Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Douglas Tay and under the guidance of Celebrity Chef Scott Webster, Osia’s food philosophy is all about cooking the freshest Australian produce with Western culinary techniques and Asian influences. Osia at Resorts World Sentosa occasionally arranges its “Cooking With Friends” guest chef program, where Chef Scott Webster invites his friends – famous chefs from all over the world – to cook at Osia.

Here’s a fabulous reason to dine at Osia if you haven’t been. From 13 to 16 May 2015, Andrew Turner – one of London’s top chefs who has appeared on top-rated TV programmes such as BBC MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen – will be at Osia as guest chef.

Chef Andrew Turner’s resume is impressive to say the least. Besides working at several well-known five star hotels in London such as The Berkley, The Raffles, The Bentley Kempinski and The Langham; he has also won a number of awards including the Time Out restaurant of the Year at 1827 at Browns Hotel, Voyager restaurant of the year and 4 Rosette AA rating.

There are two options for lunch: a 3-course lunch at S$50++ or a 4-course lunch at S$60++. For dinner, choose between the 3-course (S$85++), 4-course (S$110++), and 5-course (S$135++). Dishes from the ala carte menu start from S$22++.

Chef Andrew Turner will be whipping out a few special dishes which include Maine Lobster Asparagus Salad, Hokkaido Scallops and Bryon Bay Pork Belly (S$62), the Graine Black Angus Beef Fillet MS 2 with an asian twist, and a Vanilla Creme Brulee with Packham Pear and Blackberry Sorbet.

Chef Douglas Tay will also be coming up with several creations such as Pan Fried Foie Gras with Madagascar Vanilla, and Jamaican Rum, as well as Perch with Sesame Ratte Potato, and Soy Milk Curd.

Osia’s Cooking With Friends promotion runs for only 4 days from 13 to 16 May – prior reservations are required. To make a booking, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

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

Osia
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

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.

As the annual RWS Food Affair is nearing (14 to 22 September 2013), the excitement builds up and everyone is looking forward to a week of feasting. Last weekend, a group of 25 readers and friends joined me at Resorts World Sentosa for a preview of some of the exclusive menus by the celebrity chefs, and it was a fulfilling day spent over good food and company at the dining destination of Singapore – Resorts World Sentosa.

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen a few posts of the tantalising dishes we had. Check out the hash tag #rwsfoodaffair and you will see everyone else’s posts too. For more details about the RWS Food Affair, log on to www.rwsentosa.com/rwsfoodaffair.

We started off with a 3-course lunch at Tangerine; a cosy spa cafe nestled in the tranquil ESPA. Helmed by Chef Sam Leong, Tangerine boasts a healthy menu that emphasises a lot on eating whole foods with maximum nutrition without compromising on flavours and aesthetics. We had the honour to have had Chef Sam Leong himself and Chef Forest Leong – his wife and Consultant Chef at Tangerine – introduce the menu of the day to us all. With Chef Forest Leong being a Thai, we learned more about her choices of inculcating Thai flavours to the dishes at Tangerine. And with that, everyone was filled with anticipation for a great lunch ahead.

Also, read more to find out about the 5-course dinner menu – a combination of Forest, Osia, and Executive Pastry Chef Kenny Kong’s RWS Food Affair menus served during the 9 days - that we had at Forest.

A refreshing serving of The Summer Green & Cress, Extra Virgin Coconut Vinaigrette was up first. The uncommon choice of using coconut as a primary taste is because we learned from Chef Forest that coconut oil is actually extremely healthy and we were all taken aback by surprise to know that it is a better option than olive oil.

For main course, we get to choose between Chef Forest’s Sous Vide Salmon with Olive Dust, Confit Tomato & Green Pea Mash or the Organic Lemongrass Chicken on Brown Rice with Pepper Tamarind Sauce.

The Sous Vide Salmon was everyone’s favourite. It was served at room temperature because the cooking is done at a temperature of 48 degrees celsius to retain the omega 3, a good essential fat that does your health wonders. The result is a fresh, flaky and smooth orange fish that is bare from seasoning rest for some olive dust, yet heavy on flavour from the fish’s natural sweetness.

The Organic Lemongrass Chicken is an equally appealing main course. The chicken is so cleverly prepared with soft hints of the famed Thai spice, but what stands out even more is the brown rice. Brown rice is something that most people would associate with healthy and bland food. But Chef Forest’s rendition changed everyone’s perception of the otherwise boring food. We suspect that Chef Forest added heroin to make them so addictive.

This is really the best reflection of Tangerine’s cuisine – to serve wholesome and healthy food without compromising on the tastes.

Dessert was an interesting Chilled Avocado & Chocolate Sorbet. Chocolate and avocado may seem like an unusual pairing, but trust me when I say that this is really an ingenious creation. Made from 72% dark chocolate, the sorbet is that of a rich and genuine yet not overly sweet chocolate dessert. And the avocado is made into a cream-like texture, and though some of the guests were not avocado lovers, they enjoyed it all the same.

Dining at Tangerine is indeed a guilt-free experience, and it is fast becoming my favourite cafe for healthy and affordable wholesome food.

We continued our indulgence with an exclusive 5-course dinner menu at Forest, and the menu is a combination of Forest, Osia, and Executive Pastry Chef Kenny Kong’s RWS Food Affair menus served during the 9 days.

Our dinner began with Chef Mike’s (Forest) Pan-seared Chicken Breast with Herbs & Apple Salad. Don’t be deceived by its seemingly simple appearance – it took us completely by surprise. The chicken is slow-cooked for 45 minutes at 50 degrees, resulting in one of the most tender chicken breasts we have ever had. The Thai-inspired Apple Salad complemented the Pan-seared Chicken Breast perfectly with its sweet and sour notes.

Next, we had Burnt Potato broth prepared by Chef Douglas (Osia). The earthiness of the burnt potatoes essence broth was balanced with the cubes of Black Angus Beef tartare and Bone Marrow, and while it is like a consomme, it is really an interesting dish because, who would have thought the simplicity and earthiness of burnt potatoes could make such a good soup?

The Steamed New Zealand Cod with Yuzu Mushroom Sauce (Forest) is yet another impressing course on the menu. The Yuzu mushroom sauce gave the dish lightness and did not overpower the freshness of the cod.

Chef Douglas’s signature Milk Fed Lamb Short Loin and Rib tasted as good as it looked. It was beautifully plated with Swede Carrot Purée, Romanesco, Garlic Cream Spelt and Tawny Port Jus. The milk-fed lamb short loin was buttery and milky, and it is perfect for people who are not fans of the gamey smell of lamb meat. Also, we appreciate the fact that the meat comes in two styles so that you can savour the contrast of the different parts.

And there is no better way to complete the meal with a serving of Sweet Temptation by Executive Pastry Chef Kenny Kong. It is a brilliant creation, one that stops you in your tracks and blows you away with the exquisiteness and complexity. The pairing of Yuzu Mango Cremuex, Gula Melaka Streusel, and Milky Lemongrass Sorbet is flawless, and every mouthful is a symphony of contrasting flavours and textures.

Chef Kong will be serving this dessert as part of the RWS Celebrity Chefs Dinner (S$288++/pax) at the Ocean Gallery on the 18 September. This is a very exclusive dinner for only 250 guests, and you will not only get to dine at the beautiful S.E.A Aquarium, but also get to rub shoulders with all the famous Celebrity Chefs, such as Joël Robuchon, Cat Cora, Sam Leong and more. For reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

The RWS Food Affair is the perfect showcase of the best that the restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa have to offer. Besides having specially crafted menus by six of its celebrity chefs – starring Joël Robuchon, Cat Cora, Sam Leong, Douglas Tay, Li Kwok Kwong and Kenny Kong – there are many exciting activities and food promotions going on during that week, including a Crab Dinner Buffet, RWS Stars Chefs Dinner Buffet, Asian High Tea Buffet and a Universal Studios Singapore® Madagascar Breakfast Buffet, where there will be meet and greet sessions with Marty, Gloria, King Julian and the Penguins. The buffet breakfast price includes admission to the theme park.

You can also save 50% by buying the RWS Food Affair Dining Vouchers worth S$500 at only S$250. The sale of the vouchers starts from 7 September, and the vouchers are valid till 31 May 2014. You can get them at all 8 participating restaurants, Starz Restaurants (Hard Rock Hotel) and RWS Invites Centre. There is a limited edition gift when you buy 2 sets of RWS Food Affair Dining Vouchers. Log on to www.rwsentosa.com/rwsfoodaffair for more details.

I am really excited about the event, and seats are already selling very fast, so be sure to make a reservation at your favourite RWS restaurant. For more details of the various promotions, go to their website www.rwsentosa.com/rwsfoodaffair. For dining reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

Readers of ladyironchef can get a 15% discount, so remember to quote ‘ladyironchef’ when you are making your reservations. Have fun at the inaugural RWS Food Affair!

I am very happy to share with you that I am doing a RWS Food Affair outing at Forest, located at Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa on 7 September Saturday from 7pm – 9.30pm, and all of you are invited to join me.

It will be a small and intimate session where we get to hang out, have fun and of course, enjoy scrumptious food. The good people at Resorts World Sentosa have arranged an exclusive 5-course menu for us, and it is a combination of Forest, Osia, and Executive Pastry Chef Kenny Kong’s RWS Food Affair menus served during the 9 days. Read more about RWS Food Affair.

To put it simply, you get to enjoy the signature dishes from the three different menus, and it is specially created for my readers who are attending this food outing.

For those of you who have always wanted to try Forest by Chef Sam Leong or Osia by Chef Douglas, this is the perfect idea for the weekend for you to join me and indulge in good food together. Everyone is welcome to ask your friends along, and even if you cannot find someone to accompany you, you should still join us. I promise you can easily make new friends at the food outing.

Photo Credit: Resorts World Sentosa

5-course Dinner Menu:
- Pan-seared Chicken Breast with Herbs & Apple Salad (Forest)
- Burnt Potato, Essence Broth, Black Angus Beef, Bone Marrow (Osia)
- Steamed New Zealand Cod with Yuzu Mushroom Sauce (Forest)
- Milk Fed Lamb Short Loin and Rib, Swede Carrot Purée,
Romanesco, Garlic Cream Spelt, Tawny Port Jus (Osia)
- Citrus Mango Cremuex, Gula Melaka Streusel,
& Milky Lemon Grass Sorbet (Exec Pastry Chef Kenny Kong)

Venue: Forest, Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa
Date: 7 September 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 7pm – 9.30pm
Price: S$120++ /pax (U.P. $142, 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.

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 Forest on the 7 Sep!

With more than 60 food & beverage outlets, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is the dining destination in Singapore. Whether it is a casual family dinner, a catch-up session with friends over a good meal, or a romantic dinner with your date, there are plenty of options to choose from when you are dining at Resorts World Sentosa.

Food lovers will be thrilled to know that Resorts World Sentosa is organising its inaugural RWS Food Affair from 14 to 22 September, offering specially crafted menus by six of its celebrity chefs – starring Joël Robuchon, Cat Cora, Sam Leong, Douglas Tay, Li Kwok Kwong and Kenny Kong. For regulars like me who have been to most of the restaurants, it is a good time to return to sample the new menus. And for people who have always wanted to try, but never had the chance, this is the perfect opportunity to finally dine at the celebrity chefs restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa.

Resorts World Sentosa has kindly extended a 15% discount to my readers – quote ‘ladyironchef’ when making reservations at the restaurants for RWS Food Affair. I am sure you are as excited as I am, so read on to find out more about the highlights at RWS Food Affair, or go to their website www.rwsentosa.com/rwsfoodaffair for more details. I will also be organising a food outing at Forest on 7 September, where RWS has specially concocted a menu just for you readers. More details to be released next week – I hope to see you for dinner!

There are many reasons why you should look forward to RWS Food Affair. First and most importantly, the celebrity chefs have lined up impressive menus that promise an epicurean experience that lives up to its reputation. Second, fans of Chef Joël Robuchon and Iron Chef Cat Cora can meet their favourite chefs during this period. Third, Chef Sam Leong will be holding a special masterclass that comes with a four-course lunch.

Last but not least, there are many exciting activities and food promotions going on during that week, including a Crab Dinner Buffet, RWS Stars Chefs Dinner Buffet, Asian High Tea Buffet and a Universal Studios Singapore® Madagascar Breakfast Buffet, where there will be meet and greet sessions with Marty. Gloria, King Julian and the Penguins.

RWS Celebrity Chefs Dinner

Besides the individual menus at each restaurant, RWS is also offering a lavish six-course dinner at the Ocean Gallery, in front of the world’s largest viewing panel in the S.E.A. Aquarium. The six celebrity chefs have come together to each create a course for this spectacular dinner, which truly showcases the gems of RWS’s restaurants.

You will be treated to  Ayala Brut Majeur NV champagne upon arrival, and free flow of Penfolds Bin 2 Shariaz Mouverdre and Penfolds Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling during dinner. All six Celebrity Chefs will be personally present, which means you will get to mix, mingle and take pictures. This is a very exclusive dinner for only 250 guests; so do book your seats early.

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

Date: 7pm, 18 Sep 2013 (Wed)
Venue: Ocean Gallery, S.E.A. Aquarium
Price: S$288++/pax

Joël Robuchon Restaurant & L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

For the RWS Food Affair, Joël Robuchon Restaurant is having a ten-course Menu Degustation (S$450++/pax), while L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon has a six-course Menu Découverte (S$180++/pax). I have had the privilege to eat at a few L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon around the world, and they did not disappoint. If anything, they only exceeded expectations.

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

Hotel Michael Level 1, next to Lake of Dreams
Resorts World Sentosa

Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora

With the aquarium as its backdrop, Ocean Restaurant by Iron Chef Cat Cora is one of the most stunning restaurants in Singapore. If you are celebrating a special occasion with your partner, or want a unique experience to entertain your corporate clients, this should be your top choice. The restaurant is offering a five-course set dinner (S$158++/pax) which features Cat Cora’s signature Mediterranean-Californian dishes. Well, even without an occasion, the specially lined-up menu in lieu of this special week is worth a visit with your loved ones.

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

S.E.A. Aquarium
Resorts World Sentosa

Osia

Osia is one of the top tables in town, and it is a place that I always recommend to my readers when they want to have a good meal. For RWS Food Affair, Chef de Cuisine Douglas Tay has created a four-course dinner menu (S$130++/pax) with inspirations from Western Australia combined with Asian influences using fresh produce.

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

World Square
Resorts World Sentosa

Feng Shui Inn

Feast like an emperor at Feng Shui Inn. Head Chef Li Kwok Kwong and his team have recreated traditional dishes with a modern twist, and the six-course dinner menu (S$198++/pax, minimum 2 persons), inspired by the Imperial feast, promises an experience like no other. Who says you need to be an emperor to have Man Han Quan Xi (imperial feast)? Now you can have it at Feng Shui Inn too! Look out for the full four-part Man Han Quan Xi menus from September to October.

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

Crockfords Tower Level G2
Resorts World Sentosa

Forest

For modern and refined Chinese food in a classy setting, go to Forest. The six-course dinner (S$148++/pax) for RWS Food Affair focuses on Chef Sam Leong’s signature contemporary Chinese dishes. In addition, Chef Sam Leong is holding a special masterclass – capped at 16 guests – that comes with a four-course lunch (S$160 nett/pax) on 14 and 21 Sep. We hear that seats are selling very fast.

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

Equarius Hotel Level 1
Resorts World Sentosa

Tangerine

Tangerine, also helmed by Chef Sam Leong, is known for delighting its patrons with dishes that are prepared using nutritious ingredients and healthy cooking methods without compromising on flavour. Chef Forest Leong, Chef Sam’s wife who has Thai roots, is the Consultant Chef at Tangerine. You can expect Thai inspired dishes with a modern and healthy twist. The spa cafe located at ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa is offering very value-for-money sets for RWS Food Affair. Enjoy a three-course lunch at S$45++pax, and a four-course dinner at S$55++/pax.

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

ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa

That is not all for RWS Food Affair. Partake in a Crab Dinner Buffet (S$62++/adult, S$31++/child) on 21 Sep – at Fish & Crab Shack, located in the Maritime Experiential Museum – where you can look forward to indulging in a galore of crabs prepared in various styles.

Go for an Asian High Tea Buffet (S$36++/adult, S$18++/child) – with a delectable spread of sushi, laksa, dim sum and other Asian favourites – at Starz Restaurant.

Have a Universal Studios Singapore® Madagascar Breakfast Buffet (S$74++/adult, $54++/child) on 15 Sep. The fee includes theme park admission to Universal Studios Singapore, and you will get to meet your favourite Madagascar characters - Marty. Gloria, King Julian and the Penguins.

Madagascar © 2013 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE, Universal Globe logo, and all Universal elements and related indicia ™ & © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Treat yourself to a scrumptious RWS Stars Chefs Dinner Buffet (S$75/adult, S$37.5/child) that gives you the rare opportunity to sample the signature dishes from some of the RWS’s fine dining establishments which include Osia, Feng Shui Inn, Palio and Forest.

Note: All photos belong to Resorts World Sentosa.

RWS Food Affair is happening from 14 to 22 September. With so many exciting promotions, there is surely something for everyone. For more details, go to their website www.rwsentosa.com/rwsfoodaffair. For dining reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

Readers of ladyironchef can get a 15% discount, so remember to quote ‘ladyironchef’ when you are making your reservations.

You can also save 50% by buying S$500 worth RWS Food Affair Dining Vouchers at only S$250. Sales start from 7 September, there are limited sets, so be sure to grab them soon. The vouchers are valid till 31 May 2014, and you can get them at participating restaurants, and RWS Invites Centre. There is a limited edition gift when you buy 2 sets of RWS Food Affair Dining Vouchers. Log on to www.rwsentosa.com/rwsfoodaffair for more details.

This may be Resorts World Sentosa’s inaugural food festival, but I have no doubt that it will be a huge success, and become an important event on the calendar for annual food festivals in Singapore for the years to come.

The dining landscape in Singapore has changed remarkably in the last few years and it is exciting to be here at this time.

On the contrary, despite what some people might think, the arrival of big-name-chefs have benefited the food & beverage industry as they provide invaluable experience, and at the same time, they create healthy competition that “forces” other restaurants to up their game.

Over at Osia Restaurant in Resorts World Sentosa, we have Chef Scott Webster from Australia who is a consultant to the restaurant. He plays a big role in influencing the menu along with Chef de Cuisine Douglas Tay.

The restaurant has recently started a ‘Cooking with Friends’ series, where Chef Scott Webster would invite his chef friends to cook in Singapore. For the first instalment back in July, Chef Chris Taylor from Perth created a delectable menu with inspirations from Western Australia, including yellow tail kingfish, sea urchin roe, and truffle.

The theme of our meal: fresh Western Australia flavour.

We started with a ceviche of yellow tail kingfish with a lemon olive dressing.

Next up was the Manjimup winter truffle and porcini mushroom soup with truffle cream. It was a soul warming dish. I wish they would put this on the ala carte menu.

For main course, we had a golden spiced fillet of red sea bream on black dahl, pan fried gnnochi with goat cheese, and lamb shoulder slow cooked with walnut and chick peas. Then we ended the meal with a lovely Valrhona chocolate tart, served with espresso ice cream.

These dishes were prepared specifically for the week while chef was in town, so you won’t find them on the regular menu. But with Chef de Cuisine Douglas Tay at the helm, the food is always good at Osia (especially the flat bread, duo of Tasmanian lamb, and Valrhona hot chocolate soup).

If you are looking for a romantic restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, Osia Restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa should be at the top of your list.

Osia Restaurant
8 Sentosa Gateway
Level 2 Crockfords Tower
Resorts World Sentosa
Tel: +65 6577 6560
Sun to Wed: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Thu to Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm

Note: This was an invited media tasting.