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eat enjoy exploreFEB - MAR 2012 Vol.15

New YearNew YearSouped Up

Teochew Restaurant Huat Kee has long been

AUTHENTIC CUISINE

REMARKABLE DISHES

The Best Dried Abalone & Teochew Sharks’ FinYou Can Find in Singapore!

We wish all a Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year

TEOCHEWRESTAURANT HUAT KEE

74 AMOY STREET, SINGAPORE 069893 TEL: 6423 4747 FAX: 6423 0774 Valet Parking available after 6pm

Website: www.teochewrestaurant.com Email: [email protected]

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Cover Photo:Grand Copthorne Waterfront

MAG Team!

We can travel a long way and do many things, but our deepest happiness is not born from accumulating new experiences.

It is born from letting go of what is unnecessary, and knowing ourselves to be always at home. Sharon Salzberg

e mag wishing all friends in the year of Dragon

SENKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

109 Killiney Road Singapore 239548Tel: 6734 5565

www.senki.com.sg

Japanese BuffetExtravaganza!

Senki is a hot favourite with Japanese food lovers. Dive into a Japanese

dishes to choose from! Let your taste buds go wild with ocean-‐fresh sashimi

Bite into crispy tempura, snack on tangy barbecued yakitori or enjoy the Miso

creaminess of your complimentary prawn dish. Refresh your palate with crunchy

salads and feast again!

with a loved one. Whatever you do,

$30++Ala-cart buffer,

138 different kinds of dishes to choose from!

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One of the features that sets Chinese and some Asian cuisines apart from Western

dining is the general concept of communal dining. While some may see it as a less hygienic dining option, there is a sense of bonding and camaraderie in eating from the same bowl that is deeply connected to Asian culture and values.

The dish that perhaps best exemplifies this is the humble steamboat or hotpot. Cooking and eating from one pot warm ties and reaffirm relations naturally. Besides being extremely convenient, this is also the key reason why this dish is a popular choice for reunion dinners.

For this issue, we spoke to a few chefs on how you can prepare a simple steamboat soup stock if you are gathering with your family for a heartwarming dinner at home this New Year.

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Tip: For a clear Tom Yam soup

stock, omit the chilli paste and milk.

Preparation Method:

juice.

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pounded or sliced to release the flavors

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Celebrate age old traditions of feasting

on auspicious dishes and tossing

vegetables high in the air with our

Yu Sheng platters at Hua Ting and DIY station

at Orchard Café. Experience a Lion Dance

performance at the Hotel’s main entrance on

!

HUA TING RESTAURANT The Masterchefs of Hua Ting show off their culinary

seasonal greens

Orchard Hotel$8888 PREMIUM PROSPERITY SET MENU

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Orchard Hotel

FRESH OUT OF THE WOK Celebrate the spring festival with Masterchef Chan Kwok’s

new dish :Stewed pig’s trotter with fa cai in brown sauce

Stewed pig’s trotter with fa cai in brown sauce Stewed pig's trotter with fa cai in brown sauce on a bed of lettuce . With such an auspicious

trotter is not just a feast for the senses but also

The dish is available from 3 January 2012 and priced at $32 (half) $62 (whole).

Hua Ting’s Prosperity Set Menus start from 17 January to 6 February 2012 at $98 or $138 per person (minimum 2 diners), $388 or $398 for 4 persons, $628 for 6 persons, $728 for 8 persons, $888 to $8888 for a table of 10 persons. An advance order of 6 days is required for the $8888 set menu. Reunion Lunch is served from 11:30am to 2:30pm on Mondays to Fridays and 11:00am to 2:30pm on Saturdays, Sundays, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays, while Reunion Dinner is from 6:30pm to 10:30pm daily.

“Fa Cai” LO HEI Gather your loved ones to toss for good fortune with Hua Ting Masterchefs’ Yu Sheng creations available from 3 January 2012. Popular favourites include Fresh Salmon “Lo Hei” Yu Sheng ($58.00 for small and $98.00 for large) and Sliced Abalone “Lo Hei” Yu Sheng ($78.00 for small and

$138.00 for large). Alternatively savour Fresh Hamachi, Salmon Roe & Crispy Fish Skin Yu Sheng ($88.00 for small and $168 for large) or for a gourmet experience, opt for Live Australian Lobster, Fresh Salmon & Abalone “Lo Hei” Yu Sheng ($388.00 for large).

Orchard Café’s Prosperity Buffet is available from 13 January to 6 February 2012 for lunch at $48.80 per adult, $24.80 per child from 11.30am to 2:30pm, hi-tea at $32.80 per adult, $16.80 per child and dinner is at $58.80 per adult, $29.40 per child from 6:00pm to 10:30pm (except 22 January at $48.80 per adult, $24.80 per child for lunch, hi-tea at $38.80 per adult, $19.80 per child and from $68.80 per adult, $36.80 per child for dinner).

Each table will receive a pair of prosperous mandarin oranges while children will be given red packets with Pineapple Tart Gold Bars from 22 January while stocks last.

CATERING CHINESE NEW YEAR PACKAGES Whether it is a department celebration or company gathering, our catering sales team has the expertise to aid in the planning. All your guests and you have to do is just show up on the day itself! Lunar New Year celebration packages from $688.00 for lunch and $788.00 from dinner for a minimum of 10 tables.

Advance reservations are recommended for the festive season. Please call F&B Concierge’s Hotline at 6739-6565 for reservations at Orchard Cafe or

6739-6666 for Hua Ting Restaurant.

For catering reservations, please call 6739-6635 or

email: [email protected].

Please note that all prices are subject to service charge and prevailing government taxes.


Usher in the

Auspicious Dragon

@ Sheraton Towers

Singapore Hotel

Revel in the convivial spirit of Spring as Sheraton Towers Singapore rings in the Lunar Year of the Dragon with a bounty of festive treats from 7 January to 6 February

lavish banquets or relaxing

new year indulgences.

LI BAI LUNAR NEW YEAR SET MENUS 7 January to 6 February 2012Specially put together by well-acclaimed Master Chef Chung

Yiu Ming, Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant’s exquisite set menus

offer a thoughtful mix of modern creations and traditional

festive dishes. Inspired by the Cantonese word for “prawn”,

which is a homophone of laughter, one of Chef Chung’s newly

crafted dishes – Sautéed Prawns and Asparagus served with

intricately intertwined to create a masterpiece that promises

abundant happiness with every bite. Other perennial festive

favourites include Double-boiled Shark’s Fin, Braised 3-head

Whole Abalone and Spiked Sea Cucumber, Steamed “Live” Red

Garoupa and Barbequed Suckling Pig.


AUSPICIOUS TAKEAWAYS7 January to 6 February 2012For those who prefer to dine in the comfort of your home, add decadence to your reunion spread with these award-winning culinary delights from the kitchens of Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant.

Buddha Jumps Over The Wall Available from $418 (for 4 persons)Presented in a special casserole pot, this nourishing soup brims over with the fresh goodness of premium ingredients like Shark’s Fin, Fish Maw, Ginseng, Scallops, Abalone and more, signifying abundance and prosperity.

Double Treasures Fortune Pot Set

(Poon Choy or Peng Cai)Available from $328 (for 6 persons)Offering a divine mélange of ambrosial delicacies, the popular gourmet treasure trove makes a welcome return with the quintessential Salmon Yu Sheng Lo Hei Platter.

Ingredients in Li Bai’s signature Fortune Pot:Abalone, Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Pork Tendon, Dried Oyster, China Mushroom, Dried Scallop, Soya Chicken, Roast Pork, Roast Duck, Prawn, Goose Web, Beancurd Skin, Pork Knuckle, White Radish, Yam, and a

imported from Hong Kong, to give this traditional communal dish an authentic representation.

DIM SUM23 January to 6 February 2012From steaming dumplings to deep-fried morsels, Li Bai’s Lunar New Year dim sum specialties offer a refreshing alternative to the traditional festive spread.Prices from $5.10 for 3 pieces

THE DINING ROOMLunar New Year Enhanced Buffet Lunch9 to 13 and 16 to 20 January 2012Beat the festive crowd and start your Lunar New Year revelry early with our pre-festive buffet lunch offering auspicious dishes like Longevity Noodles, stir-fried Lo Han Chai, Double Boiled Black Chicken Soup and a delightful Yu Sheng corner where you can toss to a prosperous new year!

Price: $49.80 (adult), $25.00 (child, 6-12 years old)

Lunar New Year Set 8 persons 9 persons 10 persons

Menu A $ 818 $ 868 $ 918

Menu B $ 1028 $ 1108 $ 1188

Menu C $ 1688 $ 1788 $ 1888

Menu D - - $ 2388

Prosperity Delights Set Price

Menu A $ 118 per person (minimum 2 persons)

Menu B $ 138 per person (minimum 2 persons)

Menu C $ 368 for 4 persons

Menu D $ 548 for 6 persons

Lunar New Year Buffet Dinner21 to 23 January 2012For an endless serving of well-loved international delights and bountiful Lunar New Year treats like Shark’s Fin with Bamboo Pith and Crabmeat Soup, Roasted Suckling Pig, Golden Pineapple Fried Rice and the traditional Yu Sheng, make a beeline for The Dining Room’s Buffet

“live” dessert station.Price: $78.90 (adult), $40.00 (child, 6-12 years old)

Lunar New Year Buffet High Tea21 to 24 January 2012The Dining Room’s relaxing interior is conducive for a leisurely High Tea Buffet which offers steamed whole Grouper, braised Pork Belly and a fabulous Dim Sum station serving Siew Mai, Pot Sticker and Hong Kong Chicken Pau.Price: $48.00 (adult), $25.00 (child, 6-12 years old)

PROSPERITY BANQUETS 2012Gather your family, friends or business associates for the traditional Loh Hei in our well-appointed ballroom or function venues and toss to a year of good health and fortune.

Lunch or Dinner available from $788 per table of 10 persons

Complimentary Barrel of Beer, one Day-use Deluxe room, Door Gifts and Food & Beverage Vouchers worth $100.

For reservations and enquiries, please callLi Bai Cantonese Restaurant / Auspicious Takeaways:

6839 5623

The Dining Room: 6839 5621Prosperity banquet: 6839 5846 / 5847

for dine-in. Terms and conditions apply.


A PROSPEROUS DRAGON LUNAR NEW YEAR AT

MANDARIN ORCHARD SINGAPORE

The Year of the Dragon arrives at Mandarin Orchard Singapore with a string of prosperity set menus and festive delicacies set to bring much prosperity and abundance

to you and your loved ones.

This Lunar New Year, Executive Chinese Chef Sunny Kong of Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant has thoughtfully put together 10 different signature menus ranging from a simple yet heart warming meal valued at $98++ per person (minimum 2 persons), to an extravagant feast for 10 people at $1,888++. Available from 13 January to 6 February 2012.

Whether it is for an intimate celebration or a warm family get-together, the feast is sure to delight and impress. Highlights of the menu include signature creations such as the Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng; the extravagant Baby Abalone Fortune Pot that is filled to the brim with traditional delicacies and wholesome goodness; the Mini Buddha Jump over the Wall for the occasional indulgence, and the exceptionally delectable Red Bean Paste with Green Tea Glutinous Rice Dumplings to wrap up the opulent meal.

An exquisite selection of Lunar New Year goodies are also in store for dining in or take-away. From bite-sized buttery pineapple tarts in the shape of golden ingots signifying prosperity to flaky sesame and peanut dumplings, savour these time-honoured treasures that Chef Kong has painstakingly perfected with much dedication and years of experience. Other goodies that will leave you craving for more include the Steamed Yam Cake with Dried Scallop, flavourful Carrot Cake with Chinese Sausages and a selection of Nian Gao that comes with a limited edition tea cup and tea leaves gift set.

A PROSPEROUS DRAGON

LUNAR NEW YEAR AT

MANDARIN ORCHARD SINGAPORE Reach for new heights of success in 2012 as you toss to our bountiful Salmon Yu Sheng that is accompanied with Mandarin Court’s special traditional plum sauce with virgin olive oil and spring onion oil — an excellent recipe for the health conscious.

For orders or enquiries, please call Mandarin Court at 6831 6285 / 62 or email [email protected].

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Culinary Feasts @

Copthorne

King’s Hotel

Usher in the Year of the Dragon

with new culinary specialties,

as well as seasonal favourites

at Copthorne King’s award-winning

restaurants Tien Court and Princess

Terrace from 2 January through the

15 days of the Lunar New Year until

6 February 2012. Feast on culinary

this auspicious time of the year with

your loved ones.

Chef Ho Tien Tsai’s

Prosperity Pen Cai

2 January – 6 February 2012

Master Chef Ho Tien Tsai is pleased

to present Prosperity Pen Cai – an

ubiquitous Lunar New Year dish that

features a bounty of mouth-watering

ingredients cooked together and served

in one large clay pot to symbolise

fortune and family togetherness.

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Tien Court’s Prosperity Pen Cai includes

Whole Abalone, Dried Scallops, Sea

Cucumber, Dried Oysters, Shark’s Fin, Fish

Maw, Prawns, Roast Pork, Chicken, Sea

Moss, Chinese Mushrooms and Cabbage –

– all slow-cooked to perfection in Superior

Broth.

Prosperity Yu Sheng2 January – 6 February 2012 Toss for prosperity in the coming year and beyond with

shredded vegetables including Pomelo Pulp, Shredded

Carrots, Winter Melon, Green Ginger, Red Ginger, Green

Court’s Prosperity Yu Sheng is available for both dine-in and

take-away.

A La Carte & Set Menu Treasures @ Tien CourtAvailable from 13 January to 6 February, delight your senses with festive set menus with auspicious dishes such as

Double-boiled Shark’s Cartilage and Three Treasures Soup,

Braised Superior Shark’s Fin Soup with fresh Crab Meat,

Braised Dried Oysters, Seas Moss and Pig’s Trotter with

Lettuce, Roast Chicken topped with Spicy Garlic and Almond

Flakes, Steamed Star Garoupa with Superior Soya Sauce,

Braised Lobster Noodles with Young Ginger and Spring

Onions and Double-boiled Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar.

A La Carte Menu is also available for those who prefer a

wider selection of Tien Court’s specialties. For reservations

and enquiries, please call: 6318 3193 or 6318 3198, or

email [email protected]

Reunion at Princess TerraceInfuse some Penang elements this Lunar New Year with

traditional festive dishes from our famous Penang Buffet

Lunch/Dinner.

Reunion Dinner 21 & 22 January 2012

Two-seating: 6pm & 8.30pm

Spring Buffet Lunch & Dinner

Available 13 January – 30 January 2012

(Except dinner on 21 & 22 January)

For reservations and enquiries, call 6318 3168, or email

[email protected]


This Year of the Dragon, usher in prosperity

and good fortune with our Lunar New Year

Buffet at Café Brio’s. For more intimate reunion

gatherings or corporate functions, enjoy a

gastronomic feast with Lo Hei in our private

function rooms.

Featuring only the freshest of ingredients, gather the family for delicacies such as Fa Cai Yu Sheng; Stewed Pork Knuckle with Garlic, Yam, Chestnut and Mushroom; Singapore Roasted Duck with Spinach, Bean Sprout and Hoi Sin Sauce; Lobster Bisque with Four Treasures; Braised Fatt Choy, Dried Oysters with Sea Cucumber and Chinese Mushroom; Osmanthus and Snow Fungus with Fish Shape Jelly and many more. Available from 16 to 29 January 2012.

Buffet Lunch

(Monday to Saturday) Adult: $43.88 Child: $21.88

Buffet Dinner

(Monday to Thursday) Adult: $56.88 Child: $28.88

LUNAR NEW YEAR BUFFET AT CAFÉ BRIO’S LO HEI IN PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOMS

Prices quoted are in subject to service charge and GST. Child pricing is applicable for those aged between 5 and 12.

Auspicious Reunion at

Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Sunday High Tea

Adult: $37.00 $42.00 (free flow of sparkling wine, beer & house pour) Child: $18.50

(Friday to Sunday) Adult: $61.88 Child: $30.88

Salmon Lo Hei Platter

Small: $48.00 Large: $68.00

For enquiries and reservations, please call 6233-1100 or email: [email protected]

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663

Tel: 6733 0880 Fax: 6737 8880

Website: www.grandcopthorne.com.sgEnquiry and booking hotline: 6233 1188 or email: [email protected]

From $688++ onwards

Offering impressive ballrooms, impeccable service and delectable dishes, you can be assured of nothing less than satisfaction with our Lo Hei in private function rooms.

From 13 January to 6 February 2012, enjoy a range of exquisite menus prepared by our expert team of Chefs. Seven, eight and nine-course menus are available for your selection.

Lo Hei Packages start from $688++ per table. For good fortune, each guest will receive a pair of mandarin oranges and a red packet**while stocks last.

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Tai Son Seafood (The Zon) Sdn. Bhd.C3, Fun Zon, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan,Stulang Laut,80300 Johor Bahru, JohorTel: 07-221 9988

Prince of SeafoodIn working as chef onboard ships, Chef Ng not only travelled the seas but also gained exposure to Western cuisine. When he went back to working in restaurants inland, he built his experience in Chinese cuisine. All this led to a strong foundation with East-meets-West influences that Chef Ng draws upon in creating new dishes today.

“I like to create unique dishes, especially those that combine elements of both Western and Eastern cuisines. Most importantly, a chef must cook with sincerity regardless of how much experience he or she may have.”

It is such passion that drives Chef John Ng to continue his rigorous work in the kitchen with endless creativity. Almost everything from the dishes right down to sauces and marinades are created by the chef himself. Coming up with ten new dishes a month is usual fare for him – something which is both a blessing and challenge for his staff, that sometimes struggle to keep up with the chef’s high standards. However, respect for his staff and willingness to impart has won him loyalty from his crew – some have followed him for as long as 20 over years.

Their relentless pursuit for quality and breakthrough has also kept the customers coming back. The res taurant counts prominent political figures and celebrities from both Malaysia and Singapore as their regulars.

It isn’t difficult to see why. Besides innovative cooking methods, the restaurant has a large area reserved for hosting life seafood that guests are able to choose from. This ensures maximum freshness in what arrives at your table. The restaurant is also located on the coast where one would be able to dine with the sound of lapping waves underneath your feet and the nearby Singapore shoreline in view. Besides the main dining area, there is also an outdoor area where one can tuck into barbecued food and share a couple of drinks with friends. Being located in a duty free area also means the restaurant is able to offer alcohol at lower prices.

Despite minimal publicity, word of mouth marketing has kept the tables at Tai Son busy. At the time of the interview, we heard that almost all the tables for reunion dinner had already been taken up. The next time you are in Johor, do remember to make reservations at Tai Son and swing by for a relaxing seaside meal.

For Chef John Ng, the head chef of Tai Son Seafood, the arrival of his newborn son not only signaled the beginning of a new chapter in his family life, but also a new page in his career life.

“I registered the restaurant when my son was born and named it after him. I thought of taking a break at that time and venturing on my own after that,” he shares.

This was how the highly successful Tai Son Seafood Restaurant, which translates into ‘Prince Seafood’ in Chinese, came into existence about 17 years ago. The restaurant debuted in a small space at Taman Molek and eventually expanded into their new outlet at The Zon with a space that can accommodate up to 80 tables.

Before the break mentioned earlier, Chef Ng had been working as a chef across different restaurants and ships for approximately 34 years.

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Saint George and the tale behind how he de-feated a fearsome dragon.

Hoping to offer a touch of England in Johor Bahru, the interiors are modelled after a mod-ern medieval style complete with genuine English artefacts including wooden furniture, suits of armour, knives, maps, shields, paint-ings and more. This creates a warm and wel-coming atmosphere where one is invited to enjoy traditional but casual English cuisine. The theme follows through in the menu which offers a selection of English favourites such as

using fresh ingredients with little embellishment

their food. Most of the dishes follow an English style, which mainly consists of meat accompanied by vegetables, differ-ent types of potatoes and a careful selection of sauces.

Pasta is available for those who are in the mood for some carbohydrates other than potatoes. The restaurant also of-fers tea with desserts in true English fashion. If you are up for a drink, the bar has a ready selection of wine and cocktails.

The charming atmosphere at George and Dragon has made it a popular venue for gatherings and functions for couples, friends and companies alike. In fact, the owner tells us that they’ve witnessed quite a handful of wedding proposals as well!

Chew, a British lady who moved to Malaysia in 1986. She extended her passion for food, people and entertaining to the restaurant about nine years

Taman Tasek. The restaurant was so well received that they expanded to the unit next door a mere eighteen months later.

Recently, the restaurant opened their second outlet at Jo-hor Premium Outlets. This is a new shopping belt that al-lows shoppers to purchase their favourite international and local brands at discounted prices and has attracted much attention from both locals and Singaporeans.

This second outlet features a more open dining concept that is perfect for people watching. The new outlet also contains a bar which is a perfect place to rest one’s tired

feet, grab a drink and refuel before heading for more shop-ping. Business has been so brisk that the restaurant even had to turn away guests at certain times.

One of the dishes that has been winning diners at the new outlet is the Crunchy Chicken with Barbeque Sauce. The

while retaining a juicy interior. Guests can choose to have wedges, baked potato, mash potato or fries and salad to-gether with the chicken.The next time you are craving for a touch of English charm, pop by for a steak at George and Dragon’s Cafe. We rec-

ommend reservations if you are heading to either outlets on a weekend!

Suite 204, Johor Premium Outlets, Indahpura,81000 Kulaijaya, Johor

Tel: 07 590 9268 Fax: 07 590 9128enquiry @georgeanddragoncafe.com

Restaurant Legend

Formerly Known@ Joo Chiat Place

180 Yio Chu Kang Road

Singapore 545628

(Near Serangoon Garden Way)

Tel: (+65) 6282 7180

Fax: (+65) 6284 7182

36 Yio Chu Kang Road

Singapore 545553

(Opp. Serangoon Stadium

Car Park Entrance)

Tel: (+65) 6285 9711

Fax: (+65) 6285 9722

30 Cosford Road

Singapore 499550

(Near Changi Prsion)

Tel: (+65) 6746 9000

Fax: (+65) 6745 9000

House Of Seafood @ 180

Singapore’s

First

Garden Dining

Experience

MARINA MANDARIN

CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR 2012 AT

THE NEWLY REOPENED PEACH BLOSSOMS

Steamed Lobster with Superior Soya Sauce and Baked

Lobster with Sliced Garlic and White Truffle Oil.

For a sweet ending to the Chinese New Year spread, try

the Water Chestnut Cake with Osmanthus . Chilled and

served, the subtle sweetness of the Osmanthus flower

is lightly paired with the inimitable taste of chestnut.

Another favourite is the Red Dates Cake . Red dates,

better known for its rejuvenating properties, is now

prepared with the richness and familiar taste of coconut

milk.

The Chinese New Year menu, including orders for take away

starts from 16th January right up till 6th February 2012.

PEACH BLOSSOMS

LEVEL 5, MARINA MANDARIN

SINGAPORE

Operation Hours

Lunch

Weekdays, 12.00pm – 2.30pm

Weekends & Public Holidays, 11.00am – 2.30pm

Dinner

Daily, 6.30pm – 11.00pm (Last order at 10.30pm)

FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL

6845 1111

OR EMAIL :

[email protected]

To usher in the year of the Dragon in 2012, Marina Mandarin

Singapore’s Peach Blossoms has reopened its doors after a SGD

1million makeover to welcome a brand new menu, including a

Chinese New Year Spread to win new fans as well as make its

regular diners fall in love with Cantonese cuisine all over again.

Its newly appointed Chef, Chan Shun Wong, from Hong

Kong will stay true to preparing authentic Cantonese

food that the restaurant is best known for but intends

to take the menu to greater heights by adding a modern

twist to some of his creations. Some examples include his

signature dish the Double-Boiled Almond Soup with Fish

Maw that uses ground fresh almond instead of almond

essence, and Stir-Fried Wagyu Beef Cubes with Black

Pepper and Longans.

Originating from Hong Kong, the Peach Blossoms

Abalone Treasures Pot or Pen Cai in Chinese is a

treasure trove of auspicious ingredients, eaten layer after

layer from top to bottom as a symbol of family reunion

and auspiciousness. The Treasure Pot includes 10-head

quality whole abalones, fish maw, quails, sea cucumber,

dried scallops, marinated soya chicken, roast duck, roast

pork, deep-fried live prawns, flower mushrooms, black

moss, abalone mushrooms, radish, lotus root, baby corns,

pot is priced at $248++ and serves up to six persons and

$398++ for up to 10.

As next year is the year of the Dragon, Chef Chan has

incorporated lobster, as the star ingredient in some

dishes. Its name is a pun on t playful yet

clever obsession with homophonic puns [long] is dragon

in Chinese but [long xia] means lobster). Available in

both the dine-in and takeaway menus, be sure to satiate

your appetite with the newly created Lobster Yu Sheng,


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Canon Singapore has just launched the new EOS 600D and EOS 1100D, bridging the gap between the ease of a compact camera and the superior imaging power of a DSLR.

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