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Full review - http://midas400.blogspot.com/2015/12/birthday-lunch-at-halia-raffles-hotel.htmlHalia, a well known fine dining establishment in the F&B scene, with numerous accolades in it's name, was the venue of choice for our Nov sistas birthday celebration. I've heard only good words for this restaurant, so it's high time we give this place a try.The Raffles Hotel's branch has the same garden theme as its big sister at the Botanic gardens, with added colonial vibes. Planted foliage matched wit

Full review - http://midas400.blogspot.com/2015/12/birthday-lunch-at-halia-raffles-hotel.html

Halia, a well known fine dining establishment in the F&B scene, with numerous accolades in it's name, was the venue of choice for our Nov sistas birthday celebration. I've heard only good words for this restaurant, so it's high time we give this place a try.

The Raffles Hotel's branch has the same garden theme as its big sister at the Botanic gardens, with added colonial vibes. Planted foliage matched with colonial style black and white theme decor, and tall classic French windows giving the interior natural lighting during the day. Check out the centerpiece, a carved wooden table made from a 150yrs old tree.

Interesting table setting with cutlery housed in an old school tin container and ice water served in a wine/beer bottle. The menu here showcased modern European dishes with Asian influences.

We ordered a main course each and two appetizers for sharing.

For drinks, I had the Ginger Jive $12++, a concoction of fresh ginger, fruits and wild honey. I love its refreshing fruity taste with subtle hints of ginger kick. Some of my friends had their signature Halia Infusion $10++, a ginger drink served with wild honey (hot/cold). The ginger taste was more prominent for this beverage as compared to my mocktail.

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Appetizers were served shortly after we placed orders. Crispy salt & chilli squid $15++ served with piquant mayo and ginger & spring onion lime dip, and Potato fries $8++ served with piquant mayo and truffle aioli dip. Both were delish and addictive to munch on.

The main courses did not take long to be served but alas, they keyed in the wrong order for two of our dishes. The apologetic staff explained the error to us, and quickly served up another set of appetizers (on the house) for us to kill time (another 15mins wait) while they prepare the dishes. Good service recovery from the restaurant!

My Halibut en Papillote $44++, baked fish fillet wrapped in parchment paper with mirin broth and veggies, served with sushi rice and wakame. This was a fabulous dish, fish was succulent and well infused with flavors. The rice topped with seaweed and cucumbers has a nice contrast of textures too. Thumbs up.

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My friend's Slow Cooked Canadian Pork Loin $33++, was amazingly tender despite its 2" thickness. We suspect it has been sous vide for long hours before pan frying to achieve the nice browning on its exterior. Another excellent dish.

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Steak & Eggs $30++, with extra Bacon top up at $4++, served with grilled tomatoes, poached eggs & spinach on toast, and buttery Béarnaise sauce. The steak's doneness was just right, retaining its moist and juicy texture, wonderfully executed.

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To end the enjoyable lunch on a sweet note, complimentary dessert was served. Crème Brûlée with Rum & Raisins ice cream, and a Happy Birthday message. This simple looking dish tasted much better than its looks, we were not disappointed.

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Halia definitely lived up to its reputation as one of the best restaurants in town. Magnificent food, incredible service, coupled with lovely ambiance, a great choice for that special occasion you are planning to celebrate. Prices could be a little on the steep side but it is well worth the money spent. We utilized two The Entertainer App 1 for 1 Mains vouchers and waived about $60++ off the bill, a good deal indeed.

Halia also has an Al fresco bar just outside the restaurant.

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Located on Level One of the iconic Raffles Hotel, Halia Restaurant features a strong east-meets-west vibes, in both decoration and their menu. This distinctive restaurant is set in a location easy to spot, and done in a casual chic style of both cultures.The ambience was comfortable, urban chic and a little vintage, making the place almost romantic looking. Anyway, we prowled the menu and debated between various fusion items such as Halia Chilli Crab and Javanese Spiced Lamb Rump , but in the en

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Located on Level One of the iconic Raffles Hotel, Halia Restaurant features a strong east-meets-west vibes, in both decoration and their menu. This distinctive restaurant is set in a location easy to spot, and done in a casual chic style of both cultures.

The ambience was comfortable, urban chic and a little vintage, making the place almost romantic looking. Anyway, we prowled the menu and debated between various fusion items such as Halia Chilli Crab and Javanese Spiced Lamb Rump , but in the end we didn't order any of these two.

Salt and Chilli Calamari

We started with a Deep Fried Salt & Chilli Squid (SGD$15.00) - delicious, succulent squid done in dainty pieces, lightly flavored so that the natural sweetness of squid was still detectable. It was lovely, and we were surprised to see it served in a cute dimsum tray.

For mains, *Charliez chose the Confit Duck Leg (SGD$34.00) - complete with duck fat potatoes, Brussels sprouts, parsnip puree and cinnamon gravy. The skin was kind of crispy, but the meat could have been more tender. The parsnip puree had an acquired taste that requires getting used to, as well.

Lightly cured salmon fillet

I had the Lightly-Cured Salmon Fillet (SGD$31.00) - with dried tomato, roast capsicum and basil leaves. I loved my dish. The slices of salmon skin around the plate were salted, and crispy. The salmon fillet itself was soft and tender on top, and the inside was lightly cooked so that the texture held the juicy bounce of sashimi's.

For full review and more photographs, please feel free to visit:
http://thearcticstar.blogspot.sg/2014/12/dinner-at-halia-raffles-hotel.html

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For pictures and full review, pls visit:
http://madamechewy.com/2014/01/12/halia-afternoon-tea/

Looking for a convenient place to savor a quiet afternoon tea amongst nature? Feeling overwhelmed by the scale and speed of city life? Halia located at the iconic Raffles Hotel is the perfect choice. Nibble on sweet and savory morsels, sip on fragrant Gryphon Tea while enjoying company of friends or a book in this classy establishment.

While I would have loved to visit Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens, my schedule was too packed for me to travel so far. Hence the next appropriate choice was the centrally located branch at Raffles Hotel. Cuisine served here is contemporary European fare with Asian touches, but we didn’t get to sample any as we came just for the afternoon tea service.
Upon entering the restaurant, a large tree right in the middle of a wooden carved table wowed me. Décor screams colonial charm while huge window panes allowed plenty of natural light through. Cheerful vibes, friendly service and good food, what more can I ask for? Afternoon tea here is like a garden party, minus the humidity and heat (air-conditioned), glaring sun on the skin and bugs!

Afternoon tea service is available on weekends and public holidays from 3-5.30pm. It comes as a fixed, non-refillable set, priced at $38 per person per set, which includes a drink. Because K and I weren’t hungry and had dinner appointments in the evening, we ordered one set to share but topped up an additional pot of tea.

Beverage selection is extensive; choose from signature Halia infusion, coffee, black teas, green teas or herbal and fruit infusions. We had Peach Nectar Rooibosh and Turkish Apple. The additional pot of tea was $8 extra.

There were some hits and misses with the food, but they were generally satisfactory. Good mix of sweet and savory treats too, I must add. Some savories had a touch of luxe, notably the Foie Gras mousse, with rosemary, flaky pastry and red onion jam. Sweet offerings were common; I felt that more thought was put into the savories, which incorporated unique ingredients.

Top Tier:
-Irish smoked salmon, blini, crème fraiche, caviar. Loved how the tangy and nutty flavors of the crème frachie toned down the smoked salmon’s fishy taste.
-Grilled Halloumi, smoked avocado, cherry tomato
-Blue cheese, apricot chutney pickled celery, honey walnut
-Foie Gras mousse, rosemary, flaky puff pastry, red onion jam. Absolutely gorgeous buttery and flaky pastry.
-Savory mini muffin was too dry
-Chicken finger sandwich
-Freshly baked scone

Bottom Tier:
-Jam and clotted cream
-Flourless orange cake with chocolate ganache
-Macarons
-Apple rhubarb crumble which was way too sour
-Lemon meringue tart with chocolate
-Lemon sponge cake

We had a pleasant afternoon tea experience, plus the peaceful and quiet ambiance is perfect for long conversations. Hope to check out Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens soon

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See my full reviews & photos at = http://chefquak.com/2013/12/05/good-mansard-champagne-dinner-halia-at-raffles-hotel-on-2dec2013/

i have this group of friends who are always in the know when it comes to the finest wine dinner in town.

we got ourselves a table for 10 at the mansard champagne dinner at halia @ raffles hotel on 2.12.2013. halia looked to occupy the previous seah deli space, with a open bar area at the pavilion outside. the acoustic was very poor as 1 of my “expert” friends noticed right away, and we had to “shout” at each other to be heard as the place was full & echoes were flying off all the hard surfaces – walls & glass windows. the din was like fish market – very happening…haha.

this the second time my wife & i joined the wine dinners. the last one at fordham & grand was one of the best dinners i had.

i looked at the halia mansard dinner menu & it looked great too. the concept was communal dining so the courses came in platters for sharing for 2pax. i had been to halia @ botanic gardens once, perhaps twice, likely more than 5 years ago. the experience was good, perhaps not compelling. i did remember it served 1 of the best lamb racks then. but halia standard should be fine.

the oyster gratin was a good, tasty, competent dish. most of us would prefer freshly shucked oysters or sashimi but if you had to have it baked, this was good.

the spicy prawn salad was 1 of my favourites. very refreshing. love especially the sharp spiciness that added the kick to the dish. prawns & salad were fine but nothing special.

the foie gras risotto with apples & duck leg rillette was great too, the duck imparting some flavours to the risotto, which was nicely done al dente. this was perhaps a finer preparation than that served at jamie’s italian & alfresco gusto but taste-wise i preferred the latter 2 which were creamier & more hearty & intense. certainly it was not the best risotto experience i had. :-) a few friends did not like the al dente texture. 1 quipped that it was duck porridge..haha.

before getting on the main, we had a very nice lime sorbet palate cleanser.

the ahi tuna loin was another competent dish (maguro not quite my favourite sashimi as it is plain in taste, not so sweet like hamachi or kajiki or aji). these were very lightly seared. the japanese aburi (torched) sashimi preparation would be better. the capsicum & white beans garnishing was good & complement the fish rather well. overall i liked the dish though i had better ahi tuna loin in california & seared maguro in japanese restaurants. the dish did not win many votes among my companions though, 1 was shaking his head.

next was the sous vide wagyu rump. i thought it was rump as most restaurants served this cheaper cut in course meals & confirmed with the server that it was so. it was strange that after sous vide (slow vacuum low temp cooking) the beef was still slightly tough & not tender enough, something not usually associated with the tender consistency if anaemic colour that sous vide produced. it was still not a bad dish for a rump cut, perhaps fine preparation & kind of average taste.

the dessert was fabulous, especially the white chocolate. the caramel honeycomb had an interesting & pleasant after taste. some of us thought of it as “terng chan po piah” the vanishing food with a honeycomb wrapped in po piah skin.

many of my friends, having been schooled in (or just “spoilt” by) many good wine dinners, didn’t think the food was great. it was ok though for my wife & i. i guess everything is relative & depends on the point of reference. perhaps many other wine dinner were better & this would not rank high. but i didn’t see much difference between this (comparing over all the courses) & what one could get at oso, otto, absinthe or forlino at S$88 even w/o the champagne, so to me dinner was quite good, & especially fun & enjoyable with the company, though the food at fordham & grand i had last was much better.

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The Halia Group who first started the award-winning Halia restaurant at the Botanic Gardens 11 years ago is back again with its second outlet- The Halia at Raffles Hotel. Located at the now defunct space of Seah Street Deli, against the historic colonial settings of Singapore most iconic hotel, The Halia at Raffles Hotel serves up a contemporary European menu with a touch of Asian influence. Working with the concept of 'small plates' and 'big plates' instead of the usual 'appetizers' and 'mains', dining here at The Halia is all about casual and flexible fun as you create your own degustation menu and enjoy it with friends.

The 100-seater restaurant is airy, spacious and adorned with natural foliage, paying tribute to its flagship. An ancient old tree takes centre stage with a wooden carved table which will make excellent conversation fodder for whoever is dining there. Others can relish in the lush flora and black/white motif tiled floors of this cosy space as you sit in your cushioned chairs, waiting for the food to arrive.

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The perfect marriage of the East and West, this MUST TRY small plate of Oriental Pulled Duck $18 is most riveting. The duck confit (classically French), had been marinated overnight, allowing all those duck meat to bask in the juices while the very Japanese Soba noodles gently tossed in sesame oil proved to be an elegant compliment. Overall, a simple yet dynamic dish that had much love from me.

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Not the healthiest of salads but certainly one of the most indulgent, this Foie Gras Salad $23 was a beautiful medley of textures and flavours. From the infusion of sickly sweet apricot chutney and blueberries to that buttery texture of the foie gras and a nice crunch from the candied ginger pecans, everything was pulled together quite harmoniously and effortlessly.

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The Javanese Spice Maori Lakes Rack of Lamb $47 served with eggplant puree and red pepper relish was a crowd pleaser with its sweet tender meat and charcoal- roasted till crisp exterior.

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Prepared Sous Vide, this Baharat Chicken Leg $28 was quite the charmer with its Middle-Eastern Baharat spice marinate, enlivened by the butternut squash puree and coriander red pepper salsa surrounding it. The plus factor was probably the deboning of the chicken leg, serving it fillet style and making it extremely convenient to eat.

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The Donald Russell Angus Tenderloin 200g for $60 features a grass fed 21 days dry aged beef from Ireland prepared impeccably and served Medium Rare. It was almost impossible to fault the pink toned and incredibly tender meat that had succulence and an authentic charred flavour.

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The ultimate pairing in dessert, this Chocolate and Orange Custard $10 brings an uncomplicated end to a meal. I simply could not get enough of the top layer of chopped almonds and shortbread crumbs that was so addictive to munch on while the velvety smooth chocolate mousse laced with Grand Marnier was simply brimming with exuberance. Here's one dessert I would not mind drinking to.

My favourite dessert of all was the delightfully refreshing Ginger Nougat Parfait $10. This Halia signature won me over with its ingenious use of spices in a homemade nutty nougat and pairing of caramelized pineapples which drew a positively unique and pleasantly sweet outcome.

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The working crowd will be pleased to know that the al fresco bar here at Halia Raffles Hotel features a bevy of hand-crafted, artisanal beverage products from all around the world and a cocktail menu with a wide array of special concoctions, making it a charming and laid back watering hole to drop by for Happy Hour.

Do note that Halia at Raffles Hotel also has pocket-friendly pre-theatre menus at $25++ for 2 courses and $33++ for 3 courses from 5.30pm to 7pm daily so dont miss out on those!

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Went back to the Halia for dessert and to chill.Dessert. This is good, but i really cannot remember it's name. Soft and creamy and will make anyone's day.Strawberry sauce with ice cream. The server will pour white wine onto the dish upon its arrival. The strawberry sauce, wine goes pretty well with the ice cream and surprisingly, although it's a little too sweet, i'm still able to enjoy it.

Went back to the Halia for dessert and to chill.

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Dessert. This is good, but i really cannot remember it's name. Soft and creamy and will make anyone's day.

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Strawberry sauce with ice cream. The server will pour white wine onto the dish upon its arrival. The strawberry sauce, wine goes pretty well with the ice cream and surprisingly, although it's a little too sweet, i'm still able to enjoy it.

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The salad was good, with appropriate amount of dressing and vegetables. The Foie Gras in the salad comes in chunky bits as well and chef is not too stingy about the serving.Oyster is fresh but the size is normal. You can probably find similar fare at other locations at lower prices. Still, the price is acceptable for the location.This was arguably the best order of the day. You don't get to try this everyday. The asparagus is well done - crispy and full of crunch. The dips are exellent as well.

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The salad was good, with appropriate amount of dressing and vegetables. The Foie Gras in the salad comes in chunky bits as well and chef is not too stingy about the serving.

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Oyster is fresh but the size is normal. You can probably find similar fare at other locations at lower prices. Still, the price is acceptable for the location.

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This was arguably the best order of the day. You don't get to try this everyday. The asparagus is well done - crispy and full of crunch. The dips are exellent as well. A definite must-try

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I'm a big fan of sticky date pudding, but I must admit some places just can't get it right.I got to try this one at The Halia:For $10.90++, this wasn't too shabby. It has this cake-y consistency so if you're a fan of the smoother, richer types of sticky date pudding, maybe stick to places like Prive. The caramel sauce was good though. Wish they'd been a little more generous with it!

I'm a big fan of sticky date pudding, but I must admit some places just can't get it right.

I got to try this one at The Halia:

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For $10.90++, this wasn't too shabby. It has this cake-y consistency so if you're a fan of the smoother, richer types of sticky date pudding, maybe stick to places like Prive. The caramel sauce was good though. Wish they'd been a little more generous with it!

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For pictures and full reviews, visit my blog at www.ms-skinnyfat.com

The iconic Raffles Hotel has finally gotten itself a decent restaurant for brunch with The Halia coming under its roof. Afternoon tea at the Tiffin Room is one thing but ladies of leisure still need their morning coffee run and eggs of course! And what better place to do it than at the urban, casual-chic sister of the award winning restaurant.

I much preferred the indoor space which has a bit more privacy as compared to the alfresco bar area. Plus the Singapore weather is not meant for dining outdoors, even with ceiling fans. Give me my ac please.

Weekend brunch starts at 11am. The selection is extensive with both the Brunch Specials and the Main Menu available for the picking. I've been in quite a bread mood recently and the Assorted Bread & Pastries ($12) really appealed to the tummy. The croissant was delightful and i love that they serve clotted cream with the basket.

The Pancake with bacon, maple butter, fresh strawberries & puree ($12) was one of my favorite dish. I always get overwhelmed after eating a piece of pancake but Halia's rendition had me going on and on. I like the slightly buttery batter which was fluffy and the thin flaky bacon was an interesting complement to the dish.

If you're more the traditional English Breakfast sort, you'd do well with the Grilled breakfast with any style eggs ($23). What's interesting was the sweetened bacon which was thick and juicy. The scrambled eggs had this interesting layered texture and i like that it was runny but not too creamy. I'm getting hooked on buttery eggs.

I'm not so much of a fan of the White bean Iberico chorizo leek stew ($16) but if you like gumbo and the starchiness of such a stew for brunch, then this would be it. The stew was rich and starchy with a tinge of sourness from the smoked chipotle sauce.

The Celeriac "Lasagna" ($12) is an interesting signature with crunchy thin sheets of pasta. I thought i was munching on vegetables. This was accompanied with mushrooms, thyme, baby spinach, lemon and Madeira cream.

Another signature is the Halia Chili Crab Spaghettini ($25). Piquant spicy finish that is typically Asian. The flavor of ginger was rather strong but it gave the dish a fresh note. I could also taste the sweetness of the crab meat. If only they would use a thicker pasta.

The Sous Vide Baharat Chicken Leg ($28) was very tender and flavorful. It also had that smoky taste which was well complemented with the sweet butternut squash puree. I was intrigued by the crispy thin skin which had the texture of a baked potato skin. Served with a ginger, coriander and pepper salsa.

I like how Halia caters to vegetarian eaters with their innovative dishes. The Mushroom, Lentil & Walnut Bake ($24) was absolutely delicious and even this meat eater was sold. It was nutty, cheesy, savory and sweet with the fennel seed cream and sun dried tomato. I would order this again.

As you can tell, the Halia offers a wide variety for brunch and i found it quite perfect for group gatherings. Enjoy!

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I absolutely love the Fries with truffle aioli and piquant mayo ($8); one of the best dips I have eaten. The truffle aioli was very addictive, with the truffle taste distinct. If you wanted a change, you could switch to the slightly spicy piquant mayo. A must-order to share amongst friends.Singapore Sling originated from Raffles Hotel, and perhaps that explains the hefty price tag of $28 per glass. Singapore Sling by Hendrick's comprises of Hendrick's Gin, Cherry Brandy, Cointreau, and Pineapple

Singapore Sling originated from Raffles Hotel, and perhaps that explains the hefty price tag of $28 per glass. Singapore Sling by Hendrick's comprises of Hendrick's Gin, Cherry Brandy, Cointreau, and Pineapple Juice. Not too lethal, and the tinge of sweetness was just right. A great drink to go with your food (esp fries).

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I really love desserts and I've had my share of average or bad ones to know that the Chilled Strawberry Soup ($12) is great. The server would pour sparkling wine into the plate once it's being served. It tastes like strawberry puree but not too rich, and was very refreshing. The lime sorbet placed in the middle provided a sweet-sour contrast. Highly recommended after a meal.

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Of course, we ordered what was deemed by the server as the most popular dessert there, the Sticky Toffee Pudding ($10), which I would also recommend. It's made of dates, butterscotch sauce and sea salt. Pudding was warm, soft and moist, and butterscotch taste was strong. The vanilla ice cream complemented it well.

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Lastly, we had the Ginger Nougat Parfait ($10). It's made of caramelised pineapple, almond and cinnamon, and comes with a puff pastry stick. I didn't really like this as the ginger taste was rather strong, and the nougat tastes creamy and ice cream-like but was soft and sticky.

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Overall a great dining experience, and recommended for gatherings or special occasions. You could drop by for their fries and have a couple of drinks to chill as well, as they have live bands playing after 9+ on certain days. Or else, just go for their desserts!

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Since my previous visit where I sampled their Chilli Crab Spaghettini ($25) which I loved, I brought my friends here to try out other dishes. The servers were attentive and refilled our water constantly, and also made great recommendations of their food.We decided to pick some small plates to share, starting with the Coffin Bay Oysters (3pc $15.50, 6pc $30). The oysters were huge and juicy, and very fresh as well as we were able to taste the natural sweetness.I'm not quite a salad person but I l

We decided to pick some small plates to share, starting with the Coffin Bay Oysters (3pc $15.50, 6pc $30). The oysters were huge and juicy, and very fresh as well as we were able to taste the natural sweetness.

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I'm not quite a salad person but I loved the Foie Gras Salad ($23). It has diced foie gras cubes, accompanied by apricot chutney, blueberries, croutons and almond kernels. The whole sweet and savory combination was great, and I loved the addition of almonds especially.

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For big plates, we picked the Seafood Gratin ($26). It's made of pignolina pasta, looks like rice but tastes like pasta bits; reminds me of paella but it's much softer. Taste-wise, it's more common with melted cheese and seafood buried within. It's extremely filling, and the portion is huge, so it's good for 3 or more to share, as you wouldn't want to have the whole thing alone.

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Next, we had the Sous Vide Baharat Chicken Leg ($28), pieces of chicken marinated with butternut squash puree, ginger and red pepper. The chicken meat was very tender, and the skin crispy and flavorful.

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My friend brought me to this newly opened branch of The Halia at Raffles Hotel. Ambience was great and it wasn't crowded on a saturday night. I had the Halia Chilli Crab Spaghettini ($25), one of their signature dishes, which was great - it was very mildly spicy, and the I loved the thin spaghettini; chilli crab sauce was also well done. I also tried the Polenta coated asparagus ($9) - it's a side and fried till crispy; goes well with the lemon mayo that comes with it. There's the Pan Seared Kingfish ($27) served rare - the fish itself was very fresh, but I didn't quite like the sauce which was too sour for my liking; this is a new dish though, so they sought feedback about it. Overall a very pleasant experience. Will be back for more.

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From today onwards, Halia at Raffles Hotel is offering Jazz performance at its bar. Tonight there is Soul Jazz with Jeremy Monteiro. It is quite crowded but we still managed to get a table under the shade.Singapore Sling by Hendrick's ($28++)Hendrick's gin Cointreau, cherry brandy, pineapple, grenadine syrup & Benedictine D.O.M.While enjoying the music, I order a glass of Singapore Sling. It tastes quite strong and refreshing, especially during a rather hot and humid night. Somehow the feeling o

Singapore Sling by Hendrick's ($28++)
Hendrick's gin Cointreau, cherry brandy, pineapple, grenadine syrup & Benedictine D.O.M.

While enjoying the music, I order a glass of Singapore Sling. It tastes quite strong and refreshing, especially during a rather hot and humid night. Somehow the feeling of drinking a glass of Singapore Sling in Raffles Hotel is different drinking the same drink in other places. It just tastes better. Total costs $32.96 after GST and service charge.

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Been wanting to go Halia but i don't drive so i find it a hassle to go to the Botanic Gardens branch. Was really happy when they have a new branch at Raffles Hotel, must more accessible!I tried the Chilean Seabass with mushroom and broccoli, in paper bag for my first visit. At first it may not look impressive but the taste of it was really good. Sea bass was fresh and the rest of the ingredients together with the gravy goes well with the white rice.The gravy was so nice that i don't mind drinkin

Been wanting to go Halia but i don't drive so i find it a hassle to go to the Botanic Gardens branch. Was really happy when they have a new branch at Raffles Hotel, must more accessible!

I tried the Chilean Seabass with mushroom and broccoli, in paper bag for my first visit. At first it may not look impressive but the taste of it was really good. Sea bass was fresh and the rest of the ingredients together with the gravy goes well with the white rice.

The gravy was so nice that i don't mind drinking on its own =) It's quite a nice charming place. Will be back to try out other food on the menu.

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photos and more: http://andmorefood.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/the-halia-town/

this place was impressive – and while it wasn’t cheap, I dare say it was rather well worth it.

friendly service, a quiet corner of the hotel, and retro furnishings (very appropriately so, and hence not too hipster) – and good food plus reasonable prices: I think this beats many of my recent gastroventures clear out the water. fine dining without poncy starched-up nonsense.

the chef’s soup of the day was a great start – a lightly truffled bowl of cauliflower puree. our middle courses carried the momentum of the great start: we were very pleasantly surprised by the beautifully arranged plates of cured kingfish and sous vide chicken leg. the flavors were intense but complementary; and the chicken might be one of the best executions of poultry I’ve had in a while. the skin was well-seasoned, the butternut squash a sweet counternote to the savoury dish – and really a feast for the eyes.

their desserts were also really good. that makes it a winner from starter to fin – something that happens too infrequently. the sticky toffee was warm, with a slight drizzle of caramel sauce and creamy vanilla-bean ice cream.
the ginger nougat parfait was very interesting. almost like a semifreddo.

it is a lovely space – might feel a little cramped if full house, but otherwise quiet and very cosy. service was well-paced and unobtrusive; one of the best meals I’ve had recently, from start to finish. wholly and unconditionally recommended.

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