Sunday Brunch - Raffles Hotel Singapore

Bar and Billiard Room

Established in 1896, the Bar & Billiard Room houses two original billiard tables from the turn of the century. A European buffet is served for lunch from Thursday to Saturday, while a special seafood night awaits guests for dinner from Thursday to Saturdays. A lavish Carving Champagne Brunch is offered on Sundays. But we are just gonna talk about Sunday brunch today.

With a fine selection of martinis, single malts, cognacs, Armagnacs, champagnes, ports, sherries, chocolates, coffee and Cuban cigars, it is no wonder the Bar & Billiard Room is also known as 'The Connoisseur's Haven'. It also incorporates our famous Martini Bar.

For their Sunday Brunch Menu, do visit http://www.raffles.com/uploadedfiles/sites/property_folder_structure(9)/pdf/rhs-bbr-brunch-menu-feb-2014.pdf

For reservations, 

call +65 6412 1816

1 Beach Road
Singapore, 189673

for more info, do visit http://www.raffles.com/singapore/

Asian cuisine - Tampopo Japanese Restaurant

Tampopo Japanese Restaurant (Ngee Ann City)

When it comes to Japanese food in Singapore, Tampopo restaurant is definitely one of the few places worth frequently visiting. Recently, Hungrygowhere came up with a list of Top 10 Best Ramen in Singapore, and Tampopo Restaurant was the clear winner. It had twice the amount of votes as compared to the first runner-up, Ippudo Ramen at Mandarin Gallery. So Tampopo restaurant is a must try.

Tonkatsu Ramen ($15.80), the broth was spicy and flavorful. It’s like having the best of both worlds where you get to enjoy the ramen and their marvelicious tonkatsu at the same time. In comparison with the Tonkatsu ramen, the broth of the Black Pig Shabu Ramen ($13.80), has a much lighter flavor but please rest assured that it was absolutely chewy and tender. Delicious!

However, the Cha Soba ($9) from the ala carte menu didn’t seem to be a value for money choice when you could order the Soba & Fried Prawn Box ($16.80) with additional fried prawn tempura, tamago and fruits. Deafenate worth the money The Crab Porridge with Shimeji mushroom ($13.80) which would be a good choice if you want something lighter in taste.

For desserts, their famous Cheese chiffon cake, Green Tea Parfait and Matcha chiffon cake would be great choices to try out. If you are craving for Tampopo’s cream puff, sorry it is only available at the basement of Liang Court, tampopo deli. Anyway back to the desserts, the Cheese Chiffon Cake ($5.80) was terrific! Soft, fluffy, and spongy, it was like a slice of heaven. Happiness also came in from the Matcha chiffon cake, ($5.80) which was the equal of the cheese chiffon, with the exception of having a green tea flavor.

So why not head down to Tampopo Restaurant for the best tonkatsu, cream puff and ramen!

Tampopo Japanese Restaurant
391 Orchard Road
B2-33 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Tel: +65 6235 2318

Asian Cuisine - Kiseiki

Kiseiki Japanese Buffet Restaurant

Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant

Kiseki is a All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Restaurant located at Orchard Central. It is meant to be a affordable Japanese Buffet and there are over 29 varieties of food and more than 200 items to choose from!

It's operating hours are from 11.30 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 10.30 pm.

Here is the pricing for Kiseki Japanese Restaurant

Lunch 11.30am – 3pm	Dinner 6pm – 10.30pm
Monday-Friday Adult : $19.80++ Child : $12.80++ (4 to 12 years old) Saturday, Sunday, Eve PH and PH Adult : $27.80++ Child : $17.80++ (4 to 12 years old)	Monday-Thursday Adult : $31.80++ Child : $15.80++ (4 to 12 years old) Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Eve PH and PH Adult : $34.80++ Child :$18.80++ (4 to 12 years old)

Kiseki has their food prepared right away so everyone can enjoy fresh, tasty food anytime.

The amount variety that Kiseki serves is great in numbers. There are Pizzas, Sushi and Sashimi, Cold Foods, Pasta, Grills, Teppanyaki, Robatayaki and so much more!

Their desserts are also great both in terms of variety and taste! 

And also, don't forget to try their waffles and ice cream!

Have a try at Kiseki's if you are planning for some great huge feast!

Desserts - Little Ice Cream Kafe (LICK)

Lick Kafe

Little Ice Cream Kafe or simply put LICK is a cafe that serves premium homemade ice cream. It is reasonably priced to cater for all crowds.

The ice creams are made daily and they have a whole lot of variety of flavors ranging from classics to fruity and local delights.

    Some of the flavors that LICK makes.

With so many flavors to choose from, LICK also offers a variety of toppings to complete your ice cream experience.

Waffles are also available to accompany those fabulous ice cream treats!

Check out LICK to fulfill your sweet treat desires!

Asian Cuisine - Evertop Chicken Rice

Chicken Rice is a local delicacy in Singapore. Presenting Evertop Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice, I was introduced to this place by my parents, ever since I was hook on their Chicken Rice.

Of course, their main dish is Chicken Rice. The difference about this place is that, they don't roast their chicken but steam it instead, steaming the chicken is a healthier option rather than roasting them but if you really want the chicken roasted they still have that option.

Besides having Chicken Rice, their sides include a tofu cook in cereal, the taste of this dish is really similar to cereal prawn or some called it Nestum Prawn. It is definitely a thumbs up from me.

Of course they have vegetable side dish like this chap chai.

They are located at 

Address: 354 Clementi Avenue 2, Singapore 120354
Phone:6774 1353

Swiss Cuisine - La Fondue

Like fondues? Enjoy your food being drenched in chocolate or cheese? Then look no further, this restaurant has a menu set around fondues like no other restaurants have ever done before. In addition, because it is Swiss cuisine, you definitely won't miss out on the variety of cheeses they have available!

With its diversity of fondues, it's an interesting idea that little have thought of that a menu could actually be filled with different types of fondues whilst providing different flavor profiles. While its menu can be seemed as a little small, selective menus can due to the chef's choice of sticking to a simple menu so that he can ensure the quality

.

This is one of the cheese fondues that you can order, accompanied with bread, broccoli and cherry tomatos.

So appetizing! 

While staying true to it's main idea, the restaurant still serves pasta, soups and main courses that might possibly go well with some of the fondues. Whether it be in terms of textures or flavor, I personally would mix everything with the cheese fondue as I'm a big fan of cheese :D

The chocolate sauces in the Yin-Yang fondue is made dark and white chocolate, the creamy texture that just drenches your marshmallows and bananas in a thick coat of chocolate and when you take a bite, it oozes out. So satisfying!

Basically, the restaurant is pretty self explanatory, fondues with creamy chocolate and cheese sauces which may sound weird in terms of some flavor combinations, but you'd be surprise at the results you might get! 

Should the opportunity arise, go and try out La Fondue at:

Italian Cusine - Jamie's Italian

When you hear the name Jamie, rings a bell doesn't it? And if you're thinking what I'm thinking, yes, this is Jamie Oliver's restaurant in Singapore. In June 2013, Jamie Oliver was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame, which is an institution honoring chefs and institutions that have made major contributions cuisine and food preparation. Currently, Jamie Oliver is hosting a Youtube channel called FoodTube which aims to promote new cooking talents.

At Jamie's Italian the pasta is prepared on the day itself, ensuring it's freshness and quality. Its menu has lots to offer, from your classic raviolis & risottos to the hearty main courses with a rustic feel to it.

Let's begin our Italian journey, shall we?

Jool's favourite Sicilian Tuna Fusilli, a dish that Jamie Oliver's wife personally likes and also a classic version of fusilli, with the Albacore tuna slow-cooked in garlic and cinnamon, topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. What's an italian restaurant without a classic take on pasta? The way the tuna just flakes apart when you cut it and the aroma it contains just leaks out, and fusilli cooked till al-dente, it will fill your mouth with full of flavors!

Next up we've got the Wild Truffle Risotto, after every bite, there will be a lingering truffle taste on your mouth, with the creamy texture of the risotto to compliment the dish. Definitely a dish worth looking forward to having!

The often ordered visually appealing Jamie's Italian Burger definitely has a reason for its popularity, once you hear the combination of Wagyu steak with smoked mozzarella, pancetta and balsamic onions, you know it's going to be good. The nice char marks on the steak and the freshness of the vegetables all just comes together in a single bite.

There are also sweet treats such as Tutti Frutti Lemon Meringue Pie and the  Creamy Panna Cotta, the Lemon Meringue Pie is topped off with crunchy pistachio brittle which outlined the contrast in the flavour of the pie, bringing out the sweetness within the pie itself. Whereas for the Cream Panna Cotta is served with a fruit compote, it has a smooth texture and a certain rich creaminess to it, exactly how a Panna Cotta should be like. 

If you're interested in Jamie's Italian, be sure to make reservations beforehand as the queue can get quite ridiculous.

Fusion Cuisine - Bluespoon

Bluespoon was founded by Dilion Chew a self-taught chef who grew up eating Asian and Western Cuisine. Bluespoon serves up dishes from Slow Roast Chicken, Grilled Chicken Chop, Chinese Lamb Shank Soup and etc.

Bluespoon was known as Ulu Ulu Cafe but they have recently move to a not so Ulu place anymore. Ulu means it's like somewhere not known from the main place in Singapore.

They even have an Express Delivery but they will only deliver 2 days in a week, so they will deliver to you anywhere in Singapore! Very convenient I must say. This is how they pack the foods and deliver them to you.

This is their Grilled Chicken Chop with Spaghetti, doesn't it look mouth watering?

Look at their Mac 'N' Cheese, it looks so cheesy!

Check out their menu

If you are interested in trying them out, they are located at

Address: 325 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427582

Tel: 6455 6455

Email: bluespoonsg@gmail.com

www.bluespoon.sg


We serve Lunch & Dinner:

Tuesday - Sunday (Closed on Mondays)

11am - 10pm

Buffets - Carousel

Ever wanted to have a buffet that offers from Dim Sum to bread rolls for breakfast, pastas and risottos to sweet chocolate desserts for lunch and dinner, all in one price? Well then, look no further because I've got the perfect place for you!

Carousel is a popular award winning buffet restaurant amongst the locals and the foreigners, it has so much to offer in terms of their variety of cuisines  from different cultures. The food that it offers are of fine quality and that the chefs even make changes to the menu should there be a ingredient that's no longer fresh or available. And not to forget that, it's halal, so it caters to everyone.

Let me guide you through some of the wonderful delicacies they've got to offer!

The seafood section offers a wide array of shellfish such as mussels, oysters, scallops and lobsters. Can you imagine? All that with no limits to how much you can eat for one price only? They're also served beside lemon just in case you dislike the fishy smell that's lingering on the seafood or to compliment that flavor it has to offer.

Sashimi, one of the must haves in any buffet restaurant, because of its small bite size portions and its freshness. It will be a dish that many will enjoy and perhaps a dish that some will try for their first time as well, as some people don't like the idea of raw food and its texture might be new for them.

They also have a meat station which serves from chicken to finest steak such as Sirloin, you can request for as much meat as you like and it will be sliced in proportion to you on the spot. Sometimes, great service can make your food tastes better as well!

This is their bread & pastries station, from your long thick and hard baguette to your soft puff pastries such cream puffs. There's definitely something that will suit to your liking here :D

Chocolate fondues and sweet treats, there's always room for desserts isn't there? As for the chocolate fondues, don't contemplate over which chocolate fondue to dip in, just try everything as the chocolate drenches all over your dipper, what a guilty pleasure!

A special mention goes out to their bread & butter pudding, as I feel this is one of the must try desserts in the restaurant, every ingredient used in the dish compliments each other very well. The buttery creaminess mixed with the pudding, it will definitely leave you wanting for more!

Overall, Carousel has won many awards such as Singapore's Top Restaurant 2014 and Asia One People's Choice Best Buffet Restaurant 2013, and while the food quality in the restaurant is important, the service that this restaurant provides its customers with is truly one of its kind. It's never too late to try out Carousel!