Szdechuan Court is known for serving good Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine, and its location at level three of Fairmont Singapore makes it the perfect place to have a nice meal with family and friends, or to host a business luncheon in an elegant and upmarket setting.

To celebrate Chinese New Year, the chef has specially created several set menus, and we had the good fortune to sample some of his signature dishes.

We started with lo-hei, the tossing of yusheng (raw fish salad which comprise crispy eel, salmon, abalone and lobster), a Chinese New Year ritual in Singapore.

There were classic dishes on the menu including Braised Whole Abalone with mushroom and dried oysters with broccoli, and Sweet and Sour Pork Spare Ribs topped with diced capsicums and pineapples.

The Three Treasures Double Boiled Cordyceps Flower Soup – with mini abalone followed shortly after. It was a simple and comforting soup – the kind which you can have everyday and not get sick of it.

The Crispy Tiger Prawns coated with mild spicy mayonnaise was also very good. In fact, I almost suspected that the chef coated the prawns with heroin, that made them so addictive.

The signature Deep-fried Turbot was the highlight of our meal. The fish, with a superior coriander soy sauce, had a shattering crisp, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We ended our feast with a Pandan Nian Gao topped with coconut flakes.

For Chinese New Year 2013, the chefs at Szechuan Court have specially created a collection of Chinese New Year signatures and seven set menus such as the Gong Xi Fa Cai set ($288++) a 8 course menu for a family of four and the Fortune Set ($888++), a massive 10 course menu for a table of ten.

Szechuan Court & Kitchen
80 Bras Basah Road
Level 3 Fairmont Singapore
Tel: +65 6431 6156
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Note: This was an invited media tasting.

Si Chuan Dou Hua is one of the most well-known restaurants in Singapore for Sichuan and Cantonese Cuisine. When I heard that the chefs at Si Chuan Dou Hua have created a pretty affordable set menu with suckling pig as the highlight, I knew I had to make a trip down.

The Roast Suckling Pig Feast is priced at $258++ and $428++ for 6 persons and 10 persons respectively. Which makes it at just $50/pax for the 8 course meal after tax and service charge. I think it’s a really good deal, and you should go to Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant at Parkroyal on Kitchener Road before the promotion ends on 30 April.

We had the 8 course set meal for lunch, and needless to say, we couldn’t eat much for the rest of the day.

The Suckling Pig Feast included Barbecued Suckling Pig; Double-boiled Kampung Chicken with Conpoy and Superior Chinese Herbs; Deep-fried Fresh Prawns with Cereal; Steamed “Bading” Fish in Cantonese style; Braised Homemade Bean Curd with Spinach and Assorted Mushroom; Congee with Peanut, Dried Oyster and Dried Vegetable; and Homemade Bean Curd with Wolfberry.

We started with the star of the show. I believe the first picture says it all – ridiculously good Roast Suckling Pig. I couldn’t stop eating it. Next up, we had the Double-Boiled Kampung Chicken; it was comfort food for the soul. If you love homecook soup, you will definitely love this.

We proceeded with the Steamed Bading Fish. It was my first time seeing roasted pork used as an ingredient for steamed fish. And I have to say, somehow it blended in effortlessly to add an unique flavour to the fish.

Then we had Cereal Prawn; Braised Homemade Beancurd, and Sauteed Diced Pork. They were well-executed, but nothing to rave about. We wrapped up the meal with a bowl of Congee prepared in Supreme Stock, and the signature Si Chuan Dou Hua’s Bean Curd.

Si Chuan Dou Hua’s Roast Suckling Pig Feast is only available till 30 April. If you are not a glutton like me, Si Chuan Dou Hua has another smaller 6 course set menu priced at $48.80++/pax (minimum 2 persons to dine) which includes Combination of Roast Suckling Pig; Double-boiled Soup of the day; Baked Cod Fish with Banana Leaf; Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetable; Fried Rice with Diced Barbecured Pork and Salted Egg; and Homemade Bean Curd.

Si Chuan Dou Hua currently has three branches at Parkroyal on Beach Road, UOB Plaza, and Parkroyal on Kitchener Road, but please note that the Roast Suckling Pig Feast is only available at Parkroyal on Kitchener Road.

Si Chuan Dou Hua
181 Kitchener Road
Level 3 Parkroyal on Kitchener Road
Tel: +65 6428 3170
Note: This was an invited media tasting.