Folks, I am having another RWS Food Affair Outing on the 7 September, and we will be going to Tangerine, located at ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa.

Nestled in lush landscaping with sweeping views of a koi-filled pond, Tangerine has the requisite setting for a spa cuisine that is as big on nourishment as it is on taste, thanks to the innovative hands of Chefs Sam and Forest Leong.

We will be enjoying a 3-course lunch, and this is the perfect indulgence for a weekend, and what better place than the lush garden spa destination. Also, my readers get an exclusive discount and I would really love to meet all of you next Saturday!

3-course lunch menu at Tangerine, ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa
- Summer Green & Cress, Extra Virgin Coconut Vinaigrette
- Chef Forest’s Sous Vide Salmon with Olive Dust, Confit Tomato & Green Pea Mash or
Organic Lemongrass Chicken on Brown Rice, Pepper Tamarind Sauce and Brown Rice
- Chilled Avocado & Chocolate Sorbet
- Includes a glass of Bael Fruit or Lemongrass Drink

Venue: Tangerine, ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa
Date: 7 September 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
Price: S$38.25++/pax (Usual price: S$45++, 15% discount)

If you would like to come for the ladyironchef x RWS Food Affair outing, please email mail@ladyironchef.com and provide the following details: 1] number of guest(s), 2] full name of guest(s), 3] Nric number, and 4] contact number. Registration closes on this Wednesday, 4 September.

Do note that the restaurant needs to prepare the ingredients in advance, and once you have confirmed your attendance, you will still need to pay for it even if you do not turn up.

See you guys at Tangerine at ESPA on the 7 Sep!

Chef Sam Leong needs no introduction. He is one of the most famous local chefs in Singapore, and he has an impressive list of accolades which includes being named the Chef of the Year at the Hospitality Asia Platinum Award in 2006 and 2007, and Asian Cuisine Chef of the Year (2009) by the World Gourmet Summit. After leaving Tung Lok Group, he has joined Resorts World Sentosa to open Forest Restaurant, which serves Chinese cuisine with a Western approach (in terms of food presentation).

The restaurant’s interior design is inspired by the lush tropical rain forests, and it is definitely one of the most stunning Chinese restaurants in Singapore.

At Forest, Chef Leong acts as a consultant, and besides providing guidance for the cuisine and menu planning of the restaurant, he also conducts cooking classes with his wife, Forest. He has launched a special culinary class combined with a four-course set lunch. This means to say you can have a nice lunch at the restaurant, and then move on to the culinary class in the beautiful state-of-the-art show kitchen to learn some tips from Chef Leong.

If you just want to enjoy a leisure lunch, Forest’s four course Winter Set Lunch Menu is $48++. For those who are keen to have the full experience, the cooking class with four course lunch is $160 nett per person.

Our luncheon started with a simple, but delicious Steamed Egg Chawanmushi with Hokkaido Scallop.

Next, we had the Deep-fried Seabass with Nyonya chilli sauce. The fish is steamed, then deep-fried in 360 degree Celsius hot oil. The seabass had the perfect crisp, and it was paired flawlessly with the spicy and flavourful Nyonya chilli sauce.

Following which, we had the Wok-fried Pearl Rice with Minced Beef. The wok-hei of the fried pearl rice and the aroma of the homemade XO chilli sauce combine effortlessly. Our only grouse was the excessive use of rice crisp.

The four course menu ends with a simple and refreshing Chilled Lemon Grass Jello with Thai sweet mango, young coconut and wolfberries.

After finishing lunch, head over to the beautiful kitchen showroom and learn culinary tips from Chef Leong and his wife, who will be demonstrating some of their signature dishes.

The cooking Class (capped to maximum of ten guests) with four-course set lunch at Forest costs S$160 nett per person and is available every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (depending on demand, please call the restaurant to check the schedule). Lunch will be served from 1pm-2pm and the culinary masterclass is conducted between 2pm to 4pm.

Forest Restaurant
8 Sentosa Gateway
Level 1 Equarius Hotel
Resorts World Sentosa
Tel: +65 6577 7788
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 11.30am – 4pm
Note: This was an invited media tasting.