that served you a portion of yoghurt at a rip-off price of $6++.

Teochew Porridge Food Spread (Coming Soon in Late March)

$16++ per pax (everyday)

Porridge

That is accompanied by a variety of dishes available

Head down today!
Bon appétit

**NOTICE**

To all my readers out there, I believe you guys value the need for honest opinions, which is why I would still be upfront and frank about my food reviews :)