By Amy Van
There are a dime a dozen Chinese restaurants in Singapore. If you are looking for something different to host a business dinner or a special celebration, consider the following places that offer Chinese menus with modern twist – from a small independent outfit serving refined Franco-Chinese to more sophisticated establishments by top Cantonese chefs.
3. Peach Blossoms, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay
Credit: Peach Blossoms
Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong of Peach Blossoms is known for his ‘Progressive Cantonese’ menu, woven with modern culinary techniques and artful presentation.
He recently introduced several new dishes showcasing a range of premium seafood.
One of the beautifully presented dishes with unexpected elements is the chilled Japanese abalone marinated with Japanese rice wine and kelp. The juicy abalone is paired with jellyfish and brightened with house-made yuzu ponzu sauce. Another new item is the deep-fried marble goby fillet with crispy scales, which is complemented by a thick, tangy-sweet organic pineapple sauce.
The restaurant has also rolled out a juicy crab claw dish with stewed mung bean noodles in a richly flavoured crab roe collagen. The crab roe is simmered with collagen broth to create a thick and luscious sauce along with chunks of crabmeat. The chef also cleverly marinates the crab roe with ‘Gu Yue Long Shan’ rice wine, then painstakingly forms it into a solid block similar to bottarga. This umami-rich ‘crab roe bottarga’ is generously shaved over the dish to heighten its overall flavour.
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