Spice Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road has reopened its doors and we are all ready for their Christmas buffet. It has become a tradition for us to dine at Spice Brasserie every Christmas, and we are glad that despite the pandemic, this year is no exception.

Helmed by Executive Chef Robert Chan, a buffet affair at Spice Brasserie is a satisfying one that does not require you to break the bank. With safety measures in place, it will be an a la carte buffet instead. But this is not a shortchange, by any means. If any, everything will be plated and served to you and you can truly dine comfortably in your space.

The cherry on top? You can quote “Ladyironchef” to enjoy 25% off Spice Brasserie’s buffet when you make your reservations. ‘Tis the season to be jolly and to feast!

SIGNATURE BBQ BLACK CHAR SIEW AND CRISPY PORK ROLL

Spice Brasserie’s Signature BBQ Black Char Siew on its own will make us return for another round of buffet because it is so darn solid.

Slabs of pork in a rich char siew sauce with maltose as its base, then placed above an open fire until the glaze begins to caramelise from the heat. The result is a glorious char siew that is so moist and tender with a lovely sweet and smoky aftertaste.

CRISPY PORK ROLL

Sometimes, life gives you more and that’s in the form of roasted pork at Spice Brasserie’s Christmas buffet.

The Crispy Pork Roll is made using pork belly that is marinated with a copious amount of a house blend of herbs and seasoning, then rolled into a tight spiral and slow-roasted. It has so much flavours in one bite that everyone at the dining table was in awe.

TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY CARVING WITH GRAVY

What is Christmas without a good turkey? Turkeys tend to have a bad name for being dry and tasteless, and we’ve had our fair share of mediocre turkeys, but never at Spice Brasserie.

Taking center stage at the buffet is this Traditional Roast Turkey Carving with Gravy. Just good ol’ turkey with no-frills marination, roasted at the right temperature to retain the moisture and slightly charred skin for extra flavours. Sink your teeth into the tender meat and fall in love with the classic flavour; so good, you don’t even need the gravy actually!

But hey, try the gravy anyway.

MAI YA TANG GLAZED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE

For the uninitiated, mai ya tang is maltose candy. It is a thick Chinese syrup and is often used as flavouring and/or to give meat its glossy look.

Needless to say, the Mai Ya Tang Glazed Ham with Pineapple Sauce at Spice Brasserie is a beautiful one. Just look at that glorious glaze! The ham was nice and juicy, with a slight sweetness in every bite. And don’t we all love free-flow ham, seriously? (Good) Hams are otherwise pretty expensive as they go by weight!

MEATLOAF

The traditional folks would want their Meatloaf for Christmas. The ones served at the buffet is made of minced pork that is lightly seasoned before being baked.

CHILLI CRAB WITH MANTOU

And because Spice Brasserie is incorporating Asian flavours in their Christmas line-up, you can expect Chilli Crab with Mantou as part of the a la carte buffet too! You don’t have to worry about your folks who are not used to European fare; they can have their chilli crab while you have your turkey and ham. 

Spice Brasserie’s rendition is one with thick chunks of egg – just the way we like it. It is tangy and sweet, not overly spicy, and makes the perfect dip for deep-fried mantou. Talk about having the best of both worlds – crabs and Christmas roasts! Our tummies cannot be happier!

COLD SEAFOOD PLATTER

If you are one who needs your cold seafood at a buffet, the a la carte buffet line-up includes a Cold Seafood Platter option. You can have as many bowls of fresh ocean treasures as you wish, and they include prawns, mussels, crawfish, scallops and conches.

FESTIVE TEPPANYAKI ICE CREAM

Spice Brasserie’s enchanting dessert column includes two festive Teppanyaki Ice Cream flavours that are prepared a la minute. The kids will love this!

German Chocolate Croffle Teppanyaki Ice-Cream
- Brownie
- Sea salt
- Shredded coconut
- Pecan nut
- Caramel sauce

Apple Crumble with Brandied Prune Teppanyaki Ice-Cream
- Apple
- Brandy marinated dark prunes
- Christmas spices
- Custard and apricot

RED AND GREEN VELVET CREAM CHEESE YULE LOG WITH BRANDIED FRUITS AND NUTS

Spice Brasserie’s take on the Christmas log cake is a fruity one – Red and Green Velvet Cream Cheese Yule Log with Brandied Fruits and Nuts. We love the brandied fruits and how the cream cheese balances out the mild alcoholic taste of the cake.

Terms: Valid for festive buffet until 3 January 2021 only. Not applicable with other offers, promotions, discount and privileges.

To call +65 64283160 or email to spicebrasserie.prskt@parkroyalhotels.com for reservations. Quote “Ladyironchef” to enjoy 25% off Spice Brasserie’s buffet when making your reservations.

Lunch
19, 20, 26 and 27 Dec 2020 S$62 (adult) S$31 (child)
25 Dec 2020 S$75 (adult) S$37.5 (child)
1 to 3 Jan 2021 S$58 (adult) S$29 (child)

Dinner
18 to 20, 26 to 27 Dec 2020, and 1 to 3 Jan 2021 S$72 (adult) S$36 (child)
24 Dec 2020 S$98 (adult) S$49 (child)
25 Dec 2020 S$75 (adult) S$37.5 (child)
31 Dec 2020 S$78 (adult) S$39 (child)

Spice Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road (Lobby Level)
181 Kitchener Road
Singapore 208533

This post was brought to you by PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road.

Promising a seasonal spread of festive meats and treats along with a bevvy of authentic local and Asian delights thrown into the mix, Spice Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road ranks high as one of our top venues of choice to indulge in a full-on feast this festive holiday.

Pulling out all the stops and ready to tantalise the senses (especially our taste buds) on all fronts, the culinary team behind Spice Brasserie impresses with their selection of colossal roasts featuring the likes of the all-new Peranakan-Style Roasted Spice Cured Turkey that wowed us with its succulent meat and its heady aroma of Nonya spices.

As far as drool-inducing food goes, they’ve nailed down their various festive roast meat offerings, but if you’re pining for something to satiate your sweet tooth, then you will not be disappointed with their Sea Salt Caramel Log Cake. But seasonal dishes aside, be sure to tuck into their various Asian and international items as well, not forgetting their selection of crab dishes—a mainstay and what Spice Brasserie is classically known for.

This festive feast will be going on from 17 December 2018 to 1 January 2019 and diners can quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making reservations to enjoy 20% off both the lunch and dinner festive buffets.

PERANAKAN-STYLE ROASTED SPICE-CURED TURKEY

A brand-new addition to this year’s lineup of festive delights and one that’s worthy of a second round is their Peranakan-Style Roasted Spice-Cured Turkey. Specially created by Malacca-born Baba Chef Jimmy Bong, this unique rendition makes use of simple everyday spices and aromatics such as cinnamon, chilli, lemongrass and more, all working together to give the dish a vibrant appeal.

The meat was tender, robust and paired very coherently with the flavourful curry gravy—in place of the classic giblet sauce—that comes served along with it. Complex, hearty and full of flavour, the curry gravy is crucial for maximum enjoyment.

ROASTED BRINED TURKEY WITH CHESTNUT STUFFING, SNAIL SAUSAGE & PORCINI GIBLET SAUCE (DINNER BUFFET)

Not wanting to be restricted by the common notion of what a classic turkey should have, Chef Jimmy, takes it up a notch with his Roasted Brined Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Snail Sausage & Porcini Giblet Sauce, that sees a marriage of flavours and textures coming together to complement one another.

An element of umami is imbued into the sauce through the addition of porcini mushrooms that do well to elevate the overall dish, but unlike the many roast turkeys that we’ve tried, this version was fully capable of tasting delicious sans the sauce.

Boasting a crisp layer of perfectly seasoned skin and tender, succulent meat, this version easily trumps the conventional roast turkey and is something that warrants multiple trips to the live carving station.

HONEY BAKED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE RAISIN SAUCE

A quintessential component of any Yuletide feast is a honey-baked ham. Period.

Studded with whole cloves and given multiple bastes of sweet, sticky honey, the Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple Raisin Sauce hits the spot with its deep smokey, subtly-spiced appeal, coupled with a sweet fruity undertone.

A showstopper in its own right, the ham was easy to gobble down as it was soft, tender and enriched with a sweet, fruity bouquet that balanced out its saltiness well. The pineapple glaze sauce gives the ham sweetness but also a good amount of acidity that gives the dish balance.

AVAILABLE FOR DINNER BUFFET ONLY 

ROAST PORK WITH ROCKET, PINE NUT, FETA STUFFING & APPLE JAM

Charming our palates with its combination of unctuous flavours and textures, the Roast Pork with Rocket, Pine Nut, Feta Stuffing & Apple Jam was easily our favourite of the entire spread.

This mouth-watering Goliath of a pork delight sees an entire belly of pork, stuffed with salty feta cheese, peppery rocket and earthy pine nuts, before undergoing a slow, roast.

The result? Crackling that is literally to-die-for, succulent (and sweet) pork and a medley of flavour sensations that tantalised and teased our taste buds. This, if anything, is something worth shouting about—and don’t even get us started on how heavenly it was when paired with their house-made apple jam.

BAKED CRAYFISH WITH SALTED EGG MAYONNAISE

Grilled over charcoal to develop a charred, smoky taste before being generously slathered with a dollop of their homemade salted egg mayo, we can imagine the Baked Crayfish with Salted Egg Mayonnaise to be a surefire hit among both fans of barbecued seafood and of salted egg alike.

Boasting a heady aroma of curry leaves, accented with its signature savoury-sweet qualities, the salted egg mayo was viscous yet not cloying at all. It did well to enhance the naturally sweet flavours of the crayfish and provided a blanket of creaminess to balance out the bittersweet charred element.

BAKED OYSTER TRIO

This baked oyster trio is anything but simple. Designed to enhance the briny qualities of the oysters using an array of complementary flavour components, you have your choice of either the Oyster Kilpatrick, Oyster with Cheese and Oyster with Mentaiko Sauce—all prepared á la minute, bubbling and begging to be devoured.

The Oyster Kilpatrick comes punctuated with an apparent smokiness that resonates well with the briny oyster and the crunchy bits of crispy bacon and wilted spinach provided a nice texture

Mentaiko Baked Oyster is enriched with a silky smooth cream sauce that is savoury, umami-dense and velvety, making knocking back a dozen or more of these bad boys way too easy. The cheese version is flame-torched prior to serving, allowing a crust to develop and also to give the oyster a charred flavour.

SEA SALT CARAMEL LOG CAKE

A quirky yet unsurprising twist on the traditional Christmas log cake, Spice Brasserie’s version features ingredients that play on the balance of salty and sweet with a creamy, crispy feature—courtesy of the hazelnut crunch—that worked incredibly well.

The decadent mocha sponge, accompanied by the sea salt caramel mousse and caramel core gives the cake a profound savouriness that makes reaching in for seconds (or even thirds) impossible to resist.

This festive feast will be going on from 17 December 2018 to 1 January 2019 and diners can quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making reservations to enjoy 20% off both the lunch and dinner festive buffets.

Festive Buffet Lunch
17 to 21 December 2018
26 to 30 December 2018
Adult: S$42++, Child: S$21++

22, 23, 25 & 31 December 2018
Adult: S$54++, Child: S$27++

24 December 2018
Adult S$68++, S$34++

1 January 2018
Adult: S$42++, Child: S$21++

Festive Buffet Dinner
17 to 21 December 2018
26 to 30 December 2018
Adult: S$50++, Child: S$25++

22, 23, 25 & 31 December 2018
Adult: S$70++, Child: S$35++

24 December 2018
Adult S$88++, S$44++

1 January 2018
Adult: S$50++, Child: S$25++

Terms and Conditions:

• Menu items are subject to changes at the chef’s discretion.
• All prices are subject to service charge and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Child prices are valid for children between 6 to 11 years old.

Spice Brasserie
181 Kitchener Road
PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
Singapore 208533
Tel: +65 6428 3160
Reservations: spicebrasserie.prskt@parkroyalhotels.com
Daily: 6am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

This post was brought to you by PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road. 

The festive Yuletide is soon upon us and with it, hotels and restaurants all over Singapore are pulling out all the stops, innovating and crafting stellar menus that aim to astound and make every diner’s Christmas feast a memorable and jolly one.

This festive season, The Square Restaurant over at Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay will feature a splendid buffet line-up which will not only include an array of stellar wintertime roasts, such as gammon ham, roasted turkey and roasted beef strip loin, but also Asian favourites as well and a huge selection of sweet treats that will please even the most discerning sweet tooth.

If you have been an avid follower, you would know that being merry does not stop at good food. From 1st until 31st December 2018, our readers may quote ‘ladyironchef20′ to enjoy 20% off this very festive buffet spread—which means that you get to feast all the same, but at a much more value-for-money price!

Here are some of the highlights you can expect at the Festive Buffet over at The Square Restaurant.

ROASTED TURKEY WITH GIBLET SAUCE

No Christmas is ever complete without a serving (or two) of roasted turkey. In this case, treat yourself to unlimited portions of roasted turkey at the restaurant’s buffet line-up, served together with with a rich, savoury giblet sauce.

For those who surmise that turkey is a just a plain ol’ chunky meat, we beg to differ. Roasted and served whole on a bed of garden vegetables, the meat develops a deep fresh flavour and stays moist, succulent and delicious. For an extra flavour lift and to reintroduce flavour into the meat, ladle on some of that giblet sauce.

ROASTED HONEY BAKED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE AND ORANGE HERB SAUCE

What we perceive as the real treat for Christmas is The Square Restaurant’s rendition of Gammon Ham. Smoked until a deep, orangey bark develops on the surface, the ham boasts a robust and well-textured exterior, all while remaining incredibly moist and succulent on the inside. Penetrating right through, the ham possesses a nice smoky, fruity flavour to it but is best accompanied with the sweet, sticky pineapple and orange herb sauce that is served on the side.

The marriage of sweet and savoury had us heading for seconds and thirds in no time.

ROASTED BEEF STRIP LOIN WITH GRAIN MUSTARD SAUCE

Their Christmas delights do not stop at just turkey and ham. The luxurious Roasted Beef Strip Loin with Grain Mustard Sauce is every beef lover’s dream come true and one that you must not skip no matter how full you are.

Cooked to a pink-hued, juicy medium-well , the beef strip loin boasts a flavourful crust imbued with the punchy note of mustard and fresh peppercorns.

Other festive roasts diners can look forward to include the Roasted Lamb with Rosemary Sauce and Salt Crusted Sea Bass, which are on rotation throughout the entire festive season.

SEAFOOD ON ICE

Hankering for something cold? Be sure to begin your meal proper with fresh seafood over at the Seafood On Ice station. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and on New Year’s Eve, you’ll be delighted to know that they will feature an even more elaborated and extensive line of fresh seafood.

ASSORTED SUSHI & SASHIMI

In your group of friends or family, there’s always going to be that one hardcore sashimi lover who never fails to polish up an entire serving of sashimi and sushi.

The Square Restaurant’s buffet line-up offers a modest selection of fresh Japanese fare. Although limited in terms of variety, we promise you that it guarantees the same level of freshness and satisfaction derived from even the most reputable Japanese restaurants.

THE SQUARE SIGNATURE D.I.Y. LAKSA

The Square Restaurant also has a ‘live station’ where diners can D.I.Y their very own portions of laksa, and this station is one that sees consistently long queues more often than not.

Perhaps one of the most popular stations in the restaurant and definitely one that regulars are sure to make a beeline for, this is where you can customise the amount of white or yellow noodles, amount of toppings such as fishcakes, bean sprouts and fresh, plump prawns as well as garnishing to give your bowl the perfect finish.

ASIAN DELIGHTS

Beyond the festive treats and the D.I.Y station, the buffet line-up is also set to enthral with their scrumptious renditions of Asian delights that, while rather straightforward, will always be a classic favourite no matter what season of the year it is.

The Salted Egg Yolk Crayfish, Sambal Squid and the Chilli Crab are amongst their highlights in this section. These Asian delights are constantly on rotation so diners can expect something new every visit, such as Black Pepper Crab and Salted Egg Crab.

DESSERTS GALORE

Now, before you head back for more servings of hot food, we suggest that you leave some space for desserts because The Square Restaurant’s dessert selection is amongst the most elaborate that we have seen thus far.

What we reckon are the best treats to round off your feast on a sweet note are their stellar chocolate fondue as well as the Durian Pengat, both of which are amongst The Square Restaurant’s signatures and for good reason.

The former comes with a myriad of fruits alongside marshmallow to dip into, whilst the latter is one dessert that makes sure the King of Fruits lives up to its name.

Once again, here is a reminder to quote ‘ladyironchef20′ to enjoy 20% off buffet lunches and dinners at The Square Restaurant, Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay. Do note that the promotion is not valid on eve and on public holidays.

Festive Buffet Lunch (except Christmas Day)
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm
S$48++ per adult, S$24++ per child aged 5-12 years old, S$32++ per senior citizen aged above 55 years old

Festive Buffet Dinner* (except Fridays, Saturdays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve)
Sun to Thur: 6pm – 10.30pm
S$68++ per adult, S$34++ per child aged 5-12 years old, S$50++ per senior citizen aged above 55 years old
*inclusive of free-flow soft drinks

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner* (24th December 2018, 6pm – 10.30pm)
S$85++ per adult, S$45++ per child aged 5-12 years old, S$70++ per senior citizen aged above 55 years old
*inclusive of free-flow martini, beer, wine & soft drinks

Christmas Day Brunch (25th December 2018)
(11.45am – 3.15pm) and Dinner (6pm – 10.30pm)
S$68++ per adult, S$34++ per child aged 5-12 years old, S$50++ per senior citizen aged above 55 years old
*inclusive of free-flow soft drinks

New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner (31st December 2018, 6pm – 10.30pm)
S$85++ per adult, S$45++ per child aged 5-12 years old, S$70++ per senior citizen aged above 55 years old
*inclusive of free-flow beer, wine & soft drinks

Prices are subject to 10% service charge and thereafter 7% GST. Menus will be on rotation and buffet items may be subject to change.

The Square Restaurant
Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay
Singapore 179031
Tel: +65 6433 8790
Email: H5993-FB8@accor.com
Website: www.novotelclarkequay.com
Mon to Fri: 6am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays:  6am – 11am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

This post is brought to you by Novotel Clarke Quay.