Resorts World Sentosa has a belt of dining outlets for all kinds of budgets and occasions, and we never run out of options whenever we are in the compound. We have our favourites, but recent new additions and revamped menus got us all excited.

First up is Syun – a Japanese outlet helmed by famous Japanese Chef Hal Yamashita. Joining the line-up of celebrity chef restaurants, Syun – which means a season of new beginnings – focuses on modern Japanese contemporary cuisine. The Singapore outpost is Chef Hal Yamashita’s first venture outside of Japan. Singaporeans’ love for Japanese food knows no boundaries, and this is one place you have to check out. We will share more in a bit.

Meanwhile, Thai Chef Ian Kittichai – who has 11 restaurants, including his flagship Thai Restaurant Issaya Siamese Club in Bangkok – has taken over the role of consulting chef for Tangerine at ESPA, and he has introduced a brand new menu which highlights his take on spa cuisine. Spa cuisine is known to be light and healthy, but Chef Ian Kittichai has elevated it to a whole new level. We will also be sharing some of the highlights from his new menu.

Now, mark your calendar. It’s time to head back to Resorts World Sentosa for more gastronomical escapades.

SYUN

Syun imports the freshest produce from Japan for all their dishes, and freshness is guaranteed when you dine here. The environment is that of a casual one, with nuances of ancient Nippon charm, and heavy with wood elements. Private rooms are also available for a more conducive dining environment; otherwise, it makes a great place for a comfort lunch over earnest Japanese cuisine.

We really love Syun’s set lunches. They are focusing more on Jyu Box sets, with Sashimi and Nigiri sets as well. . An upmarket fine dining establishment by a celebrity chef usually comes along with hefty price tags, but we were pleasantly surprised by how affordable Syun’s set lunches actually are.

The Chirashi Sushi (S$32) is a new-found favourite that will have us returning again and again. You have no idea how picky we are about our Chirashi-don, but Syun’s version won our hearts for its generous chunks of sweet sashimi and ikura atop plump Japanese rice drizzled with a ginger-like sauce. The gorgeous flowers you see are edible, too! All Jyu Box Sets are served with Miso Soup, Steamed Egg Custard, and Green Salad Yuzu Ginger Dressing.

Fans of Chef Yamashita will be pleased to find his iconic dishes such as Sea Urchin Rolled by Wagyu Beef (S$15); and the Grilled Cod with Saikyo Miso, Yuzu Miso Sauce and Dried Mullet Powder (S$28 for 1 pax, S$48 for 2 pax). The latter is our favourite side dish – flaky-fleshed cod lavishly coated with a sweet-and-savoury miso sauce, grilled lightly to bring out the essence and sweetness of the fish.

Another dish to savour is the Sashimi Salad with Yuzu Ginger Dressing (S$28). Sashimi salads can be found anywhere these days, but we always prefer a classic one with no frills but quality fish chunks/ slices, crisp leaves and a kick-ass sauce. Yuzu Ginger sounds just about perfect, because the tangy-spicy dressing seeps in to the fish without masking its flavours, and leaves a lingering cool citrusy aftertaste.

If you prefer to leave it to the chefs to decide your dishes for you, Syun has two premium dinner sets for you to choose from. The 5-course Goyomatsu (S$95/pax) features Sea Urchin Rolled by Wagyu Beef, an assortment of sashimi and sushi, Charcoal Grilled Wagyu Beef or Seabream, and Matcha Ice Cream. The 7-course Akamatsu (S$120/pax) has the same dishes, with the addition of a Chef’s Selection appetiser and the signature Grilled Cod with Saikyo Miso.

Syun
Festive Walk, Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Tel: +65 6577 6688
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

TANGERINE AT ESPA

Over at Tangerine at ESPA, the quaint outlet has an array of new dishes to offer. Primarily a healthy spa cafe, Tangerine strives to pamper guests with contemporary takes on healthy food without compromising on tastes. You don’t have to worry about healthy food tasting bland and bad, because Tangerine is nothing like that.

Thai-inspired Sous Vide Pork (S$18) is a starter that is sure to whet your appetite with its myriad of spices. High in antioxidants and beta carotene, this dish is served with chilli dressing with a calories count of 340kcal.

Our favourite main is the Lean and Spicy Black Angus Tenderloin (S$38). Featuring char-grilled Angus tenderloin prepared to your desired tenderness, the tenderloin is served with homemade dried chili tamarind dressing, sautéed hon shimeji mushrooms, baby kai lan, and toasted pearl rice with a calories count of 651 kcal.

Poultry lovers should try the Tangerine Chicken Roulade (S$22). A light Thai-style dish that uses high-protein sous vide free-range chicken breast that is cooked to fork tender, it comes with sautéed bell pepper, fibre-rich lily bulb and white onion in a Thai Mandarin sauce. Its calories count is 310kcal.

The Asian Style Sea Bass and Salsa (S$22) deserves a shout-out too – lightly pan-fried sea bass sits atop shredded sautéed Napa cabbage, and drenched in an Asian style salsa and lime chili sauce for a tangy, spicy surprise. This fish dish is perfect for ladies with a smaller appetite, and it has a calories count of 364kcal.

Need some sweets that will not bust your slimming plans? Sure, there is the Guilt-Free Chocolate Mousse (S$18) that is low in sugar. With a melt-in-your-mouth silky bean curd and 70% dark chocolate mousse concoction, this is one of the best chocolate mousses that we’ve had, and it is not fattening! Guess what? Its calories count is only 287kcal.

Tangerine is a sanctuary that we’d think of whenever we need to retreat to somewhere calming. Away from the stress and problems in the city, a quiet and healthy meal at Tangerine meal is vital for the soul and mind.

Tangerine
Level 1 ESPA, Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 6688
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

This post is brought to you by Resorts World Sentosa.

We are so lucky to call Singapore home. Our sunny little island may be just a small red dot, but this dot has proven herself to be a foodie’s paradise with cuisines of all kinds, celebrity restaurants, international names, independent restaurants and what-have-you. You will never be caught in the situation of not knowing where to dine at, neither will you need you pull your hair out when thinking of a worthy place to dine for special occasions.

The addition of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) to Singapore’s tourism is definitely a great move, but more than its theme parks and attractions, do you know that they are a gourmet’s playground too? With an impressive list of celebrity chefs’ restaurants and family-friendly restaurants, RWS is one of the most comprehensive dining destinations in Singapore.

Christmas is approaching and the joyous festive spirit is filling the air fast. Everyone we know is making plans for dinners and that well-deserved indulgence, and by now, we have our own lists of go-to places and restaurants. But the more the merrier, right?

We went on a food trail some weeks back to curate today’s post, and we are so stoked to be sharing with you some of the festive highlights that you can find at RWS this Christmas. There is surely something that entices, and we know many families will be happy to find friendly options here that suits every generation!

[ Giveaway ] We are giving away a 4-course lunch for 2 (worth S$120++) at Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora. Leave a comment below, and share this post on your Facebook timeline to win. More details on the giveaway at the end of this post.

FOREST

Forest is a place that we save for a date when we want modern Chinese cuisine served in a classy and elegant restaurant. On Christmas Day, Chef Sam Leong is going all out with a special 8-course lunch that comes with 13 tasting portions. Some of the dishes that you can look forward to are Braised Rice Vermicelli with Pork Belly and Deep-fried Lychee Stuffed with Crab Meat.

Throughout the month of December, Chef Sam Leong has prepared three different festive dinner menus that feature Braised Six-head Australian Abalone and Sea Whelk Soup made with double-boiled quail.

For reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

The festive set menus are available on:
25 Dec 2014, 1 Jan 2015
8-course set lunch at S$78++/pax (with 13 tasting portions)

1 to 31 Dec 2014
5/6/7 course festive dinner menu at S$138++/S$168++/S$198++ respectively

Level 1, Equarius Hotel
Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 6688
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

JOËL ROBUCHON RESTAURANT

Being the chef with the most Michelin Stars to his name, Joël Robuchon is undoubtedly one of the most famous chefs in the world.

For Christmas this year, impress your partner with Joël Robuchon Restaurant’s luxurious festive season menus. Highlights include Le Homard – roasted lobster paired with black truffles; Le Boeuf, grilled beef ribeye with foie gras; and Le Bar, steamed seabass and langoustine topped with caviar – indulgence at its very best.

For reservations, call +65 6577 7888 or email Robuchon@rwsentosa.com

The festive set menus are available on:
24 & 25 Dec 2014
4-course set dinner at S$250++/pax (1st seating from 5.30pm – 7pm)
8-course set dinner at S$525++/pax (2nd seating from 8.15pm onwards)

31 Dec 2014
4-course set dinner at S$250++/pax (1st seating from 5.30pm – 7pm)
8-course set dinner at S$595++/pax (2nd seating from 8.15pm onwards)

1 Jan 2015
Menu Appetit at S$320++ or $400++/pax
Menu Reveillon at S$500++/pax

Level 1, Hotel Michael
Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 7888
Tue to Sat: 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON RESTAURANT

L’Atelier de Joêl Robuchon Restaurant is the younger counterpart which is hip, trendy and casual in contrast, with sexy red and black interiors where guests can join in the action at the counter seats.

Chef de Cuisine Lorenz Hoja is presenting a 4 and 9-course festive set dinners that include Le Homard, tender lobster with foie gras topped with glazed chestnuts; Le Foie Gras De Canard – duck broth with foie gras ravioli; and Le Punch, a sparkling exotic fruits lightness with Santa Teresa rum.

For reservations, call +65 6577 7888 or email Robuchon@rwsentosa.com

The festive set menus are available on:
24, 25, 31 Dec 2014 & 1 Jan 2015
4-course dinner menu at S$98++/pax, 9-course menu at S$218++/pax (1st seating from 5.30pm – 7pm)
9-course dinner menu at S$218++/pax (2nd seating from 7.30pm onwards)

Level 1, Hotel Michael
Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 7888
Thu to Mon (Closed on Tue & Wed): 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

OCEAN RESTAURANT BY CAT CORA

Awestruck. That was the only word that could describe our feelings when we were at Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora. The marine world is one so fascinating and it feels surreal to be dining at this stunning restaurant that is within the S.E.A Aquarium.

The team at Ocean has specially whipped up a 6-course menu that will satisfy every seafood lover with dishes such as Blue Swimmer Crab Risotto and the Gillardeau Oysters that are flown in fresh from France. The 4-course set lunch (S$68++/pax) offers superb value, too.

For reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

The festive set menus are available on:
24, 25, 31 Dec 2014 & 1 Jan 2015
4-course set lunch at S$68++/pax
4-course set dinner at S$168++/pax, 6-course set dinner at S$198++/pax (2 seatings: 6pm-8pm and 8.30pm onwards)

S.E.A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 6688
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

OSIA

Known for its contemporary cuisine with Australian influence, OSIA is a dining destination to bring your family and loved ones to for a treat this Christmas. Celebrity Chef Scott Webster and Chef de Cuisine Douglas Tay have come up with a festive set menu – featuring Black Salsify with Black Truffle, to Poached Atlantic Cod with Sea Urchin Porridge and Trout Roe - that you will find it impossible to resist.

For reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

The festive set menus are available on:
24, 25, 31 Dec 2014 & 1 Jan 2015
3-course lunch menu at S$45++/pax
4-course dinner menu at S$125++/pax
5-course dinner menu at S$150++/pax

Festive Walk, Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 6688
Thu to Tue (Closed on Wed): 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

PALIO

Prized for its showcase of Italian delights, Palio is a colourful family-friendly restaurant with great hospitality. The bright and bustling restaurant is dishing out festive dishes like the Orange Marinated Salmon served on beetroot carpaccio, Porcini Mushroom & Truffle Clear Consomme Soup and Ricotta with Spinach Italian Tortellini Pasta.

For reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

The festive set menus are available on:
Lunch:
1 Dec 2014 – 1 Jan 2015
3-course lunch at S$35++/pax

Dinner:
1 – 23 Dec 2014, 26 – 30 Dec 2014
3-course dinner at S$55++/pax
24 & 25 Dec 2014
4-course dinner at S$68++/pax
31 Dec 2014
5-course dinner at S$98++/pax
1 Jan 2015
3-course dinner at $68++/pax

Level 2, Hotel Michael
Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 6688
Daily: 7.30am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

TANGERINE

Looking for guilt-free options? Health nuts might already know Tangerine, the spa cafe that is nestled within Espa. The combination of culinary and wellness is beautifully translated into a healthy menu over at Tangerine, and if Christmas isn’t all about turkey and heavy eating for you, then Tangerine is for you.

The multi-course sets include appetisers of two-way salmon, main courses like the Chicken & Mushroom Duxelle Roulade and Halibut Fillet with Braised Leek & Truffle and Urchin Cream. Desserts like their Lemongrass Jelly and Siam Chocolate Banana Ganache are not sinful but tasty too!

For reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

The festive set menus are available on:
22 Dec 2014 -1 Jan 2015
3-course set lunch at S$40++
4-course set dinner at S$75++

Level 1 ESPA, Resorts World Sentosa
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 6688
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA GIVEAWAY

1. Resorts World Sentosa is giving away a 4-course lunch for 2 (worth S$120++) at Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora.
2. Leave a comment in this post and tell us where (out of the 7 restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa listed in this guide) do you want to celebrate Christmas this year?
3. Like Resorts World Sentosa on Facebook
4. Share the link of this post on your Facebook timeline.
5. The contest starts from now till 10 December 2014, 2359 hrs.
6. Winners will be notified by email.

// UPDATED on 14 Dec 2014: The winner of the giveaway is Tracy Wong.

With so many options, you can even dine at RWS every day for two weeks and there will still be new menus to discover! Business luncheons, family dinners, date nights, a gathering with friends… they can all be answered at RWS. Moreover, dining at the island always feels like a great escape from the hubbubs of the busy city.

For more details on the latest promotions, head over to RWSentosa.com/dining. Also, like Resorts World Sentosa on Facebook, and Instagram.

This Christmas feature is brought to you by Resorts World Sentosa.

There is no shortage of good spas in Singapore, but very few match up to the standards that ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa has set. An oasis nestled in Sentosa, ESPA has a wide range of spa treatments – from signature massages to facials, and body therapies – that can cater to all your needs and luxurious desires.

With a 10,000 square metre area, ESPA has the luxury of space and has hence created an enchanting sanctuary which will make you feel relaxed and at ease upon stepping in. The hint of fragrance in the air, the sounds of calm splashes from the water features and the gentle voices of the staff are little meticulous thoughts that attribute to experience; a lush positivity, I’d call that.

We suggest arriving at least an hour prior to your appointment and enjoy a pre-treatment soak in the Outdoor Vitality Pool and Cold Plunge Pool, designed specially to relieve muscle tension. Its Rock Sauna is also very unlike the typical saunas – it is bright and airy with a view of the pool and greens. For the ladies, there is also a steam room within the restroom, and a 10-minute steam bath is highly recommended to detoxify and to relax both body and mind before the proper treatment begins. ESPA has indeed delivered a fantastic spa experience with its beyond impressive facilities.

Following the pre-treatment relaxation was a 60-minute ESPA Personalised Massage, where we were driven by buggy to a private Beach Villa we called our own for the next 2 hours. Our therapists helped to assess our problem areas and advised on the most suitable massages for us, before they placed us on heated massage beds that overlooked the Keppel Bay. The view that we got while our therapists worked their magic on our bodies is one that is unrivalled and definitely the best one to have while enjoying an afternoon spa. And of course, the massage itself was strong and firm just like how we prefer, and had us feeling so free from tensed up shoulders and aching lower backs. The second hour that we had to ourselves was spent soaking up some sun while taking a short swim in the outdoor private pool. The villa also comes complete with shower facilities, so you can clean up before taking your leave.

If you are planning to give your partner a little surprise, a spa indulgence at ESPA cannot be more perfect. Whisk your partner off to this secluded corner of Resorts World Sentosa and enjoy some quality time together. You get to enjoy five-star spa treatment in a beautiful beach villa suite facing the sea – we cannot think of a better way to spend the weekend.

Just a note that the prices are more generally steeper than most spas, but every dollar that you pay will be well worth the splurge, and if money is not too big an issue, ESPA is undisputedly the ultimate spa destination in town.

ESPA
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 8880
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Note: This was an invited media session