If you’re on a see-food diet and are always on the hunt for more of that luscious, crustacean meat, then you will be pleased to know Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road is bringing back their famed crab-themed buffet: Crabs Galore!

From now until 9 Jan 2020, expect a stellar line-up of succulent crab dishes. Taking centre stage would be their myriad of seafood specialties, such as the Claypot Crab with Pumpkin Broth and the Singaporean favourite, Singapore Chilli Crab.

Helmed by Executive Chef Vincent Aw, Ginger will also be rolling out innovative creations, such as the drool-worthy Soft-Shelled Crab with specially concocted wasabi mayo and Crab Meat Bee Hoon. Of course, they will be featuring an array of classic local delicacies as well!

These ocean gems are available on both weekends lunch, as well as daily dinner. If you are in for a rollercoaster ride of oceanic flavours, Ginger’s crabby buffet is claw-some for your next seafood hunt.

Quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy 25% OFF Ginger’s Crabs Galore Buffet from now until 9 Jan 2020 (excluding 9 December 2019 to 1 January 2020).

CRAB SALAD WITH GREEN APPLE AND CAVIAR

We were impressed with the Crab Salad with Green Apple and Caviar; we thought it was a unique twist to the usual salad dishes! Topped with green apple and caviar, the salad was soft and creamy, while the green apple bits were crunchy, giving a nice contrast to the pulpy dish.

The slight sourness of the apple also helped to balance out the dish, so there was no overwhelming seafood-y smell. Big chunks of crab meat would also melt in our mouths, while the caviar added a burst of salty flavour.

SEAFOOD ON ICE

Ginger’s classic Seafood On Ice is one station that everyone loves, with heaps of delectable black mussels, prawns, flower clams and mud crabs that you can eat to your heart’s content.

We appreciated how the mud crab’s shell was already broken, so we could easily pull the meat apart. It was tender and fleshy, and when drizzled with its homemade ginger and vinegar sauce, it had a very tangy, piquant taste. It was a refreshing change from the usual savoury crab dishes.

CLAYPOT CRAB WITH PUMPKIN BROTH

Featuring the star of the show: the Claypot Crab with Pumpkin Broth. Beautifully plated in a claypot with a pumpkin puree, the claypot crab was a standout among the previous crab buffets we have been to. The broth was light on the palate, with a fragrant and rich pumpkin taste.

We enjoyed dipping the crab with the pumpkin dressing; it added an extra sweetness to the meat. This is one dish that you can continuously eat without feeling jelak.

Do note that the crab is only served during weekends, while prawns are used during the weekdays.

STIR-FRIED CRAB IN SALTED EGG SAUCE

Salted egg fanatics, you have to check out the Stir-Fried Crab in Salted Egg Sauce. This dish is different from the other typical salted egg crabs you have eaten before.

The crab is first stir-fried, resulting in a crispy crust, then coated with thick salted egg sauce. The dressing is not overly greasy nor sweet, but instead, rich and creamy and bursting with salted egg yolk flavour.

SOFT-SHELLED CRAB WITH WASABI MAYO

The Soft-Shelled Crab with Wasabi Mayo is yet another impressive creation Ginger has come up with.

The pairing of wasabi with mayo never fails. The kick of spice from the tangy wasabi elevated the sweetness of the mayo—the fire came first, then a slightly sweet, gentle aftertaste.

SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB WITH DEEP-FRIED MANTOU

Chilli crab is an undying favourite of us locals. This traditional staple is a must-have at every family occasion! Now, you can indulge in the Singapore Chilli Crab as much as you want without feeling the pinch on your pockets.

This dish’s luscious gravy is sweet yet spicy and filled with eggs to give it that thick creaminess. The sauce is a perfect marriage with deep-fried mantous; the bun’s pillowy middle will soak up all that savoury chilli dressing!

CRAB MEAT BEE HOON

The Crab Meat Bee Hoon is one that is worth highlighting too.

Steeped in a claypot full of creamy and robust broth, the bee hoon is generously garnished with big chunks of crab meat. The noodles were flavourful and soft after absorbing all the thick sauce.

SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB BUN

True to the crabby theme, they have come up with their own unique rendition of dim sum: Singapore Chilli Bun. Think chilli-crab inspired bao! It might look ordinary, but break it apart, and you will find that this soft steamed bao is chock full of ingredients coated in spicy sauce.

GRILLED RIVER PRAWNS WITH SAMBAL BELACHAN

Savour the Grilled River Prawns with Sambal Belachan!

Topped with spicy sambal belachan, this dish is sure to numb your tastebuds. We loved how there was a hint of char on the juicy prawns and the skin was slightly crisp, standing out from the rest of the prawn dishes here.

MISO-GLAZED SALMON WITH SPRING ONION AND BONITO FLAKES

Introducing the Roast of The Day: Miso-glazed Salmon with Spring Onion and Bonito Flakes!

The salmon had different depths of flavours: the aromatic char from its grilled skin and the sweet and savoury miso marinade. The fish was tender with a good bite, while the bonito flakes added hints of smokiness.

NOSTALGIC LOCAL DELICACIES

Take a break from the plethora of seafood dishes and stroll down the aisles – you will find some local delicacies that will definitely remind you of your childhood.

Be your own chef as you visit the DIY Rojak Station and DIY Kueh Pie Tee Station! You can also take your pick between Beef or Chicken Satay and create your own special sauce to go with it. Other homely delights also include the Singapore Laksa and Chicken Rice.

SWEET TREATS WORTH GAINING CALORIES FOR 

A buffet is incomplete without desserts. How about sweetening your meal with Ginger’s petite treats? Here, you can expect a toothsome selection of pastries ranging from cakes, crumbles, assorted nyonya kuehs and ice cream!

We are a sucker for sweet things, so we could not resist trying their Berry Crumble, which was wonderful – the crust was crispy, while the cake fluffy and airy. The berry filling was also nicely balanced with sweet and sour fruity notes. The mousse cakes were yummy as well!

Quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy 25% OFF Ginger’s Crabs Galore Buffet from now until 9 Jan 2020 (excluding 9 December 2019 to 1 January 2020)

Weekend Lunch: S$58/adult, S$29/child
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2:30pm

Weekday Dinner: S$58/adult, S$29/child
Mon to Thurs: 6pm – 10pm

Weekend Dinner: S$68/adult, S$34/child
Fri to Sun: 6pm – 10pm

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7500 Beach Rd
Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 6505 5710
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If you love seafood and love to eat it until you drop, Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s brand new Seafood In A Pan promotion, launched in celebration of National Day, will definitely send your tastebuds tingling with excitement.

The iconic weekend buffet line-up has a new centrepiece, featuring a mega Paella pan filled to the brim with scallops, prawns, lobsters, salmon and crabs steeped in bubbling broth. The flavours of soup base include Laksa, Assam Curry and Mee Siam, changing on a rotational basis.

Besides the impressive pan of seafood, you can expect Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s returning favourites such as their Singapore Chilli Crab with Deep Fried Mantou, Stir Fried Crab with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce and their mouthwatering Crab with Bak Kut Teh broth in Claypot.

Seafood lovers will have a ball with this luxurious new Paella-style attraction, featuring local flavours and fresh seafood. To help you further indulge in your dining experience, quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy 25% off from 1 August to 29 September 2019.

Check out our highlights from Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s new promotion!

SEAFOOD PAELLA PAN

The undoubted star of Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s new weekend buffet line-up is their giant paella pan of assorted seafood, simmered in a flavourful broth.

A mega pan is filled with the freshest catches—crabs, crayfish, prawns, scallops, clams, mussels, salmon and squid—all simmering in a spicy Asian broth. There will be a total of 3 broths on rotation namely, Laksa, Mee Siam and Curry Laksa – another reason for you to make trips back to Ginger!

The best way to eat these tasty morsels is to taste the sweet meat first, followed by a dip in the indulgent broth. The flavour of the broth is made so much better after melding together with the plethora of seafood.

We especially loved how juicy the crab claws were and how easily the salmon melted in our mouths. We managed to have a taste of the laksa gravy and could not help but dip our seafood in more broth with every mouthful. The hint of sweetness from the seafood definitely tantalised our tastebuds as well.

The soup base changes on a rotational basis, featuring flavours inspired by our favourite local dishes—Laksa, Mee Siam and Assam Curry. Each broth has its unique flavour but one thing is for sure and that is all of them pair impeccably well with seafood!

SEAFOOD ON ICE

The selection of Seafood on Ice features a luxurious spread of Flower Clams, Cooked Prawns, Black Mussels and Alaskan King Crab Legs.

Just add a touch of lemon and a hint of tabasco and it’s the perfect way to start off your buffet journey.

NONYA PINEAPPLE PRAWN SALAD

Vibrant and tropical, this Nonya Pineapple Prawn Salad took our taste buds for a spin. This appetiser packed a surprising punch of spice, only to be cut through with the fresh sweetness from the pineapple chunks and cucumber. Served cold, this salad was one of our favourite appetisers in Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s new buffet spread.

DIY GADO-GADO

The new buffet lineup also includes a DIY Gado-Gado Station where you can make your own combination of the traditional Indonesian dish. The spread includes Lontong, Tempeh, Keropok Crackers, Tau Pok, Cucumber, Long Beans, Grated Peanuts, Quail Eggs, Homemade Chilli Sauce and Satay Gravy. Having that sweet peanut gravy with the crispy Keropok was ultra-satisfying!

SUGARCANE PRAWN WITH CURRY MAYO

For more indulgent appetiser options, you can try their new Sugarcane Prawn with a generous dollop of Curry-infused Mayonnaise. The prawn is lollipop-ed with a chunk of sugarcane, adding a hint of sweetness to the already juicy prawn inside the golden-brown crust.

The savoury yet tangy Curry Mayo complemented the fried lollipops of prawn wonderfully, allowing the dish to not feel too greasy on the palate.

CRISPY CHICKEN WITH ACHAR

A nice twist to a Nonya cuisine favourite, Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road serves up tender chicken with sweet-and-spicy mixed vegetables.

The incredibly crispy and tender chicken, when paired with the sweet and tangy achar sauce, was indeed a match made in heaven. There was also a great chicken-to-achar ratio which really allowed the contrasting flavours to shine.

GRILLED RIVER PRAWN WITH SAMBAL BELACHAN

A staple in Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s menu is their Grilled River Prawns. This time, it comes with a side of spicy sambal belachan that is sure to send your tastebuds into a frenzy.

The savoury taste of the prawns is well-complemented by the heat of the thick chilli paste, bearing a slightly smoky aroma from the hot grill.

CRAB WITH BAK KUT TEH BROTH IN CLAYPOT

We are sure everyone is familiar with bak kut teh, but what about Crab ‘Kut’ Teh? Crab ‘Kut’ Teh is a creative take on the local favourite by Executive Chef Vincent Aw where the pork rib is replaced by a succulent crab claw. Cooked and served in a traditional clay pot, the broth was incredibly flavourful and definitely warmed our bellies.

The broth has layers upon layers of flavour, soaking up the sweetness of the fresh crab. To fully enjoy this dish, eat a bite of the succulent crab claw and have a sip of the broth at the same time—it is one bite you will live to remember.

STIR-FRIED CRAB IN SALTED EGG YOLK SAUCE

Salted egg yolk has been a cult favourite amongst countless Singaporeans today and for good reason. If you are a fan of the ever-popular flavour, Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road brings an indulgent rendition of Salted Egg Yolk Crab to the table.

Doused in a buttery glaze-like salted egg yolk sauce, each bite of crab will be savoury, sweet and with a hint of spice. It is truly an iconic way to enjoy crab.

As the crabs are on a rotational basis, you may get to enjoy other crab classics such as Black Pepper Crab and Cereal Crab depending on when you visit Ginger.

CHILLI CRAB WITH DEEP-FRIED MANTOU

It would not be a seafood buffet without ever Singaporean’s favourite flavour of crab—the Chilli Crab. Accompanied with fluffy Deep-Fried Mantou buns, the sweet-and-spicy gravy-coated crab will be a huge reason to keep coming back for more.

Be sure to not let any drop of gravy go to waste even when you finish your crab; soak it up with the mantou to fully enjoy this Singaporean classic!

DESSERTS & SWEET TREATS

Part of a journey is the end and Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road serves up myriad of wonderfully sweet treats to conclude your buffet. From traditional Nonya kueh and the hot Eight Treasures dessert to the creamy Oreo Cheesecake and Durian Mousse Cake, you will definitely end off your meal with a smile.

Remember to quote ‘ladyironchef’ making reservations to enjoy 25% off from 1 August to 29 September 2019, applicable to weekend lunch and dinner except the eve of and Public Holidays.

Lunch: S$58/adult, S$29/child
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm

Dinner: S$68/adult, S$34/child
Fri to Sun: 6pm – 10pm

Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Rd
Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 6am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway/ Bugis

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Well-known for their excellent execution of local Singaporean fare, Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road is back with a new weekend buffet line-up, aptly named Ocean’s Treasures, showcasing an impressive selection of fresh crabs, lobsters and other nostalgic dishes we know and love.

Seafood lovers will be completely satisfied and rewarded with the incredible new spread that is offered here. Introducing Ocean’s Treasures, this buffet range will run from now until 28 July 2019.

This luxurious spread presents an expansive selection of crustacean and other seafood to satisfy every seafood craving. Look forward to local favourites such as the beloved Singapore Chilli Crab, as well as drool-worthy Herbal Claypot Crab and crispy golden-brown Cereal Crab.

If you love seafood and are craving some local delights, Ocean’s Treasures buffet at Ginger will be sure to tantalise your taste buds. To make your feasting a little more enjoyable, quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy a 25% off from now until 28 July 2019!

CLASSIC SEAFOOD ON ICE

There is a saying that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication and it holds true when it comes to Ginger’s line-up of mussels, clams, tiger prawns and crab legs.

The Snow Crab Legs we had were incredibly easy to crack open, so diners won’t have to spend ages searching for meat in every crevice. Digging into the tender flesh can be likened to being kissed by the ocean, that is just how fresh the meat was!

Simply add a spritz of lemon and you can enjoy the taste of the freshest seafood Ginger has to offer. Sweet, simple and yet oh-so-satisfying.

SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB WITH DEEP FRIED MANTOU

Chilli Crab is a perennial favourite at every buffet table. With its rich, sweet and tangy gravy, it is perfect to have with Deep Fried Mantou which you can use to soak up the sauce; the crispy exterior and pillowy soft interior makes is every Singaporeans’ Achilles’ heel.

Filled with plenty of eggs to make the gravy extra luscious and thick, the savoury and spicy taste brings out the fresh flavours of the crab.

CEREAL CRAB

For something with a subtler flavour, try Ginger’s rendition of Cereal Crab. The cereal flakes lightly coat the succulent crabs, giving the sweet meat a chance to shine through. The sweet toasted flavour of the cereal serves as the perfect background to the fresh flavour of the crab.

Crab flavours are rotational here, so depending on when you visit, you may get to savour other classics like Black Pepper Crabs and Salted Egg Crabs.

HERBAL CLAYPOT CRAB

Steeped in a clay pot that is filled with an earthy broth infused with the goodness of locally-sourced herbs, the Herbal Claypot Crab can be ordered from the chefs at the live station.

Diners who are looking for a healthier option but still want to indulge in the seafood galore should dive into this crab rendition for the juicy and succulent meat while slurping up the scrumptious broth.

BABY LOBSTER IN SAMBAL WITH PETAI

Known as the “bitter bean” or “stink bean”, the petai had an interesting taste that may spark debate on the table.

For spice lovers, Ginger has got you covered with their sambal baby lobster dish, made with petai. The more you eat it, the more it grows on you. These babies are tossed in Ginger’s special sambal that gives both flavour and an addictive heat. The lobster meat is tender and goes well with the spice impeccably well.

GRILLED RIVER PRAWNS

Also available at the barbeque live station are the Grilled River Prawns that are lightly grilled with just the right amount of char to it. These river prawns are juicy and sweet while the creaminess encased in the head of the shells adds an extra savoury oomph to it.

Grab a bowl of the Thai sauce for an extra spicy kick.

BAKED SALMON

Pairing a cult favourite flavour of salted egg with the fatty goodness of salmon, the Baked Salmon promises to take diners on a wonderful gourmet adventure.

Topped with a generous helping of crunchy pieces of fish skin, it is without a doubt that the Baked Salmon will be a hit and one that will leave you salivating for more with its varying textures and flavours.

CARVERY AND MEATS

The Shawarma is served at the carving station with a live rotisserie. It is a tantalising sight as the shawarma is carved right in front of your eyes and you can see the juices drip from the roasted meat.

Ginger’s spin on the classic Peranakan dish, Babi Pongteh, is made from braised pork belly with fermented soybeans. Fork-tender with a significant depth of flavour to the dish from the soyabeans, the Asian in us really enjoyed this simple but hearty dish.

Our favourite of all the non-seafood meats was the Coffee Pork Ribs. A local favourite at several zichar spots, these ribs are uniquely flavoured with a sweet-sticky coffee glaze. There was just something special about the lingering bitterness of the sauce that made us keep digging into this dish.

FAMILIAR LOCAL DELIGHTS

Ginger also has a plethora of local dishes that will make the true-blue Singaporean in you very happy. Take a trip down memory lane and savour dishes such as Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Kueh Pie Tee, Singapore Laksa and even a DIY Rojak Station.

The laksa really stood out to us, having a thick and flavourful broth with a bit of a spicy kick to balance the sweetness of the coconut milk. Feel free to add as many toppings you want from their array of classic laksa ingredients (think fishcakes, quail eggs and shrimp).

SWEET TREATS YOU’LL LOVE

Unlike most buffet dessert spreads, Ginger focuses on bringing local flavours to the table. Look forward to an extensive range of various nyonya kueh, ranging from every child’s favourite Lapis Sago to the pretty blue Pulut Tai Tai.

Alongside the local desserts is a range of petite cakes and pastries including a Strawberry Yogurt Cake, Blueberry Crumble and a creamy Durian Cake.

Remember to quote ‘ladyironchef’ making reservations to enjoy 25% off from now until 28 July 2019, applicable to weekend lunch and dinner except the eve of and Public Holidays.

Lunch: S$58/adult, S$29/child
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm

Dinner: S$68/adult, S$34/child
Fri to Sun: 6pm – 10pm

Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Rd
Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 6am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway/ Bugis

This post is brought to you by Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

From the humble streets of Chinatown to the enclave of old Kampong Glam, PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s all-day dining buffet restaurant has long been known to deliver excellent renditions of local classics. Drawing inspiration from Singapore’s rich culinary landscape, the chefs here spare no effort in preparing a sumptuous buffet spread of mega proportions.

Their all-new weekend lunch and dinner spread—happening from now until 30 April 2019—encompasses cuisine spanning the far reaches of Southeast Asia from their Indonesian-inspired Wagyu Beef with Rendang Sauce, cult favourite, Salted Egg Yolk Crab and their all-new Claypot Rock Lobster with Fish Maw Soup that’s worthy of multiple helpings. Birthed from the hands of an experienced team of chefs, this weekend spread boasts a rustic, nostalgic appeal—one delicious mouthful at a time.

If you haven’t quite gotten over the recent Chinese new year holiday, then perhaps some proper feasting is in order. And to make your weekend dining experience even better, our readers can quote “LIC25” to enjoy a 25% discount on the weekend lunch and dinner buffet!

WAGYU BEEF WITH RENDANG SAUCE

There’s much to look forward to in the meat department and the one dish that’s worth having seconds of is their Wagyu Beef with Rendang Sauce. Tender, gorgeously pink and finished with a multi-dimensional gravy, this centrepiece stunner is one that’s worthy of multiple helpings.

The Wagyu beef, in all its tender, buttery glory is perfect on its own but what really takes it to the next level is the beautifully done rendang sauce. Much less viscous than your typical rendang gravy, do not be fooled because for what this sauce lacks in thickness, it sure as heck makes up for in flavour. A whirlwind of fresh flavours, the elements of lemongrass, ginger, garlic, turmeric and chilli do well to blanket the decadent Wagyu.

ROAST DUCK

Earning its place among the variety of premium meats over at the live carving station, do not miss your opportunity to snag a piece of their Roast Duck. We were fortunate to land ourselves the thigh portion which was tender and oozing with its own natural, flavour-packed fat.

Roasted to juicy perfection, the meat is succulent and devoid of any gaminess. During cooking, the fat of beneath the outer skin is properly rendered out, resulting in a paper-thin skin that’s crispy and delicious.

SOFT SHELL CRAB WITH WASABI MAYO

As addictive as a tub of love letters, one will find it incredibly difficult to resist going back for seconds (even thirds) for these deep-fried bad boys. Coated lightly in a flavoured batter and fried to crispy perfection, these delicious morsels taste similar to seafood tempura but better. Drizzle some wasabi mayo over it for a heightened depth of flavour.

SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB WITH DEEP FRIED MANTOU

A staple at Ginger, their rendition of chilli crab is always a crowd pleaser. With all the foundations of the iconic dish done right—from the sweet, spicy and subtly tangy sauce to the quality of the crabs that are cooked just right—it’s hard to say that their take on it is anything but delicious.

Thickened with a beaten egg, the sauce develops thick, almost spreadable consistency that is just perfect when paired with deep-fried mantou.

SALTED EGG YOLK CRAB

Buttery, creamy but above all, savoury with a subtle zing, their rendition of the ever-popular Salted Egg Yolk Crab will have you diving in for seconds. Albeit the sauce is thick, the flavour was nicely balanced and well rounded out by the aromatic curry leaves. The crab meat was sweet and firm, serving as a worthy accompaniment for the luxurious salted egg yolk sauce.

CLAYPOT ROCK LOBSTER WITH FISH MAW SOUP

New to their arsenal of crustaceans is the Rock Lobster. To best appreciate the natural flavours of their premium Rock Lobster, we highly recommend heading over the live station to get yourself a serving of their Claypot Rock Lobster with Fish Maw Soup.

Cooked à la minute, the chef heats up 3 sizeable halves in a claypot of fish maw soup. Clear and comforting, the soup is flavoured simply with Chinese cooking wine, fresh broth and fish maw.

ROCK LOBSTER IN BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

If you’d much prefer something with a tinge of heat, definitely go for the other option which sees these sweet, fleshy crustaceans cooked in a flavourful black pepper sauce alongside aromatics such as curry leaves and garlic. Aptly peppery and fragrant without overshadowing its natural flavour, this dish was well executed, pushing the potential of the otherwise mildly flavoured lobsters and giving it an edgier appeal.

STIR-FRIED HOKKIEN PRAWN NOODLE WITH OBAR LEAVES

We set pretty high standards when it comes to Hokkien mee and we’re never slow to crucify anyone who desecrates one of our all-time favourite local dishes. Fortunately for us, no nails and crosses were required this time. On the contrary, the dish was well executed and encompassed all the right qualities of a good Hokkien mee.

The wok hei aroma and flavour was apparent and the noodles were cooked to just the right consistency—moist but not saucy. The dish boasts an intense flavour of fresh prawns and pork, and the strands of egg noodles did well to absorb all of it.

DIY KUEH PIE TEE

A hugely popular Peranakan snack, one of the things we tend to repeatedly gravitate towards is their DIY Kueh Pie Tee Station. For one, the thin and crispy tart shell (known as the kueh) is fresh and the pie tee—the sweet mixture of finely diced vegetables—is soft, sweet and flavourful.

Here’s a tip on how to achieve that perfect one-biter: fill it up about three-quarters of the way with their delicious pie tee and top it off with a smidgen of sambal, a tiny drizzle of sweet sauce and a few coriander leaves. Spicy, sweet and fresh all in one bite, it’s impossible to stop at just one.

In need of something to look forward to over the weekend? Let Ginger be your solution, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to quote “LIC25” to enjoy a 25% discount on the weekend lunch and dinner buffet!

Premium Madness Weekend Dinner Buffet (Fri to Sun)
Now until 30th April 2019
Daily: 6pm – 10.30pm
Adult: S$68++, Child: S$34++

Premium Madness Weekend Lunch Buffet (Sat & Sun)
Now until 30th April 2019
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm
Adult: S$58++, Child:

Terms & Conditions:

• Prices are subject to service charge and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• The Management reserves the right to replace dishes without prior notice.
• All dishes are on a rotational basis.

GINGER
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
For reservations: +65 6505 5710 or dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Nearest Stations: Bugis / Nicole Highway

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We have dined at Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road many times but they always manage to get us excited for our next trip back. When looking for an affordable buffet place that suits the dynamics of a multi-generational family or a diverse group of friends, Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road will, without doubt, be on top of our list.

Drawing inspiration from Singapore’s culturally-rich enclaves with many dishes being heavily influenced by Asian flavours and helmed by their new Executive Chef Vincent Aw, expect a wide range of new, exciting dishes that are perfect for your Christmas feasting.

From 1st December 2018 to 1st January 2019, a sumptuous Christmas feast certainly awaits you here at Ginger, so put your diets on hold and get ready for the season of feasting!  What’s more, our readers can quote ‘ladyironchef‘ upon making reservation to enjoy this lavish buffet spread at 25% discount from 1st December 2018 to 1st January 2019 (exclude blackout dates), and 15% discount on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

TRADITIONAL WHOLE ROASTED TURKEY

Christmas is not Christmas without a classic roast turkey. Ginger’s Traditional Whole Roasted Turkey is served with Cranberries and Pan Jus. The exterior of the turkey had a good, crisp roast to it and the meat was surprisingly pretty tender and moist.

Served with a savoury giblet sauce at the side which really enhanced the flavour of the turkey and added a nice savoury element to it.

HONEY-GLAZED HAM WITH ORIENTAL SALSA

Another quintessential festive centrepiece we cannot do without is ham. Though Ginger’s rendition may not be the grandest of sorts in terms of appearance, the sweet and smoky notes were pretty distinct.

ROAST BEEF

Among the multitude of roasts available at the carving station is a giant hunk of roast beef. Ginger has put an interesting twist on the classic festive roast; the beef was covered in a layer of crispy breadcrumbs, giving the meat a nice, crisp exterior.

ROCK LOBSTERS BOUILLABAISSE

Besides their array of yuletide whole roasts, Ginger’s buffet line-up also includes a variety of other dishes that will only be available exclusively during their festive season.

One of which would be their luxurious Rock Lobster Bouillabaisse—cooked upon order, what you can expect is naturally sweet and succulent lobster flesh that goes hand-in-hand with the umami bouillabaisse sauce doused all over it. Treat yourself to as many as you can stomach!

FESTIVE BUFFET LINE-UP

The feasting doesn’t stop there; there is an abundance of other dishes for you to dig into if you still have room left in your stomach. From fresh seafood on ice to satay that is grilled right before your eyes, there is definitely something for everyone.

Also part of their festive buffet is the Seafood Mac and Cheese, Spanish Pork Casserole with Paprika and Pan-Seared Halibut with Mussels and Saffron Cream.

Do note that these items are on a rotational basis and are subject to changes.

BARBECUED AND GRILLED DELIGHTS

Ginger will also be showcasing various culinary styles that Singaporean would likely be familiar with. Look forward to items such as Grilled Scallop with Yuzu and Shoyu, Hawaiian Pizza, Assorted Satays and Grilled Sambal Stingray.

We would like to give a special mention to their Scallops and Grilled Stingray. The scallops were incredibly plump and absolutely divine; they may be some of the best-grilled scallops that we’ve had in a while. The very tender stingrays, on the other hand, were grilled in a fragrant sambal marinate that was delightfully sweet, tangy and spicy all at once.

SEAFOOD ON ICE

Unlimited plates of fresh seafood is never a bad idea. Indulge in Ginger’s array of fresh seafood which includes mussels, clams and sweet, plump prawns.

FAMOUS CHILLI CRAB 

How could we forget their famous chilli crab? This much-loved Singaporean classic is a staple dish at any buffet spread here at Ginger. We are obsessed with its luscious, rich gravy that is the perfect blend of sweet, savoury and spicy. The silky egg that is stirred into the sauce also elevates the dish up a notch and gives the concoction and even creamier texture.

Complete the meal by dunking some golden fried mantous into that decadent sauce and have those plump, soft buns soak up all that sinful gravy. ‘Tis the season for indulgence; it’s worth it!

ROUND YOUR FEAST UP ON A SWEET NOTE

Now, no matter how stuffed you are after all that feasting, be sure to grab some of their sweet treats to round off your meal.

You can expect to find a range of assorted Christmas Cookies, Fruit Cakes alongside their signature Gula Melaka Log Cake with Coconut Flakes.

We are fans of the Gula Melaka Log Cake with Coconut Flakes—the sponge and cream layers are not overly sweet just the way we like it while the coconut flakes added an extra crunch to the sweet treat and it is truly the best way to end our feast on a good note.

FESTIVE PORK KNUCKLES WITH DRIED CHILLIES AND PEPPERCORNS FOR TAKEAWAY

If you’re planning to spend your Christmas in the comfort of your own home, you can opt for their catering option to help you ease the preparation for your Christmas dinner.

Available as part of PARKROYAL On Beach Road’s festive takeaway and courtesy of Si Chuan Dou Hua, the Festive Pork Knuckles with Dried Chillies and Peppercorns is available for takeaway. Unapologetically piquant and peppery, this sure isn’t for the faint-hearted!

The Festive Pork Knuckles with Dried Chillies and Peppercorns is available for takeaway at S$58 nett.

Takeaway orders can be made via email to dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com or at +65 6505 5710. Advance orders of three working days are required for festive takeaway items.

As mentioned, quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making reservation to enjoy this lavish buffet spread at 25% discount from 1st December 2018 to 1st January 2019 (exclude blackout dates), and 15% discount on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (the full payment must be made before 20 December 2018).

Festive Lunch (12pm – 2.30pm)
Mondays to Fridays: Adults S$58++, Children S$29++
Saturdays & Sundays: Adults S$68++, Children S$34++
24, 31 December 2018 & 01 January 2019: Adults S$68++, Children S$34++
25 December 2018: Adults S$88++, Children S$44++

Festive Dinner (6pm – 10pm)
Mondays to Thursdays: Adults S$78++, Children S$39++
Fridays to Sundays: Adults S$88++, Children S$44++
24 & 31 December 2018: Adults S$98++, Children S$49++
25 December 2018: Adults S$88++, Children S$44++
01 January 2019: Adults S$68++, Children S$34++

GINGER
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
For reservations: +65 6505 5710 or dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Nearest Stations: Bugis/ Nicoll Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL On Beach Road.

Since Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s opening last year, they’ve been serving up value-for-money buffet deals one after another. Famed for their stellar seafood spread, they’ve never failed to delight us. Expect nothing short of a wonderful feast of five flavours of crabs and a lobster this time around.

Crustacean lovers looking for an indulgent meal will be delighted by Ginger’s long-time popular favourites such as Black Pepper Crab, Chilli Crab, Salted Egg Yolk Crab and Pumpkin Lobster in Claypot, as well as new creations such as  Rock Salt Baked Crab—all on top of their regular buffet spread on a rotational basis. It’s an all-you-can-eat plethora of decadent premium seafood and local delights.

The Wonders of Pincers buffet line-up of signature offerings will run from now till the 30 November 2018. And you can quote ‘LIC25′ upon making your reservations for a 25% off buffet dinners. There’s no way anyone would let this chance pass by, so do make your reservations ASAP.

BLACK PEPPER CRAB

For those familiar with Ginger, you’d already know that the Black Pepper crabs are a show stopper in their own right. Its aromatic wok hei emphasizes the prominent peppery zing, leaving a lingering fiery heat on the tongue. It makes for a highly addictive mouthful that you’d just can’t help but want more of.

CHILLI CRAB

The much-loved Chilli crab is a staple in a typical local feast, and definitely so here at Ginger too. Sweet, savoury and spicy all in one, the gravy is extra rich and luscious with tons of silky egg stirred into the sauce. The savoury aroma of the sauce brings out the natural sweetness of the crab, allowing diners to appreciate the freshness of the crabs at their best.

PUMPKIN LOBSTER IN CLAYPOT

This particular recipe has won countless praises since its debut at Ginger’s live counter. With a fresh pot whipped up right as you order it, it combines the succulent texture of the lobster with herb-infused pumpkin puree to create a sweet pleasant aftertaste, leaving your taste buds begging for more.

ROCK SALT BAKED CRAB

For the slightly more health-conscious, Ginger also offers Rock Salt Baked Crab. It’s infused with ginger and Radix Angelicae Sinensis—or more commonly known as Dang Gui—which is a herb that helps to boost blood circulation. This rendition is available at the barbeque live station, where the crabs get an extra char to give it that added smokey touch.

SALTED EGG YOLK CRAB

It is, perhaps, impossible to exclude salted egg yolk from Singapore cuisine now. There’s something about the rich grainy creamy egg yolk sauce on the crabs that has every reason to borrow the phrase “finger-licking good” for itself. Along with chilli padi and curry leaves, it makes for an extremely indulgent and sinful dish.

BARBEQUE LIVE STATION

If you love the sizzling sounds and smoky aromas unique to that of an open grill, you’d love their barbeque live station.

Apart from the Rock Salt Baked Crab, there are also plenty of other delectable offerings on display. Choose from your local favourites such as otah, chicken wings and even sambal stingray! All these are cooked on the open grill in front of you in order for diners to best savour the aromatic smokey char that complements that natural taste of the dishes.

You can also think of this as a “Chomp Chomp-style feast”—free-flow.

FRESH SEAFOOD ON ICE

Seafood enthusiasts would also be delighted to know that the party doesn’t stop at just the pincer line-up. Apart from those, Ginger’s array of seafood offerings are all displayed on a bed of ice for diners to help themselves to.

From juicy sweet prawns to meaty mussels and crunchy conches, help yourselves to even more seafood!

LOCAL DELIGHTS

Ocean gems aside, the buffet spread includes plenty of other local favourites as well as regional specialities. We loved their crispy pork belly which was cut on the spot, and their prata were served hot and crispy.

If you are lucky, you will get to try the braised pig’s intestines and salted vegetables. Scoop yourself a bowl of porridge, then drizzle it with the braised sauce and a huge serving of pig’s intestines and stewed salted vegetables; this is the epitome of comfort food!

DESSERTS

Ginger might not have the most extensive spread around, but rest assured they’ve covered all grounds with a mix of both Western cakes and tarts, and Asian kuehs and sweet soup.

As “The Wonder of Pincers” is only available for a limited time till 30 November 2018, do make your reservations ASAP and quote ‘LIC25′ to enjoy a whopping 25% discount!

Lunch Buffet
2 July to 31 October 2018
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm
Adult S$68, Child S$34

Dinner Buffet
2 July to 31 October 2018
Daily: 6pm – 10.30pm
Adult S$68, Child S$34

GINGER
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
For reservations: +65 6505 5710 or dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Nearest Stations: Bugis and Nicole Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Back at it again with their stellar lobster and crab offerings is Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road. Helmed by our friend and the maestro behind their innovative seafood-centric spread is Resident Executive Chef Low Hoe Kiat.

This season, ‘A Clawsome Seafood on Grill’ showcases an incredible spread of crustacean delights with a touch of local influences, and BBQ seafood will be added to the repertoire; think of it like dining in a sea of oceanic gems enjoying a decadent amount of premium seafood and local favourites – at an unbelievable price.

Diners looking for a hearty indulgence will be thrilled by the new Lobster and Seafood Shanghai Noodle Soup, with its robust seafood broth, topped with oceanic gems such as lobster, crab claw and scallops as well as our personal favourite, Chef Low’s piquant Braised Crab Bee Hoon that teases any palate with its aromatic wok-hei flavour.

With so many exciting lobster and crab dishes to look forward to, you’ll be insane to give this a miss. And as if this stunning buffet could not get any more enticing, our readers can quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy 25% off for both the lunch and dinner buffet from 01 April to 30 June 2018. That means you only pay S$51++ per adult for both the Weekend lunch and Daily dinner buffets!

PUMPKIN LOBSTER IN CLAYPOT

Those who are familiar with Ginger’s Lobsters & Crabs buffet would recognise Executive Chef Low’s winning recipe that won countless praises from the public. This phenomenal dish beautifully combines the succulent texture of lobsters with generous servings of pumpkin puree that has been infused with locally sourced herbs.

The consistently good pumpkin gravy is the key to its huge success and we absolutely adore the creamy, smoky taste that just further accentuates the natural sweetness of the lobster.

Diners can get their serving of Pumpkin Lobster in Claypot at the live counter where, upon request, the chefs will whip up a fresh pot right before your eyes.

BARBECUE STATION SPREAD

If you get excited by the sizzling sounds and smoky aromas that emerge as a result of freshly grilled seafood then you will be delighted by Ginger’s array of seafood offerings at its Barbecue Live Station.

Choose from a plethora of fresh seafood beginning with stingray, prawn, squid and shellfish such as clams and mussels, as well as lobsters and watch as these ocean gems are cooked à la minute on the open grill right before your eyes.

Don’t forget to slather a generous helping of Ginger’s house-made sauces and sambals that are all concocted using onions, chilli, limes, salted fish, providing a spicy and umami-packed kick to the barbecue delights.

It is truly like indulging in BBQ seafood at your favourite hawker centres, except that you are in a much more comfortable environment with airconditioning sans smoke-filled air.

CHILLI CRAB

Swimming in a subtly sweet, savoury and spicy gravy, the much-loved Chilli Crabs is a staple and we particularly love Chef Low’s rendition as it is served with lots of egg stirred into the sauce mixture to give it a luscious and decadent texture.

Spicy but not overly heavy on tomato, the chilli crabs served here at Ginger boasts a savoury aroma and allows diners to truly appreciate the natural sweetness of the crab.

BLACK PEPPER CRAB

Reminiscent of toasted pepper corns, the Black Pepper Crab is a showstopper in its own right and is something that diners can look forward to.

Spicy with a prominent peppery flavour that lingers on the tongue, coupled with the sweet flesh of the crab, makes for one solid mouthful that we just cannot get enough of each time we visit.

BRAISED CRAB BEE HOON

One of Chef Low’s signatures and a crowd favourite is the Braised Crab Bee Hoon. Brimming with an unbelievably aromatic wok-hei flavour, this noodle dish uses a flavourful stock infused with crab; the bee hoon is hence allowed to simmer and soak up all the goodness.

Cooking it over a roaring flame also allows each individual strand of bee hoon to achieve a prominent wok-hei flavour.

OYSTER OMELETTE

Crispy around the edges yet maintaining a fluffy centre, we dare admit that the Oyster Omelette served here is one of the best we’ve had. Served with plump oysters, each bite promises a symphony of oceany, briny flavours mixed with fried eggy goodness.

BAKED SALMON

Served whole over a bed of red onions, chillies and spring onions, this colossal baked fish is baked with fresh aromatics and chillies.

The humble salmon is given a lick of local Southeast Asian flavours that are all nicely blanketed in a subtly toasted flavour. Pair it with their house-made chilli sauce!

ROAST LAMB

To satisfy your craving for red meat, be sure to tuck into their Roast Lamb. Roasted low and slow to achieve a deep crust, the pleasantly gamey lamb still retains a pinkish medium-rare hue in the middle that is both tender and flavourful.

To complement the robust and gamey qualities of the lamb, spoon over some of their house-made mint sauce.

LOCAL DELIGHTS

Crustaceans aside, the buffet spread also encompasses a wide range of locally-inspired dishes, as well as, tastes from around the region. We particularly love their Braised Pork Belly and Intestines that go marvellously well with either their plain or chicken porridge.

SWEET ENDINGS

Although not the most extensive of dessert spreads around, Ginger does well in ensuring variety—from its tarts, cakes, kuehs to sweet soups.

The strawberry tart comes highly recommended but the real crowd-pleaser is their coconut cake. Sandwiched between each layer of chiffon cake is fresh, tender coconut meat. For all the coconut lovers out there, this is something you definitely need to try.

‘A Clawsome Seafood on Grill’ is happening from 01 April to 30 June 2018. Don’t forget to quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy 25% off for both the Weekend lunch and Daily dinner buffets. That means you get to enjoy an unlimited amount of crab and lobster delights at only S$51++ per adult for both the Weekend lunch and Daily dinner buffets!

Terms and Conditions:

**Valid only for Dinner Buffets (Monday to Sunday).
**Valid for Weekend Buffet Lunches (Saturday and Sunday).
**Not valid on any special occasions, the eve of public holidays or on public holidays.
**Blackout and closed-out dates do apply.
**Not valid with any credit card discounts and promotions or any on-going promotions.
**Reservations are required and subject to availability.
**The hotel reserves the right to amend the promotional details without prior notice.
**The hotel reserves the right to change its seasonal items without prior notice.
**Price stated is subject to service charge and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Lunch Buffet
1 April to 30 June 2018
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm
Adult S$68++, Child S$34++ (child aged four to 12 years old)

Dinner Buffet
1 April to 30 June 2018
Mon to Fri: 6pm – 10.30pm
Adult S$68++, Child S$39++ (child aged four to 12 years old)

GINGER
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
For reservations: +65 6505 5710 or dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Daily: 6pm – 10.00pm
Nearest Stations: Bugis and Nicole Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

When it comes to crab and seafood buffet, our minds naturally gravitate towards Chef Low and his team at Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road. Drawing inspiration from Singapore’s culturally-rich ethnic landscape, the chefs at Ginger never fail to impress us with their tantalising array of seafood offerings each time we visit.

This Lunar New Year, usher the Year of the Dog with Ginger’s value-for-money buffet that will feature Boston lobsters in its Prosperity Trio. That’s right, lobster fans will be thrilled to hear that this all-day-dining restaurant is introducing a new Prosperity Lo Hei that swaps out the traditional salmon slices with luscious chunks of Boston Lobsters.

Exclusively for the dinner buffet from 05 Feb to 02 Mar 2018, every table will enjoy one complimentary serving of the Prosperity Trio—customised to suit the number of your dinner guests. The Prosperity Trio, is a new and exciting creation by Ginger that essentially comprises lavish delights such as their Prosperity Lo Hei with Boston Lobsters, Braised Sea Treasures (Pen Cai) and Wok-Fried Lobsters in Superior Stock.

Also making their debut on the buffet line are the Golden Sea Bass with Sha Sha Sauce, Barbecued Pork Ribs in Capital Sauce and Baked River Prawns with Garlic Shoyu (available from 01 Feb to 02 Mar 2018).

Quote ‘ladyironchef x Ginger CNY’ to enjoy 25% off for both the lunch and dinner buffet. That means you only pay S$36++ per adult for the lunch buffet and S$58.50++ for the dinner buffet!

PROSPERITY LO HEI WITH BOSTON LOBSTERS

No Chinese New Year would be complete without a prosperity toss or Lo Hei. Seen at literally every reunion meal, this iconic salad dish of technicolour beauty symbolises starting the new year on a good note.

Traditionally, salmon slices are used but Ginger raises the bar this year with their Prosperity Lo Hei with Boston Lobsters that introduces luscious, plump lobster meat as well as a myriad of ingredients not commonly found in your typical yu sheng; think ingredients such as pomegranate, jellyfish, deep-fried and salmon skin.

Taking the idea of reunion dinners to a whole new level, each table will enjoy one complimentary serving of the Prosperity Trio during the dinner buffet that comprises this extravagant Lo Hei, as well as a serving of the Braised Sea Treasures and Wok-Fried Lobsters In Superior Stock—no minimum number of persons required!

BRAISED SEA TREASURES

Not many know about this, but back in the olden days, Pen Cai was a dish strictly meant for royalty—more specifically the emperor during the Song Dynasty. Now a mainstay in many Chinese restaurants, this braised treasure pot of goodness is something anyone can enjoy.

Boasting premium ingredients such as baby abalone, sea cucumber, fresh scallops, fish maw, dried oysters and wawa vegetables, Ginger’s Braised Sea Treasures is so luxurious, rich and will definitely impress everyone in the family.

WOK FRIED LOBSTERS IN SUPERIOR STOCK

The Wok Fried Lobsters in Superior Stock, (available only as part of the exclusive Prosperity Trio served during the dinner buffet), is a crustacean enthusiast’s dream come true. Fried with ginger and scallions, the plump lobsters achieve a clean and fragrant aroma that does not overpower the natural sweetness of the crustacean. Once fried to a golden shade, it is further intensified with a savoury stock.

Each piece of lobster that we had was tender and oozing with savoury flavours. On the outside, you get a mildly caramelised exterior with subtle hints of wok hei and on the inside, the flesh was still soft and sweet.

GOLDEN SEA BASS WITH SHA SHA SAUCE

Given the expertise of our friend, Executive Chef Low Hoe Kiat, in Asian cooking, Ginger will offer a wide variety of traditional delicacies to usher in the auspicious year. Debuting on the buffet line is the Golden Sea Bass with Sha Cha Sauce which is deep-fried whole.

The deep-fried fish boasts a crispy exterior and delicate meat that is brought to life with the addition of the savoury sha sha sauce—a traditional Teochew condiment comprising soybean oil, garlic, shallots, chilis, and dried shrimp.

BARBECUED PORK RIBS IN CAPITAL SAUCE

If there was any way to describe perfection in a bite, their Barbecued Pork Ribs in Capital Sauce would be it. Sticky, sweet and complete with a charred and smoky quality, this lean pork rib is hands down, a winner in our book.

BAKED RIVER PRAWNS WITH GARLIC SHOYU

One of the newer highlights of Ginger’s extensive buffet spread is Chef Low’s signature Baked River Prawns with Garlic Shoyu, a tantalising treat that boasts succulent textures in every bite. The garlic and shoyu combination play a profound role in this dish which complements the natural sweetness of the river prawns excellently.

BRAISED SEA CUCUMBER WITH TREASURES

Another new addition to the buffet line-up is the new Braised Sea Cucumber with Treasures that features sumptuous and chunky braised sea cucumber, pork belly and vegetables. Although we are not huge fans of sea cucumber, we must say that the ones here are braised beautifully.

Last but most certainly not least, is this stellar fried chicken dish that is bound to have you going back for seconds or even thirds. Lightly battered and fried whole, the chicken is insanely crispy with a flavour closely resembling that of our favourite Har Cheong Gai.

Don’t forget to quote ‘ladyironchef x Ginger CNY’ to enjoy 25% savings for both the dinner and lunch buffet. That means you only pay S$36++ per adult for the lunch buffet and S$58.50++ for the dinner buffet.

Terms and conditions:

**Offer is valid from 5 February to 2 March 2018.
**Offer is valid from Mondays to Sundays.
**Offer is not valid during Eve of and on Day of Public Holidays.
**Blackout dates on 15 February 2018, 16 February 2018 and 17 February 2018 apply.
**Prior reservation is highly recommended and subject to availability.
**Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions, offers or vouchers.
**Prices are subject to service charge and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
**Prosperity Trio is served exclusively during the dinner buffet.
**Prosperity Trio is customised to suit the number of guests per table and limited to one serving only.
**The hotel reserves the right to amend promotional details without prior notice.

Chinese New Year Lunch Buffet
5 February  to 2 March 2018
Mon to Fri: Adult S$48++, Child S$24++
15 February 2018 (Eve of CNY): Adult S$68++, Child S$34++
16 & 17 February 2018 (1st & 2nd day of CNY): Adult S$68++, Child S$34++

Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet
5 February  to 2 March 2018
Mon to Fri: Adult S$78++, Child S$39++
15 February 2018 (Eve of CNY): Adult S$98++, Child S$49++
16 & 17 February 2018 (1st & 2nd day of CNY): Adult S$78++, Child S$39++

Ginger
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
For reservations: +65 6505 5710 or dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Daily: 6pm – 10.00pm
Nearest Stations: Bugis / Nicoll Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Christmas is less than twenty sleeps away and we are all psyched for a festive Yuletide with our loved ones over a good buffet dinner. Whenever we want something that suits the dynamics of a family with three generations, one of our favourite spots is PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s all-day-dining restaurant, Ginger.

Drawing inspiration from Singapore’s diverse cuisines and cultural influences, what diners can look forward to at Ginger this festive month is a value-for-money buffet spread that comprises both local delights and traditional festive roasts—few of which are given a lick of Asian flavours for that special kick.

Helmed by our friend Executive Chef Low Hoe Kiat, Ginger will showcase thematic dishes such as Oven-Roasted Goose infused with Five Spice and Onion Marmalade, Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Seafood Paella as well as his signature slow-braised Pumpkin Crab in Claypot.

Whether you’re a devoted crab lover or just someone looking to stuff yourself silly, this buffet spread will please both the young and old in the family. Simply quote ‘ladyironchef x Christmas’ upon making your reservation to enjoy Ginger’s dinner buffet at S$58.50++ per adult. This promotion is valid from Mondays to Thursdays from 09 December 2017 to 29 December 2017, and it is not available on the eve of and public holidays.

The restaurant boasts a cosy buffet line that features an array of lobsters, crabs and shellfish varieties alongside a live carving roast meat station where you can find anything from turkey to honey baked ham, seafood on ice, and selection of pastries and desserts.

Executive Chef Low Hoe Kiat helms Ginger’s massive kitchen and is also the man behind this year’s Yuletide spread. Die-hard fans of shellfish can look forward to a dazzling array of crab dishes—from local favourites such as pepper crab and chilli crab to Chef Low’s signature crab with pumpkin purée (that is absolutely divine).

TURKEY JUNIOR WITH CHESTNUT STUFFING

More often than not, turkey has a bad reputation for being a gimmicky Christmas showpiece mostly because it looks stunning as a food item but is usually extremely dry and tasteless. However, the Turkey Junior with Chestnut Stuffing that Chef Low will prove that notion wrong.

Its exterior boasts a deep roasted flavour with apparent hints of herbs and the meat was surprisingly moist and pull-apart tender. The giblet sauce provides a savoury element to the meat while the cranberry sauce adds a subtle tartness that works wonderfully well with the roasted bird.

OVEN BAKED GAMMON HAM

Among the multitude of roasts available at the live carving roast meat section is the Oven Baked Gammon Ham.

Believe us when we say that you will not find a more delicious baked ham elsewhere. Baked with the bone-in, this glorious hunk of meat is given a generous and regular basting of honey to develop its caramel-like flavour and a golden sheen. The ham itself was insanely succulent and tasty which made it almost impossible for us to resist going back for seconds.

Ginger definitely has the best Christmas ham this year!

ROAST BEEF

Beef aficionados will definitely not want to miss the Roast beef. Cooked rare, the meat is pink and so outrageously tender. No sauce is needed; it is so good on its own!

Our recommendation is to request for your roast beef to be sliced thinly so as to be able to enjoy it and its textural best.

KANGAROO CARPACCIO

Although kangaroo meat is far from festive, let alone a common sight at many dinner tables around here, it is still something worth trying. Prepared raw as a carpaccio, a kangaroo loin is given a heavy sprinkling of black pepper, sliced thinly such that it literally melts on your tongue and drizzled with olive oil.

OVEN ROAST GOOSE INFUSED WITH FIVE SPICE

One of the stars of this year’s festive buffet line up at Ginger is the Oven Roasted Goose infused with Five Spice and Onion Marmalade. Served slightly pink, we were able to truly savour the rich robust qualities of the goose without it being overly dry. Coupled with the warm, savoury and aromatic five-spice powder, this bird was as aromatic as it was tasty.

By default, goose and orange work brilliantly together which was a no-brainer when it came to the onion marmalade that diners will have the option of dolloping over their goose. Props to the chefs for cleverly injecting the sweet onion element into the citrusy marmalade. Overall, this was one of our favourite dishes out of the lot.

A LIFE-SIZED GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Perhaps one of the most captivating sights to behold is their life-sized gingerbread house. Yes, it is one hundred percent made using real edible gingerbread and it houses all things sweet from Christmas log cakes to fancy pastries—even Hansel and Gretel would be intrigued.

All seasoned buffet diners would know to save a little room for dessert, and you will be sorry if you didn’t here at Ginger. Tuck into a medley of sweet treats at the dessert corner including Scandinavian log cakes, Christmas stollen, raspberry cheesecake, gingerbread cookies, crepe Suzettes and flambéed Cherries. This particular section is sure to be a hit with the kids as well as all the sweet tooth out there.

Put your diet plans on hold (temporarily) and allow your appetite free reign at this sumptuous Yuletide feast at Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Don’t forget to quote ‘ladyironchef x Christmas’ upon making your reservation to enjoy this sumptuous Christmas feast at S$58.50++ per adult. The buffet promotion is available for dinner only from Mondays to Thursdays from 09 December 2017 to 29 December 2017.

**Valid from 09 to 29 December 2017

**Valid for festive dinner from Mondays to Thursdays only.

**Prior reservations to be made via +65 6505 5710 or email dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com.

**Not valid on eve of and on public holidays.

**Offer not valid with other promotions and discounts, unless otherwise stated

**Prices are subject to service charge and Goods and Services Tax (GST)

**The hotel reserves the right to amend the promotional details without prior notice

Festive Lunch Buffet
9 December 2017 to 1 January 2018
Mon to Fri: Adult S$58++, Child S$29++
Sat & Sun: Adult S$78++, Child S$39++
24, 25, 31 December 2017 & 1 January 2018: Adult S$98++, Child S$49++

Festive Dinner Buffet
9 to 30 December 2017
Mon to Thu: Adult S$78++, Child S$39++
Fri to Sun: Adult S$88++, Child S$44++
24 & 31 December 2017 (Sun): Adult S$118++, Child S$59++
25 December 2017 & 1 January 2018 (Mon): Adult S$108++, Child S$54++

Ginger
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
For reservations: +65 6505 5710 or dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Daily: 6pm – 10.00pm
Nearest Stations: Bugis / Nicoll Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Since the restaurant’s grand opening this year, GINGER in PARKROYAL on Beach Road has never failed to delight our taste buds with the best crustacean buffet that is infused with local and regional flavours.

Famed for its stellar seafood creations using only premium ingredients, GINGER’s new ‘A Clawsome Lobsters and Crabs Affair’ buffet lineup helmed by Executive Chef Low Hoe Kiat is probably the best news all shellfish aficionados will receive this month—it features unlimited lobsters, crabs, salmon and river prawns!

Diners will get to enjoy an unbeatable spread of Pan-Fried River Prawns, Wok-Fried Crab In “Sacha Sauce”, Braised Crabs In Aged coconut and Stewed Lobster With Ginger in Superior Stock among others. You know Chef Low never fails to deliver.

And, to further entice you, GINGER is running a special promotion for all Ladyironchef readers. Simply quote “LICX42” when making reservations and this seafood feast is yours for only S$42++ per adult (U.P. S$58++) from now until 08 Dec 2017. This offer is valid for dinner daily and lunch on weekends.

One star attraction at GINGER is their ‘live’ stations where chefs whip up your dishes expertly right in front of your eyes.

Visitors get to experience the impressive theatrical element first-hand and one you must not skip is the Pan-Fried River Prawn station—we were absolutely floored by the aroma of succulent prawns doused in Chinese wine.

Now, let’s find out if the food at GINGER tastes just as good as it looks.

PAN-FRIED RIVER PRAWN

The Pan-Fried River Prawn is a gorgeous dish and we are not just talking about its stunning physical appearance. A favourite among all of us at the table, the plump river prawns were juicy, sweet and had a touch of alcoholic fragrance thanks to the use of Chinese wine.

To enhance the taste of the dish even more, eat the river prawns together with fresh leeks.

WOK-FRIED CRAB IN “SHA CHA SAUCE”

For the uninitiated, Sha Cha sauce is an important condiment when it comes to Chinese cooking and you can mostly find this flavour in Fujian, Teochew and Taiwanese cuisines. The main ingredients you can usually find in the classic Sha Cha sauce are chilli, dried shrimps, garlic and shallots.

GINGER’s Wok-Fried Crab In Sha Cha Sauce reminds us of our grandmother’s homecooked recipes during family reunions and it is ever so comforting. For many Chinese, this is the taste of nostalgia.

BRAISED CRABS IN AGED COCONUT

You may have tasted braised crabs but GINGER’s interesting rendition of Braised Crabs In Aged Coconut is probably something you have not even heard of before.

The crabs are lightly seared before it is stewed and this slow cooking method ensures that the coconut juices are locked in so that every bite of the moist crab meat is robust.

BAKED SALMON WITH GINGER, LEMONGRASS PESTO

Upon first inspection, the baked salmon looks pretty much like any standard Chinese cooking. Dig in a little deeper and you will find little surprises in this dish that makes it extraordinary.

For a start, the salmon meat was runny (just the way we like it) and carried a light ginger scent while the skin was slightly crispy at the edges. What made it really good though, was the addition of homemade lemongrass pesto sauce—blended with chilli and garlic—that really elevated the taste of the well-loved pink fish.

STEWED LOBSTER WITH GINGER IN SUPERIOR STOCK

During our previous trip to GINGER, we were blown away by the sheer intensity of flavours coming from their Stewed Lobster With Ginger In Superior Stock and we are glad that the team has decided to keep this crowd-pleaser on their new menu.

In all honesty, this seafood broth is one of the best we have tried so far and it is the result of boiling lobsters, prawns, mussels and clams for hours. But don’t just take our word for it, you really have to head down to the restaurant and try it for yourself.

EVEN MORE LOBSTERS AND CRABS

There is still so much more to expect from GINGER’s new buffet lineup. For those who love Singapore cuisine, you would be pleased to know that they have Chilli Crabs paired with Deep Fried Mantou, Salted Egg Yolk Crabs, as well as Black Pepper Crabs.

Beyond that, diners can also feast on staples from the Straits Settlement including Penang Hokkien Prawn Noodles, Oyster Omelette and Penang Char Kway Teow.

DESSERTS WITH A LOCAL TWIST

When you are ready to start on desserts, head over to the dessert counter where you can indulge in cakes, jellies, kuehs and all things sweet.

On top of the classic local desserts such as Ang Ku Kueh and Kueh Dadar, some unique treats that are recently added to the dessert collection include Lemongrass Cheese Cake, Ginger Flavoured Bread And Butter Pudding and Ginger Milk Pudding.

Remember to quote “LICX42” to enjoy A Clawsome Lobsters and Crabs Affair at S$42++ per pax (U.P. S$58++) from now to 08 Dec 2017. On top of that, guests will also receive a complimentary parking coupon per table per bill from now until 31 Oct 2017.

**This promotion is available for dinner from Mondays to Sundays and lunch on weekends (valid on eve of and on public holiday).

**Prices stated are subject to service charge and Goods & Services Tax (GST).

**Offer is not valid with other promotions.

GINGER
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
For reservations: +65 6505 5710 or dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Daily: 6pm – 10.00pm
Nearest Stations: Bugis and Nicole Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Looking back, we have had many fond memories at Plaza Brasserie in PARKROYAL on Beach Road. The buffet restaurant is currently undergoing a transformation and will return as GINGER by the end of the month. While we will miss the family dinners at Plaza Brasserie as well as its wonderful buffet spreads spread, boy, were we excited when we found out what GINGER will be offering.

The all-new GINGER will showcase the best of local food and regional highlights. Using only premium ingredients such as lobsters and crabs with familiar local recipes we all grew up enjoying, this buffet goes above and beyond your expectations of how local food should be like.

From fresh seafood to roasted delights and regional cultural delicacies, quote ‘ladyironchef-two-for-$88’** upon making your reservation to enjoy the dinner buffet at S$88++ for 2 pax from 27 June 2017 to 31 August 2017.

THE CONCEPT   

What differentiates GINGER from your usual local fare at hawker centres is the obvious difference in quality and ingredients selected for the buffet. While it is an upscale buffet, prices are kept affordable at S$58++ per person. However, for readers of Ladyironchef, you’ll get to enjoy the dinner buffet at S$88++ for 2 pax.

Diners will find a wide array of offerings but there are three main highlights at GINGER—fresh seafood served in various ways, Crustacean Hotpot, Singapore Chilli Crab and Whole Fish in Rock Salt.

SEAFOOD ON ICE

Every good buffet will have their own seafood on ice counter and that is not an exception at GINGER. All kinds of shellfish await!

We can imagine that the crustacean bar will be a big hit among diners, featuring fleshy lobsters, prawns, mussels and clams. There are also savoury dips to accompany the fresh seafood.

SEAFOOD HOTPOT

Behold, our favourite dish of the night:  the Crustacean Hotpot or what we’ve endearing called our seafood hotpot! Nothing stirs our hearts like the flavours of the ocean in the form of savoury broth made with seafood. The rich and flavourful soup was so satisfying that we would go back to GINGER just for this dish.

This reminds us of fish head steamboat but made even better with lobsters, prawns, mussels and clams. Do not be shy about piling all the ingredients into your soup!

SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB

This is a timeless classic and is always a crowd pleaser because Singaporeans love their chilli crabs! The mouth-watering blend of sweet and spicy gravy went wonderfully well with firm crab meat. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we paired the sauce with other fresh seafood on our table.

WHOLE FISH IN ROCK SALT

You can expect different varieties of fish, such as the whole salmon or sea bass stuffed with rosemary and lemons, coated in salt crust and baked to perfection so that the meat is tender and moist.

When it is ready to be served, the fish is then paired with basil pesto, lemon butter with capers or Nyonya sauce for extra taste.

ROAST MEATS

Head over to the roast meats section where you will be spoilt for choice with crispy duck, pork, roast chicken and sticky barbequed ribs. Oh yes, this is where all the meat lovers will gather at because who does not enjoy unlimited roast meats?! Not us for sure.

CHINESE CUISINE

Talk about Singaporeans’ national dish and most of us will think of the iconic Hainanese Chicken Rice. This is a Chinese classic not to be skipped at the buffet as you get endless servings of juicy chicken meat and fragrant rice.

Other Singapore signature dishes worth a mention include the delicately braised eight-hour Bak Kut Teh, Oyster Omelette, Braised Trunk Fish with Shiitake Mushrooms.

INDIAN CUISINE

Fans of Indian cuisine can look forward to this melt-in-your-mouth tandoori lamb chops that is best eaten with flaky naans. The marinated lamb chop is simply irresistible with the right balance of lean meat and fats. This is by far one of the best dishes we tried that night.

MALAY CUISINE

We talked about both Chinese and Indian delights which you can find at GINGER and we are definitely not leaving their Malay specialties out! There is straight-off-the-grill satay served warm with chopped onions and cucumbers. Choose between various types of meat such as lamb and chicken.

On top of that, do look out for the Ayam Masak Merah (chicken pieces braised in mildly spicy tomato gravy) and Nasi Biryani (Biryani rice).

When dining at the restaurant, you must make room for its GINGER’s Lemon Grass Ginger Ice-cream laced with Palm Sugar including its Snow Flakes Ice-Kachang!

So, are you ready to visit the spanking new GINGER? With so much good food awaiting you’d be sorry if you missed this!

Remember to quote ‘ladyironchef-two-for-$88’** to enjoy Flavours of the East – Lobsters, Crabs and Straits Gourmet at S$88++ for two pax. The buffet is available for dinner only from Monday to Sunday. The menu items are on rotational basis and they are subject to change without prior notice.

**This promotion is valid from 27 June 2017 to 31 August 2017.

**Reservations are required.

**Not valid on any special occasions, eve of public holidays or on public holidays. Blackout and closed-out dates do apply.

**Not valid with any credit card discounts and promotions or any on-going promotions.
**The hotel reserves the right to amend the promotional details without prior notice.
**Price stated is subject to service charge and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

GINGER
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road
Singapore 199591
For reservations: +65 6505 5710 or dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Daily: 6pm – 10.00pm
Nearest Stations: Bugis and Nicole Highway 

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road wows us again in 2017 with their signature Ultimate Crab Feast. With an extensive spread of crab delights exquisitely curated by Executive Chef Ken Ang and his team, this year’s run sees new flavours (again) and will be bigger than before.

A total of seven different main crab dishes will be available in the buffet line-up. Chef Ken vows to ensure that every crab flavour that he puts on the table is of remarkable quality and stellar flavours that will please the crowd, so it is a game of quality over quantity.

Eating crabs a la carte is no fun. Limited by the portion before you, it is not unusual to find yourself wishing you had more to dig into. That’s why crab buffets are always an indulgence.

Make your way down to the Plaza Brasserie from 09 April 2017 until 28 June 2017 and feast on your favourite crabs at a reasonable price of S$68++ per adult and S$41++ per child, only available during dinner from Sundays to Wednesdays.

SALTED EGG CRAB

While it seems like Salted Egg Crab is not a difficult dish to perfect, you would be surprised that some chefs can actually screw it up—too runny or overly chunky sauces are just some common scenarios. Executive Chef Ken has perfected the richest and creamiest golden yellow sauce that coats each piece of crab perfectly.

But trust our friend Executive Chef Ken to perfect the richest and creamiest golden yellow sauce which coats every piece of crab perfectly. We can never ever get sick of his salted egg crab, really.

It is little wonder this flavour stays in every year’s Ultimate Crab Feast run. The crowd would be displeased if Chef Ken removes this!

SAMBAL PETAI CRAB

Sambai Petai Crab is not something you see often. You have your chilli and pepper crabs but never tossed in sambal and petai beans!

The irresistible combination of robust sambal and slightly bitter petai beans is one that may not be as popular, but is surely one that the chefs at Plaza Brasserie have mastered and are confident you would love. The rich flavours sure complement the slightly sweet Sri Lankan mud crab flesh really well, and this new flavour certainly has our approval.

GINGER HUA TIOW CRAB

Hua Tiow is a Chinese cooking wine that adds so much flavour to anything that it is cooked with.

We have fresh crabs steamed with ginger and Hua Tiow wine as part of the buffet line-up. The fragrance is unparalleled and every bite is a familiar comfort of good ol’ Chinese food. Well, many Chinese dishes are cooked with similar flavours so it definitely reminds us of home. If you like something lighter, this would be perfect for you.

SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB

It is not a crab buffet without one of Singapore’s national dishes—Singapore Chilli Crab.

While chefs in Singapore have different ways of cooking the iconic Chilli Crab, Chef Ken’s rendition is definitely on par with some of our favourites. And yes, deep-fried mantou buns are available because no one eats chilli crabs without them.

CEREAL CRAB

Chef Ang heard you. He has included Cereal Crab in the lineup for The Ultimate Crab Feast Buffet 2017.

Sweet, crunchy cereal goes so well with crabs. Light, crispy and not overly buttery, the cereal added great textures to the already delightful crab dish. Chef Ken cooks and tosses his cereal with chilli padi and curry leaves, producing a mild sweetness and distinct fragrance that will have you licking your fingers.

BLACK PEPPER CRAB

Some prefer white pepper, others prefer black pepper. We still cannot decide which we prefer, but when Chef Ken cooks, black pepper crab it shall be. His rendition is always power-packed with intense pepper flavours.

Nothing like a classic rendition of black pepper crab, right?

CURRY CRAB MEAT KUEH PIE TEE

The Curry Crab Meat Kueh Pie Tee is one appetiser that you must try when you visit Plaza Brasserie. This unique dish features a traditional Kueh Pie Tee shell topped off with juicy and curried (real) crab meat that makes each bite so satisfying.

Do not miss out on other appetisers such as Crab Meat Balls with Potato, Crab Meat Chawamushi, Curry Flavoured Crab Meat Salad and Thai Glass Noodle Salad.

There is also a vast selection of innovative hot dishes, seafood and non-seafood at the buffet. Some other mainstay buffet dishes that you must try include Stir Fried Prawns, Stir Fried Green Mussels with Lemongrass and Chilli Padi and Kaffir Lime Style Chicken.

Over at the dessert counter, you must not miss out on Plaza Brasserie’s homemade crepes available at the Crepe Station. These crepes are lavishly filled with blueberry jam and drenched in maple syrup.

Date: From 09 April 2017 to 28 June 2017
Dinner (Sundays to Wednesdays): Adult $68 / Child $41

For all dining enquiries and reservations, please call +65 6505 5710 or email dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com.

Plaza Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One, Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Wed to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Surf ‘N Turf (An Oriental Original) at the Plaza Brasserie, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, is a glorious buffet spread that features a wide selection of fresh seafood and the finest range of tender meats. Uniquely curated by our friend Executive Chef Ken and his team, expect a fusion of local, Asian and International flavours that guarantee to be a gastronomical delight for all.

As the Surf ‘N Turf (An Oriental Original) will only be running until 26 March 2017, it is crunch time to gather all your family and friends for an indulgent meal.  Make a reservation as soon as possible and dive right into the heart of this seafood and steak extravaganza!

From now until 26 March 2017, enjoy the delights of Surf ‘N Turf (An Oriental Original) at just S$68++ per adult and S$41++ per child, only available for dinner from Wednesdays to Sundays. You can also top-up just S$18 for free-flow house wine/beer and soft drinks.

Crabs will always be a great start to any seafood feast. Although it may require some time and effort to de-shell the seafood, the intense flavours will be worth all the effort.

The steamed crab set on ice is an evergreen way to enjoy fresh crabs. We’d like to think of it as freshness shining through its naked glory.

The Steamed Lobster in Hua Tiao Sauce is to die for. Prepared à la minute, Executive Chef Ken chose the Atlantic Lobster because of its incomparable juiciness and sweetness. The simple garlic and Hua Tiao sauce combination with parsley embellishments did the dish justice by accentuating the freshness of the lobster meat.

This is a bonus on top of the buffet line, and every diner is entitled to one serving of half a lobster.

Other amazing seafood available in the line-up includes mussels, prawns and freshly shucked oysters. When dining, why not drizzle some lemon over your seafood! Not only do the flavours complement each other, the crisp and clean flavours of the lemon will allow the seafood to shine.

Next up is the Grilled Tiger Prawns on Skewers served with fresh thyme garnishings. You can expect a dish of large and juicy tiger prawns with just the right amount of seasoning.

The wide assortment of meats at the Surf ‘N Turf buffet will be sure to delight and satisfy even the most ravenous of meat lovers. From roasted quails to grilled sausages, diners will be spoilt for choice with the meat selection available.

Chef Ken never disappoints; his wealth of experience in preparing Western meats is one that we always look up to him for.

One of our favourites of the Surf ‘N Turf steak selection is the Wagyu MBS3/4 D-Rump; the meat was incredibly soft and tender. Just imagine biting into this juicy piece of meat which has a melt-in-the-mouth texture. We could find no wrong with the roast, and only had praises to sing of its flavours and taste.

Another signature to look out for in the Surf ‘N Turf’s steak selection is the Duroc Spanish Pork Collar. The Duroc Spanish Pork Collar was wonderfully marbled and roasted to perfection. When cut open, the crispy skin of the pork collar revealed plump and juicy meat that left us standing in awe.

Once again, enjoy the Surf ‘N Turf (An Oriental Original) from now until 26 March 2017 for just S$68++ per adult and S$41++ per child during dinner from Wednesday to Sunday only, terms and conditions apply. A top-up of S$18 will give you unlimited servings of house wine/beer and soft drinks.

If you are a DBS/POSB & UOB Credit Card member, there are several dining privileges that you can enjoy at the Surf ‘N Turf buffet. DBS/POSB Credit Card members are entitled to 20% off adult and children buffet prices whilst UOB Credit Card members can enjoy 20% off their total food and beverage bill.

For all dining enquiries and reservations, please call +65 6505 5710 or email dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com.

Plaza Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One, Singapore 199591
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Wed to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Nicholl Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Think unlimited servings of Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, Steamed Garoupa in Superior Stock and succulent Stir-fried Prawn with Broad Beans in ‘XO’ Sauce – all in the special edition Chinese New Year buffet at Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road. Enjoy all of these festive delights free-flow, created specially by our friend, Chef Jackson Goh and his team.

From now till 22 February 2015, this lunar buffet spread will be served together with a plethora of other premium dishes that will surely put you in a festive mood; your folks will be pleased too.

If you choose not to go for the buffet, there are set menus for your reunion dinners as well. The festive spreads are abundant at Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road, and here are some highlights on what to expect.

Want a unique yusheng without straying too much from tradition? Plaza Brasserie has created the Fruitful Yusheng with Fruity Sauce.

It has mandarin orange, peach, rose apple, rock melon, dried persimmon, green mango and papaya, together with signature soft shell crab; tossed in Chef’s special fruity sauce, this is a marriage of tastes and textures.

The Fruity Yusheng will be part of the thematic buffet spread.

Alongside the yusheng are many other festive highlights in the buffet line, and they include Roast Whole Suckling Pig, Steamed Fish Fillet with Ginseng and Red Dates, Braised Pork Knuckle, Traditional Roast Pork Belly, Local Spiced Marinated Pork Neck and even Old Grandmother Black Vinegar Trotter. Yes, all you can eat.

Prosperity Lunch Buffet
Now until 22 February 2016
(Except 07 to 09 February 2016)
S$45 (Adult), S$27 (Child)

Prosperity Dinner Buffet
Now until 22 February 2016
(Except 07 to 09 February 2016)
S$58 (Adult), S$35 (Child)

07 February 2016 (CNY Eve)
Lunch – S$48 (Adult), S$29 (Child)
Dinner – S$98 (Adult), S$58 (Child)

08 & 09 February 2016 (1st & 2nd Day of CNY)
Lunch & Dinner – S$58 (Adult), S$35 (Child)

Prices are subject to service charge and Goods and Services Tax (GST). For reservations, call +65 6505 5710 or email dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com.

Plaza Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Email: dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Yes, it is the time of the year again for one of our favourite Christmas buffets. PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s Plaza Brasserie is ready to fill us up again! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves last year and all the meats were just so crazily amazing. Remember? They had the BEST turkey in 2014!

Executive Chef Jackson Goh and team never fail to impress, and this year, they will be dishing out a range of fusion dishes with both local and international flavours. Festive celebrations can be palate-friendly and the traditional folks can, too, indulge.

Here is what you can expect from PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s Plaza Brasserie Christmas Buffet this year.

ROASTED MEATS AND THE BEST TURKEYS

There will be three turkey variations available during the dinner buffet. From Roasted Turkey with a special stuffing of Basmati Lamb Keema and Salted Egg Risotto with Sundried Tomato to Roasted Honey Glazed Ham with Pineapple and Cranberries Sauce, the meats at Plaza Brasserie’s buffet are carefully prepared. Nothing short of flavourful; just the way we like it to be.

Chef Jackson and team are so experienced in dealing with meats that they know exactly the ideal temperatures to bring out the best flavours while retaining the meat’s juices and tenderness.

With the kind of quality we get here, it is surely bang for our buck.

When night falls, be wowed by the additional dishes such as Baked Fillet Salmon Brioche with Mushroom Ragout and Spinach & Lemon Yogurt Roast, Pork Belly and also, Roast Duck. Yes, these are on top of what hams and turkeys.

Meat feast, you say?

ALL SORTS OF WONDERFUL COOKED DISHES

The buffet line-up also has a rotation of cooked food dishes daily, and here’s what you can expect on each of those days. For lunch, you get -

Monday: Pasta in Choice of Sauce
Tuesday: Fried Hokkien Noodles
Wednesday: Risotto
Thursday: Fried Carrot Cake
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Oyster Omelette

And for dinner, you can expect a slightly similar menu of -

Monday: Pasta in Choice of Sauces
Tuesday: Pan Fried Teriyaki Salmon
Wednesday: Risotto or Spaghetti
Thursday: Fried Carrot Cake
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Oyster Omelette

The dishes have a well-balanced range of both local tastes and also international flavours.

We are especially excited that dishes such as Oyster Omelette and Fried Carrot Cake are being offered as they are definitely some of the most well-loved dishes by Singaporeans, and if you are hosting overseas friends, they would be a fantastic showcase of our local delights!

LOCAL FLAVOURS THAT TUG OUR HEARTSTRINGS

Christmas may sometimes mean only Western-style roasts meats and seafood offerings, but Plaza Brasserie’s buffet spread will break that tradition and also offer a variety of local-inspired dishes to feed those with strong Asian roots – think Braised Sliced Pork Belly with Star Anise, Wok Honey Chicken with Onion & Green Pepper and Steamed Whitefish with Light Soya Sauce & Spring Onion.

When dinner comes, expect Wok-fried Prawns with Salted Egg, Spring Onion & Chilli Black Mussel with Black Bean Sauce, and Crispy Soft Shell Crabs with Curry Leaves.

As you can tell, Chef Jackson has a penchant for using local spices and flavours in his cooking and these are dishes that will be nothing short of comforting.

SPICY SICHUAN PORK KNUCKLE

Something atypical of Christmas to look out for is the Spicy Sichuan Pork Knuckle at Chinese restaurant Si Chuan Dou Hua.

This is not part of the buffet line-up, but this creation by the team at Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant is a star. You may order it at S$68++ for a portion of this mouth-watering pork knuckle doused in fiery Sichuan chilli and peppercorn that it is seasoned and roasted with. Its perfectly crisp skin houses juicy and tender meat that is extremely satisfying.

Plaza Brasserie’s Festive Buffets Dates & Price List (Adult/Child)*:

Lunch -
12 to 30 December 2015 (except Christmas and Christmas Eve) – $48++/$29++
24 December 2015 – $48++/$29++
25 December 2015 – S$70++/$42++
31 December 2015 – S$48++/$29++
01 January 2016 – S$62++/$37++

Dinner -
12 to 30 December 2015 (except Christmas and Christmas Eve) – S$62++/$37++ (Mon to Thu), S$68++/$41++ (Fri to Sun)
24 December 2015 – S$90++/$54++
25 December 2015 – S$70++/S$42++
31 December 2015 – S$80++/S$48++
01 January 2016 – S$62++/S$37++

Child price is applicable for children aged four to twelve years old. The a la carte menu is not available on 24, 25, 26, 31 December 2015 and 01 January 2016.

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SPECIAL EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Enjoy 15% savings on the buffets when you dine on 24, 25, 31 December 2015 and 01 January 2016, with full payment received by 14 December 2015.

For more details, go to PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s main website and festive promotion page, and remember to like them on Facebook for updates on promotions and specials.

Plaza Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Email: dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Try to contain your excitement because Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road is going to re-introduce the ever popular ‘For the Love of Roasts’ buffet this year due to popular demand. With last year’s overwhelming response, the hotel has decided to redo their exciting buffet promotion this year from 5 October to 29 November 2015.

This is a party for carnivores, and a time for all of you to gather at Plaza Brasserie. Want some meats? Treat yourselves to this incredibly thrilling display of various meats that include Wagyu Sirloin, Black Angus Tenderloin, Wagyu D-Rump, New Zealand Boneless Lamb Leg, Braised Beef Tail, Hungarian-bred Mangalica Pork Collar/Neck and Rosemary Chicken.

Does the line-up not sound exhilarating already?

New additions will also be made this year. You can expect premium cuts of meat that range from Wagyu Cube Roll to Braised Slow Cooked Beef Cheek and even the unique Squid Ink & Pork Bratwurst. Free flow of meat – this is quite essentially every carnivore’s dream, no?

We are the kind who would still love some comforting Asian food even at buffets. If you are like us, the buffet also includes a line-up of Asian food such as Essence of Black Herbal Mee Sua with Shredded Duck and Century Egg Porridge.

The buffet line-up will also showcase Plaza Brasserie’s ‘Best of Asia’ popular selections such as Nyonya Chilli Prawn, Bittergourd Scrambled Egg, Poached Market Fish with Black Bean Sauce and Braised Tofu with Beancurd Skin.

For reservations, please call +65 6505 5710 or email dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com.

‘For the Love of Roasts’ Buffet
5 October to 29 November 2015
Buffet Dinner
Daily: 6pm to 10pm
Adult: S$68
Child: S$41
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 6pm – 10pm
Email: dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL On Beach Road is bringing back The Ultimate Crab Feast Buffet from 8 June to 23 August 2015!

Do we hear screams and cries of excitement already? As Singaporeans, we can never get enough of crabs, can we? This annual crab buffet is totally a dream come true for all of us crab lovers.

Last year, it was such a sell-out that reservations were filled up quicker than you can spell ‘crabs’. We know many of you were disappointed, we really do. This year, the buffet will run for more than two months, and there will be lunch seatings on Sundays too.

Now, time to welcome the idea of free-flow of crabs cooked in 8 tantalizing ways, and be prepared for a taste of heaven at Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL On Beach Road with The Ultimate Crab Feast Buffet. Here are some of the cooking styles you can expect:

CHILLI CRAB WITH DEEP-FRIED MANTOU

Let’s jus say The Ultimate Crab Feast Buffet needs only the most befitting flavours, and chilli crab it shall be. Dubbed as the quintessential Singapore food, this local favourite will win the hearts of everyone. Together with deep-fried mantou that is also free flow, we are in heaven.

CEREAL CRAB

There may be all sorts of cooking methods for crabs, but some things are ever classic and nothing’s gonna change our love for them. Like cereal crab. Sweet, crispy cereal stir-fried with chilli padi, bringing out the sweetness of fresh crabs; very addictive, and you have been warned.

SALTED EGG YOLK CRAB

We are not the only ones who are obsessed, right? Don’t lie if you are going to say you are not obsessed. We know you are. The chefs at Plaza Brasserie told us this was the most popular style last year, and they are definitely including this again for this year’s line-up. Yay to salted egg yolk crab! The creamy goodness will never fail us!

BLACK PEPPER CRAB

Oh, come on! Who says no to black pepper crabs?! Even Gordon Ramsay loves the Singapore-style black pepper crab, and we are pretty darn sure Plaza Brasserie’s version will impress him too.

WHITE PEPPER CRAB

How about a change? Pepper-anything for crabs is always good, and white pepper is as good as, if not better than black pepper crab. No, really. We actually prefer this rendition because it is spicier and more robust in flavour.

CURRY CRAB

Quite unforgettable and very lethal, the curry crab is also a crowd’s favourite and the chefs are honestly so good at this. The main ingredients that go into the making of the curry crab are lemon grass, curry powder, red chilli and coconut milk. The end result? You have to try it for yourself to believe how darn delicious curry can get.

STEAMED CRAB WITH DANG GUI

Herbal broths are ever so comforting. This version with angelica herb (dang gui) has proven its popularity from last year’s buffet. While the herb has a slight bitterness, when steamed and simmered with the crab, the sweetness of the crab actually slices through the bitterness, producing a very balanced flavoured herbal broth.

CRAB WITH HONEY ROCK SUGAR *NEW*

Introducing an all-new flavour – the Crab with Honey Rock Sugar. The chefs are very proud of this creation, and if our tummies could nod in agreement… So anyway, this version is similar to marmite crabs, but with a more delicate sweetness that does not overpower the freshness of the crab flesh. We really like it a lot and we are sure you would too!

The Ultimate Crab Feast is complemented with a delicious spread of local favourites and Asian cuisine from the gourmet capitals in our Best of Asia spread. It is most definitely value-for-money, because you get to eat your fill from all the crabs and regular buffet spread.

We are not accountable if you drool all over your keyboard while reading this. And, the seatings are limited, and the tables fill up really quickly. So make your reservations fast; you have been warned.

The Ultimate Crab Feast
8 June to 23 August 2015
Buffet Dinner (Daily), 6pm to 10:00pm
Buffet Lunch (Sunday), 12pm to 2:30pm
Adult: $75 / Child: $45

*All photos used in this post are for illustration purposes only. During the actual buffet runs, the crabs will be chopped up, cleaned and placed in communal pots over the counter. This is to facilitate easy and safe eating, and you can go for as many refills as you want. Any request for the crabs to be served whole will not be entertained due to hygiene reasons and compliances.

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL On Beach Road.

Crayfish cooked in eight different styles and crabs prepared in four different methods… Welcome to Plaza Brasserie’s Crazy For Crayfish and Crab Buffet – a teaser to its hugely popular annual Ultimate Crab Feast Buffet (which is happening later this June).

Known for its Best of Asia Buffet, Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road is introducing the Crazy For Crayfish and Crab Buffet for the very first time this year. In addition to its four signature crabs – chilli, black pepper, salted egg and curry – the restaurant is featuring crayfish cooked in eight different sauces. Sounds unreal, yes we know. You know this is one buffet you cannot skip.

Wok-fried Crayfish with Salted Egg, Crayfish with Chilli Crab Sauce, Rendang Crayfish, Thai Basil Crayfish, Honey Rock Sugar Crayfish, White Pepper Crayfish, Black Bean Sauce Crayfish and Hot Bean Sauce Crayfish. Good Lord, just take our money!

The Crazy For Crayfish and Crab Buffet is available at Plaza Brasserie from 3 to 26 April 2015. Be sure to ring up and make your reservation, because they are known to always be booked out real fast. The Ultimate Crab Feast Buffet last year was fully booked by the first week, and we wouldn’t expect anything less for this buffet. Crayfish and crab buffet? This is the best of both worlds!

[ Giveaway ] We are also giving away 3 pairs of weekday buffet dining vouchers for the Crazy For Crayfish and Crab Buffet. 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.

ROCK SUGAR AND HONEY CRAYFISH

You must be wondering how this combination tastes like, and we will tell you that it is one so well-balanced between sweet and savoury that you simply cannot stop at just one serving. We had thought it would be bizarre, but hey, if you are not going for it, we will help ourselves to more!

By the way, this sauce mixture is actually not new to Plaza Brasserie; you can find dishes such as chicken and prawn cooked in rock sugar and honey sauce from its Best of Asia Spread.

BLACK BEAN CRAYFISH

We are usually more familiar with Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce or Wok-fried Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce, but a Black Bean Crayfish? Now, that’s a first. With the right amount of seasoning, onion and black bean sauce, this is a dark horse contender to Plaza Brasserie’s best crayfish.

BLACK PEPPER CRAYFISH

Because black pepper is too good to just be used on crabs alone! We now have a crayfish version, and the poignant flavour is oh-so-divine. Thick, sweet flesh from the crustacean cooked in a copious amount of black pepper sauce, Plaza Brasserie’s version is a fine mix of spicy and salty.

RENDANG CRAYFISH

If you love rendang, you would love Plaza Brasserie’s Rendang Crayfish. Who would have thought! But yes, the popular Indonesian flavour is now an option for your crayfish. It is the Malay’s idea of beef curry, prepared with mainly chilli, ginger, coconut milk, lemongrass, turmeric, garlic and galangal. In other words, a brilliant combination of herbs and spices. Eat this with rice; ahhh… simple pleasures in life.

HOT BEAN SAUCE CRAYFISH

Chilli, fermented bean sauce and sesame oil. This is a variation to black bean, and it is not any less flavourful. Slightly spicier, with complementing ingredients for a more robust sauce without overpowering the sweetness of the crayfish. The Hot Bean Sauce Crayfish is an innovative creation and one that the Chef is so proud of.

CHILLI CRAYFISH

Well, well. Singaporeans love their chilli crab, so they will fall (hard) in love with this chilli crayfish too. Deep fried buns are available as an accompanying side; need we say more? Go ahead, help yourselves to a bigger portion. We won’t tell.

THAI BASIL CRAYFISH

Thai basil does not just stop at minced pork. The culinary team decided to wok-fry the crayfish with the ever-popular Thai basil, and you can be assured that what you’d get is a kickass spicy flavour that you cannot get enough of. We always love a good Thai basil dish; the more fragrant the basil leaves, the better!

SALTED EGG YOLK CRAYFISH

Our favourite among the eight flavours – but then again, we are biased towards anything that has salted egg yolk in it. Generously coated with Plaza Brasserie’s signature salted egg yolk sauce, this crayfish dish will be an instant hit with friends and family. Calories don’t count if there is Salted Egg Yolk Crayfish on the buffet counter, because it is impossible to say ‘no’ to this heavenly dish. Triple portions, please!

SALTED EGG YOLK CRAB

Of course, you can stuff your faces silly with the Salted Egg Yolk Crab too. Go ahead, we won’t judge.

BLACK PEPPER CRAB

So when we told you there was the Black Pepper Crayfish, you were already expecting a crab version, right? Your wish is granted. Indulge and eat as many black pepper crabs as you want! This will totally make your buffet money well-spent.

CHILLI CRAB

Singapore is synonymous with food, and when you talk about our local food, chilli crab always comes to mind. Yes, Plaza Brasserie does their chilli crab well and worthy of Singaporeans’ never-ending affection. Eat all you can with deep-fried mantou, did we hear?

CURRY CRAB

Damn, this Curry Crab was sooo good that we were momentarily speechless. But we are not surprised, because Plaza Brasserie is famed for their Indian food. In case you do not already know, they have dedicated chefs hailing from India; cannot get more authentic than this, can you? Now, all you really need is a bowl of fragrant white rice to fully savour the curry sauce. 

BEST OF ASIA BUFFET SPREAD

If you still have room after feasting on crayfishes and crabs, the Best of Asia Spread has hot pot stations (on rotation) serving dishes such as Braised Oxtail, Kampong Chicken Curry with Bread Loaf, Lotus Root and Pork Belly Soup and Seafood Tom Yum Soup. The live stations (on rotation) feature Crepe with Durian Mousse, Penang Hokkien Char, Fried Carrot Cake, Mee Goreng and more.

3 to 26 April 2015
Buffet Dinner (Daily from 6pm – 10pm)
Adult: S$65++
Child (4 to 12 years old): S$39++

PARKROYAL ON BEACH ROAD CRAZY FOR CRAYFISH AND CRAB BUFFET GIVEAWAY

1. Plaza Brassserie is giving away 3 pairs of weekday buffet dining vouchers for the Crazy for Crayfish and Crab Buffet.
2. Leave a comment in this post to tell us which crayfish/crab you want to try at Plaza Brasserie, and why we should choose you.
3. ‘Like’ PARKROYAL on Beach Road on Facebook.
4. Share the link of this post on your Facebook timeline.
5. The contest starts from now till 6 April 2015, 2359 hrs.
6. Winners will be notified by email.

GIVEAWAY WINNERS: Clara Cheok, Danny Lum, Audrey Low

Plaza Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 6pm – 10pm
Email: dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.

One of the most underrated restaurants in town happens to be one that we really love for many reasons – Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road. For one, we grew up with the buffet spread that our parents have always loved, and every return brings about fond memories of the good times with our loved ones.

It may not be the sexiest place to date, but we still go back to Plaza Brasserie whenever we need a trusty option that will never fail us. The chefs are like good friends to us, and we share the same gourmet ideals and philosophies. Some days, you just need to do away with all frills and fads, and let the true essence of culinary blow you away.

We love to bring our families to Plaza Brasserie for a sense of familiarity, and celebrating Chinese New Year there sounds like an awesome idea. To rejoice in the festivity, the team at Plaza Brasserie is all ready to impress. With a determination to pamper their regulars with that coveted familiarity, the chefs are also introducing unique creations for some surprises, and it includes two lamb dishes in the Prosperity Feast. Well, it is the year of the Goat, right?

We had the privilege to have a preview of the feast, and here are some of the highlights of the Chinese New Year Buffet at Plaza Brasserie that you must not miss out on:

HAINANESE LAMB STEW WITH HERBS

Among the two lamb dishes that the chefs have come up with for Plaza Brasserie’s Prosperity Feast, the authentic Hainanese Lamb Stew with Herbs is a bowl of piping hot goodness that bubbles with flavours and textures. As Chinese, we love our soups, and there are endless possibilities as long as you have your hands on premium ingredients.

So at Plaza Brasserie, let’s go herbal. And lamb. Who would have thought that these two would go so well together? The blend of bitterness and fragrance from the herbs mixture masks the gaminess of the lamb, and the end result is a beautifully smooth soup that is best to whet your appetite and to kickstart your meal.

LAMB SIEW MAI

The Lamb Siew Mai is another standout dish. Once again, who would have thought that siew mai can be made with lamb meat? And that is precisely why we love the chefs at Plaza Brasserie. They love to reinvent familiar household dishes, without steering them too far away from their origins, yet still enough to surprise the taste buds.

Now, did we just hear ‘free flow lamb siew mai’?

BOSTON LOBSTER IN WHITE PEPPER SAUCE

Boston Lobster slathered with white pepper sauce is just about one of the best things we’ve tasted at Plaza Brasserie. We have been so hooked since, and never stopped thinking about it. Every paying adult diner will enjoy a half portion (about 250g) for dinner, and special guests who go for lunches on 19th and 20th Feb will get a half portion too.

MINI BROWN RICE BALLS WITH MINCED PORK FILLING

Not to worry if you are not a fan of lamb. Because we’ve got the highly addictive Mini Brown Rice Balls with minced pork filling. Sounds a little healthy at first, but we changed our minds when we popped the first rice ball in; the explosion of sweetness is our mouths was unbelievable and we could not stop eating. How can something so simple and unassuming taste so out of the world?!

FRUITFUL YUSHENG

Plaza Brasserie has given yusheng a twist. Instead of the usual yusheng ingredients, it has incorporated fruits – like tangerine, peach, rock melon, pineapple and green mango – to the popular Chinese New Year dish that will suit everyone in the family. Its sweet fruitiness is paired with the homemade plum sauce, and a toss would not only symbolise good luck and prosperity, but good health too!

By the way, we have affectionately nicknamed yusheng as the ‘Chinese salad’, but this version takes the cake. It is literally a pile of goodness!

EIGHT TREASURE DUCKS

A beautiful duck that comes complete with generous stuffing of chestnuts, ginko nuts and mushrooms. This may not be the most photogenic item, but it is surely a hearty dish and it is easy to eat. Yay to boneless ducks!

CHEF’S ‘LIVE’ COOKING STATION

One of the things that we always look forward to when dining at Plaza Brasserie is the Chef’s ‘live’ cooking stations. From local fare like Fried Oyster Omelette, Prawn Mee Soup, Laksa, to the Indian corner where the prata man flips your dough right before your eyes – there are lots of actions going on and all around you. The ‘live’ cooking stations rotate regularly, so there is always a surprise element, and definitely something to please.

FESTIVE SWEETS AND GOODIES

So we’ve got the pineapple tartlets, almond cookies, walnut cookies, love letters and lotus root candies. The usual suspects, of course, and what is Chinese New Year without them? All baked in-house, and we’d say to not miss out on the pineapple tartlets and almond cookies!

BEST OF ASIA BUFFET SPREAD

Plaza Brasserie is best known for its “Best of Asia” buffet lineup. There is no better time than the Chinese New Year period to treat yourself and your loved ones.

Prosperity Feast at Plaza Brasserie, PARKROYAL on Beach Road

6 Feb to 5 Mar 2015 (excluding 18 – 20 Feb 2015)
Lunch buffet: Adult S$48, Child S$29
Dinner buffet: Adult S$68, Child S$41

18 Feb 2015 (Lunar New Year Eve)
Lunch buffet: Adult S$58, Child S$35
Dinner buffet: Adult S$98, Child S$59

19 & 20 Feb 2015 (Lunar New Year)
Lunch buffet: Adult S$68, Child S$41
Dinner buffet: Adult S$68, Child S$41

Child pricing is applicable to children four to 12 years old.
Prices subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.

Plaza Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Email: dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road. 

We’ve tried many turkeys for Christmas this year, but Plaza Brasserie’s rendition is hands down the best that we’ve had in Singapore. Ever since we sampled Executive Chef Jackson’s and Executive Sous Chef Ken’s tantalising roasts during For The Love of Roasts Buffet - PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s inaugural presentation of a buffet that is centered around tantalising roasts and exotic meats – we have no doubt that the duo can cook their meat really well.

So we were really excited to try their Christmas Buffet because of the various meats that are part of the Christmas lineup. The highlight is without a doubt the aforementioned traditional roast turkey, but equally good is the Hungarian Mangalica Pork – making its debut at Plaza Brasserie this year. Also, you can get two Boston Lobsters (weighing 500g each) at just S$38++ during the festive promotion every day from 12 to 31 Dec 2014.

We share with you the various meats that you cannot miss the world for, and yes, they are available for takeaways too. Oh, have you seen strawberry snowmen too? Too cute to be true, but we are all prey to such Instagram-worthy desserts, isn’t it?

Here are the reasons to celebrate Christmas at Plaza Brasserie, PARKROYAL on Beach Road! Have a very merry Christmas!

#1 THE BEST ROAST TURKEY WE’VE HAD FOR CHRISTMAS IN SINGAPORE THIS YEAR

The Traditional Roast Turkey stuffed with Sausage Meat, chestnut and mushroom is handled with complete tender loving care. The result of the chefs’ understanding of meat treatment and immaculate grasp of temperatures is an extremely moist and tender turkey, with its sweetness still retained, and juicy with every bite. And you would know that ‘moist’ and ‘tender’ are not words that are frequently apt to describe turkey. You can just imagine how our lives were changed since the first bite.

But the turkey is not the only highlight, of course. Also starring in the Plaza Brasserie’s Christmas Buffet is the Hungarian Mangalica Pork Roast.

#2 THE TO-DIE-FOR HUNGARIAN MANGALICA PORK ROAST – THE ‘KOBE BEEF’ OF PORK

The Mangalitsa pig, for the uninitiated, is one of the oldest European breeds and after nearly facing extinction; it has been making a surprising but definitely welcoming comeback in high-end restaurants. Prized for its fatty and well-marbled meat, it is the king of the pigs – the kobe beef of pork, if we must.

Plaza Brasserie will be serving the Hungarian Mangalica Pork during its Festive and Christmas Buffets in the month of December! The prized pork truly lives up to its name, and the chefs’ skills in preparation no less. You may wonder if any special seasoning went in to complement the pork, but no, it is purely the brilliant controlling of temperatures and heat, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. And voila, you’ve got a to-die-for dish that is up on the carving station. All you can eat, so you know what to do, right?

#3 GET TWO BOSTON LOBSTERS (500G EACH) AT A CRAZY PRICE OF S$38++

The lobster roll trend has hit our shores this year, and while we love lobsters, it can be quite a hit – literally – on our wallets. Most places that serve lobster rolls in Singapore are charging at least S$30 for a roll that comes with a measly 100g of lobster meat. If you want one that comes with 500g of meat, be prepared to pay at least S$45 to S$50.

What if we tell you that you can get TWO Boston lobsters (weighing 500g each) at a ridiculously unbelievable price of S$38++? We are not kidding. When you go for Plaza Brasserie’s Christmas Dinner Buffet, you can do an optional top-up for a serving of two Boston lobsters that are baked ala minute and drizzled with two sauce choices – black pepper, or onions with white pepper. S$38++ for two Boston lobsters is a steal and we still cannot get over how good a deal this is.

This promotion is available at Plaza Brasserie’s Christmas Dinner Buffet every day from 12 Dec 2014 to 1 Jan 2015.

#4 HONEY GLAZED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE AND CRANBERRY SAUCE

So we are lovers of honey glazed hams; well, what are Christmases without these porky goodness? Plaza Brasserie’s version is nothing overly greasy or fatty. It is not sickly salty too, so you won’t have to feel bad about eating that additional slice.

Dunk the thick chunk into the homemade pineapple or cranberry sauce, because happiness can be so simple.

#5 INSTAGRAM THIS – STRAWBERRY SNOWMEN

Because a photo speaks a thousand words, right? Grab your cameras, head to the dessert section, and shoot your own version. We promise it will get you so many likes.

#6 PARKROYAL ON BEACH ROAD’S FIRST EVER CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH AT THE BALLROOMS

This year, PARKROYAL on Beach Road will be having its first ever Christmas Day Brunch at The Ballrooms – the hotel’s latest function space. Decked with glittery chandeliers, the hall has a modern and elegant setting. The kids will get their own Kid’s Zone in the adjacent Sky Ballroom which comes with a mini kid’s buffet. In addition, there will be a cupcake decorating competition for children from 4 to 12 years old.

#7 AND MANY MORE FOR CHRISTMAS TAKEAWAYS

So we feast at both sides – at home, and in restaurants, right? Santa will approve the idea, and even more so if you do your takeaways from Plaza Brasserie (available from 12 Dec 2014 to 1 Jan 2015). Sure, takeaway options are aplenty, but we trust that one buffet session alone at Plaza Brasserie won’t suffice. How often do we get flavourful meats and awesome turkeys? Certainly not every day, and that is why we need to “stock up” for supper.

Well, the idea of watching soccer and eating Roast Mangalica Pork is brilliant, yes? The Roast Mangalica Pork Collar Butt is available at S$88 for a 1.5kg serving. And how about the best Roast Turkey (S$108/4kg) too? If you need your beef fix, then the Premium Roast Beef ($138/1kg) is for you. Some Honey Baked Ham ($78/1.5kg) too, perhaps?

And there is always room for desserts. If you want a classic log cake, you have the Chocolate/Vanilla Christmas Log Cake (S$58/1kg) that is also part of the takeaway galore.

Festive Lunch Buffet from 12 to 30 Dec 2014
(*excluding 24, 25 and 31 Dec 2014, and 1 Jan 2015)
Daily: Adult S$45, Child S$27

Festive Dinner Buffet from 12 to 30 Dec 2014
(*excluding 24, 25 and 31 Dec 2014, and 1 Jan 2015)
Mon to Thu: Adult S$60, Child S$36 / Fri to Sun: Adult S$65, Child S$39

Christmas Eve Buffet 24 Dec 2014
Lunch: Adult S$45 Child S$27 / Dinner: Adult S$88 Child SS$53

Christmas Day Buffet 25 Dec 2014
Lunch: Adult S$68 Child S$41 / Dinner: Adult S$68 Child SS$41

Christmas Day Brunch at The Ballrooms 25 Dec 2014
Brunh: Adult S$88 Child S$53

New Year’s Eve Buffet 31 Dec 2014
Lunch: Adult S$45 Child S$27 / Dinner: Adult S$78 Child SS$47

New Year’s Buffet 1 Jan 2015
Lunch: Adult S$60 Child S$36 / Dinner: Adult S$60 Child SS$36

ANZ, BOC, DBS, Diner’s Club, HSBC, Maybank, NTUC, OCBC and UOB credit card members enjoy the following discount:
- 15% off festive lunch/dinner buffet from 12 to 30 Dec 2014, except for 24 and 25 Dec
- 15% off festive lunch/dinner buffet on 24, 25, 31 Dec 2014 and 1 Jan 2015*
- 15% off festive takeaways from 12 Dec 2014 to 1 Jan 2015

(Prior reservation is required and full payment to be made by 18 December 2014. Seats are subject to availability with priority given to full payment received on a first-come-first-served basis.)

For more details, go to PARKROYAL on Beach Road’s website, and like them on facebook.

Plaza Brasserie
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
7500 Beach Road, Level One
Tel: +65 6505 5710
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Email: dining.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Beach Road.