Chinese New Year is a week away, so it’s time to kick start on the catch-ups and gatherings. And, what’s a better way to do them than over good food and drinks? :)
Amara Hotel is ready for a prosperous Lunar New Year with its festive menu and buffets done up for the Year of the Pig.
Eight Treasures Prosperity Yu Sheng $88++ Small / $118++ Large
First thought of Amara Hotel’s Yu Sheng is that, the in-house sauce is more savoury than the usual sweet ones. There’re are generous toppings of abalone slices, salmon sashimi, jellyfish, salmon caviar, fish roe and fried fish skin (yay) that gives the whole yu sheng various levels of texture.
Not surprisingly, the yu sheng is endearingly done in the shape of a pig to celebrate the Year of the Pig.
Braised Pumpkin Soup with Superior Fish Maw
As simple as it may look, this is one of my favourite item from the dinner. The sweetness and creaminess of the pumpkin perfectly contrasted by dried scallops, fish maw and mushrooms. It is a very comforting broth that feels healthy and yet, effectively whets our appetite.
Soy Baked Sea Perch with Spinach in Bonito Sauce
This is definitely the favourite of the crowd. It got everyone at the table finding out more about sea perch (bite-size fact, it’s from the same family as the cod fish but less oily and thus able to retain any gravy better!)
Braised Pork Ribs in Black Beer
Pork lovers get to try a new creation of Amara’s - Braised Pork Ribs in Black Beer. The pork ribs are certainly very tender and the sauce is unique, though not much of beer taste? Let me know if it’s just me!
Beijing Duck $68++ ala carte
One of the highlight of the dinner was a live station where the peking duck is skillfully carved. Each piece of crispy duck skin and meat is then wrapped with the crepe, cucumber and leek. Of cos, not forgetting a dash of sweet sauce to elevate the taste.
Fragrant Rice with Chinese Sausage and Mushroom
This looks rather unassuming but it came out great in the mouth! Best complemented by Amara Hotel’s Sichuan Style Wok-fried Chicken with Dried Red Chilli (Mala Chicken).
Dessert Buffet
Consisting of some all-time favourites such as the New York Cheesecake, Lychee Charlotte Cake, nonya kuehs, and tartlets, there are also special Chinese New Year cakes as such the Gold Ingot Fruit Cake ($78, 1kg) and Cherry Blossom Sugee Cake ($68, 900g).
The cherry blossoms on the sugee cake is one of the prettiest decor I’ve ever had on a cake and overall, the fondant isn’t overwhelming thick or sweet, perfect!
More details of Amara Hotel's dining options here:
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Amara Hotel
165 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088539
+65 68792607
Breakfast: 6.30am – 10.30am daily
Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm (Monday to Friday)
High Tea: 12pm – 2.30pm and 3pm – 5pm (Saturday and Sunday)
