*Editor’s note: As of 31 May 2020, Six Senses Duxton and Six Senses Maxwell (collectively known as Six Senses Singapore) have ceased to be managed by Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spas, and will reopen in 2021 under Marriott’s Autograph Collection and be renamed as The Duxton Reserve Hotel, Autograph…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Tanjong Pagar ceviche/tartare concept is light on flavour. The must-orders (if any): Chompchae Deopbap, Nadya’s ‘Some Sort of Chocolate Dessert’. Summary: A ceviche and tartare restaurant/bar concept with Japanese/Asian influences launching along Tras Street in Tanjong Pagar, Kinou Restaurant’s menu comprises a selection of ceviches, tartares…
Marinated red miso cod with dehydrated parsnip chips, almond eggplant & roasted pumpkin puree. Besides being visually arresting, this was quite the marvelous-tasting main. Despite its angry exterior, the marinated cod was quite the soft-spoken gentleman, so feathery soft that it virtually dissolves in your mouth like oily granita on warm…
Lobster cappuccino & brandy with juniper foam from Violet Herbs. Essentially a thick, creamy and savoury lobster coffee which leaves a lingering layer of lobster wealth on your lips. 3.7/5 [This was a hosted meal, courtesy of Violet Herbs.] Violet Herbs 81 Tras Street Singapore 079020
Mango scallops with parsnip puree, mango gel, parma ham-infused potato chips, mango salsa, micro herb and chocolate crumble from Violet Herbs. The marquee stars were happily plump and reliably delectable, whilst the parsnip puree was essentially a slightly bitter and herby potato mash, all hipster now after having traipsed to…