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MERCURE WHERE: HOTEL G SINGAPORE BU IS 17 WHEN: 6 APRIL 20 WHAT WE ATE: • Royale salad cargot • Cheesy baked es as • Pan-seared foie gr • Fish and chips g chicken • Oven-baked sprin k • Braised lamb shan on • Wok-charred salm • Alaska flambe cake • New York cheese t • Chocolate fondan
Our winners and their dining companions were treated to a wonderful meal at Royale at Hotel Mercure Singapore Bugis. The night was still young as we were ushered into the gorgeous restaurant that was decked out in plush leather seats and marbled tiled floors. We started off the evening with appetisers that included pan seared foie gras and cheesy baked escargot. Guests were surprised with four main courses, with the oven-baked spring chicken and braised lamb shank
served atop truffle mashed potato as the favourites. Executive chef of Royale, Nicholas Sia, gave a short introduction before each dish. The desserts capped off our decadent meal, with many well-received votes going to the Alaskan flambe, which featured creamy coconut ice cream encased in a sweet meringue. The night concluded with many satisfied bellies all around. Cheers to Royale at Hotel Mercure Singapore Bugis for making us feel like royalty that evening.
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MOTHER'S DAY Hello Kitty Orchid Garden, the 24-hour themed café presents Kitty’s Power Acai Bowl ($11.50)—a creamy acai berry dessert that includes soft serve frozen yogurt topped with strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries and muesli. Also, don’t miss the angelic Mama Knows Best—a lovely heart-shaped gelato cake made with premium Mao Shan Wang gelato, encased in chocolate. Till 14 May. #01-22 Terminal 3 Arrival Meeting Hall Central, Singapore Changi Airport, 65 Airport Boulevard. Tel: 6241 6127 Bring your mama for BRUSSELs SPROUTs’ scrumptious Seafood Platter SWENSEN'S ($198)—a generous serve of whole poached Canadian lobster, freshly shucked Fine de Claire no. 2 oysters, poached prawns, mussels and whelks. If oysters are her thing, check out Fine de Claire No. 2 Oysters ($19/half dozen; $36/dozen) served classically with shallot, vinegar and lemon. 1-31 May. #01-12 The Pier @ Robertson, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road. Tel: 6887 4344 Don’t forget the cake! Swensen's Carnation Blush ($53/1kg) ice cream cake is made of strawberry and mango ice cream sandwiched between a light vanilla sponge, coated in chocolate, then adorned with an assortment of fresh berries and pretty fondant flowers. Till 14 May at all Swensen's outlets for dine-in or takeaway.
NEW MENUS SUN with MOON Japanese Dining & Café's new donburi lunch sets come with a choice of side dish, miso soup, and coffee or tea. Choose between the roast beef don ($25.80) and the tokusen tendon ($27.80); the latter features deep fried battered snow crab leg, prawns, fish and vegetables on top a bed of Japanese rice. For dinner, order the roast beef roll ($18.80)—slices of tender sous-vide beef laid on vinegared sushi rice and rolled with rich cream cheese and asparagus. #03-15 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road. Tel: 6733 6636 AquaMarine brings you a Mexican Fare Fiesta (Sun-Thu $60 lunch, $70 dinner, Fri-Sat $80 dinner), neatly incorporating Cinco de Mayo. Alongside the Asian and
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international spread, chef Chan Tuck Wai is piling on the chicken and sweet pepper fajitas, BBQ lamb spare rib with tomatillo salsa, and main courses such as Veracruz style snapper shrimp with jalapeno escabeche. Till 23 May. Marina Mandarin Singapore, 6 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 6845 1111 New on Seorae’s menu is the Kkochi platter ($21.90)—charcoal-grilled skewers with an array of addictive fillings such as melted cheese, kimchi and spicy enoki wrapped in pork belly or beef shortplate. Refresh your taste buds after that with the colourful Japchae ($18.90). #02-01 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road. Tel: 9181 2709 Gemmills presents scrummy new Mediterranenan-inspired dishes to the menu. CBD dwellers looking for a light, yet satisfying lunch will enjoy the quinoa tabouleh salad ($16); Inka-grilled chicken and cauliflower are tossed together with pomegranate, fresh mint, green chili and greek yoghurt. Decadent lamb lasagne ($22) won our hearts too, with hand-shredded braised lamb hidden beneath a comforting layer of Gorgonzola and Manchego cheese sauce. 110 Amoy Street. Tel: 6221 5564
ON THE SHELVES Vitacoco welcomes its newest member to the family, Vitacoco Pineapple ($1.95, 330ml)—a delicious blend of pure coconut water and pineapple puree. The pineapple adds a zingy kick to the coconut flavour; making this product a fun, hydrating option. Available at Cold Storage VITACOCO supermarkets. Taiwan’s leading beverage brand T.Grand has launched their newest chia seed juice drinks ($2.40, 500ml, at selected Cheers, FairPrice Express and Sheng Shiong supermarkets). Available in pineapple and orange, or apple and kalamansi, these chia-infused juices are a pick-me-up for those sunny afternoons. Also joining the superfood craze, F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Wonders ($3.25/1l), has launched two new premium range juices. Both Luscious Berries and Zesty Lime drinks are incorporated with antioxidant-rich juice blends and velvety chia seeds. Available at all major supermarkets. 7-11 7-11 has added to its local delights and premium Japanese ready-to-eat meals, with familiar favourites such as the hor fun ($4.50)—fragrant wok-hei fried hor fun with prawns, fish cake and chye sim, and inspired nasi lemak onigiri ($2)—a coconut rice ball filled with sambal ikan bills, Japanese tamago and peanuts. Available at all 7-11 convenience stores.
NEW OPENINGS Be Frank serves up gourmet hotdogs at Paragon Shopping Centre’s basement. The hot dog is anchored upon the plump pork bratwurst, which complements each of the five mains at this grab-and-go kiosk. Try the Coney’s Island ($6.50)—a classic American number that is heaped with minced beef and diced onions. Cheese lovers will love the Bac & Cheeze ($6.50)—which features a blanket of luxurious melted raclette cheese, showered with crispy bacon. Top up a few dollars on any main to get a set meal ($9.90) which includes a soft drink and a choice of fries or croquettes. #B1-K26 Paragon Shopping Centre, BE FRANK 290 Orchard Road. Other than roasting exotic premium quality beans, Singapore's first Starbucks Reserve coffee bar features seven brewing methods. You'll be amazed by the disparate tastes and texture each yields. While the contemporary space boasts the state-ofthe-art Black Eagle espresso machine, you can also try the refreshing, creamy, Nitro cold brew dispensed straight from the tap. United Square, 101 Thomson Road. Tel: 6910 1185 For a good night out, look no further than social kitchen and bar Don Ho. The menu is divided into three sections—land, earth and sea—and includes a good cocktail spread. Whet your appetite and order the chewy Zaatar flat bread ($12) that's served together with a dollop of labneh. Delivering a tasty punch with every bite is the crispy O MAMMA MIA eggplant ($10) that’s loaded in an addictive piquant sauce. Opt for the smoked ox tongue sliders ($20) instead of the usual pork cheeks char siu. The ox tongue coupled with the tangy cabbage slaw, picked cucumber and chipotle mayo were nestled within fluffy homemade buns. #01-05 The Working Capitol Building, 1 Keong Saik Road. Tel: 6223 5001 Famous Italian-owned pizzaria, O Mamma Mia, is now in Singapore. Ingredients are imported from their central kitchen in Italy, including their hand stretched dough, sauces and pasta. The slices of thin-crust pizza are priced reasonably, and you can mix and match the flavours. Top sellers include the vegetarian-friendly Five Terre ($4.20), loaded with pesto, mushrooms, tomatoes, parmesan, and mozzarella toppings. A new outlet is set to open at Changi City Point soon. #01-11 The Clementi Mall, 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West. Tel: 6733 2500 Song Garden executes modern Cantonese fare to perfection and is the ideal destination for family dinner thanks SONG GARDEN to their extensive menu. A delicious delight is the steamed cheong fun with fresh prawns ($6), which showcases a crispy light filling that’s encased in a silky-smooth rice sheet. It's worth splurging on the lobster with pumpkin puree in hot stone pot ($28). Thickened by boiling shark cartilage and fish maw for 12 to 14 hours, the creamy soup exudes an intense umami flavour. #02-01 Mercure Singapore Bugis, 122 Middle Road. Tel: 6521 9299
Scoring a good bagel in Singapore is a toughie— they are either too hard or too soft. However, all that’s about to change with the arrival of Schmear. Opened up by native New Yorkers, the delicatessen gives bagel stores in NYC a run for their money. Hand rolled and baked daily, their bagel ($3) has a crisp crust and a dense and chewy centre. The cream cheese ($3), or schmear, as they call it in New York, is also made in-house and comes in myriad flavours including chocolate, chipotle avocado and jalapeno cheddar. For a bigger bite, order The New Yorker ($8); a hearty bagel sandwich featuring two fried eggs and melted cheddar cheese. #0103 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way. Tel: 6334 3832 FLYING MONKEY Located next door to sister establishment Pizza Fabricca is Flying Monkey, Bussorah Street’s first Indian tapas cum cocktail bar. Head bartender Kannan aka “The Beard” mixes up heady Monkey on Fire ($18) and the vodka-rum Goa Mamma Lassi ($20). Helmed by head chef Azad (ex-Yantra) using a tandoor oven fired up to 500°C, expect small plate creations such as the melt-in-your-mouth ground mutton galouti kebabs ($14), tandoori chicken ($10) and tulsi cod ($15), where the delicate fish is marinated in Indian basil paste. Also popular is the fiery Calamari 65 ($10), a spin on ‘Chicken 65’, a favourite of South Indian cuisine. Soothe your palate with the crispy truffle naan ($14) served with homemade paneer (cottage cheese) mousse and pear chutney. 67 Bussorah Street. Tel: 6291 0695 Shuu by Koki is the sweet sister of its savoury brother Koki Tamagoyaki. Shuu, a word play on the French pastry choux puffs, you get delectable cream puffs ($4.30 each) with a flaky and crispy outer shell filled fully with premium smooth cream. The puffs come in vanilla, matcha, coffee and black sesame. #B1-54 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road.
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Don’t wait till the weekends to let your hair down—the city is revving with life even on weeknights! From attractive happy hours to outdoor movie screenings, schedule in some fun with your posse for a mid-week break. Feeling hungry? We’ve also covered the best supper joints that will absolutely hit the spot. By Katie Boon
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Don't hop on the train home at Raffles Place Instead, cross over to The Black Swan for pocket-friendly drinks, where you can enjoy $9 house pours, wines and draught beer along with freshly SECRET MERMAID shucked oysters at $2 a piece every Monday to Friday, 5-8pm. Bear in mind though, that the oyster deal is limited to six per drink. A live band belts out snazzy tunes on Tuesdays at their al fresco patio from 7pm until late. 19 Cecil Street. Tel: 6438 3757 For more oyster delights, swing over to Secret Mermaid from 7-10pm on weeknights; the spiffy cocktail joint will be dishing out oysters at $2 a shuck for every regular priced drink ordered. Knock off work as early as you can; creative concoctions are going for $14 (instead of $22) from 5-7pm, along with fresh sashimi slices ($5). #B1-08 Ocean Financial Centre, 10 Collyer Quay.
Go on a late-night shopping spree at... MAAD Flea Market, which happens one Friday a month. Geared towards promoting local creative, designs and innovations, flea-hunters can look forward to tons of quirky, one-off pieces by Singapore’s rising talents. The flea is slated to only come back in the second half of 2017, as Red Dot Design Museum— where the market is usually held—will be undergoing refurbishment. Check their website for live updates. 5pm-12pm. 28 Maxwell Road. Tel: 6534 7194. museum.red-dot.sg/maad MAAD FLEA
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Catch a movie on a hip rooftop Be surrounded by Singapore’s gorgeous city skyline while you sit back and enjoy your favourite flick at Singapore Open Air Cinema Club. Priced at $18 ($10 for Hive members), a ticket entails you to a free beer (or soda), snacks and a jolly good time. We love the fact that the snacks are themed according to the film—juicy cheeseburgers were handed out during their previous screening of Pulp Fiction. Response is overwhelming, so it is best to buy your tickets weeks in advance. Coming up this May and June are cult favourites Amelie, Fight Club and The Breakfast Club. 59 New Bridge Road. Tel: 6688 8888. thehive.sg/eventsAvenue.
Mark your calendars for every third Thursday of the month... …as ArtScience Museum opens their door till 10pm. Frequented by the cool urbanites, museum-goers can look forward to local and international bands belting their hearts out as well as enthralling dance performances and even a DJ set. The exhibitions are also opened till late with some offering snazzy 1-for-1 deals. FabCafe will also be serving booze during the event along with other delicious deli bites. Visit http://www.marinabaysands.com/museum.html for details on the monthly programme details. (P.S. ArtScience Museum Late will be taking a break in May). 6 Bayfront Avenue. Tel: 6688 8888
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s i s i h h t t e me m r r e e p pp up su s Beer and wings o'clock If you’re hankering for some sinful KFC (Korean fried chicken) in the wee hours, Tanjong Pagar is the place to go. At Kko Kko Nara Korean Fried Chicken, you’re treated to a selection of finger lickin’ goodies up and ice cold beer. Be sure to come here in a big group to enjoy the combo platter ($25/$40), where you get to savour all their delicious flavours like sweet sauce and soy garlic. Daily 11am-3am. 68 Tanjong Pagar Road. Tel: 6225 9282 Those with a monstrous late-night appetite can head to Chicken Up. Get your hands dirty when you tuck into their Yangnyum Chicken Wings ($12), which is coated in a honey glazed with sesame and chilli flakes. Alternatively, if you’re a fan of original crispy chicken, their classic Spicy Up ($18/half chicken) reveals a juicy layer underneath the crisp skin. Don't forget to order a watermelon soju ($38) to go along with your fried goodies—it is served in a carved watermelon bowl. Mon-Thu 5.30pm2am, Fri-Sat 5.30pm-3am, Sun 5.30pm-12am. 48 Tanjong Pagar Road. Tel: 6327 1203
Celebrate TGIF at Drinks & Co and get four free mixers on the house with every bottle purchase. Located along Club Street, what makes this bottle shop famous among punters is its reasonably priced spirits and wines, which start as low as $40 a bottle. Be warned: the space gets packed by 8pm, so coming down early is a must. Mon-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 2pm-12am. 44 Club Street. Tel: 6222 2005
Missed dinner? Not to worry, as our city is brimming with latenight dining establishments serving everything from Korean fried chicken to a hearty bowl of ramen.
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Slurp it up It’s no surprise that ramen and supper go hand in hand. After all, we are the generation that grew up eating cup noodles while mugging for our finals. Attracting long queues from dinner time is Ramen Keisuke Lobster King. Offering four types of lobster-stock ramen (from $13.90), the rich broth is perfect to line your stomach before—or after—a boozy night out. Daily 6pm5am. #01-07 The Cannery, Clarke Quay, 3C River Valley Road. Tel: 6255 2928 While their opening hours isn’t as late as their counterparts, Gyoza no Ohsho is a popular spot among tipplers. Located in Cuppage Palace, this quaint eatery resembles one of the many humble old-school stalls in Tokyo. While they are best known for their gyoza, which is perfectly pan-fried and stuffed with juicy minced meat, their tamago ramen is also not to be missed with its springy, chewy noodles and creamy broth. Mon-Sat 11.30am-1.30am, Sun 12pm-11.30pm. #01-10 Cuppage Plaza, 5 Koek Road. Tel: 6735 7068
Make supper your fanciest meal Trying to pull an all-nighter? Head to TCC International Building for your coffee fix, as the branch opens all day, every day. Aside from their toothsome cakes and drinks, they also offer full meals throughout the day including a decadent mentaiko chicken burger ($18.80) featuring juicy grilled chicken patty, spicy cod roe sauce and avocado, nestled between pillowy-charcoal buns, complete with a side of truffle fries and salad. Opens 24/7. #01-01 International Building, 360 Orchard Road. Tel: 6732 3696
Muslim friends, fret not—you can also get a comforting bowl of noodles in the wee hours at The Ramen Stall. When you’re there, be sure to order the Volcano Ramen ($11), where you can choose from three levels of spiciness. The robust beef ramen ($12.90) is also one not to be missed. Boiled with beef shanks for more than four hours, the simple bowl delivers an intense umami tang. Mon-Fri 5pm-6am, Sat-Sun 12pm-6am. 787 North Bridge Road. Tel: 6655 0800
Over at The Berlin Bar & Restaurant, late-night diners can enjoy a galore of European delights till 2am (3am on weekends). Highly recommended for big eaters is the juicy Wall Burger ($29), which consists of a flame-grilled beef patty, topped with cheddar cheese, garlic aioli, onion marmalade, jalapeno and more. There's also a wide array of bar snacks, including deep fried whitebait ($13) with spicy aioli. Mon-Thu 12pm-3am, Fri 12pm-4am, Sat 5pm-4am, Sun 6pm-2am. #B1-06 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria Street. Tel: 6333 4036
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Nothing beats comfort hawker food Easy on the stomach and oh-so-delicious, a heart-warming bowl of porridge is the perfect nightcap after drinks. Pop over to Maxwell Food Centre for delicious Cantonese gruel at Ho Kee Porridge. Be sure to order their signature silky fried tofu ($3.50) to go along with your congee. #01-45 Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur Street.
Fill up on American favourites at OverEasy Orchard. Located on the buzzy strip of Orchard Road, the hip restaurant is known to throw dance parties on certain nights. Tuck into a delicious spread of hearty dishes such as the Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich stuffed with smoked cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan. For an OTT treat, order the Smokey The Bear milkshake ($13), which is a toothsome concoction of banana, house-smoked maple syrup and candied bacon. Don’t forget to spike it up with a shot of liquor for $5. Mon 5pm-12am, Tue-Thu 12pm12am, Fri 12pm-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-12am. #01-01 Liat Towers, 41 Orchard Road. 6684 1453
Of course, if you’re more into pratas, we recommend heading over to New Shah Alam Restaurant. Opened around the clock, this is the go-to place for fluffy kosong pratas ($1), maggi goreng mata lembu ($5) and nasi goreng ayam ($5), which features tender pieces of chicken. 20-21 Circular Road. Tel: 6536 6781
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Night Festivals to keep you busy
SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL
Mark your calendars—you don't want to miss out on all the excitement. From night races to attractive light shows and street parties, Singaporeans are constantly treated to an array of splendid festivals. Asia's leading sustainable light art festival, iLight Marina Bay works hand in hand with stakeholders around Marina Bay to switch off their lights and turn up their air-conditioning during the threeweek period in March. Aside from their mesmerising light installation, the 2017 festival in March attracted many with its gigantic inflatable balloon park and Uncle Ringo theme park. Yet another highlight was the food offerings, with over 30 great vendors including FYR, Hotdogs Inc and Amber Nectar. There was even a PasarBella pop-up dishing up meats and beers. They will be back next year from 9 to 31 March 2018.
It’s more than just fast cars. The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is also known for its stellar live performances with artists such as Seal, Ariana Grande, and The
Chainsmokers gracing the stage. The after-parties are grand too, where revellers can rub shoulders with A-listers, celebrities as well as the F1 Racers. 15-17 Sep 2017.
In recent years, Singapore has seen a wave of kicky free block parties commonly held on Circular Road, Amoy Street, and Keong Saik, where roads are closed up for the day. During this period, residing restaurants and bars of the neighbourhood are known to set up pop-ups offering moreish bites and tipples to revellers on the streets. Previous parties have seen pop-ups from The Cufflink Club (Keong Siak), Employees Only and Ding Dong (Amoy Street). Follow Sunshine Nation's Facebook page for more details.
Back at it for the 10th year (we know—time flies!) is the highly acclaimed Singapore Night Festival. Spanning across two weekends in August and happening at the Bras Basah-Bugis precinct, the iconic street festival focuses on artistic entertainment. The lineup never fails to impress and includes everything from film screenings, to massive light installations, magic, fire spinners and roving street performances. During this period, there will be a series of pop-up food stalls too, keeping festivalgoers’ appetites satiate. Singapore Heritage Festival will be hitting the streets of Ann Siang and Bukit Pasoh on 6 and 10 May respectively. With streets off to traffic from 4pm to 9pm, festival-goers will be treated to cultural performances such as lion dances and martial arts showcases. Colourful shophouses housing clans and associations will also be opening their doors for guided tours and workshops. SINGAPORE HERITAGE FESTIVAL
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Spoil mum with a decadent spread this Mother’s Day, regardless the cuisine she prefers. Express your gratitude in the most Singaporean way: through a great meal and a happy belly.
Element Tuck into a gastronomic feast for the family at Element on 14 May (lunch 12-2.30pm $49++, dinner 6.30-10pm $78++) from the seafood ice bar with fresh marine catches, to smoked fish and freshly flown in air-dried meat platters, drunken chicken, assorted sushi, sashimi, tempura, a live carving station and assorted artisanal cheese. Dinner includes whole fish steamed a la minute and with nourishing double boiled herbal ginseng chicken soup. A cake-cutting ceremony for mothers completes this special night. Amara Hotel, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road. Tel: 6879 2607
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Azur Treat mum to a seafood bonanza (12 May: lunch $55++, dinner $70++; 13-14 May: lunch $68++, dinner $75++). Dive into the splendid seafood on ice selection that includes flower crabs, spanner crabs and New Zealand green-lipped mussels. There is also pan-fried butter fish with capers and caviar cream and barramundi soup prepared a la minute at the live station. From 12 to 14 May, mums will receive special gifts including a relaxing tea elixir pillow mist, a box of lavender herbal tea and a cake freshly baked by the pastry chef. Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, 75 Airport Boulevard. Tel: 6823 5354 Café Mosaic Pamper mum with a special spread of international and local delicacies at Café Mosaic (13-14 May, 12-3pm lunch $68++; 13 May, 6-10pm dinner $68++). Relish tantalising fresh seafood on ice featuring cold crab leg, tiger prawns and queen scallops, delectable cold entrées such as prawn with fennel & melon salsa, entrees such as coffee pork ribs and more. Mothers
who dine at Café Mosaic will receive a complimentary mocktail, a surprise gift and a chance to win a lucky draw prize. Carlton Hotel, 76 Bras Basah Road. Tel: 6311 8195 Carousel Indulge at Carousel (14 May, lunch 12-2pm $70++, high tea 3.30-5.30pm $55++, dinner 6.30-9.30pm $83++) and expect to savour Maine lobsters, Alaskan king crab legs, truffle-scented lobster risotto, seafood bouillabaisse, oven-roasted whole red snapper with lemon and chimichurri sauce and slow-cooked Emperor’s chicken infused with Chinese herbal spices. Look out for their new homemade ice cream counter
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Feast@East Feast@East is back with its Peranakan food festival until the end of May. Enjoy an authentic Peranakan performance by the Gunong Sayang Association on 13 May when you come in for dinner. The buffet offers an array of authentic Nyonya cuisine and mums will love the alltime favourite Singapore laksa and the famous durian paste (daily lunch 12-2.30pm $46++, Mon-
Certified halal Does not serve pork or lard Kid-friendly facilities Veg-friendly
Thu dinner 6-9.30pm $50++, Fri-Sun dinner 6-9.30pm, $52++). Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy, Roxy Square, 50 East Coast Road. Tel: 6344 8000
Flavours at Zhongshan Park Enjoy a Hawkerlicious lunch (12-3pm, $48++) and dinner (6-11pm, $54++) from 12-14 May. Celebrate Mum, who eats free with every 3 paying adults. Don’t miss out on dishes such as Singapore Nyonya laksa and beer marinated crispy pork belly. Mum will also get to enjoy a free glass of Prosecco as well as a commemorative Polaroid to remember the special day by. Ramada and Days Hotels Singapore At Zhongshan Park, 18 Ah Hood Road. Tel: 6808 6806 Holiday Inn Atrium Spend quality time with mum over a scrumptious local high tea (13-14 May 12-3.30pm, $70++) or lobster & BBQ dinner (13-14 May 6.30-10.30pm, $108++). The high tea features the best of local flavours such as
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gado gado, kueh pie tee, and a DIY ice kacang station, while dinner offers freshest oysters and lobsters on ice, sliced-to-order sashimi, and a tantalising barbecue corner at the Atrium Terrace. Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Road. Tel: 6731 7172 Makan@Jen Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore will be giving matriarchs an exclusive 30% discount for weekend
brunch (12.30-3pm, $42++) and dinner buffets (6.3010pm Saturday $65++, Sun $42++) at Makan@Jen every Saturday and Sunday for the month of May. Look out for unique highlights including chilli crab prazza (pizza + prata), smoked duck & brie, smoked salmon with cheese panwich (pancake + sandwich) and homemade bread & butter pudding. Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore, 277 Orchard Road. Tel: 6708 8850
Nyonya laksa, chilli crab crayfish and an array of durian desserts. As a special gift, mums will also be presented with a bundle of F&B dining vouchers. Lobby level, Rendezvous Hotel, 9 Bras Basah Road. Tel: 6335 1771
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Rice Table Enjoy delicious and authentic Indonesian ZHONGSHAN PARK food at this a la carte spread (12-3pm lunch $18.95, 6-10pm dinner $29.55). The meal itself is a feast for the senses and a riot of flavours, where dishes are laid out on table warmers called rechauds. Look for Dutch-inspired Indonesian dishes such as ayam kalio, daging rendang and tahu telor. #02-09/10 International Building, 360 Orchard Road. Tel: 6835 3782 Straits Café A celebration awaits this Mother’s Day weekend at the newly revamped Straits Café (Sat 12-2.30pm lunch $42++, 6.30-10pm dinner $58++; Sun 11.30-3.30pm brunch $48++, 6.30-10pm dinner $58++). Feast on STRAITS CAFE
Tiffany Café This Mother’s Day weekend, Tiffany Café will be having a 1-for-1 promotion for both lunch (12-2.30pm, $53.80++) and dinner (610.30pm, $65.80++). There will also be other perks such as a DIY customised cake for mum, complimentary photo booth as well as a lucky draw spin (with minimum spend of $200 in a single receipt). Butter prawns, sambal crayfish and durian crumble are the must-try dishes. Furama City Centre, 60 Eu Tong Sen Street. Tel: 6531 5366 White Rose Café Whisk mum away on a gastronomical adventure on 14 May with York Hotel’s hearty international buffet lunch (11.30am-2.30pm, $39++), or savour the splendid spread of classic local dishes at the high tea buffet (3-5pm, $32++). The international buffet offers over 30 selections such as their signature laksa and baby back ribs. The high tea offers oyster omelette, muah chee and kong bak pau. York Hotel, 21 Mount Elizabeth. Tel: 6737 0511
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HOME TO FISHING VILLAGES AND COCONUT PLANTATIONS IN THE PAST, BEDOK GOT ITS NAME FROM THE SMALL FISHING BOATS CALLED BIDUK AND HAS ITS ANCIENT ROOTS NOTED ON A 1604 MAP OF SINGAPORE. FAST FORWARD TO TODAY, AND IT'S NOW HOME TO MALLS AND COOL CAFES.
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Bedok Reservoir Park is popular among joggers and water sport enthusiasts, with a fishing spot for those who wish to try their luck. A converted sand quarry, the park surrounds the 88-hectare reservoir, making it a great place for water activities. The park is also a sanctuary for nature lovers who can look out for various species of birds around the area. REFUEL CAFÉ (#01-3029, 744 Bedok Reservoir Road) Brunch is a delightful affair at Refuel Café. Tuck into the fluffy pancake stack ($8.50), served with ice cream and homemade sea salt caramel sauce and the Fuel Me Up ($10.90)—baked eggs with meatballs, bacon, cheese and tomatoes. We also loved their creamy shrimps and mussels ($13.90)—pasta with shrimps and mussels, tossed in a lemongrass-infused tomyum cream sauce. Tel: 6448 0015
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BURP (#01-3165, 740 Bedok Reservoir Road) Burp is a great spot for grabbing a drink and a meal by the reservoir. They have a good selection of beers as well as bar grub, quesadillas and tacos. Come by for brunch and have yourself a sloppy Joe ($14)—white bread with beef chilli, jalapenos, smothered with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Tel: 8428 4722 Bedo
WAWAWA BISTRO (901 Bedok Reservoir Road) Relax by the gentle waters edge of Bedok Reservoir at Wawawa Bistro. Serving up pizzas and western fare at night, this is also a great place for brunch after your morning run. Prices are reasonable for its location; try the Wawawa English breakfast ($15.80)—scrambled eggs, hash brown, sautéed wild mushrooms, shallot marmalade, grilled bacon, sausage served with toasted brioche bread. Tel: 6285 8038
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Bedok Central has come a long way since its fishing village days and we’ve seen new malls and eateries sprouting all over the area, from fusion hawker fare to artisan ice creams. FAT CAT (#01-25, 416 Bedok North Avenue 2) This popular dessert spot is known for its interesting array of ice cream flavours and waffles, but they have recently branched out to include more instagrammable offerings. We tried their sea salt matcha piñata milkshake ($10), which features sea salt matcha ice cream filled sphere of white chocolate atop brandy snap, broken into the azuki milk base with a straw, just like a piñata. Pretty to look at, and tasted great as well. Tel: 6241 0830
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ARNOLD’S (215 Bedok North Street 1) East siders will rejoice as the famous halal-certified Arnold’s chicken will be making its way to Bedok Central in June 2017. Savour juicy pieces of fried chicken and creamy mashed potato, accompanied by coleslaw and freshly cut fries. Combo meals start at $7.10 for half a spring chicken.
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PLUM & RICE (#01-45, 216 Marketplace) Nestled in the heart of 216 Marketplace, Plum & Rice caught our attention with its wooden signage board and minimalist logo. The food is a fusion of Japanese and local fare, with side dishes and soups changing seasonally. We loved their signature pork belly set ($4) that came with Japanese Umeboshifurikake rice. The meat was soft and tender and paired well with the tart, savoury rice.
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TALAD THAI (#01-78) Get your fix of Thai street food here at Talad Thai. The place is decked out in metal tables and chairs, old school plastic and aluminium tableware for an authentic Thai experience. We were most impressed by their stewed beef noodles ($9.80) and fragrant green curry stewed
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beef with rice ($9), not forgetting toast with pandan sang kaya dip ($3.80). Tel: 6386 1592 MONZETER (#B1-K11) Catching on to the night market trend of rolled ice creams, KL-franchise Monzeter recently opened shop. Take your pick of the many mix-ins and fruits and watch them ‘fry’ up your frozen concoction on the icy pan. Try their signature vanilla ($6.90) featuring kinder bueno, nutella and coco crunch mix-ins.
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Get fresh coffee beans roasted to your liking at this quaint shop, with prices starting at $2.69 per 100g for Liberica beans and $4.19 for Colombian beans. You can also get coffee sachets and 3 in 1 instant coffee packets, or even get your coffee fix right in the shop. Tel: 8615 2772
Home to the famous 85 Fengshan Centre, most people flock here for the bak chor mee and sambal stingray. However, there are more hidden gems that we found in this area to satisfy every kind of craving. LYNDA ANN’S (#01-98, 122 Bedok North Street 2) We had their Rainbow cake slice ($6) which wowed us with its soft, airy texture, paired with light butter cream, as well as their carrot cake slice ($6) which was not too sweet and went well with the cream cheese topping. Don’t miss their sea salt chocolate chunk cookies ($4.50) which had the perfect balance of cocoa and saltiness. Tel: 9679 2041
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SWATOW WONTON MEE (#01-50, 85 Fengshan Centre) Started since 1970, Swatow Wonton Mee is known for their wonton mee ($3), tossed in dark soy sauce and topped with generous slices of sweet char siew and delicious umami-filled wontons. The laksa ($3) also came highly recommended by the stall auntie and regulars alike. #01-50 Bedok 85 Market, 85 Bedok North Street 4.
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Surrounded by popular supper spots along Bedok Road, East Village has brought a new charm to the area with its many eateries, offering a delicious range of Halal cuisines.
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The selection of Halal eateries in this area is definitely one of its highlights. Many would be familiar with supper hotspot Spize, but with the opening of East Village, the options are endless with the plethora of new cafes and restaurants.
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BURNING OAK (#02-16) Lovers of Wagyu beef will not have to look far to satisfy their cravings. The Burning Oak serves up delicious Wagyu donburi bowls at affordable prices. Try the foie gras and Wagyu rump bowl ($20), served on fluffy Japanese rice, onsen egg and pickles. The pork cheek bowl ($12) contains 12 hour slow-cooked pork cheek which is juicy, rich and has the perfect amount of caramelisation. Tel: 9873 6093
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(348 Bedok Road) Enjoy the old school charm of Bedok Market Place’s vintage décor and nifty kampong interior, while enjoying modern hawker fare. The stalls are decorated like old shophouses and the wide, breezy space makes it a great place to enjoy a meal al fresco.
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MIKE’S CARIBBEAN FOOD (#02-18) Newly opened in 2017, Mike’s promises all of the spice and everything nice for your belly. Brace yourself for the Jerk chicken ($10), marinated in traditional Jamaican herbs and spices, with a touch of scotch bonnet pepper to turn up the heat, served with a side of rice and peas. Don’t miss out on the curry goat ($8), a Caribbean celebration staple, this slow-cooked curry is served with rice and peas. Facebook: Mike’s Caribbean Food
OORIGINAL (#01-14) Ooriginal’s bringing JB’s overdose trend to Singapore, simply select your drink of choice and have your drink served up in a giant ziplock bag ($5 each). Great for quenching that thirst on a hot day, popular picks are the virgin mojitos, soda Gembira, and their best-selling Chocodose and Greendose–a milk-based green tea drink. Tel: 9651 0303
TANG TEA HOUSE (357 Bedok Road) A great place for a late night dimsum, this halal-certified tea house serves a wide menu of authentic Chinese delicacies from liu sha bao ($4.50/3pcs) and mango sesame prawn ($6.40/3pcs) to their signature pan-fried crispy beehoon ($11). You’ll feel right at home with the kampung atmosphere. Tel: 6445 9100
WATSUB (#01-12) Brace yourself for a plethora of meaty sandwich offerings at Watsub. Each sandwich is generously filled with a choices like baked meatballs ($8.50) and pulled beef ($8.50) in a homemade bun, topped with vegetables, cheese and your pick from their variety of homemade sauces. We recommend their smoked chipotle sauce! Tel: 8130 2323
CASH STUDIO (347 Bedok Road) Sing your heart out with your friends and loved ones at this family-friendly karaoke box (estimated $30/3hours). You can find the latest chart topping hits, a wide selection of Japanese pop and even Bollywood tunes at this entertainment joint. Tel: 6244 4164
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IN THIS SERIES OF LIGHT-HEARTED INTERVIEWS, BiTES CELEBRATES HOMEGROWN FOOD COMPANIES HEADED BY THEIR NEXT GENERATION OF FAMILY MEMBERS. WE GET A GLIMPSE OF THE STORIES BEHIND THE BRANDS AND THE PERSONALITIES IN THE BOSS' SEAT. By Katie Boon, Photography by Mary Abcede How was your grandfather like? My grandfather, Foo Yew Ming had nothing to his name when he migrated to Singapore from China. While he was very conservative, he was also a smart and astute person. He picked up TCM knowledge working in a Chinese medical hall. It was there he noticed a demand for ready-made drugs and traditional remedies, as coolies could not afford to visit the doctor and would rather self-medicate with lower-priced products. What career would you have pursued if you didn’t join Wen Kee Group?
I was working as an accountant at KPMG, and continued doing some consultancy work for a while. My dad always wanted me to join the company, but I was resistant. The turning point came eight years ago when he fell ill and requested I help my brother out. Share with us the challenges of running the business. Currently, I am facing issues with manpower including hiring the right employees. We plan to overcome this by looking at the values and attitudes of potential employees instead of concentrating on their qualifications. They need to be willing to learn and improve. How are you tackling the changing taste buds of millennial consumers? In-depth surveys were done to connect with our younger customers. We found out that while they have high recognition of our cooling water, they don’t consume as often due to their perception that our brand is very old. To attract them, we launched three new flavours—lychee, guava and lime. These flavours were chosen after intensive taste tests and market research. How is it like working with the family? We have our own opinions, and differences arise in how we want to achieve our goals. It is important to set a common objective before dealing with the nitty-gritty details of execution. Separation of duties helps. Describe a typical day at work. I am looking after our production line in Johor Bahru, as well as our Singapore market, from sales and marketing to distribution. Some days I would commute up to JB and oversee the various operations. Back in Singapore,
I spend half my day on the ground to better understand the market. This allows me to come up with strategies that can better improve the business. Are you intending to pass down the business to your children? My brother and I consider ourselves working for our employees. We are facing rising inflation each year. If we don’t do well in our business, how are we able to give our staff good bonuses and increments? Ensuring succession for the next generation is necessary in order to provide a better life for all. As such, we can’t just look at family members to take over us for this minimises our talent pool. In fact, family members who joined the company face a higher bar of entry. They have to have outside working experience as well as certain skill sets. This is to ensure corporate governance within the group. What do you do to de-stress? I play tennis and swim. I used to scuba dive quite often until I had children. Everyone needs some time alone to reflect, and sports is a good way. Always make time for yourself. What’s your favourite food trend? I’m a sucker for hawker food. I like the curry rice at Beo Crescent, as well as the Malay stall at Anchorpoint. I live in the East, where I am surrounded by good food. For a celebratory dinner, where would you recommend? We usually cook at home. It is more intimate, as we can host the entire family and our children can run around. But if it’s a more formal dinner, I like going to Golden Peony at Conrad. The place is sentimental to me; I held my wedding dinner there.
BRIEF TIMELINE OF WEN KEE GROUP
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Foo Yew Ming along with Chong Tang Seong, Foo Yin and Chan Sang Koon founded Three Legs Brand, which concentrated on four main products: Three Legs Cooling Water (to relieve body heatiness), Three Legs Cough Relief, Three Legs Headache Powder and Three Legs Tinea Skin Solution.
The economy in the region began to pick up after WWII. The bourgeoning demand for the Three Legs Brand products prompts the group to shift their production from a small shophouse in Singapore to a new factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
The second generation of directors successfully takes the Three Legs products beyond Singapore and West Malaysia, establishing the brand in East Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.
An automated manufacturing process using the latest technology is implemented, which enhances the efficiency and quality of production. In 1985, Three Legs Cooling Water changes its bottles from glass to PET. The new lightweight packaging leads to a huge increase in sales of the cooling water.
Third generation members of Wen Ken's founding families, including Foo Yew Ming's grandson, join the company and increase the company's international presence.
1968 A second manufacturing plant was set up in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, and is used solely for the production of cooling water.
2017 Wen Ken Group launches Three Legs Cooling Water in lychee, guava and lime flavour in Singapore, in conjunction with their 80th anniversary.
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