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Sunday, February 7, 2021

[Tasting] Rhapsody of Spring Buffet @ Grand Copthorne Waterfront Food Capital

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Are you ready for Niu (牛) Year? Usher in the Year of the Ox with an abundance of culinary treasures at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Food Capital GCW. Let's take a tour of the delicious spread awaiting us!


1 to 28 February 2021 (excluding 11 to 14 February 2021)

Lunch $68++

Dinner $88++

11 to 14 February 2021

Lunch & Dinner $98++

11 February 2021 Lunar New Year Eve Dinner

First seating: 5:30pm to 7:30pm (Last order at 7pm)

Second seating: 8pm to 10pm (Last order at 9:30pm)


For reservations, please call or whatsapp 8168 1539, email dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com or visit http://www.celebrateatgcw.com/CNY2021


Spring is here!


dine in comfort @ Food Capital




Menu

Nice to see that contactless menu is available via the QR code. At the moment, guests can order the buffet items via the order chit.

QR Code menu

order chit


Yu Sheng Bar

Choice of Topping: Norwegian Smoked Salmon | Applewood Smoked Duck | Vegetarian Abalone

6-pax portion yusheng

salmon and smoked duck (toppings)

abalone and lobster (limited to one serving per table and available only from 11 Feb to 14 Feb)

Staff will portion the yusheng salad in accordance to the number of pax per table. Just need to indicate to staff if you would prefer a bigger or smaller portion and they are more than happy to accommodate. The portion in the photo is for 6 pax. Please note that the abalone/lobster yusheng is only available from 11 Feb to 14 Feb.

this year's guide to Lo Hei

our friend plating the toppings

sprinkling of good vibes

topping up the sweetness

Mask-up and no shouting during lohei is the norm for this year. Quietly and calmly, we tossed the yusheng with silent wishes for a better year ahead for everyone.

huat ah (in small letters)

We ordered up a plate of sashimi for that extra satisfaction. Hehe.

salmon and tuna sashimi



Soup

Double-boiled Mini Buddha Jump Over The Wall is only available for 11 to 14 Feb dinner. Tried it and it was delicious. Enjoyed everything in there but warning first... one may feel full after this! Or, was it just me? Hmmm, nevertheless this bowl of warm soup was comforting and very worth it for the buffet to have this serving per pax.

Here's a little video of the double-boiled Mini Buddha Jump Over the Wall (佛跳牆):




abalone, dried scallops, ham, mushroom, sea cucumber and chicken


Roast Peking Duck with Chinese BBQ Sauce (Available for Dinner only)

Yet, another delightful dish from the buffet. Imagine munching on unlimite servings of Peking Duck wrapped in egg crepe. Just need to inform the service staff on how many pieces you'd like to order.

display counter

for a table of 6 pax

get into my belly!


Chef Negi North Indian Spice & Tandoor


Chef Negi's delectable North Indian Spice and Tandoor

lamb shank, pea pulao


Been to Food Capital a couple of times but usually, I tend to skip the Indian cuisine section so as to indulge in the other food (sorry but limited stomach space). However, for this time, I made it a point to try the beautiful items that came from Chef Negi's kitchen.

(left to right) garlic naan, chickpea masala (pindi chana), butter chicken (back)


lamb shank

crab masala


We ordered garlic naan and butter naan. I tried the garlic ones and it was light and goes extremely well with the butter chicken. The lamb shank was nothing short of amazing! Super tender. Strongly recommend. First time trying crab masala but not much curry though. For the curries, I liked the butter chicken the most, followed by the chickpea masala.


Chinese Delights

BBQ chicken wings, Taiwanese Style Pork Sausage and Bakwa (pork and chicken)


Because it is the festivities, we couldn't resist the bakwa. Pretty good I must say. The Taiwanese style sausage was yummy too! Almost wanted to eat another one but there's somemore food to sample!

chicken bakwa, BBQ chicken wings (sweet) and Taiwanese Style Pork Sausage


Extravaganza Crustacean Seafood Bag (1 serving per table)

For the sauces, guests could choose from either of Chef Max’s Tangy Spicy Sauce, or the Creamy Curry Butter Flavour. And, if you are there for dinner, there's Canadian lobster in the bag too! The seafood bag will be portioned in accordance to number of guests for the table. 

presenting the Extravaganza Crustacean Seafood Bag (for 6 pax)


Seafood Bag in Creamy Curry Butter sauce


The creamy curry butter sauce was thick and slightly sweet. Loved the aroma of the curry when the bag was first opened. One need to work fast for this sauce base as it tasted best when warm. Enjoyed the tender squid, lovely mud crab, flower crab, sweet lobster, flower clams, mussels, prawns and corn. 


Seafood Bag in Chef Max's Tangy Spicy sauce


The tangy spicy sauce is similar to '甘香'. The mud crabs were done beautifully and those squid, were so delightfully tender. Lovely.

yums



Oriental Roast Stall

Guests could order up the roast chicken, roast pork or the kurobuta char siew and even chicken rice.


Kurobuta Char Siew and Crispy Roast Pork


Dazzling Dessert


Be mesmerised when the Cold Yam Custard with Coconut Foam is served. There's 'Live Action' yo!

Cold Yam Custard with Coconut Foam


Lovely dessert and if you missed the first 'Live Action', just order another one!

traditional nian gao (original / green tea) and tang yuan



Even when you are super full, do try the Crystal Tang Yuan in brown sugar syrup. So mochi and heartwarming.

Crystal Tang Yuan in brown sugar syrup


black sesame


For the other dessert, I'd recommend the Golden Mango Pudding with Mandarin Orange and Lucky Gold Bar Chocolate Cake. Am feeling the festive vibes from the names alone.

(top to bottom) Lucky Gold Bar Chocolate Cake, Golden Mango Pudding with Mandarin Orange, Pandan Layer Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream, Strawberry Panna Cotta with Berries Compote and Almond Fruit Cake with Eight Treasures



Overall, @$98++ (11 to 14 February 2021), especially for dinner, I find that this buffet offers good value with its Lobster/Abalone Yu Sheng, Seafood on Ice (dinner), the Extravaganza Crustacean Seafood Bag (with Canadian Lobster for dinner), Mini Buddha Jump Over the Wall, copious servings of Roast Peking Duck wrapped in Egg Crepe (dinner), unlimited plates of sashimi (as per usual), tasty selections from Chef Negi North Indian Tandoor & Spice, unlimited bakwa, BBQ wings and Taiwanese Style sausages and, that Dazzling Dessert. Come try!

For reservations, please call or whatsapp 8168 1539, email dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com or visit http://www.celebrateatgcw.com/CNY2021


Thank you Ji Cheng for the invite and Grand Copthorne Waterfront Food Capital for feeding us. Kudos to Chef Max and team for the tasty variety that we enjoyed for this Lunar New Year~



Food Capital Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Address:  392 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169663

Opening Hours
Food Capital is closed on Mondays.
Lunch: 12pm to 230pm
Dinner: 6pm to 10pm
Location: Lobby, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

Friday, December 4, 2020

[Tasting] Riverside Weekend BBQ Buffet @ Food Capital

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Grand Copthorne Waterfront is within walking distance from M Social where I was having my staycation. Hence, took the opportunity to schedule a dinner with a colleague to try out the à la carte Buffet Riverside Barbecue at Food Capital. Thank you Gilbert and Food Capital for extending the invitation!


dinner


Safe-entry and temperature checks at the hotel lobby and another safe-entry check-in at Food Capital. Inform the staff of your reservation and they will provide a tag for you to wear on the wrist. Staff will then lead you to your table.


our view for the night

i got tag


There is a Launch Special where diners could enjoy the buffet at 30% off. Below are the promo prices:

Lunch: $45.50++ (usual price $65++)

Dinner: $59.50++ (usual price $85++)

(Lobster for Dinner only)

Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 7% GST

Terms and conditions apply. Buffet menus are subject to changes. 1 serving of Lobster per diner.


To order, simply pick up the various order chit from the container on the table. We took some time to scrutinise the 'menu'.

order chit

Let's lay out the different food sections:

what shall we start with


As per usual, we were cautious with our first order since we are not so sure about the portion size. Ordered the Seafood On Ice (available for dinner only), 2 portions of salmon and tuna sashimi,  for the tempura, you could indicate the portion and circle the items that you like, and some spicy smoked salmon. I also had a jar of wood ear salad.

top left clockwise: Seafood on Ice, Sashimi, Smoked Salmon, Tempura and Wood Ear Salad in the center

wood ear salad

I ordered a glass of M Wine Red as the promotional price was $10++ per glass. For buffet, a cup of coffee/tea is included. For other beverages, just need to pay additional. 

my fav drink at Millennium Hotels

Was happy with the sashimi. Fresh and good! So we had second helpings of this. But in the second round, the tuna was of a different cut hence, not so satisfying as the first plate.

tuna and salmon sashimi

For the Seafood On Ice, the langoustine was rather difficult to eat with its pokey shell. Was trying not to get cut by it, the clams were quite good actually, and the prawns were as usual firm and nice. The scallops and mussels were... a bit tough.

prawns, scallops, langoustine, clams and mussels

Next, was the tempura. The brinjal and sweet potatoes were enjoyable. Ebi was nice too although a bit limp.

Tempura

Next up, was the anticipated arrival of the grilled seafood platter and of course, the limited serving of lobster.

Fusion BBQ Grilled Platter with 3 sauces

hello there, beef sirloin

Pro-tip: Must must get the chinchalok sauce. Best sauce ever!

there's pork belly and chicken drumstick too


Hmm, the least enjoyable was the pork belly. I'd pick the chicken drumstick over the pork belly. Let me know what you think if you had tried it too. The squid was flavourful but it'll give the jaw a good workout.

sirloin steak


The main highlight for me, was the lobster. Cooked just right, with sweet flesh. So satisfying!

lobster

look at that beauty


As lobster was just one serving, the next best, would be the live prawns. Yums! For me, all the grilled items except the squid and the otah, would go well with the chinchalok sauce. The sauce has quite the spicy kick, but so yummy and not pungent as thought.

Grilled Live Prawns

I like the laksa here, so introduced it to my friend.

laksa


Ok, by now we are stuffed. But not too stuffed for a sampling of the dessert.

waffle with yam ice-cream

choco fountain coated fruit skewer


And with that, we could eat no more. 

Once again, thank you Gilbert for the invite and Grand Copthorne Waterfront Food Capital for the à la carte Buffet Riverside Barbecue.

Grand Copthorne Waterfront lobby


Food Capital

Location: Lobby, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

Business Hours:

Lunch: 12pm to 230pm (Saturday & Sunday)

Dinner: 6pm to 10pm (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

For reservations, please call 8168 1539, email dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com or visit this link

 
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