Here is Jenny Tan's curated list of New Menus to try this month that range from Singapore National Day Celebration Feastings to Australian, Japanese and Italian cuisines.
Kaarla Wood-Fire Grill & Bar at 1-Arden CapitalSpring
Australian Japanese Cuisine
Executive Chef Lamley Chua oversees the culinary direction with a convergence of Australian and Japanese flavours with affordably priced sharing plates that can be adapted for dates, communal dinners and pace after-work drinking sessions with speciality cocktails from the house grown herbs and kitchen ingredients. Start with Garden Fizz, Garden Mojito or Wood-Fire Smoked Negroni or Old Fashioned Kaarla, enjoy classic cocktails, spirits and wines.
Nibble on bar bites and starters like lotus root chips, Parker Brioche, Pork Belly Skewers, Crudo of Hamachi and Australian Wagyu Beef Tartare.
Showcasing the wood-fire cooking, try the Coal Roasted Tiger Prawns, Wood-Fire Grilled Wagyu Sliders, Salt Cured & Smoked Kangaroo, Natural Pork Loin, John Dory, Black Angus Grain Fed Sirloin and Sanchoku Wagyu Sirloin MBS 6 with sides like Wood Roasted Pumpkin, Charred Broccolini and Baby Potatoes.
Wrap up your meals with desserts such as Splice, Kaarla Pavlova, Cherry Ripe or Golden Lamington.
Kaarla Wood-Fire Grill & Bar is located at 88 Market St, #51-02, CapitaSpring 048948. Contact +65 8518 3763, Website & Reservations https://kaarla.sg/ with reservations via https://www.sevenrooms.com/landing/kaarlasg
Instagram @kaarla.sg/
2. DUOMO RISTORANTE at CHIJMES Hearty Italian Flair
Housed within the restored walls of CHIJMES, DUOMO RISTORANTE takes its name from the Italian word for ‘Cathedral’.
Enjoy a taste of “la dolce vita” from the North and South regional specialties using premium ingredients sourced directly from Italy with a signature ‘DUOMO’ touch, pairing with curated selection of wine, Duomo Mule, Aperol Spritz, right here in Singapore.
Try La Bruschetta, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Seafood Cioppino and Homemade Polpette for antipastos and soup.
The signature Bella Duomo pizza features a light and airy bianca base with mortadella, sourced directly from Bologna and topped with pistachios from Sicily and creamy stracciatella cheese. Margherita and 4 Formaggi Al Tartufo are popular options.
Relish in the embodiment of a Southern Italian summer with Tagliolini Gamberi & Lemon or head north with Gnocchi Funghi & Salsiccia or Pappardelle Beef Cheek, slow-cooked in a rich, savoury sauce infused with Sangiovese, a prized Italian red wine.
For mains, try Polipo Arrosto octopus, Nodino Di Maiale pork chop or Costata Di Manzo Angus beef.
Desserts such as Duomo Tiramisu and Pannacotta Alla Vaniglia are delightful choices to wrap up the meal.
DUOMO RISTORANTE is located at CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St, #01-32, Singapore 187996. For reservation,
WhatsApp +65 8911 4874, Email info@duomoristorante.com or visit
Website https://duomoristorante.com and @duomoristorantesg
3. Pan Pacific Hotel The Edge Buffet Restaurant - Singapore National Day Celebration Feasting with Local Favourites and Scrumptious Seafood
Celebrate Singapore's National Day with Flavours of the Lion City: A Culinary Expedition Through Singapore at award winning Edge Restaurant at Pan Pacific Hotel.
Executive Chef Andy Oh and his culinary team pay homage to the melting pot of cultures that defines Singapore with the National Day Theme Buffet.
Feast on signature Singaporean favourites such as the delicious Singapore Laksa with Baby Lobster, Wok Hey Hokkien Mee, springy Bak Chor Mee, crispy Oyster Omelette Peppery Teochew Bak Kut Teh, Braised Soya Duck, Peanut with Yam Rice, Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly with Lotus Bun, Teochew Steamed Local-farmed Golden Pomfret, Nyonya Kueh Pie Tee, Popiah and Chap Chye.
Fresh seafood comes in such forms as Boston lobsters, Australian oysters, delectable salt baked crabs with special crab chilli, salted egg yolk sauce, Japanese selections like sashimi and sushi, Western favourites like meaty Tomahawk Steak, Sustainable salmon, Wild mushroom soup, Spanish seafood Paella, Indian Tikka and Butter Chicken, Lamb and extensive desserts are the scrumptious variety available in addition to Singapore local favourite dishes, desserts and drinks.
A Singapore dessert section with local favourites like the decadent National Day signature Chempedak Cake, Durian Pengat, Milo Dinosaur Panna Cotta, Lychee Bandung Compote Trifle, Kopi O Cake, Onde Lamington, Pulut Hitam Soup, and Durian, Banana and Jackfruit Fried Fritters, Egg Tarts, Sambal Prawn Rolls, Cheng Teng, Rainbow Roti Ice Cream Sandwiches and Potong ice cream awaits.
Creamy Pistachio, rich chocolate and strawberry ice cream with exquisite handmade chocolate rounds out the buffet selection.
The Singapore Style Old School Pop-up Drinks Stall features popular Teh Tarik, Iced Limau, Soya Chin Chow and the famous “Singapore Sling”, served as a delicious fruit punch style mocktail.
The "Flavours of the Lion City: A Culinary Expedition Through Singapore" will be available for lunch from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm and dinner from 6:00 pm – 10:00pm on Singapore’s National Day on 9 August 2024 with a glimpse of fireworks showcase from selected dining sections, priced at $128++ per adult and $64 per child (6 – 12 years old) and includes complimentary coffee, tea, teh tarik, iced limau, and soya chin chow.
It is also available for dinner from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm until 8 August 2024, and is priced at from $92++ to $108 ++ per adult and from $46++ to $54 ++ per child (6 –12 years old) and include complimentary coffee, tea, teh tarik, iced limau, and soya chin chow.
In celebration of Singapore's National Day month, The Edge is offering Singaporean citizens born in 1965 a special price of $88++ per person.
The Edge Asian Fusion Restaurant is located at Pan Pacific Hotel, Level Three at 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595
For reservations call 6826 8240 or email dining.ppsin@panpacific.com.
4. Novotel Singapore on Stevens National Day - Local Food Parade with Michelin Bib Gourmands and Popular Heartland Hawkers Stalls
Singapore National Day 2024 theme is “Together, As One United People". In support of this year’s National Day campaigns, #GiveAsOneSG and #TogetherAsOneSG, enjoy @Stevens National Day Food Parade, giving back to the local community of popular local food flavours with @Stevens Singlish Beer in four flavours, in partnership with local brewery Brewerkz.
Feast on an indulgent iconic spread of Singapore diverse local food with unlimited servings of more than 50 local delights from award winning Michelin Bib Gourmands to popular hawker stalls in the Singapore Heartlands on August 9, from 5:30pm at Novotel Singapore on Stevens, priced at $59++ per diner and watch National Day Parade live on the big screens from 5:30pm and enjoy performances by local buskers and artists from 8:30pm onwards.
Mouthwatering signature local dishes includes Janggut Katong Laksa, Rochor Original Beancurd, Mr Popiah, Sin Kee Chicken Rice, Star Yong Kwang, Whampoa’s BBQ, Dancing Char Kway Teow, Bak Kee Teochew Satay Beehoon, Bee Cheng Hiang, Kwong Satay, Heng Kee Curry Noodles, Kim Choo Chang, 8Crabs, Hock Lian Huat, Nam San, He Zhong Carrot Cake, Uncle Ice Cream, Moorthy’s Kacang Puteh Uncle and many more.
Alternatively, rejoice with LobsterMania Signature Buffet @STEVENS with a local twist on August 10, priced at $98++ per diner, $158++ for 2 diners and complimentary for kids, featuring Lobster on Ice, Lobster Bisque, Lobster Pasta with Truffle & Mushroom Cream, Lobster Thermidor, Chili Lobster with Mantou Buns, a DIY Lobster Kueh Pie Tee station, Lobster Laksa, and Roast Carvery Stations and a selection from the Local Food Parade @Stevens.
Or celebrate with @STEVENS Sunday Brunch on 11 August for lavish brunch spread including favourites from the Local Food Parade @Stevens, Fresh Oysters, Snow Crab Legs, Lobster Omelette, Eggs Benedict with Lobster, Lobster Mornay, Lobster Risotto and Roast Beef with Red Wine, priced at $98++ per diner, $158++ for 2 diners and complimentary for kids, inclusive of complimentary access to the infinity pool.
Lastly, revel @STEVENS Brew & BBQ with unlimited pours @Stevens Singlish Beer, along with a sumptuous BBQ selection like Star Yong Kwang Stingray, Whampoa BBQ Wings, Bee Cheng Hiang Bak Kwa, Kwong Satay, Nam San Otah and Uncle Ice Cream from 3pm to 8pm.
Food Exchange is located at Novotel Singapore on Stevens at 26 Stevens Road, Singapore 258891. For reservations, please call +65 6491 6100 or email H9543@accor.com.
5. Parkroyal Marina Bay Hotel Peppermint Restaurant - Straits’ Peranakan buffet with Penang One Michelin Star Eatery
Savour The Straits Peranakan Buffet at Peppermint Restaurant where One-MICHELIN-Starred Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery collaborates with Chef Leon Yee to present an authentic Peranakan Feast with Singapore National Day Celebrations, fireworks viewings during National Day previews and actual day.
Diners can indulge in free-flow durian like Mao Shan Wang, Red Prawn and D24 varieties, delivered fresh from Malaysia and de-shelled on the spot or enjoy it grilled with a hint of caramelized sweetness and smokiness on Fridays and Saturday evenings outdoors at Peppermint's Urban Farm.
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery has been awarded one MICHELIN Star for two consecutive years since the first edition in 2023. Try new signature Peranakan dishes like Sambal Udang, Cincaru Rempah and Kerabu Bee Hoon with Tiger Prawn or well-loved favourites like Egg Belanda, Nasi Ulam, Brinjal Sambal, Inchi Kabin, Beef Rendang and Dessert like Pulut Hitam with Fresh Santan.
Chef Leon Yee's Perankan recipes were inspired by his grandmother. Try the crispy Ngoh Hiang with White Timun Achar, Gado Gado, Ayam Buah Kelua, Itek Sio, Black Angus Beef Belly Pongteh, Giant Stingray Kuah Lada, Rock Lobster with Charred Chilli Chuka and the signature very Lemak Blue Pea Flower Rice, served with Spicy Coconut Floss.
The 'Savour the Straits Peranakan Buffet' at Peppermint is available from now till 11 August, with prices as follows:
Weekday Lunch (Sundays to Thursdays, 12:00pm to 2:30pm) SGD72++ per adult and SGD36++ per child (6 to 12 years old) and Weekday Dinner (Sundays to Thursdays, 6:30pm to 10:00pm) SGD98++ per adult and SGD49++ per child (6 to 12 years old).
Weekend Lunch (Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00pm to 3:00pm) SGD82+ per adult and SGD41++ per child (6 to 12 years old) and Weekend Dinner complete with Free-flow Durians-Fridays, Saturdays, including the National Day public holiday (6:30pm to 10:00pm) SGD128++ per adult and SGD64+ per child (6 to 12 years old)
Peppermint Halal Buffet Restaurant is located at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, Level Four at 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594.
For Reservations, please call 6845 1111, Email: peppermint prsmb@parkroyalcollection.com or visit Website: https://bit.ly/Peppermint-sg