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shannhester
This is shannhester . I work in Raffles Place. I like to hang out in Raffles Place, Somerset, Tanjong Pagar. Japanese, Cantonese/Hong Kong are my favorite cuisines. I also love and Ice Cream and Gelato, Seafood, Chinese Soup.
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Potato Wedges Cry Nov 05, 2013   
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Categories : Italian | Desserts and Cakes | Ice Cream and Gelato

Got a coffee and a basket of potato wedges while i while time away pending an appointment later in the evening. Coffee was not remarkable but it was quite a big cup as compared to most cafés. Potato wedges arrived swiftly after. looks golden brown and sizzling hot. but bite into it and you realised that they could hv cooked it longer. some parts were still raw sad

However, service staff were very polite and helpful.
Potato wedges

Potato wedges

 
 
Date of Visit: Nov 05, 2013 

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Invited for lunch OK Nov 05, 2013   
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Categories : Chinese | Restaurant | Seafood

First thing i had noticed upon stepping into this restaurant was the hanging lanterns. The marketing manager said that these lanterns were added to the interior decor at the final stage. We agreed that they set a complimentary mood for the otherwise incomplete setting; making the cuisine place look well presented enough to have corporate dinners, and yet cosy at the same time for family gatherings.

Was told that one of their most popular dishes, is the Signature Lobster Porridge(招牌龙虾粥).
Depending on your food intake capacity, this dish supposedly serves 2 pax. It consists of fresh succulent lobsters, porridge akin to teochew muey texture and a secret sauce that gave this dish its unique flavour and fragrance. A good comfort food in my opinion.

Another dish we had today was Seven Spice Pork Chop(七味汁猪仔扒) which tasted mildly peppered and rather fragrant. Unfortunately, i have never been a fan of porky pig so i ate this dish least.

This was followed by their Crispy Lotus with Salted Egg(咸蛋脆莲藕). I must say i truly enjoyed this dish. The lotus root..very thinly sliced and coated with salted egg yolk, the chef then fried them. Not oily nor too salty when touching the taste buds. It can be a healthier snack substitute for your regular potato chips or popcorn while sitting on the couch watching your favourite drama series.

Next, was the Green Dragon Vegetables(双味青龙) served in deep-fried and stir-fried variants. I enjoy vegetables in general so it was pleasing to see this being served as part of our lunch today. The deep-fried version tasted a little like fried seaweed in terms of texture, whereas the stir-fried one retained the freshness and mild crunchiness of fresh vegetables.

Caro Chicken Soup with Chinese Pear & Coconut(椰肉雪梨鸡汤) was the soup for today. Giving thanks to my cantonese upbringing, i adore soups, in particular double-boiled tonic soups. It was a cold day and this soup warmed my body, and nourished my health. The chicken used for this dish is fed with a secret but healthy diet. Resulting in a low cholesterol end product. The marketing manager said that this soup is recommended for people who are looking to 'clean' their lungs.

To welcome the season of hairy crabs, we shared 1 of their Authentic Shanghai Hairy Crab(大闸蟹). The crab we dissected had generous servings of crab roe and tasted rather creamy with intense seafood sweetness and fragrance.

Last but not least, i recommend their Fresh Vegetable Juice(新鲜蔬菜汁) which is refreshing without being too overpowered by the 'plant taste'. It consists of pineapple, sourplum and cai xin. Very appetising drink.

The restaurant has 2 rooms available should you prefer to dine in private, away from the dining crowd. The marketing manager was pleased to advise that there will not be extra charges incurred for the use of these rooms.
Signature Lobster Porridge

Signature Lobster Porridge

 
Seven Spice Pork Chop

Seven Spice Pork Chop

 
Crispy Lotus with Salted Egg

Crispy Lotus with Salted Egg

 
Green Dragon Vegetables

Green Dragon Vegetables

 
Authentic Shanghai Hairy Crab

Authentic Shanghai Hairy Crab

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Crispy Lotus with Salted Egg,Green Dragon Vegetables,Fresh Vegetables Juice
 
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Greenhouse Cry Sep 27, 2013   
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Categories : Singaporean | Multi-Cuisine | Hotel | Restaurant | Buffet

 

 


This is a new item on their buffet menu - the Pecorino Porcini and Shaved Black Truffle.

In my opinion, this dish is very good and impressive in the way Greenhouse did their presentation. However, in terms of taste, I would say it is an acquired one. Personally, I find the dish bland except for a very mild spicy tinge to it.

A good 'show' to watch them preparing it, but can walk away after clapping mad
 
Date of Visit: Sep 15, 2013 

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Catered lunch OK Sep 27, 2013   
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The prawn fritters were too hard and cold. No seafood taste at all.

The crab claw was tasteless and cold. Similarly, no seafood taste here.

The broccoli was soft enough and was a huge catch at this event. everyone took loads of it. As a result, only cauliflowers were left untouched in the same tray tongue

Latly, their curry chicken gravy was quite thick, spiciness was average. However, it was too salty.
 
Date of Visit: Sep 27, 2013 

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tom yam glass noodles with sea cucumber

tom yam glass noodles with sea cucumber

 
do not be fooled by the name of this dish.

we could not find any sea cucumber inside. not even a tiny piece, considering the price.

this place was once famed for selling abalone and sharkfins at super low prices. they still do. but somehow, my food order was less than perfect.

the soup had a mild tom yam taste to it, and none of the tom yam fragrance you normally get when you order a tom yam soup item.

most sets come with a dessert of the day (mine was white fungus today) and a glass of hot tea (which you have to find a cup and pour-it-yourself)

dessert was not bad actually. not too sweet and had reasonable amount of white fungus in it.
 
Date of Visit: Sep 18, 2013 

Spending per head: Approximately $7(Dinner)

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