Remember Lobsterfest 2015 that drove everyone crazy? The ultimate lobster buffet returns to Lime at PARKROYAL on Pickering for a second run, and the dinner buffet will take take centre stage at Lime every night from 27 May to 19 Jun 2016.

Using only the freshest Maine lobsters, you will be treated to a mind-boggling spread of these luxurious crustaceans prepared in many ways. Some popular cooking styles and flavours from last year will be making an appearance again this year, such as the Singapore Chilli Lobster and Black Pepper Lobster.

Of course, apart from the lobster features, you have your regular international buffet spread which includes fresh seafood on ice, signature Nyonya station and Lime’s iconic Matcha chocolate fondue fountain. Ready for The Ultimate Lobster Buffet in Singapore?

MAINE LOBSTER THERMIDOR WITH PERSILLADE CRUST

Among the new additions is this glorious Maine Lobster Thermidor with Persillade Crust. Because Executive Chef Deepak is trained in French cuisine, he has used his flair to create this mouth-watering lobster dish. 

A Lobster Thermidor is essentially a French-style dish consisting of a creamy mixture of lobster meat, egg and brandy stuffed into the lobster shell. In this case, Chef Deepak mixed the lobster meat with mushrooms to create a nice textural bite.

We are especially fond of the persillade crust, which is a mixture of finely chopped parsley, garlic and herbs.

MAINE LOBSTER WITH SALTED EGGS

Salted egg is undoubtedly a crowd-favourite that just has to be part of every menu. Why, lobster with salted eggs sounds like a marvelous idea, too!

Tossed with curry leaves, cut chillies and tremendous amounts of flavourful salted egg, every bite is an explosion of flavours. Because the lobsters are tossed in a wok, you would be able to taste the wok hei - the fragrance of the essence of stir-frying over extremely high heat.

MAINE LOBSTER WITH TRUFFLED HOLLANDAISE AND ESPELETTE

Chef Deepak’s love for French cuisine has also inspired him to create the Maine Lobster with Truffled Hollandaise and Espelette.

As if creamy Hollandaise wasn’t great enough, truffle is added to enhance the sauce. When put to grill, every Maine lobster is nicely baked with a lovely charred fragrance. The slightly burned edges enhanced the taste too, and it is a complex and robust flavour altogether, though still very easy on the palate.

SINGAPORE CHILLI LOBSTER

Yes, yes and yes. Singapore is known for our chilli crab, but at Lime, you can enjoy the same cooking style in the form of lobsters.

The Singapore Chilli Lobster here is cooked just like a classic Singapore Chilli Crab, with a rich eggy chilli sauce base that is sweet and spicy. Best eaten with glistening deep-fried mantou buns – this is a given, yes?

BLACK PEPPER LOBSTER

Now, this isn’t for the faint-hearted. You must think it is “just” black pepper, but the lobsters at Lime are tossed in a great amount of intense black pepper sauce, producing a very robust and stellar taste that can get pretty addictive. Or it might just be too hot for you altogether if you are not fond of spicy food.

Either way, you have to give it a try. Those who are up for the spice game, go for seconds. Free flow is the deal, right?

LOBSTER BISQUE-BASED RISOTTO WITH MASCARPONE & LOBSTER MEAT

Words cannot completely describe our first taste of this risotto. It is an understatement to say that this risotto is delicious.

Chef Deepak first cooks the risotto rice perfectly al dente in a rich lobster bisque, and this coats every grain with flavour. He then tosses in fresh lobster meat and light mascarpone cheese and butter to create a smooth consistency.

When eaten warm, you would learn that the fragrance of the rice grains is subtle yet memorably sweet, and is very well complemented with the sweet-savoury mascarpone and lobster mixture.

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE

Nobody says no to Lobster Mac & Cheese. This is a new addition to the lobster buffet, and the creamy goodness is one so well-balanced that it is impossible to resist. We had seconds, because the sweetness of the fresh lobster meat was so well complemented by the savoury cheese.

MANY OTHER KINDS OF LOBSTER DISHES TO LOVE

A returning dish is the lobster “luxe-sa”. The Nyonya-style noodle dish comes with a rather spicy and less milky base. While the usual laksa renditions are wonderful with cockles and fish cakes, we like the idea of having an extra lobster in ours.

There will be other lobster dishes at the lobster buffet too, such as poached lobster with Marie rose sauce, and lobster salad with exotic vegetables and wasabi aioli.

The usual dinner buffet spread at Lime will still be available during PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lobster Buffet, with items such as artisanal cheese, cold seafood on ice, rotisserie meats, and the crowd’s favourite Matcha chocolate fondue fountain.

Lime’s Lobsterfest is available daily from 27 May to 19 June 2016 between 6.30pm and 10.30pm, priced at $99++ per adult with a complimentary glass of Lime’s signature Limenade.

To make your reservation for Lime’s Lobster Buffet, call +65 6809 8899 or e-mail lime.prsps@parkroyalhotels.com

Lime Restaurant
PARKROYAL on Pickering, a PARKROYAL Collection Hotel
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8899
Buffet Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Clarke Quay

This post was brought to you by PARKROYAL on Pickering.

In celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday, PARKROYAL on Pickering is presenting Singapore’s first-ever Lobsterfest Buffet at its star restaurant, Lime. Yes, you read that right. It is eat-all-you-can lobsters, and at a very sexy environment at that!

From 1st to 17th June 2015 and every Wednesday thereafter, the culinary team led by Executive Chef Vijay will be presenting a selection of Maine Lobster dishes influenced by Asian and Western flavours, reflecting the cosmopolitan Singapore of today. Expect your favourite crustacean cooked in 8 different ways, on top of its regular international buffet spread at PARKROYAL on Pickering.

Also, the buffet comes with free flow of servings of our very own local Tiger beer as well as local drinks such as ‘Cincau’ (Grass Jelly), ‘Ma Ti Shui’ (Water Chestnut), ‘Tau Huay Shui’ (Soya Milk) and Lemongrass Tea.

The Lobsterfest Buffet at PARKROYAL on Pickering will be an extraordinary and phenomenal meal that you won’t soon forget, we promise. Here, we present the highlights of Lime’s Lobsterfest Buffet that is available only for a very limited period. You know you need that dinner.

GRILLED MAINE LOBSTER WITH GARLIC AND THYME

Nothing too complicated, nothing too messy to musk the sweetness of fresh maine lobster. Just simple garlic and thyme used to grill the lobsters, and it is a taste that you will not get sick of.

SINGAPORE STYLE CHILLI MAINE LOBSTER WITH DEEP-FRIED MANTOU

If we can have chilli crabs, we can have chilli lobsters too, yes? Hands up, Singaporean! Let’s all party with Singapore-style chilli maine lobsters! Chef Vijay’s rendition is sweet with a hint of spiciness, and of course, it is served with deep-fried mantou. Yeah, go on and help yourself to another serving. We won’t tell.

KAM HEONG STYLE MAINE LOBSTER

Our favourite flavour of all, and the one that stole all our hearts. Many ingredients go into the cooking of this popular Malaysian-Cantonese style – garlic, ginger, shallots, chilli padi, curry powder, oyster sauce, dry shrimps and curry leaves.

What you get is an explosion of flavours that miraculously blend so well together, and we couldn’t stop reaching out for more. You definitely cannot miss out on this one.

WOK-FRIED BLACK PEPPER MAINE LOBSTER WITH CURRY LEAVES

Lobster-feasting game going strong. We also have the black pepper maine lobster, an all-time favourite Singapore flavour. Wok-fried with curry leaves, this black pepper maine lobster is bound to be a hit, so be quick because the ones with fastest fingers win!

MAINE LOBSTER PAELLA

Paella has always been popular, and is an ubiquitous dish at world famous farmers markets. But only at Lime, you will enjoy paella with fresh maine lobster. The crustacean’s freshness elevates the flavour of the Spanish rice dish really well!

MAINE LOBSTER PASTA WITH SQUID INK TAGLIATELLE AND PARMAGIANO REGIANO

Italiano pasta done well, we’d say. Good ol’ squid ink pasta is made ever sweeter with fresh maine lobster, and just one portion definitely won’t do. Eat-all-you-can, right?

GRATINATED MAINE LOBSTER WITH LEMON AND TARRAGON HOLLANDAISE

If you are a fan of anything cheesy and creamy, then this one is for you. The lobsters are covered in cheese, then put to bake till the cheese melts and seeps in to the flesh, and served piping hot with a homemade lemon and tarragon hollandaise sauce if you need an extra boost of flavour.

CHEF NANCY’S NONYA LAKSA WITH MAINE LOBSTER

Just because eating laksa with ‘hum’ (cockles) is too mainstream, right? We now indulge in laksa with maine lobster. The broth is prepared nonya-style, and it is a bowl of familiar goodness with a touch of sophistication – half a maine lobster.

FREE FLOW OF BEER AND LOCAL DRINKS SUCH AS GRASS JELLY, WATER CHESTNUT, SOYA MILK AND LEMONGRASS TEA

The regular international buffet line will still be made available on top of all the crustacean offers, and you can still look forward to your usual buffet suspects – cold seafood, sashimi and sushi, salad selections, ala minute pasta station, cheese board, nonya delicacies…

And with unlimited servings of Tiger beer as well as local drinks such as ‘Cincau’ (Grass Jelly), ‘Ma Ti Shui’ (Water Chestnut), ‘Tau Huay Shui’ (Soya Milk) and Lemongrass Tea, this is one buffet that will touch every Singaporean’s heart.

Lime’s Lobsterfest is priced at SGD 98++ per person during dinner and will run daily from 1st to 17th June 2015 and every Wednesday thereafter.

To make your reservation for Lime’s Lobster Buffet, call +65 6809 8899 or e-mail lime.prsps@parkroyalhotels.com

Lime Restaurant
PARKROYAL on Pickering, a PARKROYAL Collection Hotel
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8899
Buffet Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Clarke Quay

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Pickering.

“Uncover an oasis of green,” that’s what PARKROYAL on Pickering, a PARKROYAL Collection hotel will tell you about their property.

We love PARKROYAL on Pickering so much and it is easily one of the most stunning hotels in Singapore. Apart from the fact that the hotel is strategically located at Chinatown and just minutes away from the CBD district and Marina Bay, PARKROYAL on Pickering has a lot to offer. A stay at the property will be a stay like no other, for it is unique in its own rights in ways you never knew.

And we will touch on those in a bit. Before you read on, let us just drop a little warning that what you are about to read and see might just stir up an uncontrollable desire in you. Well, if that happens, a staycation is always good if you are local, right? And if you are a tourist, we assure you that this is one hotel that will make you fly to Singapore for.

Here are 12 things you never knew about PARKROYAL on Pickering – one of the most environmentally friendly hotels in Singapore which offers a unique hotel-in-a-garden experience.

#1 SIGNATURE LIMEMADE WELCOME DRINK

Talk about a warm, no, cool welcome and we have PARKROYAL on Pickering’s signature homemade concoction of freshly squeezed lemon, lime and calamansi juice, infused with kaffir lime gomme, fresh kaffir leaves and sparkling soda.

Created by Lime bar’s mixologist, this refreshing drink is a signature mocktail that is served as a welcome drink to all hotel guests. Those in need of an alcohol fix can choose to spike their Limenade with a liquor of their choice. We are not even gonna lie; it is slightly pricey, but very worth the splurge, and just what you’d need after a long day out in the scorching hot sun.

#2 LIME RESTAURANT HAS ONE OF THE BEST INTERNATIONAL BUFFET SPREADS IN SINGAPORE

Not a hotel guest at PARKROYAL on Pickering? No worries, we have another reason for you to pop by the property. The international buffet spread at Lime Restaurant is reason enough for a trip down.

The restaurant is stylish and modern, with a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. It features high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Dining in this restaurant-in-a-garden is always a welcoming break. It is the kind of place that works well for all occasions: From a casual business luncheon with your clients (just a few minutes away from the centre of the city’s business district), to a date with your partner for some quality time together, a family gathering over hearty chats, a get-together with your friends, or even a much-needed and indulgent me-time.

#3 PARKROYAL ON PICKERING’S ORCHID CLUB ROOMS/SUITES COME WITH MANY BENEFITS

The Orchid Club might just be our favourite hotel club lounge in Singapore. Sitting on high grounds and overlooking the beautiful Singapore, PARKROYAL on Pickering has club rooms and suites that include access to the homely lounge – perfect for that quiet me-time over some afternoon tea, and if you need a cosy space to get some work done, or to simply be away from everyone.

The Orchid Club privileges include complimentary champagne breakfast, afternoon tea and sunset cocktails, priority check-in and check-out, complimentary local calls, laundry and suit pressing, and 20% discount off ala-carte dishes at Lime.

#4 PARKROYAL ON PICKERING’S SUITES ARE PERFECT FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION

Whether it is a girls’ night out, wedding anniversary, birthday party, or hens’ night, the Orchid Club Suites are perfect for you and your loved ones to celebrate that special occasion.

The Orchid Club Suites come with an infinity bathtub which you can fill it to the brim without the water overflowing. It is also a reclining bathtub, so you can lie comfortably in the tub with your partner and do without that awkwardness of adjusting your positions. And it is made of recycled composite granite.

The luxurious Suite Life Package starts from S$698++ for junior suite. A black Mercedes will pick you up with Champagne and Strawberries awaiting your arrival in the suite. Other package inclusions are buffet dinner for two at Lime, Orchid Club privileges and an indulging 60-min massage for two before departing in the Mercedes.

#5 PARKROYAL ON PICKERING WAS ONE OF THE FILM LOCATIONS SELECTED FOR HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER – AGENT 47

You know that excitement when you spot a scene set in Singapore when watching a Hollywood blockbuster? Agent 47 – yes, baby. And it was filmed at PARKROYAL on Pickering no less. Word has it that the movie will hit the big screens this August 2015, just in time for our National Day celebrations. Glad that the world got to see such a beautiful part of our Home!

#6 A 300-METRE GARDEN WALK

Set on the wellness level, this 300-metre Garden Walk is a wondrous path that makes a good jogging track. Well, a walk is lovely all the same. Think of it like having some me-time and retreating to nature, and something better than jogging/ walking in the park – because this is elevated and you are able to enjoy the greenery while looking out to the beautiful city.

The path pretty much goes around the circumference of the property, and you need not worry about the heat because the massive plants will bring the temperature down. Or if all else fails, refer to #4; you could do with a soak in the infinity bathtub.

#7 THE CHEFS AT THE HOTEL GROW THEIR OWN INGREDIENTS AT THE HERBS AND SPICES GARDEN

How often do we get such dedication? Here at PARKROYAL on Pickering, the chefs take pride in dishing out your meals prepared with only the finest ingredients, and that includes home-grown (or hotel-grown) herbs and spices. If you are a hotel guest, you can even take a walk around the little garden (on the fifth level) and to find out more about the various herbs and spices they grow.

#8 THE GUESTROOM WINDOWS ALLOW MAXIMUM DAYLIGHT INTO THE ROOM

One of the reasons why we love PARKROYAL on Pickering’s rooms is because the windows are not tinted and the rooms are always flooded with sunlight in the day. It is like embracing Mother Nature, and morning sun salutations cannot be more perfect! This is a green factor too because, trust me, you won’t even need to switch on the lights till about 7pm.

#9 A UNIQUE HOTEL-IN-A-GARDEN EXPERIENCE

With 15,000m² of lush greenery, PARKROYAL on Pickering truly delivers a hotel-in-a-garden experience that you will not find anywhere else. It is every bit aesthetically-pleasing, yet very environmentally friendly altogether. And ain’t this considered a quintessential Singapore experience? After all, we pride ourselves to be a Garden City.

A hotel stay at PARKROYAL on Pickering will surely be memorable for both locals and tourists alike.

#10 ONE OF THE MOST, IF NOT THE MOST, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOTELS IN SINGAPORE

Most people know about PARKROYAL on Pickering for its awe-inspiring architecture, but not many know that it is actually one of the most eco-friendly hotels in Singapore.

Beyond the usual measures – such as placing recycle bins in the rooms, printing on recycled papers, dimming the lights, or not changing bedsheets on a daily basis – adopted by most hotels, PARKROYAL on Pickering is also one of the first few hotels in Singapore to feature a solar energy and rainwater harvesting systems which integrate into the design of the property.

The mere fact that the hotel has 15,000m² of greenery – which could have gone into building more rooms or restaurants – speaks volume about the hotel’s resolution in going green. Also, two thirds of the hotel’s guest rooms’ corridors are naturally ventilated and not air-conditioned – which is possible because the four-storey vertical greenery located along the outdoor corridors helps to cool the building down.

#11 ROOM TIPS – REQUEST FOR ROOMS ON LEVEL 6, 10, AND 14

The rooms on level 6, 10 and 14 come with the best views of the iconic sky gardens in PARKROYAL on Pickering. Of course, this is still subject to availability, but it does not hurt to put in this request when you make your booking. You might just be delightfully surprised!

#12 INFINITY SWIMMING POOL

Also listed in our Best Swimming Pools in Singapore, PARKROYAL  on Pickering indeed has one of the most stunning and photogenic pools in Singapore. Famed for its infinity pool with colourful cabanas, the pool is exclusively open to hotel guests. It will be one dip that you’ll always remember. By the way, don’t forget your cameras! The infinity pool is definitely Instagram-worthy.

PARKROYAL on Pickering, a PARKROYAL Collection Hotel
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8888
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Clarke Quay

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Pickering.

Are we already in December? Time slips by when we are having fun, but we should really take a little breather, slow down and savour the remaining moments of 2014. Bonuses are coming in, Christmas is round the corner, and soon before we know it, we’d be counting down to a new year.

What are your plans for the yuletide festivities? Have you started feasting already?

If you haven’t had an idea, we have (more) suggestions on how to pamper your taste buds. Well, we always do, and this time, it is at one of our favourite hotels no less. Be enraptured in all the warmth of festivities at PARKROYAL on Pickering, and spend the lasts of 2014 with traditional goodies in the lush iconic urban resort.

Sitting adjacent to the historic Hong Lim Park, PARKROYAL on Pickering is fast becoming the icon of Chinatown. Its award-winning architecture is a sheer sight to behold, with greenery in abundance, and charming cascading plants that caress the building so mysteriously yet beautifully. And what lies beneath is a supremely gorgeous restaurant-in-a-garden that we fall in love with over and over again.

There’s always something very inviting about Lime Restaurant at PARKROYAL on Pickering, it makes us feel all warm and cozy like we’re coming home for Christmas. We always love a good meal there, and even more so when the culinary team helmed by Executive Chef Vijayakant is all geared up to pamper us with their bests for the year-end celebrations.

And here are some of our picks from PARKROYAL on Pickering’s festive menu 2014 – some for a scrumptious dinner at Lime, and some to take home to host our guests with the best party food.

From 12th to 23rd December 2014 and 26th to 30th December 2014, dine at Lime and receive a complimentary glass of Limeade – the signature mocktail and our perfect blend. The little ones get a cup each too.

Starring perennial Christmas favourites, Lime’s impressive buffet repertoire will include Lobster Bisque Soup, Roasted Turkey, US Prime Ribs, and our favourite Honey Baked Ham.

Now, this is hands down the BEST ham we have had this year. Nothing comes close to Lime’s rendition – the skin is coated with a copious amount of honey, then baked to a mild crisp, leaving a mild sweetness that complements the saltiness of the ham. It is like a perfect marriage of taste, and one that lingers in the mouth (and the minds). One serving is definitely not enough to satisfy!

And why, the duck confit with pan-seared foie gras is too lovely to be missed too! If any, we cannot resist a good foie gras that is pan-seared to perfection, with a beautiful crisp that cocoons the warmest creaminess. That’s why we really appreciate Lime’s ala minute stations. The passionate chefs are ever ready to whip up hearty dishes for your gastronomical muses.

There are many variations of yule logs in the market, but locals will dig Lime’s presentation – Durian Mousse with Vanilla Buttercream Log Cake. The nation’s coveted tropical fruit in a soft cake, generously covered with fragrant vanilla buttercream; such a decadent indulgence that even Santa would be pleased.

From the last we’ve heard, Lime is fully booked for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, so if you are planning to try their festive buffet which runs daily from 12 to 23 Dec 2014, and 26 to 30 Dec 2014, make sure you book a table soon.

Click here to find out more about PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Festive Dining at Lime.

PARKROYAL ON PICKERING’S FESTIVE GOODIES

Want to have all the festive goodies at the comfort of your home? Lime has a whole array of takeaways for you to pamper your guests with! From 1st to 25th December, take your pick from a series of festive roasts (pre-ordering required 2 days in advance), log cakes and chocolates. Yes, our favourite Honey Baked Ham (S$88++) is included in the festive roast.

Three pretty log cakes to choose from – Chocolate Cremaux with Crunchy Hazelnut Fellutine (S$29++ for 500g, S$58++ for 1kg), Durian Mousse with Vanilla Buttercream Log (S$34++ for 500g, S$68++ for 1kg) and Mango Passionfruit with Caramel Log Cake (S$29++ for 500g, S$58++ for 1kg).

Because sweets make such marvelous gifts, Lime has created so many for you to bring home too. There are pralines, there are cookies, and there is even a gingerbread house. Prices start from a very affordable S$12++. Now, you can’t say you have no idea on what presents to buy!

Click here to find out more about PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Festive Goodies.

Well, feasting also does not stop when Christmas is over. There are 12 days of Christmas, and there is the New Year to look forward to, too! Can’t get enough of Lime? Welcome 2015 with a celebratory buffet lunch or dinner at the restaurant. End the year on a high with unlimited servings of champagne and wine, or order Piper Heidsieck Champagne at a special rate of S$88++ per bottle.

Usher in the New Year at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party which starts at 10pm. At S$108++, it comes with free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks alongside canapés and an oyster bar. There is also the option of free flow of Piper Heidsieck Champagne at S$128++. The balloon drop at midnight will give you a chance to win a stay at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Presidential Suite.

Beat your hangover with even more champagne and wine at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s New Year’s Day Brunch. From US Prime Ribs to Lobster Bisque and Pan-fried Foie Gras, there’s no better way to start the New Year on the right note.

Click here to find out more details of PARKROYAL on Pickering’s New Year Celebrations.

12 to 23 Dec, 26 to 30 Dec 2014
Festive Buffet Lunch: Adult S$68++, Child S$34++
Festive Buffet Dinner: Adult S$78++, Child S$39++

31 Dec 2014
New Year’s Eve Lunch Buffet: Adult S$68++, Child S$34++
New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet: Adult S$118++ or S$148++**; Child S$59++

1 Jan 2015
New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet: Adult S$108++, or S$138++**; Child S$54++.
New Year’s Day Dinner Buffet: Adult $78++/pax; Child S$39++

** includes free flow of champagne, wines, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

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Lime
PARKROYAL on Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8899
Email: lime.prsps@parkroyalhotels.com
Buffet Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Buffet Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Clarke Quay

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Pickering.

Stepping in to PARKROYAL on Pickering is an experience so impeccable, and its grandeur is one-of-a-kind and unrivalled. This eco-friendly hotel – with a total of 15,000m2 of sky gardens, waterfalls, planter terraces and green walls – boasts a breathtaking metropolitan architecture that has completely changed the Singapore skyline.

Lime, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, is equally alluring. It is always a pleasant to dine and drink there, and be enraptured by the lush tranquility. The food never disappoints, and we could get used to a glass of its signature Limeade every day.

And what keeps our hearts is the lavish buffet spread that is nothing too exorbitantly-priced nor pretentious. Just good, honest food that fuels the soul.

Here are 7 things that we love about the buffet at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime Restaurant.

A STYLISH AND MODERN INTERIOR, WITH A RELAXING AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE

Renowned local architect WOHA has done a terrific job in designing Lime. The restaurant is stylish and modern, with a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. It features high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. In the day, natural light floods through the glass panels and lights up the space with Mother Nature’s grace and warmth. In the evening, Lime transforms into a cosy sanctuary where you can cast your worries aside, and sink in to the chairs for some post-work rejuvenation.

Dining in this restaurant-in-a-garden is always a welcoming break. It is the kind of place that works well for all occasions: From a casual business luncheon with your clients (just a few minutes away from the centre of the city’s business district), to a date with your partner for some quality time together, a family gathering over hearty chats, a get-together with your friends, or even a much-needed and indulgent me-time.

AUTHENTIC PERANAKAN CLASSIC DISHES BY CHEF NANCY

One of the highlights – and what makes Lime different from the other buffet restaurants – is its Peranakan kitchen.

Retreat to a menu of Peranakan classics lovingly prepared by the prized Chef Nancy Teo – who has deep Peranakan roots – and indulge in a fulfilling lunch of Kueh Pie Tee, Babi Pong Teh, Ayam Buah Keluak, Chap Chye, Bubur Cha-Cha and Durian Pengat Shooter. The colourful treats are prepared with the best ingredients, so that you are reminded of Grandma’s cooking in the most endearing way.

INTERNATIONAL BUFFET SPREAD

From a wide selection of seafood on ice, to Japanese sushi and sashimi, cold cuts, anti-pasti, salads, freshly prepared pastas, Peranakan and local dishes, Thai classics and desserts, Lime’s international buffet spread will satisfy every palate.

The buffet lineup is always on rotation so that even the regulars will be surprised at every visit, but some of the highlights include: Braised Lamb Shank and Pork Rack with Honey Mustard from the International Kitchen; Prawn Paste Chicken and Mango & Yam Roll from the Asian Kitchen; as well as the aforementioned Peranakan dishes. And trust us on this – the Mango & Yam Roll is so good that it is impossible to stop at one!

UNIQUE OPEN-KITCHEN CONCEPT

Trying a Peranakan dish and not too sure what it is? Ask Chef Nancy and she will be more than happy to explain the origin and preparation methods of the dish. Haven’t had pastas in a long time? The chef at the ala minute pasta station will whip up a satisfying bowl of pasta in your favourite combination(s) – choose from a variety of pastas and sauces like Mushroom Creme, Bolognese or Aglio Olio.

Lime at PARKROYAL on Pickering has a unique open kitchen concept with chefs cooking ala minute and always available to interact with you. So don’t feel shy if the curiosity in you is alive. The chefs are more than happy to address your queries and share with you what they know and practice. Story-telling while eating is quite a joy, and to know of the story behind every dish does have a psychological impact on elevating your taste buds, isn’t it?

LIME USES HERBS AND SPICES FROM ITS HERB GARDEN

For those of you who have stayed at PARKROYAL on Pickering before, you would have noticed that there is a community herb garden at a corner of level 5 where the stunning infinity pool is also located. Here, the chefs put their hearts and soul into growing herbs and spices to use in the kitchen for its discerning guests. Lime is committed to using only the best and freshest ingredients for the food that it serves in the daily buffet.

DESSERT HEAVEN THAT WILL MAKE YOUR HEART SKIP A BEAT

The highlight of the amazing dessert buffet spread at Lime is always the green tea chocolate fondue that is every bit photogenic and Intagram-worthy, and goes best with the selection of fresh fruits and marshmallows. We also have an infatuation with the Caramel Cheese Cake, Green Tea Mousse Cake with Azuki Bean and Hazelnut Caramel Cake that are innovative creations by the talented pastry chef at Lime. And oh, you must try the Lime Lemon Tarts. This citrusy treat is more than divine, and oh, what we would pay for a buffet of all-you-can-eat-Lime-Lemon-Tarts!

While the desserts are always on rotation, you can trust that the pastry chef and her team will prepare many marvellous sweet treats to spoil you silly.

ONE OF THE MOST VALUE-FOR-MONEY BUFFETS IN SINGAPORE

These days, buffet prices have rocketed quite a fair bit. But even with its recent introduction of its Peranakan kitchen to the buffet lineup, Lime remains competitively-priced and offers a value-for-money spread. It is surely a worthy treat.

The buffet Lunch at Lime is S$45/pax (S$22.50/child) from Mondays to Fridays, and S$48/pax (S$24) on Saturdays. For the dinner buffet, it is priced at S$58 (S$29) from Mondays to Thursdays, and S$62 (S$31) on Fridays and Saturdays.

Lime
PARKROYAL on Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8899
Email: lime.prsps@parkroyalhotels.com
Buffet Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Buffet Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Clarke Quay

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Pickering.

PARKROYAL on Pickering is a gem along Chinatown. The eco-friendly hotel boasts a breathtaking metropolitan architecture, and the star restaurant – Lime – is a crowd pleaser no less. With a strong following from the executives and expats working in the vicinity and local families and couples, Lime dishes out delectable spreads every day for its fans. While the lunch and dinner buffet is particularly popular among its business crowd, Lime has come up with a sweet deal for those who still love dining at the gorgeous establishment – minus the food coma from a heavy lunch.

That’s what buffets always do to us, right? We eat our lunch hour away with all the cold cuts, pastas, cakes and whatnot. And we rub our bellies happily as we leave, only to realize that lunch will have us feeling all restless and dazed when we get back to our desks. So that is why Lime’s new Nonya Set Lunch got our attention, and we thought it couldn’t be a more brilliant idea!

Beginning from the month of September, the Nonya Set (S$38++) will entice with a Peranakan charm. Individually plated and with a variety of five tantalising dishes, the Nonya Set is specially conceptualised by Lime with the idea of satisfying your cravings for all things Peranakan in a comfortable and laidback environment. Retreat to a menu of Peranakan classics lovingly prepared by the prized Chef Nancy Teo – who has deep Peranakan roots – and indulge in a fulfilling lunch of Kueh Pie Tee, Bakwan Kepiting Soup, Babi Pong Teh, Ayam Buah Keluak, Chap Chye, Bubur Cha-Cha and Durian Pengat Shooter.

It is the perfect dining option – be it a business luncheon or if you are introducing overseas friends to Peranakan cuisine. It saves you the hassle of walking to and fro for your food, and it is never as messy as a buffet can get. But if you still love your all-you-can-eat style, you will be delighted to know that an additional Peranakan section has been added on to restaurant’s daily buffet spread, so you get to enjoy free flow of all these Nonya treats from Lime at PARKROYAL on Pickering Singapore.

The Nonya Set is available daily during lunch and dinner at S$38++ per person.

Lime
PARKROYAL on Pickering
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8899
Email: lime.prsps@parkroyalhotels.com
Sun to Thu: 6.30am – 12am
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 6.30am – 2am
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Clarke Quay

This post is brought to you by PARKROYAL on Pickering.

There are many kinds of experience that people look out for when choosing a hotel for staycation. For the shoppers who cannot do without their retail therapy, hotels along Orchard Road and the Marina Bay area are your best bets. But for a staycation in a relaxing and quiet environment, yet still not too far away from the city, the new PARKROYAL on Pickering Street provides an impeccable experience that leaves you feeling rejuvenated.

This eco-friendly hotel boasts of a breathtaking metropolitan architecture that has changed the Singapore skyline. Expect lofty sky gardens with cascading plants, a gym with state-of-the-art equipment, a wellness lounge by the highly acclaimed St Gregory Spa, an exclusive Orchid Club complete with a mini library and the best selection of snacks and beverages, and a stunning infinity pool with colourful cabanas.

And where you seek comfort for the night, PARKROYAL at Pickering does not disappoint with their various rooms and suites. With clever utilisation of space, the room is complete with all you would of a modern hotel room – a huge bed with pristine white sheets, a work desk, built-in wardrobe, a bath tub overlooking the surrounding greenery outside, and quality toiletries. Wooden and stone elements are inculcated to complement the eco-friendly theme, and soft earthy shades are used for a clean and soothing feel. I could stay under the covers with a book, and laze in the room all day while embracing the tranquility of that sanctuary.

Lime, the all-day dining restaurant at PARKROYAL on Pickering, has a very good Sunday Champagne Brunch which is competitively priced at S$68++ (includes juices, soft drinks and coffee/tea), and S$98++ (with free flow champagne and house wines).

PARKROYAL on Pickering has fast become one of our favourites for a getaway within Singpore, and it is especially ideal for couples who are seeking a space to hideaway and to spend quiet time alone.

Words and photographs by Melody Yap and ladyironchef

PARKROYAL on Pickering Hotel
3 Upper Pickering Street
Tel: +65 6809 8888
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay
Note: This was an invited media stay.