Located at Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Chatterbox is perhaps one of the most famous—and expensive—chicken rice restaurants in Singapore.

Helmed by executive sous chef Liew Tian Heong, Chatterbox’s Hainanese Chicken Rice is its most popular dish and propelled the restaurant to fame. People from all over the world flock to the restaurant for a taste of this signature dish.

Is Chatterbox’s Hainanese Chicken Rice really that good? Is it worth paying S$27++ for a plate of chicken rice?

Chatterbox has quite a variety of local snacks on its menu. From the Rojak (S$17), to Satay (S$18 for 6 sticks), and Ngoh Hiang (S$18), you can find all the popular local snacks here.

And don’t miss out on the Salted Egg Chicken Wings (S$20 for 8 pieces)—it is certainly the best appetizer on the menu, and the best way to start your meal!

Nobody comes to Chatterbox without ordering the legendary Mandarin Chicken Rice (S$27++).

It comes with tender-boiled free-range chicken that is so juicy and succulent. Paired with fragrant rice—every grain is evenly coated with chicken oil and perfumed with pandan leaves. The homemade chilli sauce is really good and kickass.

Other than the Mandarin Chicken Rice, we also love Chatterbox’s Lobster Laksa (S$38).

There’s simply no turning back once you’ve tasted their Lobster Laksa—a wondrous bowl of goodness that looks and tastes amazing. A whole fresh lobster is used in every bowl. The soup is thick with the layered taste of quality coconut milk and fresh lobster. It is as luxurious as laksa can get.

This is probably one of the most, if not the most expensive, chicken rice in Singapore. And let’s be frank, not everyone will want to pay so much for a plate of chicken rice, especially when you can get really good chicken rice at S$3-5 from the other famous chicken rice stalls in Singapore.

If you are willing to pay S$27 for pasta or risotto from an Italian restaurant, why not the same amount for a plate of chicken rice?

Chatterbox is where you can get a taste of Singapore’s local food, elevated with premium ingredients and precise cooking techniques. It’s certainly the ideal place to bring your overseas friends to have a taste of the most popular Singaporean local food in a comfortable setting.

Chatterbox
333 Orchard Road
Level 5, Mandarin Orchard
Singapore 238867

A stalwart in the Chinese restaurant scene here in Singapore and an institution best known for its exquisite Cantonese dishes, Peach Garden is one that never fails to impress.

Let Peach Garden at Hotel Miramar’s entice you with their new value-for-money promotion, where you can enjoy 50% off their A La Carte Buffet—that’s from S$24++/pax available daily both lunch and dinner! Quote “ladyironchef” upon making your reservation to receive a S$50 dining voucher (with $100 minimum spend).

Peach Garden also has 2 exclusive lobster set menu promotions, where you can enjoy 50% off each set when you quote “Ladyironchef” upon making a reservation. For S$34++ per pax (after 50% off), you get to enjoy a bowl of Double-boiled Superior Abalone in Claypot, a lobster dish of your choice, Braised Tien Shin cabbage with Dried Scallop and Shiitake Mushroom, Signature Fried Jasmine Rice with Baby Superior Shark’s Fin and Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo.

These promotions are only available from now until 29 August 2019. So, hurry on down to Peach Garden for a feast fit for a king (or an emperor)!

A LA CARTE BUFFET

Peach Garden’s A La Carte Buffet features a whopping 37 delectable Chinese delights that will undoubtedly leave you spoilt for choice.

Start your meal off on a soul-comforting note with your choice of shark’s fin soup (limited to one order per person). There are five variations to choose from and our favourite is the one that comes with fresh crab meat and silky egg white. The soups have all been double-boiled to extract all those wholesome flavours without compromising on the quality of the ingredients.

DEEP-FRIED SOON HOCK FISH WITH GARLIC AND SUPERIOR SOYA SAUCE

If you prefer your fish fried, their Deep-fried Soon Hock Fish (usual price S$80++) will not disappoint. Deep-fried to a beautiful golden brown, the fish sported soft, flaky flesh that broke apart with ease and was crispy from edge to edge.

The simple yet robust superior soya sauce was of just the right consistency and added a nice savouriness and umami element which complemented the natural sweetness of the fish.

Dishes are all free-flow and there are no restrictions on how much you can order—except on the Soup items, the usual price for the fish is already at S$80++ per fish and the price for the A La Carte Buffet is now at S$24++ per person! This is some incredibly value-for-money deal that will allow you to eat to your heart’s content without feeling the pinch in your wallet

STEAMED LIVE PA TING FISH WITH MINCED GINGER IN SUPERIOR SAUCE

It would be a crime to leave Peach Garden without trying their famous Steamed Live Pa Ting Fish (usual price S$80++) which has a firm, springy texture on top of being incredibly fresh.

Slice through its meat like a hot knife through butter. Its copious garlic garnish enhances its fresh flavour that was devoid of fishiness and the muddy taste associated with freshwater fish.

LIVE PRAWNS

Their Live Prawns in ‘Indonesia Style’ (usual price S$28++) features fresh, chunky prawns that are simmered to perfection in a sinfully rich laksa-like broth. The other prawn dish consists of live prawns in a Chinese wine and herb concoction that has a slightly herbal flavour and a nourishing feel to it.

DEEP-FRIED FRESH PRAWN WITH WASABI SALAD

If you are a frequent diner at Peach Garden, you’d know that their Deep-Fried Fresh Prawn with Wasabi Salad Cream (S$26++) is one of the best renditions you can find in Singapore.

Here, the prawns come generously and evenly coated in an insanely crispy batter that gives the prawn a lovely crunch; but that isn’t the best part. What truly elevates the dish is the wasabi salad cream which is tangy, sweet and spicy all at once. We appreciate how the wasabi was not too overpowering to the point where it masked all the other components of the dish.

MEATS

Another thing that we absolutely love about Peach Garden’s A La Carte Buffet menu is their extensive selection of meat dishes.

We enjoyed their Sautéed Sweet and Sour Pork with Lychee which was stuffed into a colourful combination of bell peppers, as well as their Baked Spare Rib with Pineapple Sauce. For something less sweet and more savoury though, their Braised Pork Belly with Mui Choy was very tender and soft with layers of fats.

S$18 LIVE LOBSTER PROMOTION

Fans of this premium crustacean are in for a treat with Peach Garden’s half lobster promotion. Upon purchasing a lobster (S$18++ for half lobster), diners can choose from over 18 preparation methods in terms of how they want their lobster done.

Some of the flavours that you can expect are their Steamed Lobster with Superior Stock, Baked Lobster with Spring Onion and Ginger and Stir-fried Lobster with Fresh Crab Meat and Crab Roe. If you’re craving something more out of the box, there are also interesting options such as the Stir-fried Lobster with Black Truffle Sauce and Japanese Style Baked Lobster with Curry Sauce.

LOCALLY INSPIRED LOBSTER DISHES

Among the plethora of lobster options to choose from, the standouts include their locally inspired ones such as the Lobster Popiah, Lobster Rojak, Baked Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk & Crispy Milk and the Lobster with Chilli Crab Sauce.

If you haven’t gotten off the salted egg bandwagon, you’ll really enjoy their Baked Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk. Here, a creamy layer of custardy salted egg sauce evenly coats the entire lobster and provides it with that familiar, addictive savoury flavour that we all know and love.

Another noteworthy dish is their Lobster with Chilli Crab Sauce, where the lobster is doused in a sweet, savoury and spicy chilli sauce. The sauce is made even better with the addition of egg, which not only helps to thicken the sauce but provides it with a full-bodied flavour.

50% OFF LOBSTER SET MENU PROMOTION

Exclusively for our readers, you can quote “Ladyironchef” upon making a reservation to enjoy 50% off one of their 2 exclusive set menus.

Set Menu A (S$88++ per pax) comprises of a bowl of Peach Garden’s Signature Buddha Jump Over the Wall, a lobster dish of your choice (from 18 preparation methods), Roasted Crispy London Duck, Stewed Beetroot Noodles with Fresh Scallop and Double-boiled Crystals – Chilled Avocado with Ice Cream.

Set B (S$68++ per pax) comes with a bowl of Double-boiled Superior Abalone in Claypot, a lobster dish of your choice (from 18 preparation methods), Braised Tien Shin cabbage with Dried Scallop and Shiitake Mushroom, Signature Fried Jasmine Rice with Baby Superior Shark’s Fin and Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo.

With these two set menus, you do not even have to choose. All the best items are put in the set for your enjoyment. You are guaranteed the bestsellers of Peach Garden.

And a 50% discount means enjoying those luxurious dishes without breaking the bank. The value, especially for Set B, is unparalleled. After the 50% discount, you only have to pay S$34++ per pax and you get an array of premium seafood, including abalone and lobster. That’s a deal that your mother won’t miss the world for!

Do note that each set meal requires a minimum of 2 pax on weekdays and 4 pax on weekends and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts, offers and credit card promotions. All lobster promotions are also only available at Peach Garden at Hotel Miramar for lunch and dinner, only for dinner at Peach Garden at The Metropolis/Chinatown Point/NTU.

A La Carte Buffet
(Prices stated are before discount)
Mon to Thu: S$48++/ adult, S$32++/ child
Fri, Eve of P.H: S$52++/ adult, S$36++/ child
Sat, Sun & P.H: S$58++/ adult, S$42++/ child
(Minimum 4 to dine)

Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar (Daily, Lunch & Dinner)
401 Havelock Rd, Level 3 Hotel Miramar, Singapore 169631
Tel: 6736 3833

Peach Garden @ NTU Blk N2.1 (Weekdays – Dinner, Weekends – Lunch & Dinner)
76 Nanyang Dr, #02-01B, BLK N2.1, Singapore 637331
Tel: 6219 9398

Lobster Promotion (Prices stated are before discount)
Individual Half Lobster: S$18++
Lobster Set Menu A: S$88++
Lobster Set Menu B: S$68++

Peach Garden at Hotel Miramar (Daily, Lunch & Dinner)
401 Havelock Road
Level 3 Hotel Miramar
Singapore 169631
Tel: +65 6736 3833
Mon to Thu: 11am – 3.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay & Outram Park
Email: miramar@peachgarden.com.sg

Peach Garden at NTU (Dinner only)
76 Nanyang Dr
#02-01B, BLK N2.1
Singapore 637331
Tel: 6219 9398
Daily: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Pioneer
Email: ntu@peachgarden.com.sg

Peach Garden at The Metropolis (Dinner only)
9 North Buona Vista Drive, #02-02
Singapore 138588
Tel: +65 6334 7833
Daily: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista
Email: metropolis@peachgarden.com.sg

Peach Garden at Chinatown Point (Dinner only)
133 New Bridge Road
#02-36 Chinatown Point
Singapore 059413
Tel: +65 6702 0603
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown
Email: chinatown@peachgarden.com.sg
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