When it comes to searching for a fancy place to celebrate important occasions or somewhere to organise a corporate dinner in a classy setting, it can be frustrating to find that perfect dining establishment with private dining room options and excellent service.

But do not fret—we have done the work for you. From buffet-style dining and the prettiest, most picturesque dining room you’ll ever come across to restaurants that will blow your mind with the quality of their food, take your pick from our comprehensive guide.

Here are 12 restaurants in Singapore with private dining rooms to hold birthday celebrations, anniversaries, meetings or to impress your clients with.

Photo Credit: Crystal Jade

CRYSTAL JADE GOLDEN PALACE

With 7 VIP rooms available for private hire, Crystal Jade Golden Palace is a good option for small groups to dine in elegance over some Chinese cuisine. Their VIP rooms seat from 6 pax to 15 pax per room—perfect for corporate meetings or luncheons.

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Minimum spending:
Weekdays: $800++
Weekends (Fri, Sat & Sun) & eve of PH: $1000++

290 Orchard Road #05-22,
Paragon Shopping Centre
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6734 6866
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 10.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

FAT COW

Fat Cow guarantees only the best quality beef that will bring you on a gastronomical journey like never before.

There are 2 private dining areas available—Area A seats 22 pax while area D seats 10 pax. Do note that the private dining areas are only separated by partitions and not doors.

Minimum Spending:
Area A (22 pax): Lunch S$1210 (S$55/pax), Dinner S$3300 (S$150/pax)
Area D (10 pax): Lunch S$550 (S$55/pax), Dinner $1,500 ($150/pax)

Fat Cow
Camden Medical Centre #01-01/02,
1 Orchard Boulevard,
Singapore 248649
Tel: +65 6735 0308
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

HUA TING

After an extensive four-month facelift, Hua Ting Restaurant returns with a sophisticated new look that features modern furnishing and finer decorative outfits.

For a more intimate dining experience, there are seven private dining areas in total—with the ‘Chairman’s Room’ being the largest of all where a 20-seater table with an automated Lazy Susan takes centre stage.

Do note that you need a minimum of 14 pax to book the Chairman’s Room.

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Minimum Spending:
S$68++ per pax for lunch, S$108++ per pax for dinner

442 Orchard Road
Orchard Hotel Singapore, Level 2
Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 6739 6666
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

IKOI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Feast on a luxurious Japanese buffet spread at Ikoi Japanese Restaurant.

The restaurant provides 2 dining rooms for their guests—first level seats 13 pax while the one on the upper level can seat up to 16 pax, in a Japanese Tatami Seating style. Do note that both rooms have a required minimum of 12 guests per function.

No minimum spending is required if you wish to book a private room at Ikoi Japanese Restaurant.

401 Havelock Road
Hotel Miramar
Singapore 169631
Tel: +65 6887 3788
Daily: 11.30am – 2pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

JAMIE’S ITALIAN

Indulge in Jamie Oliver’s rustic yet scrumptious Italian dishes at their private dining room. Seating up to 14 pax, their exclusive dining room will elevate the dining experience even further.

No minimum spending is required for private room bookings at Jamie’s Italian.

Photo Credit: LeVeL 33

LEVEL 33

With 2 dining rooms each seating up a maximum of 11 guests, LeVeL 33 is the perfect place to host a fancy corporate event or throw a small but luxurious party. If you’re looking to getting a room just slightly bigger with a larger capacity, these 2 rooms may be combined to hold 26 guests in total.

Minimum Spending:
From $60++ per person for lunch & $160++ for dinner

8 Marina Boulevard #33-01
Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1
Singapore 018981
Tel: +65 6834 3133
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 12am
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 2am
Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Marina Bay

Photo Credit: Osteria Mozza

OSTERIA MOZZA

Situated in Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Osteria Mozza is a prestigious Italian restaurant that has 2 separate dining rooms. Their Single Room seats up to 16 pax while their Primo Ministro Room can seat up to 32 guests.

Minimum Spending:
Lunch:
1-14 pax: S$1000++
15-26 pax: S$2000++
Dinner:
1-14 pax: S$1500++
15-26 pax: S$3000++

2 Bayfront Avenue
B1-42-46, Galleria Level The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018956
Tel: +65 6688 8522
Mon to Fri: 5pm – 11pm
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

Photo Credit: Oxwell & Co.

OXWELL & CO.

Dine in style at The Study, an exclusive private dining room in Oxwell & Co.’s main restaurant. Holding a maximum of 20 pax, have an unforgettable meal here (don’t skip their cocktails on tap) in The Study Room which is beautifully decorated with M. C. Escher’s legendary masterpieces, club chairs and elegant chandeliers.

No minimum spending with set menu
Minimum spending of $3500 with a la carte items

5 Ann Siang Road
Singapore 069688
Tel: +65 6438 7036
Daily: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Chinatown/ Telok Ayer

SONG GARDEN 

For Chinese cuisine in an elegant setting, head over to Song Garden at Mercure Singapore Bugis. They have multiple private dining rooms, with the largest dining room accommodating up to 25 pax. This is the best place to go to for a communal meal with families, friends or even business partners!

Minimum Spending:
S$60++ per pax for lunch, S$100++ per pax for dinner

122 Middle Road, Mercure Singapore Bugis, #02-01
Singapore 188973
Tel: +65 6521 9299
Mon to Fri: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

SUSHI JIRO

For an unbeatable dining experience, treat yourself to premium Japanese sashimi, sushi and donburi at Sushi Jiro, which is located in Marina Mandarin Hotel. Sushi Jiro has 3 private rooms, each seating 6 pax. Two of the rooms can be joined together for a bigger space that seats up to 14 guests.

Minimum Spending:
S$250 per room

6 Raffles Boulevard
#04-600 Marina Mandarin Singapore
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6445 3055
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade

THE PELICAN

This restaurant located in One Fullerton overlooks the Marina Bay Waterfront, bringing diners the most stunning and breathtaking view. If you are looking to book a place to hold an event for 10 to 20 pax, the upper deck of The Pelican is a great choice.

Guests who book the upper deck are entitled to exclusive Surf & Turf menus, including a 7-course menu at only S$78++.

Minimum Spending:
S$1600++ for the a la carte menu

1 Fullerton Road, #01-01
One Fullerton
Singapore 049213
Tel: +65 6438 0400
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

TÓNG LÈ PRIVATE DINING

Tóng Lè Private Dining offers such a top-of-the-world experience. Sort of. It sits within the revolving tower of OUE building, and though it is on the tenth level, the experience spans across two levels and it is absolutely incredible. Using only the finest and most premium ingredients from around the world

As with the other TungLok restaurants, there is no extra charge for booking of the private dining room at Tóng Lè. The only condition is to fulfill the minimum number, so if you are planning a birthday celebration or to celebrate a special occasion, make a booking at Tóng Lè Private Dining.

60 Collyer Quay
Level 8 & 10 OUE Tower
Tel: +65 6634 3233
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

ZAFFERANO

This Italian restaurant has two separate dining rooms—the Private Dining Room and the Wine Room, each seating 22 and 12 guests respectively. Designed exclusively for private events, the elegant Italian Restaurant & Lounge is an excellent space for a convivial party or gathering.

Minimum Spending:
Private Dining Room: $1,000++ for lunch, $1,500++ for dinner
Wine Room: $800++ for lunch, $1,500++ for dinner

10 Collyer Quay, Level 43
Ocean Financial Centre
Singapore 049315
Tel: +65 6509 1488
Mon to Wed: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 11.45pm
Thu and Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 1am
Sat: 6.30pm – 1am
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

Any time is a good time for ice cream—no matter what mood you are in. When we are feeling joyous, we celebrate with ice cream; likewise, ice cream cheers us up when we are unhappy. It is hard to imagine how something so simple is able to bring happiness to millions of people around the world, isn’t it?

Established in 1988, Cold Stone Creamery proudly dubs themselves as ‘Ice Cream Innovators’. Their ice cream is freshly made on the spot—smooth, rich and creamy.

At the same time, the popular ice cream parlour is also known for providing great entertainment value when it comes to their signature ‘ice cream toss’ dance and they throw pretty great private parties too—think party food, adorable character-themed ice cream cakes and colourful party decorations.

For kids and adults alike, Cold Stone Creamery is worth visiting countless times because it is always a good time there! And with the array of flavours, how would you even get sick of their ice cream?

MADE FRESH DAILY IN THEIR STORE

What makes their ice cream so insanely delicious could perhaps be the fact that all their ice cream are freshly made in-house daily.

And the sheer variety will make anyone go weak in their knees—adults and kids alike.

NEW COLD STONE CREAMERY OUTLET AT WATERWAY POINT

Originating from Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery currently has more than 1,400 stores worldwide and in Singapore, we are blessed with four outlets that strategically located at Orchard Central, Vivocity, HillV2 and the latest one at Waterway Point, East Wing, #B1-K13.

THE COLD STONE CREAMERY EXPERIENCE

Cold Stone Creamery caters to all by allowing us to customize our own ice creams!

Every cup of ice cream served at Cold Stone Creamery is called a ‘creation’ because you do not simply get a scoop of plain ice cream just like that. Scoops of your preferred flavours will be placed on a frozen granite stone and mixed with various types of toppings of your choice.

Choose among their Signature Creations or opt to create your own with fruits, nuts, candies, cookies and more. With more than 1000 different possible combinations, everyone can have their own favourites. It is like a personalized work of art!

SIGNATURE CREATION FAVOURITES AND NEW FLAVOURS

Cold Stone Creamery’s classic Signature Creations are well-received by people from all walks of life. From Founder’s Favorite® to Mud Pie Mojo® and Strawberry Banana Rendezvous™, there is something for everyone there—whether you are a hardcore chocolate fan or someone who prefers something fruity.

New to the menu are two uncommon ice cream flavours but they are certainly not something you wouldn’t have heard of. Welcoming Nacho Cheese and Chendolicious, Cold Stone Creamery’s flavour library has just expanded yet again. Now available at 1-for-1 Love It size, exclusively for Mastercard® Cardholders, till 13 May 2018.

The former boasts a light cheese flavour that is not too overwhelming and is topped off with our all-time favourite nacho chips while the latter is creamy and smooth chendol ice cream mixed with pandan green jelly strips and crunchy red beans.

PRIVATE PARTIES AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Planning for a party for your children? Leave that to Cold Stone Creamery and get one step closer to throwing a fun and memorable party for your little ones.

Kids love parties and they love ice cream, sprinkles, cones and party food!

Complete with wall decorations, savoury snacks, and drinks, everything is done for you so busy mummies and daddies are still able to throw the best birthday party for their little one without much planning.

PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSAL PICTURES & DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

Which kid doesn’t love watching films from Universal Pictures & DreamWorks Animation? Even as adults, we are still huge fans of their box office hits including Despicable Me, Madagascar and Trolls!

Make your little one’s day by allowing them to indulge in a decadent ice cream cake that comes with their favourite cartoon character. This is a special collaboration between Cold Stone Creamery and Universal Pictures & DreamWorks Animation that will surely put a smile on your child’s face.

CHARACTER-THEMED ICE CREAM CAKES

You can expect favourites such as Despicable Me, Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon to be included as one of the many designs available. These adorable character-themed ice cream cakes are now available at all Cold Stone Creamery outlets. Pay with Mastercard® to enjoy 15% savings.

What’s more? Stay tuned to Jurassic World cake designs which will be available at all outlets from 17 May 2018.

Whenever you are ready for an ice cream treat to cool off from Singapore’s humidity and warm weather, drop by Cold Stone Creamery for the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience®!

This post is brought to you by Cold Stone Creamery.

Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore’s gorgeous all-day dining restaurant J65 is an ultimate gourmet paradise if you are keen on mainly local fare. Its wholesome Sunday Champagne brunch has left an impeccable impression and we are now equally enthralled by their latest launch of regional hawker-themed dinner buffets.

J65 is fronted by Executive Chef Frederick Kho, a Malaysian native cook who specialises in homestyle Nonya, Peranakan and Straits dishes. Along with his talented kitchen crew, patrons can watch the A-team in action at the spacious open kitchen. Think tantalising local delights such as satays, kong bak pau, homemade popiahs, Penang hokkien mee and the list goes on.

From now till Tuesday, 31 May 2016, quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy a scrumptious dinner buffet at only S$35++* per person (usual price from S$45++ to S$55++). Additionally, for those of you who celebrate your birthday at J65, you will receive a complimentary buffet plus a free three-tier stand of cupcakes and an over-the-top chocolate milkshake. Stop pinching yourself, the deal is real and it is valid from now till the end of 2016.

Been meaning to travel around Asia but can’t find the time? No worries. There is no need to fly when you have direct access to Asia’s best street food right at Hotel Jen Singapore’s J65.

There is a star item every day of the week, and while buffet restaurants usually do “items on rotation” where you’d be left to play with luck and possibly be disappointed when your favourite item isn’t “on rotation” that day, J65 does it differently.

No disappointment here. Just go on the days that has the dish you want to try/ like.

Here goes – Kong Bak Pau and Duck Mee Sua on Mondays; Ayam Penyet and Penang Hokkien Mee on Tuesdays; Sup Ekor and Hakka Beef Noodles on Wednesdays; Claypot Pork Rice and Bak Chor Mee on Thursdays; Woodlands Bazarr Special Lamb Shank with Nasi Briyani and Penang Lor Mee on Fridays.

The weekend features several Southeast Asian specialty choices too – Ayam Percik and Crispy Fish Noodles on Saturdays, and Nyonya Classic Ayam Pongteh and Curry Chicken Noodle on Sundays.

We know what you are thinking. You are probably condemning the idea of eating hawker fare at a hotel buffet.

But let us reiterate that on top of the (much more) comfortable and clean environment, the authenticity of these local food are unrivalled; J65′s team of experienced chefs have an impressive track record of preparing Southeast Asian delights. No efforts have been spared, and no corners have been cut in bringing you the most quality selection.

More importantly, free flow of everything we like is always a wonderful idea.

Then, there is the Asian Noodle Station, where you get to watch the chefs prepare a feast. The Singapore Chicken Rice and assorted roast meats are to die for, seriously! The head chef has a wealth of experience in roasting, and you bet those fragrant slabs of meat are worthy of all the calories you are about to gain. Sorry, what diet?

If you think that is all with J65′s offer of Asian food, you are wrong. We are merely at the beginning of introducing the comprehensive variety.

There’s Kueh Pie Tee at the DIY stand, or you can request for a freshly handcrafted crabmeat popiah and watch in awe as the chefs fold and roll your tasty snack.

A DIY Rojak section will also be part of the line-up, and you know what this means? We get to toss as much pineapple and you tiao (dough fritters) as you want! We don’t know about you but we gave up hoping that our hawker-bought Rojak would have more pineapple chunks than bean sprouts.

And we have more.

From Singapore-style crabs, everyone’s favourite salted egg yolk prawns to Tandoori chicken with naan; fresh sashimi to a whole bed of cold seafood on ice. We honestly doubt you can even try a bit of everything because the spread’s really huge.

Ready for desserts? We promise you will feel like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory.

Stuff yourselves silly with their chocolate cakes, cherry pistachio tarts, pina colada, Japanese mochis, brownies and whatnot. Fans of nyonya kuehs like we are? Yes, there is a whole platter and you should totally take one each. Of course, take more for your favourite one. Limitless kueh lapis for you?

Of course, don’t forget to unleash your inner child at the ice cream station. Grab the ice cream in your favourite flavours, and pile on all the toppings you want. This sort of unadulterated fun is priceless, and was exactly what we yearned for the most when we were kids – just eat as much ice cream as you want, with as much chocolate rice/ gummy bears/ marshmallow etc.

COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET FOR CELEBRATING YOUR BIRTHDAY AT J65

Celebrate your birthday during dinnertime at J65 with at least three other friends and you get to dine for free. On top of that, you will also receive a crazy chocolate brownie milkshake alongside a tier of frosted cupcakes. Seriously, how can your birthday not be awesome?!

This offer is not in conjunction with other promotions, discounts and is subjected to restaurant’s availability.

LIMITED TIME PROMOTION OF S$35++ (USUAL PRICE S$45 TO S$55++) FOR LADYIRONCHEF’S READERS

Quote ladyironchef to redeem this special offer of S$35++/pax for dinner buffet at J65. This promotion is valid from now until 31 May 2016. not valid for Mother’s Day weekend, eve of and on public holidays.

J65
Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Lobby Level, 1A Cuscaden Road
Singapore 249176
Reservations: +65 6831 4374 / J65@hoteljen.com
Daily: 6.30am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Dinner Buffet
Sun to Thu: 6pm – 9.30pm / S$45++ per pax
Fri and Sat: 6pm – 10pm / S$55++ per pax

Lunch Buffet
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm / S$29++ per pax
Sun: 12pm – 3pm / S$55++ per pax

This post was brought to you by Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore.

Tucked away in a little corner in Telok Blangah is what used to be a retreat bungalow owned by the Yemeni Alkaff family. Alkaff Mansion Ristorante provides a nice respite from the fast paced city areas in Singapore, perching on top of Telok Blangah Hill (used to be known as Washington Hill). This well-known location was once the centre of high society parties and other events, besides being a family home to the Alkaff family.

Since the mid 1990s, Alkaff Mansion Ristorante has been known to serve award-winning cuisine to patrons but ever since LHN Culinary Concepts took over the reigns in 2010, the restaurant finally restored its splendour and has become one of Singapore’s go-to dining spots and event venue for corporate, private events and weddings.

Here is what we enjoyed the most from Executive Chef Simone Depalmas’ intricately crafted menu, strongly influenced by his Italian roots.

To kick-start your gastronomic adventure here at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante, a popular antipasti to start with is the Fresh Octopus Carpaccio (S$24). This dish, according to Chef Depalmas, is one of the most frequently ordered starters at the restaurant.

Sliced thinly into delicate and translucent pieces, the octopus is enhanced with the added frisee salad and San Marzano cherry tomatoes on top, and dressed sparingly with balsamic reduction for a hint of tanginess to the dish. Chef imports his seafood fresh directly from his hometown of Sardinia, an island in Italy, so you are guaranteed only the freshest seafood will be served here.

If you are dining in a pair, pick the Seafood Platter (S$68) instead to try a variety of seafood dishes. Dig into plump tiger prawns, a generous serving of tuna tartare with croutons crowning it, thinly sliced sea bass carpaccio, chunky octopus salad and fresh lobster chunks dressed in a tart citrus sauce. The platter is exceptionally big so it can be shared up to four diners.

Moving on to the fresh pasta dishes, the Sardinian Fregola with Assorted Seafood (S$28) is a stunner. Fregola is essentially a ‘cous cous’-like pasta, imported all the way from Italy. The mussels that are tossed in with the pasta is exceptionally juicy as they are fresh from Sardinian waters, without being frozen when flown over. Cooked with other fresh seafood such as squid and clams, the rich flavours of the pasta shone through with the added use of herbs and dried tomatoes.

We were served this next dish wrapped up in a thin sheet of plastic. Yes, the Homemade Squid Ink Tagliatelle (S$32) is skillfully prepared in the hands of chef as he tosses this pasta dish into the oven for a couple of minutes before serving to bring out the robust flavours.

Adding an oomph to this marvellous pasta dish are the plump and juicy mussels and an assortment of other fresh Sardinian seafood.

It is hard to come by really good risotto in Singapore as many restaurants here do not use the correct grains to cook the dish, or simply fare poorly in execution. Thankfully, the Porcini Mushroom Risotto Superfino Acquerello (S$28) here at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante exceeded our expectations.

Chef uses the Superfino Acquerello grains in this risotto dish and it is a high quality grain prized for producing the best risotto dishes. The porcini mushrooms and thyme also enhanced the flavours of the dish.

Served flambéed, the Oven Baked Sea Bass in Salt (S$48/600g, S$56/700g, S$64/800g) produced the most tender and juicy flesh. As the fish was baked in salt, the inner ‘meat’ of the sea bass has absorbed a great part of it, making it good to eat even on its own.

We were served the sea bass with a tangy squeeze of lemon, some fresh vegetables and delicious dried tomatoes; they all make great companions to the fish.

If red meats are your go-to choice for a hearty (or romantic) dinner here at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante, the Oven-Baked Lamb Rack (S$45) or the Sliced Beef Tenderloin (S$45) should be your top picks.

Cooked to a perfect medium pink, the lamb rack is served with a smooth dollop of mashed potatoes, pearl onions and a rich prune sauce that has been reduced overnight to bring out the most intensive flavours to complement the meat.

For steak lovers, a guaranteed satisfying meal will be made better with the sliced tenderloin; cooked to your preferred doneness, of course. The steak is sliced up for easier consumption and served alongside roasted potatoes and fresh or grilled vegetables.

What makes a good suckling pig? A crisp skin outer layer with flavourful and tender meat inside. This is exactly what Chef Depalmas brought to the table with an Italian spin to this classic dish. And you bet we fell head over heels in love.

The Slow Cooked Sardinian Style Suckling Pig (S$46) is roasted for several hours at a specific temperature of 70 degree Celsius to produce fork-tender meat and a divine crisp to the skin. Served with a sweet berry compote to balance out the salty-rich flavours of the pork, we couldn’t help but believe that we must have done something so darn right in our past lives to be able to enjoy such a heavenly suckling pig.

Every good meal must end with an equally or even better tasting dessert. Chef puts in the same amount of love and care into his savoury dishes and sweet desserts, hence producing incredibly decadent desserts that you will polish off even if you were already ‘full’ from your mains.

Chef Depalmas’ Alkaff Mansion Tiramisu (S$14) is a simple dish but done the traditional and authentic way without any addition of cream – only light and premium mascarpone cheese. The added acidity of the fruits and berries adds dimensions to this otherwise light dessert.

The clear winner of the desserts is none other than the Fresh Mint Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries and Raspberry Sauce (S$14). The Panna Cotta itself was as wobbly as a good Panna Cotta should be, and the fragrance of the mint was refreshing without being over-powering. This is a nice palate cleanser for your hearty meal.

It was a really splendid experience at Alkaff Mansion Ristorante, and one that we will not soon forget. It is little wonder this place is so popular among couples for wedding ceremonies and dinners, and yes, it is an ideal romantic dining location indeed.

For the latest updates, go to www.alkaff.com.sg, like Alkaff Mansion Ristorante on Facebook and Instagram.

Alkaff Mansion Ristorante
10 Telok Blangah Green
Singapore 109178
Reservations: +65 6510 3068
Events: +65 6510 1010
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3.00pm, 6pm – 11.00pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 3.00pm, 6pm – 11.00pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront or Telok Blangah

This post is brought to you by Alkaff Mansion Ristorante.

Be it a simple thank you note, or getting recommendations of new places to eat in Singapore, it makes my day when I receive emails from everyone.

Here are the 5 frequently asked questions that I get on my food blog:

“You are always making me hungry!”

1. Where can I find a cheap and good buffet in Singapore?

I’m afraid there isn’t any cheap and good buffet. The good ones are usually quite expensive, read my list of Buffet Restaurants in Singapore.

2. What camera are you using, and how can I improve my photography?

I’ve written a post on my food photography equipment. The only way to improve your photography is to practise more. Do read my post on basic food photography tips.

3. Can you recommend me a suitable restaurant for throwing birthday parties?

Take a look at my list of Birthday Party Venues in Singapore. For a romantic yet simple dinner, read: Best Cafes in Singapore, and Romantic Restaurants with a view.

4. What are the things you must-do in Singapore?

For a start, read my post on 10 Things to do in Singapore. You must also eat all the hawker food from places like Chomp Chomp and Old Airport Road Market. Do not leave Singapore without trying chilli crabs, chicken rice, and kaya toast.

5. Where can I find your review of ___ restaurant?

To find a particular restaurant review on my food blog. Google “ladyironchef __ restaurant” (where __ refers to name of restaurant).

There’s another method. Click on the INDEX page which is located at the top right hand corner. It is a list of all the restaurants categorised from A to Z.

The easiest way to reach me is via twitter. I’ll be happy to give you some suggestions on where to go for dinner, just drop me a tweet (make sure your account is not locked).

The title Birthday Party Venues in Singapore says it all. Since I get emails every day asking me for recommendations, I might as well come up with a list of suitable Restaurants for Birthday Party Celebration.

Here’s my list of Birthday Party Venues in Singapore:

Having headache on where to go for your upcoming 21st Birthday Party? Planning for your friend’s surprise Birthday Party? Need some budget Birthday Party Ideas? Or if you want to know where is the best restaurant to throw a fancy Birthday Party — read on!

By the way, you can also use this list of restaurants for: Party Venues Ideas, Wedding Solemnisation Restaurant Venues, Hens Night Venues, restaurants for Business/Corporate Luncheon venues, and Kids Friendly Restaurants for birthday parties.

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUES UNDER $30/PAX

With a Pinch of Salt

If you are looking for a place to throw a Birthday Party for your child, With a Pinch of Salt cafe may just be the right place. They have several buffet packages starting from $15/pax nett to $21/pax nett.

For enquiries on event venues, email: eat@withapinchofsalt.com.sg

297 Tanjong Katong Road
Tel: +65 6348 2297

The Garden Slug

“I need ideas and suitable venues for my 21st Birthday Party“.

The Garden Slug is a nice cafe to celebrate your birthday or have a nice private dinner with a group of friends. For five main dishes and one dessert, The Garden Slug charges $30/pax nett (minimum 20 guests).

Should you need extra entertainment, they can also arrange for entertainers, roving photographers, balloon twisters, magicians etc.

For enquiries on event venues, email: sophia@thegardenslug.com

55 Lorong L Telok Kurau
#01-59/61 Bright Centre
Tel: +65 6346 0504

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUES FOR $30-$50/PAX

Basillico Italian Restaurant

Looking for a buffet restaurant to pig-out and have a big feast? Basilico Italian Restaurant at The Regent Singapore is one of the best cheapest buffets in Singapore at just $40++/pax for the Saturday Lunch Buffet.

The only catch is that you must throw your birthday party on a Saturday lunch. Reservations are required in advance, the buffet is extremely popular.

1 Cuscaden Road Level 2
The Regent Singapore Singapore
Tel: +65 6725 3232

Dallas Restaurant & Bar

Situated at the end of Boat Quay, Dallas Restaurant has a 10 items Canepe Menu at $35++/pax. Otherwise, you can go for the 4 course dinner menu at $40++/pax. Dallas is a good option if you are looking for a place to have a casual corporate cocktail party.

31 Boat Quay
Boat Quay Conservation area
Tel: 6532 2131

For enquiries on event venues, email: enquiries@Dallas.sg

Sabio Spanish Tapas Bar

Sabio is one of the newest Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Singapore. Housed within a shop house on Duxton Hill, it has been designed to represent an authentic tapas bar in Spain.

Depending on the number of guests who are attending the Birthday Party, Sabio will decide whether they will provide the whole space or just reserve tables in a corner of the restaurant. Prices range from $8-18 for a tapas, $22 for the Chicken & Seafood Paella, and $6-8 for desserts.

5 Duxton Hill Singapore
Tel: +65 6223 4645

Standing Sushi Bar

How about a Japanese Food Party?

For $35++/pax, Standing Sushi Bar provides a buffet style party with appetisers, seven kinds of sushi, three different Robatayaki skewers, two Agemono (fried) items, Udon and free flow of green tea.

I don’t know about you, but I think having Japanese food is a great Birthday Party idea. To get the whole space at Standing Sushi Bar 8Q SAM, you need a minimum of 30 guests. Their maximum capacity is 75 people.

For enquiries on event venues, email: eat@standingsushibar.com

8 Queen Street #01-03 Singapore
Tel: +65 6333 1335

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUES FOR $50-$100/PAX

Graze Restaurant

The new Graze at 38 Martin Road (first photo of this post) has two intimate private dining rooms can seat 22 and 26 people respectively. There are 3 Private Dinner Menu options: $65++ per pax, $75++ per pax and $85++ per pax.

There is also a drinks package available for $50++ per pax that includes 2 hours free flow of Oxford Landing Chardonnay, Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Singha draught beer, soft drinks and juices.

For enquiries on event venues, email: info@graze.sg

38 Martin Road
Tel: +65 6509 1680

Prive Bakery Cafe Bar

Located just 3 minutes drive away from Harborfront, Prive Bakery Cafe Bar at Keppel Island is a gorgeous place for brunch, desserts or drinks. If you are planning to throw a Christmas party for a group of friends (less than 50 pax), call them 3-4 days in advance to make a reservation. For exclusive events and special menus (like Canapés, Buffets), they need a minimum of 50 guests.

For enquiries on event venues, email: rae@prive.com.sg

2 Keppel Bay Vista
GF Marina @ Keppel Bay
Tel: +65 6776 0777

Zsofi Tapas Bar

Thinking of throwing a Birthday Party with some drinks and tapas for a group of friends? Little India may not be the place where you have in mind, but trust me, Zsofi Tapas Bar serves affordable and good Spanish food, and they are definitely a cool place for a nights out. Prices vary for different requirement, but to give you a better idea what to expect: a basic party package (min 30 pax) comes at $50 per guest for 3 drinks & 3 tapas.

For enquiries on event venues, email: janice@tapasbar.com.sg

68 Dunlop Street Singapore
Tel: +65 6297 5875

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUES FOR $100/PAX UPWARDS

Forlino Restaurant

Be it private or corporate dinner, weddings and solemnizations, Forlino is the ideal choice. For the exclusive use of the whole restaurant, there are certain booking charges. Otherwise, Forlino does not require any minimum spending for the use of its private dining rooms.

To book the private dining rooms (the Gaia private room for 12 guests and the Serena private room for 22 guests) for your party, the Italian restaurant has several set lunch ($68++/pax) and dinner menus ($88++/pax to $138++/pax) available.

I think Forlino is a good place to have your Hens Night Party. There’s nothing more sexy than Italian Food to celebrate the occasion.

For enquiries on event venues, email: anna@il-lido.com

1 Fullerton Road
#02-06 One Fullerton
Tel: +65 6877 6995

Salt Grill & Sky Bar

Looking for a restaurant with a good view in Singapore? Salt Grill & Sky Bar at level 55 of Ion Orchard is the perfect place to have an intimate birthday dinner with your loved ones. Prices start at $140/pax for the degustation menu.

2 Orchard Turn Level 55 & 56
ION Orchard Singapore
Tel: +65 6592 5118

Waku Ghin

If money is not an issue, I’d definitely go to Waku Ghin at Marina Bay Sands. At $400 per person for the degustation menu, Waku Ghin is all about the complete dining experience, this is not just an ordinary meal.

10 Bayfront Avenue #L2-02
Casino Level 2 Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Tel: +65 6688 8507

Hopefully this list will help you find the perfect Birthday Party Venue, and I will get less emails asking me for recommendations (JUST KIDDING). If you need any help, feel free to reach me at bradleyfk@gmail.com

In the coming weeks, I will be coming up with different lists of romantic restaurants for Wedding Venues and Hens Night Party. Oh ya, don’t forget to get the best cake in Singapore for your birthday party! Have a good weekend.

Tetsu, opening its doors at Tanglin Mall on January 17, 2008, pride themselves in serving Kushi-Tempura and Kushi-Katsu. Their concept is based on a “LIVE” preparation in front of you by their chefs, who have intensive training in their Japanese Headquarters.

The first impression upon stepping into Tetsu is really nice decorations. Contemporary yet not too modernize till the extend of losing the authentic Japanese feel. Chic furnishings like the curtains, and decors in the restaurant. The whole place exudes an elegant feel with its classy and clean look.

Tetsu certainly does not fits the bill with association to Food Junction, your local food courts isn’t it? But the truth is, Tetsu is actually owned and operate by Food Junction. Surprise surprise, i was quite astonished by this fact when i first heard of it. But i am pleased Food Junction is finally making full use to leverage on its experience and connections in the Food & Beverage Industry, to provide us the consumers with a wider variety of choices to dine at.

The counter bars in Tetsu are specially designed in such a way that diners can seat in close proximity to the chef, who will prepared their feast up for them, well its not just the stomach feast alone, there’s the visual feast right before you.

I was invited by Miss Pris Yap, who’s the consultant for Tetsu for a food tasting session. Here i will like to put disclaimer first, the review written herein will not be influence simply because this is a food tasting session. Whatever written herein is the Frank and Honest opinions of my friend and i who went to Tetsu for the occasion.

We had the assurance from Miss Yap that they will seek our honest opinion to improve Tetsu, and that every visit to Tetsu will be the same, the food will not look or taste specially good just because this is a food tasting event.

My secret food partner joins me for Tetsu, and she’s a lover of Japanese food, so the review will be a combination of what both of us felt about the meal.

There’s also a VIP room which u can actually make a reservation to book it if you have a certain number of guests, around 10 at least if i’m not wrong.

At Tetsu, there are affordable set lunches from the Jubako, Katsu, Tempura,Sakana (fish) which are in the 20s to 30s price range. I’ll say the set meals are definitely value-for-money.

There is also the designer Kaiseki sets available. Kaiseki is an 5 course set, made up of 4 seasonal appetizers, designer salad, premium kushi-style main course, imported udon from Japan, and dessert at a mere $35. Of course there are more expensive options of the Kaiseki sets going at $45 and $55.

A wide range of Sake, Shoju, and wine are also available to go along with the food. We didn’t had any Sake because it was still early in the afternoon. Perhaps next time!

Salmon Carpaccio ($18)

For appetizer to start off our meal at Tetsu, we had the Salmon Carpaccio with french dressing. Carpaccio originated from Italy, and its usually slices of beef, tuna, or veal traditionally thinly sliced or pounded thin, with olive oil or vinaigrette drizzled over it.

We’ll preferred the carpaccio to be slice thinner, the thick and generous slices of the carpaccio at Tetsu is almost akin to sashimi portions. For people who like sashimi, they will probably have mixed feelings for this dish because usually sashimi lovers like the clean and fresh taste of the fish, and its raw texture on its own, but for this salmon, it has a french dressing on it.

Nonetheless, the Salmon Carpaccio is quite fresh, and with the current Citibank promotion, receive this as a complimentary with a minimum spending of $50.

The Salmon Carpaccio is an interesting take on fusion japanese & italian appetizer (although this is done with french dressing). The french dressing helps to balances the richness of the salmon with the complex sweet and sour taste of the dressing, the contrast between the taste is definitely appealing.

Roll sushi 6 Pieces ($18)

The roll sushi is covered with crunchy sesame seeds, but on the other end the sushis can actually can get quite dry. My friend thought that if the roll sushi comes with some sauce it will be perfect.

Traditionally sushi rolls are supposed to be eaten in one mouthful by putting the whole sushi inside. But the sushi here is a tad too big, so we couldn’t really fit it into our mouth.

Apparently it has salmon and scallops inside, though when mixed together the scallops taste can’t really be felt. The blend of crunchy sesame seeds and tobiko makes its quite yummy though. However at $18 for 6 pieces, it is considered rather expensive. Have this if you have the extra budget to spend on A la carte.

Onsentamago Tofu Salad ($13.50)

Onsen Tamago is hot spring egg. The eggs here are cooked slowly in hot water, so the whites are still soft while the yolks just slightly cooked. Blended together with tofu and sesame sauce, the combination offers a very refreshing approach to the normal salad.

The salad is served by mixing the egg together with the greens and tofu. A good appetizer if you are like us, prefer runny eggs.

Thats all for our A la carte starters, just to recap, we had the Salmon Carpaccio, the roll sushi and the Onsentamago Tofu Salad. All these three appetizers are ordered from the A la carte menu and are not in the set meals which are coming up next.

Rosu Katsu Set ($24.50)

The Rosu Katsu (Pork Loin) set is the actual main course that we are having for our lunch. There are two options for the Katsu set, you can choose from either the Rosu Katsu (pork loin) or the Hire Katsu (fillet katsu). Pork loin is fatter than fillet katsu in nature, which makes it more tender than Hire Katsu.

Another interesting point to note, besides the usual sauce that comes with the Katsu, Tetsu provides an alternative, the curry powder to go along with the pork loin. The curry powder is another option if you are sick of the usual sauce, however the powder here is quite on the salty side, so just dipped into it slightly.

The katsu is specially imported from Japan, lightly fried to produce a crust that is light but yet double the thickness of the usual katsu. The meat is marinated for 3 days to ensure its tasty and succulent texture.

Famed for their Katsu, the Kushi-age style (skewered with breaded batter) certainly lives up to expectations. The breaded style of the katsu is really good, the panko crumbs on it is very light which gives it a melt-in-your-mouth feel.

Furthermore, the katsu here has a generous cut, unlike some restaurants which cut the pork into very thin slices. At $24.50, the Rosu Katsu set is really a steal, definitely good value for money!

Fresh greens

The fresh greens are the appetizer which comes along with the Katsu set. Basically its a run of the mill salad with japanese sesame salad dressing, ordinary but yummy.

My partner likes the dressing for its slightly tangy but yet salty taste, and the texture of the sauce is creamy. But for me, i’m more of a fan for oily italian salad dressings, so this salad didn’t quite work out for me.

Kaiseki Set Course B ($45)

The Kaiseki Dinner course B comes with assorted 4 on a palatte as its appetizer, stick vegetable, Crab sukiyaki for the paper pot, with tempura as the main, and udon or rich, served with a dessert.

The main difference between course A ($35) and B ($45) is 10 bucks, with the addition of the Crab Sukiyaki. And the differiential between B ($45) and C ($55) is that C has an addition tuna carpaccio.

For our main course in the Kaiseki set B, the tempura is done kushi-tem style (tempura). It comes with six tempura, prawn, salmon, pork, beef, scallop and vegetables.

Tetsu is being known for its Katsu and Tempura aspects, and to tell the truth, we found the tempura to be quite a disappointment as we had expected better things from them. Right, the prawn was a bit small, not fat enough for a tempura, we didn’t get the “kick”from eating the prawn.

The Salmon (beside the prawn) was done better than the appetizer in the course.

My partner love the fresh air-flown scallop from Japan.

The seasonal vegetables are zuchinni and okra which my partner found it to be all right, but i didn’t like my vegetables to do it in this way, i prefer them green!

The pork and beef were quite average too. One thing that my partner concluded was if the mains are done in Kushi-age (breaded) rather than the one we had Kushi-tem (tempura), we felt that it will be definitely be better.

We felt that the tempura batter had nice texture, but it wasn’t seasoned enough, so it was quite tasteless for us. Nevertheless the batter is very light, not that oily and it didn’t leave any oily aftertaste that mediocre tempuras do.

The only reason we can conclude for the disappointment in the Tempura is because we had such high hopes for them, so even they are quite good, but they didn’t come out as well as we are expecting. You should try the Kushi-age (breaded) for this main!

Assorted 4 on palette

This is the appetizer for the course B. One thing that i liked about the starters in Tetsu course meal is that they are changed regularly because the chef will always pick the freshest ingredient for the current season.

The appetizer is suppose to comes in the different flavors, sweet, salty, and sour. Specially designed to tantalize your taste buds and “prepared” them for the main course.

I like the zesty chicken too which comes with orange and lemon flavour to provide the sour-ish taste.

My partner didn’t like the Salmon teriyaki, she preferred the tamago and prawn which helps to the sweet flavoring of the salmon.

Cod is done with miso, to give the salty flavor.

Stick vegetables

The Stick Vegetables also comes part of the Kaiseki set B. Its just your normal vegetables, but it comes with a soy-bean like sauce.

Kani-Suki (Crab Sukiyaki)

The prelude to the main, there’s the snow crab legs which are filled with snowy sweet white meat. However we lamented the fact that there is only two crab legs.

The Japanese straw mushroom is always nice in sukiyaki. And the soup base here is nicer than the other sukiyaki we tried before. It tasted sweet but not excessively so till its artificial.

Inaniwa Udon (warm)

The Inaniwa Udon is also imported from Japan. but the warm udon had a nice soup base so it’s good for rainy days.

Inaniwa Udon (cold) ($6.80)

The udon is not the fat kind, and its sort of flat like ipoh hor fun, nice and slippery! One of the udon comes with the Kaiseki set, and we ordered another one to try both the cold and hot udon.

Banana Tempura & Ice ($7.80)

In our frank opinion, the banana tempura is a ripped-off. For two pieces of banana tempura, we can get better ones at the hawker center at 50 cents each. Certainly not worth the price tag of $7.80!

Kisetsu ice & Warabimochi Monaka ($7.80)

This dessert fares slightly better than the Banana tempura. The combination of the Japanese Mochi with one scoop of normal vanilla ice cream is quite good, but still not worth the hefty price that comes along with it.

Kokonatsu Milk Purin ($5.80)

We concluded that the Kokonatsu milk purin, or coconut pudding is the best among the three desserts. This pudding is something new to us, not your usual run of the mill Japanese dessert which you commonly find in Singapore Japanese restaurants even though its supposed to be a classic Japanese dessert.

Coconut flavor wasnt that strong, we like the sublet flavor! hmm it was really pudding not creamy so i dont really like it
The coconut pudding is good to try for novelty, and it comes with the Kaiseki course set anyway, so there’s no need to order additional dessert.

Tetsu is certainly a nice place to try if you are looking for Japanese food. The set meals are really value-for-money, and the Kaisekis course meals, although heavier in price tag, but they provide more in variety and quality also. We felt that if its two person going to Tetsu, you can either order two set meals, or order one Kaisekis Course meals, and something from the A la carte menu.

The reasonable and affordable pricing at Tetsu means that you will no longer need to spend a bomb for your favourite Japanese food anymore. Tetsu offers a really chic environment, quite unlike your traditional Japanese restaurant. Its an excellent place to either bring a date for her cravings of Japanese food, or a group of friends where you can chill out with the selections of Sake, Shoju, and wine.

My secret food partner and i, plus Miss Yap had a great afternoon enjoying and discussing about Japanese food, restaurants, and some off-topic conservations. We were so full from the meal! My thanks to Miss Yap for inviting us to a wonderful lunch experience at Tetsu.

And one other thing which I noticed, when we went in during 12 noon on a Monday afternoon, there wasn’t much people in the restaurant. But when the clock ticks towards two, the crowd starts coming in already. So you will be fine if you go during normal lunch hour, but still better to make a reservation.

I’ll certainly revisit Tetsu to try out their other stuff, maybe i will have the Kaisekis done in Kushi-age style (breaded) the next time! Tetsu’s at Tanglin Mall level 3, and remember to use your Citicard to get the free Salmon Carpaccio!

All in all, the Katsu is excellent! Its really a must-try if you visit Tetsu. The other fame of Tetsu, their Tempura leaves more to be desired, we felt that their Kushi-age style is better than the Kushi-Tem style. Nevertheless, the Kaisekis course meals are still value for quality. The desserts area is the part which i felt Tetsu must really improve on if i were to go back for a revisit. Being a big fan of any dessert, i must have a nice dessert after every meal. And the desserts selection there can’t quite make it for now.

Tetsu
163 Tanglin Road
#03-18 Tanglin Mall
Tel: 6836 3112

” Singapore’s First LIVE Kushi-style Tonkatsu & Tempura restaurant “

Bistro One Zero Three sounds quite interesting right? Being the inquisitive me, i was naturally attracted to the name, and hence the visit to the place. Located at Pasir Panjang, its not a place where you’ll imagine a restaurant like Bistro One Zero Three will be situated. Nevertheless, the ‘ulu’ place makes it fun to go to, as though like we are on a food-hunting trait.

Initially we thought it was near the Haw Par Villa area, so we started looking for it there, but then how wrong we were, Bistro One Zero Three is at the other end of Pasir Panjang Road, quite near to PSA Building. If you are going there by train, i suggest stopping at HarbourFront and take a bus there, its only a couple of bus-stops away from HarbourFront.

The cosy 52 seater bistro is into its tenth-month, and started by the owner Eric, together with his sister and his sister-in-law as the chef. Stepping into Bistro One Zero Three, we felt totally at home, the homely-wood furniture plays a part, but it is the friendly service of the owners who welcomed us enthusiastically, and serving us ice-water while we were going through the menu, that impressed us.

The Menu comprises of sandwiches, gourmet salads, some sides, spaghetti and the mains. They are actually in the midst of introducing more items to the menu, but meanwhile, this are the options available.

Besides dining, Bistro One Zero Three also provides services for birthday-party events, company functions. The previous night they just had a event where guests let their hairs down and party till late night at the bistro. The bistro is a draw for the working crowd during weekdays, and on fridays & saturdays there are people like you and me who specially visit the place.

Well, i like the early-bird feeling, when we got there for a early lunch, we had the whole place to ourselves, totally like what i experienced in Sweet Indulgence! Being hungry people, we went through the menu and didn’t have much problem ordering the food. My dining companion being a Salmon-lover, naturally she’ll order Pan-fried Salmon. My two other mates had Cajun chicken wrap and Salmon & crab meat spaghetti, while i had the bacon, ham, mushroom spaghetti.

Salmon & Crab Meat Spaghetti ($14.50)

We began our meal at Bistro One Zero Three with the Salmon & Crab meat Spaghetti. With two generous piece of salmon on the tomato-based spaghetti, it got our salivary gland working even before we started eating! While slurping down the pasta, we can also taste the crab meat which goes quite well together.

Bacon, Ham & Mushroom Spaghetti ($13.50)

There are tomato, carbonara style and aglio olio options to choose from, I chose carbonara style since the other spaghetti is tomato-based. The carbonara Bacon, Mushroom Spaghetti here at Bistro One Zero Three is slightly different from the usual one you’ll find in other restaurants.

Usually the egg in carbonara style will be mixed together and cook with the heat of the pasta itself, but in this case, the chef put on his thinking cap and played with his creativity by leaving the egg yolk on top of the pasta. This is a pleasant surprise for us knowing the chef actually put in his heart & soul into making something different from the norm.

Well, i’ll preferred the salmon spaghetti to this one, not that this is not good, but after trying both pasta, we come to a consensus that the tomato-based spaghetti here taste better!

Pan-fried Salmon ($16.50)

With Balsamic glaze & acompanied with seasonal vegetables, the Pan-fried salmon is a must-have for all the salmon-lovers out there. Balsamic dressing is a traditional flavoured vinegar commonly used in Italian cuisine, the Balsamic glaze here added a slight twist of Italiano to the salmon.

Cajun Chicken Wrap ($15.90)

Tomato herb Tortilla & Mesclun mix are found inside the Cajun Chicken Wrap. The chicken wrap does give me an oddly feeling of ‘popiah’. The two Cajun chicken wrap serving is rather small, and definitely not enough to serve a grown-up (well depending on the appetite also). My mate wasn’t full after he finished it.

Warm Brownie w/ French Vanilla ice cream ($5)

Who can resist the temptation of desserts after a meal? Not me, there is always room in my stomach for them! For the record, i love my desserts more than my main.

The warm brownie together with a scoop of the cold ice cream seems to match nicely together. The brownie is not too sweet also.

Panna cotta with Mocha ($5)

One thing about Bistro One Zero Three is that they currently have limited desserts selection, only two! So we ordered both the brownie and this one to share. The owners are looking for new additions to the desserts section, so we had to make do with this two for now.

At first glance, we thought that the dessert was a soup, but on second note, it was not! Panna Cotta is actually an Italian Dessert made by simmering together cream, milk and sugar, mixing this with gelatin, and letting it cool until set.

Panna Cotta is usually eaten plained or sweetened with vanilla, chocolate or fruits. But the one we had at Bistro One Zero Three gave a different twist by adding Mocha to flavour the dessert.

Total bill for 4 person (4 mains & 2 desserts) adds up to $82.86 (including GST & service charge). Overall the experience at Bistro One Zero Three is a positive one, and its a good place to chill out & dine with your friends. The place isn’t really inaccessible if you know where it is, just a few bus-stops away from Harbourfront. And the cozy environment and friendly service from the boss definitely makes it a plus for a revisit, but they need to work on their desserts selections if they are to satisfy my desserts-demand.

Bistro One Zero Three
103 Pasir Panjang 118531
Tel: 6476 6373

” Who say guys don’t like their desserts? I do! “