Introducing
the newly launch Straits Cuisine Buffet by Orchard Hotel. Straits
Cuisine Buffet consist of Peranakan cuisine, traditional roast and
seafood items and other all time local favourites dishes.
Complementing the selections above, look forward to their live
stations and a la minute highlights.
The
soul behind the spread is Executive Chef Paul Then, creator of the
popular durian pengat in Singapore food scene. With more than 30
years in F&B industry, Chef Then have perfected Peranakan
traditional recipes and modern use of ingredients to elevate the
dishes to the next level, introducing Chef Paul's Baba Theatre
Kitchen.
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| Seafood Selection |
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| Some of the Straits Cuisine Cooked Dishes - Local Favourite |
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| Live Stations |
The
focus of this tasting are their Straits Cuisine. We tried 3 starters,
10 mains and 6 desserts. As they are too many dishes for me savour,
so let Chubby Botak Koala present to you the top 5 dishes that stands
out above the rest.
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| Straits Cuisine Condiments & Appetizer |
Lembu
Rendang, slow cooked Beef Cheek Rendang with Nyonya Spices. As a
lover of slow cook food, I really love this dish. At a first sight,
it might not look so appetising due to the colour. However, when you
put dish dish in your mouth, it just simply melt in your mouth. It is
a dish that definitely must complement with a plate of soft steam
white rice. If you don't like rendang before due to it toughness,
this dish will change your opinion forever. Yum Yum & two thumbs
up !! (Rating 9.5/10)
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| Beef Cheek Rendang with Nyonya Spices |
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| Beef Cheek Rendang with Nyonya Spices - Best with Rice |
Steam
Black Cod Otah (fish cake). Unlike the common otah that uses Spanish
Mackerel, Black Cod are use here. The result is a super bouncy otah
texture, combine with the right balance of spices and coconut milk. I
kept going for that delicious dish, until I have to stop myself so I
can taste other dishes. (Rating 9/10)
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| Steam Black Cod Otah (fish cake) |
Crabmeat
Kueh Pie Tee with Buah Keluak Caviar. I would say this is a high
class Kueh Pie Tee, due to the ingredients use such as crab meat,
fish roe and Nyonya Version of Caviar a.k.a Buah Keluak. Although it
looks like caviar, I personally find that the Buah Keluak really
accentuate this Kueh Pie Tee and provide 'a Truffle' esque aura to
this dish. (Rating
8.5/10)
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| Crabmeat Kueh Pie Tee with Buah Keluak Caviar |
Ayam
Buah Keluak, one of the true blue Peranakan dishes, it is a
Peranakan's version of chicken stew that is really memorable for its
acquired yet robust flavour and taste. Chef Then had perfectly
executed dish, with bone-in chicken pieces absorbing the spices well
and buah keluak definitely gives the kick . Another dish that need to
be accompanied by white rice. (Rating
8/10)
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| Ayam Buah Keluak |
For
desserts, anything with Durian Pengat and Chempedak in it. Durian
pengat in pandan jelly, where you can taste the soft and smooth
durian pengat with the contrasting texture of pandan jelly. Who would
have guess that Chempedak goes well with Crème Brulee. Although
Chempedak taste is not as strong as the durian, it truly provide a
unique straits fruit flavour to the desserts. Fresh from their live
stations, they have the Chempedak pancake and durian pancake. The
pancakes are warm and moist, providing another excuse to gobble it
down together with the durian pengat and chempedak paste. (Rating
9/10)
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| Clockwise from Top Left: Chempedak Crème Brulee, Durian Pengat in Pandan Jelly Peanut Pancakes, Durian Pengat and Chempedak Pancakes |
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| Other Desserts |
The
rest of the dishes are good, but it is not possible to show all. If
you are keen, see below after the details for chubbybotakkoala.com
avid reader to drool over.
Overall,
the Straits Cuisine Buffet are definitely a must try. Base on the
quality and variety provided it is truly value for money. I
personally feel you can't try all the dishes all at one seating,
however no matter what you try, the quality in each food are there.
For senior citizens, there is Silver Exclusive Promotion to make use
of.
Thank
you very much to Orchard Hotel F&B team and DSPG for the
invitation and your hospitality. Cheers!!!
Food
& Drink: 8/10
Value:
8/10
Service:
n/a
Ambiance:7.5/10
Budget
per Person: $51 - $80
Orchard
Cafe
442
Orchard Road
Orchard
Hotel, Lobby
Singapore
238879
T:
6739 6565
Straits
Cuisine Buffet
Lunch:
12.00 – 14.30 Daily
Adult:
$48.00, Child: $24.00
Dinner:
18.00 – 22.00 Daily
Adult:
$68.00, Child: $34.00
Promotion:
Silver Exclusive, 50% off for senior citizens for buffet lunch from
Mon – Thu.
Other Dishes:
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| DIY Rojak Station |
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| Prawn & Mango Salad, Nyonya Fish Salad with Achar, & Soya Duck with Chili Vinegar Dip (7.5/10) |
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| Sambal Sting Ray in Banana Leaf (7/10) |
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| Popiah (7.5 / 10) |
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| Laksa (7/10) |
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| Nyonya Hokkien Noodles |
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| Assam Fish |
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