Saturday, August 29, 2020

[Media] Alfresco Dining By The River @ Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

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Seeking a quieter area to chill and enjoy the breeze? How about all of those plus delicious food paired with reasonably priced drinks? Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Alfresco Dining offers all that, and more.

Alfresco Dining at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel



Was invited for a sneak peak recently to experience the Alfresco Dining at Grand Copthorne Waterfront, and good news! For all readers of Purple Taste, you'll get to enjoy the first round of drinks on the house when you dine-in at the alfresco with any purchase from the food menu (T&C applies). Just show them this blog post or quote "purpletastealfresco". Reservations via dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com or call 6233 1100 or visit http://www.celebrateatgcw.com

The Daily Special offers good deal to the discerning diner. Imagine going there on a Monday where one could order a small Canadian lobster, grilled with garlic butter for just $9.90! Or, on Wednesdays, one could get Snow Crab Leg at $1 per piece! Alcoholic beverages are reasonably priced from $8 onwards during Happy Hour. 

check out the Daily Specials!


A bottle of M Wine (my favourite red) for just $18 with any purchase of Josper Grill Combo? Perfect with a small group and wallet friendly too!


Monday Special - Lobster


Lobster @$9.90 on Mondays


Wednesday Special - Snow Crab Leg

Snow Crab Leg @$1 per piece on Wednesdays


Friday Special 

Josper Grill Combo A @$68


Combo A: Duck Leg Confit, Baby Spring Chicken, Pork Bratwurst, USA Angus Beef Striploin




Josper Grill Combo B (Seafood combo) @$68

Mediterranean Octopus Tentacles

Crispy Calamari

Norwegian Salmon, Jumbo Tiger Prawns

colourful eats


Weekends & PH - Seafood Mountain


photo credit: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel


Excuse me, while I sip on a Gimlet... Happy Hour you know, so need to be happy. The magical hour happens daily from 4pm to 8pm.

Gimlet @$10 (HH)


If you prefer to have lighter bites, I'd recommend the pork satay and the deep fried wings. For the wings, you might want to go easy on the sauce as the wings were juicy and tasty on its own.

Grilled Satay (6 pieces) @$12

Deep Fried Sesame Chicken Wings @$12


For those who adores spam fries, I'd recommend the Carne Meat Luncheon Fries. A healthier version for its usage of leaner meat.

Carne Meat Luncheon Fries @$12


When night falls, and you want to enjoy a little romantic date night with your loved one, here's a homemade pasta dish that remained light on the palate (and stomach), with comforting feels. Pretty too!

Spinach Fettucine Aglio Olio with Ocean Prawns @$18



And, do not leave without trying the Baked Alaska for dessert! Serves two (if you're having just a 2-course meal, but I think this serves 4 comfortably as a 3-course meal dessert). Flambé with rum and the blue light was a spectacle to behold!

Chocolate Baked Alaska @$16


Here's a short video of the 'action':



tasted of fluffy marshmallow, chocolate ice-cream and rum~



Thank you Gilbert and JC for arranging the preview and Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Chef Magdalene and team for feeding us. Thank you and stay safe!

For all readers of Purple Taste, you'll get to enjoy the first round of drinks on the house when you dine-in at the alfresco with any purchase from the food menu (T&C applies). Just show them this blog post or quote "purpletastealfresco". Reservations via dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com or call 6233 1100 or visit http://www.celebrateatgcw.com

Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Address: 392 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169663
Contact (for alfresco dining): 6233 1100

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Beast & Butterflies Revisited @ M Social Hotel

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Good food, good places are meant to be shared. Brought some friends over to chill at Beast & Butterflies over a weekend. Helmed by M Social Singapore Executive Chef Bryce Li, I couldn't wait to try again Beast & Butterflies signature dishes, which by now had become my favourites there. As usual with any recommendations to friends, I looked forward to their candid feedback.


chic comfy interior
view from the table


Doing away from hardcopy/physical menu, we were advised to scan the menu QR code that's found on each table top. To order, just notify the staff and they'd be there to input the orders into the tablet device.

Started with a glass of Merlot which came in a chilled glass.

Pierre Jean Merlot @$8++


For munchies, let's have some truffle fries while waiting for the rest to arrive. Piping hot chunky fries perfumed with truffle oil and with a sprinkling of cheese. More cheese would be good!

Truffle Fries @$12++


For mains, we ordered Hokkien Noodle, Pork Knuckles and Barramundi en Papilotte first since half of the group had just devoured a large plate of fries.

The Hokkien Noodle is served in a claypot and portion size is good for one pax as main course. Served with plenty of crispy pork lard and with the noodles covered under adequate yummy broth. The belachan chili provided the spicy kick to electrify the taste buds even further.

Hokkien Noodle @$14++

closer look at Hokkien Noodle 


Having the Hokkien Noodle after sipping half a glass of wine, was very comforting and ready for more!


The paper-wrapped Barramundi arrived looking rather pale and served with a side. We had grilled asparagus in gorgeous green.

Barramundi en Papilotte @$22++
closer look of the barramundi


The fish was really good. Cooked just right and with collageny skin! The seasoning was mild yet adequate and allowed the natural flavours of fresh fish to shine through. I think I'll add this to my favourite list too!

For the finale, the dish that we came for; Pork Knuckles! Did a full portion and boy, it looked so good!

Pork Knuckles @$36++ (Full)


can you feel the crispy?

Next, our taste test. The skin. Did it crackled with sound on? Yes! Next, lean meat taste test. Happy to report that even the leanest part was not dried out. Fatty portion test. Wow, lovely feels when the fats and its associated meaty portion seemed to just melt away. Good! We liked it with the namjin sauce. Was it me, or was the sauce enhanced with a slightly spicier kick? Even the Asian sauerkraut seemed tastier now.

And, though at least the two of us were feeling rather full at this stage, it didn't stop us from ordering half a roasted spring chicken. Again, the dish arrived, looking gorgeous.

Spring Chicken with Black Pepper Jus and a side of mushrooms @$18++ (half)

lovely roast


And as part of the "Sweeter with Millennium" promo (ending in Nov 2020), we got a one-time use return voucher that can be redeemed from Beast and Butterflies, Café 2000, or The Orchard Café. For Beast & Butterflies, the voucher will be for complimentary sparkling wine for 2.

Sweeter with Millennium return voucher


It was a satisfying meal and am glad that my friends enjoyed it too. Thank you and compliments to the Chef and team Beast & Butterflies.


M Social Singapore

Address: M Social Singapore 90 Robertson Quay Singapore 238259
Website: https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/singapore/m-social-singapore/

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

3 Meals A Day 一日三餐 Korean Family Restaurant @ 12 Chun Tin Road

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Was introduced to this restaurant by Tracy and Hence , my travel and dining buddies. They liked the food and we made arrangements to lunch there. Do make your reservations as the lunch queue tends to be loooong...

The place is conveniently located just right across the road after exiting from Beauty World MRT station. There are other Korean restaurants nearby too, like Oven Baked and KIM BBQ.

The service staff would frequently enquire if you are ready to order. Once you do, they'd bring over the serving plates, water bottle and water cups. Liked that they'll inform us on how to enjoy the dish, if they sensed that we are not quite that familiar.

Started with a plate of raw halibut in spicy seasoned salad. This was my first time trying. Only available in medium or large sizes. The medium sized was good for 4 pax as a starter. Tasty and beware of the green chilies, as it hits you where it'll hurt. Hahaa, a good kind of hurt and for a short while. Shioks!

Halibut Hoimuchim @$35 (M)
make a seaweed wrap

The halibut fish was sliced in strips and had a lovely slight bouncy texture. Not bouncy like squid and not mushy like salmon. Just something that's in between. The dish was tasty, well seasoned with standout flavours of spicy, sweet and garlicky plus a myriad of textural combination. Yums and whets the appetite for more.

water to put out the heat


For this meal, we ordered street snacks. No...not topokki 떡볶이 and not eomuk 어묵. Instead we ordered a small plate of sundae 순대 and gimbap. If for sundae, and you're thinking of ice-cream, that's not it! Sundae (or soondae) is steamed intestine stuffed with pig's blood, glutinous rice and glass noodles. An acquired taste and happy to report that the version at 3 Meals A Day is a non-funky version. Expect chewy texture. F.or taste, there's some salt given to enhance. I'd recommend to add some these into soup/stew for a more flavourful bite.

Sundae 순대 @$10
flavoured salt

We chose egg kimbap. Wow, this kimbap was huge! Hahaa, am used to the skinnier version so this came as a surprise. In terms of taste, this was somewhat lacking as the flavours were really gentle.

Egg kimbap 계란김밥 @$10


Let's take a look at the banchan 반찬 (side-dishes) served here. There was fresh kimchi (김치), fish cake (어묵볶음), seasoned bean sprouts (숙주나물), anchovies (멸치볶음), braised potato (감자조림) and macaroni with mayonaise.

side dishes 반찬


Hence asked, "Are you going to stop us from over-ordering today?"

Me, "Not today."

Now, let's do some serious eating shall we? 

A bowl of stew/soup is a must here and the tofu stew did not disappoint. Smallish in terms of size but big in terms of flavours. Enjoyment intensified after a few glasses of alcohol.

Soondubu jjigae 순두부찌개 @$12
건배

Fried Chicken Half/Half @$35
Yangnyum Chicken 양념치킨 (2nd Half)
Beef Bulgogi @$13
Samgyopsal (grilled pork belly) 삼겹살 @$15


Warm tummies and warmer hearts when good food is enjoyed with friends. But, we couldn't leave without trying their Jjukgumi Bokkeum (small octopus stir-fry). Why? Because the table next to us had it and it looked good. So, we ordered.

Quite a big pan of fiery red stuff with shiny blobs sticking out. Pardon my Huawei for the intense yellow tone.

Jjukgumi Bokkeum 쭈꾸비볶음 @$30
such a big baby!


You can cut the octopus into smaller pieces but it was tender enough to be bitten off. Beware of splurting sauces and don't wear white when you eat this. Amazing texture and very very likeable. Sauce was spicier than the salad, so get ready that cold water bottle at the side. The jjukgumi bokkeum is a definitely must-try here.

Thank you Tracy, Hence and Ivan for being the best travel buddies and makan-buddies! Till our next adventure, take care.

Expect to spend about $55 per pax for a meal with drinks here. 


3 Meals A Day 一日三餐

Address: 12 Chun Tin Road Singapore 599599

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ThreeMealsaDaySG/

Contact: 6463 2346

Business Hours:

Tue – Sun:12.00 – 15.30; 18.00 – 23.00

Closed on Monday

Sunday, August 9, 2020

[Media] New Dining and Cocktail Menu @ Beast and Butterflies M Social Hotel Singapore

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Beast & Butterflies at M Social Singapore

The restaurant has a new all-day dining menu. Here's a quick look at the new menu:

Enjoy local favourites such as Hokkien Noodles, Crispy Pork Knuckles and Kurobuta Claypot Rice. 

img credit: Beast & Butterflies
One could also look forward to new dishes such as the Charcoal Grilled Maine Lobster and Thai Milk Tea Pudding.

img credit: Beasts & Butterflies


The brunch menu has quite a good selection of items to choose from, and you could make your own brunch starting from $14++ onwards. Fancy a smoothie bowl? It is available too!

img credit: Beast & Butterflies

There are daily promotions at Beast & Butterflies that are worth checking out. Looking forward to the $1 Oyster Nights on Fridays and Super Monday Cocktail Night where there's 1-for-1 on selected drinks (like Daiquiri, Cosmopolitan, Mimosa, Whisky Sour).

Wow, I know I'd be getting the cheese board to accompany the 1-for-1 drinks! Hmm, or simply to enjoy it with M Wine.
img credit: Beasts & ButterfliesAdd caption




For enquires & bookings, email fnb.mss@millenniumhotels.com or call +65 6657 0018.

Sweeter with Millennium

Any spend from $80* will allow you to enjoy a return complimentary treat for 2 (desserts or sparkling wines). On top of that, stand a chance to win a luxurious 2D1N staycation at Orchard Hotel Singapore or M Social Singapore by simply uploading a photo of your meal with the hashtag #SweeterWithMillennium.

The most creative entries will stand a chance to win and My Millennium members can even double their chances of winning by scanning their dining receipts into the My Millennium mobile app! My Millennium members can also earn double points (8 My Points) for every dollar spent. Double the points, double the joy! Are you a member yet? Sign-up here.


Promotion ends 30th November 2020
*Min spend of $80 at Beast and Butterflies, Café 2000, The Orchard Café
*Min spend of $100 at Grand Shanghai Restaurant



M Social Singapore

Address: M Social Singapore 90 Robertson Quay Singapore 238259

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Tantalising and Affordable Lunch Sets from Dashi Master Marusaya @ 86 Robertson Quay

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Dashi Master Marusaya, flagship restaurant of the Marusaya Group had launched their new lunch sets and I was fortunate to have the privilege for a taste. Be spoilt for choice as there's Udon Lunch Set, Dashi Shabu Lunch Set, Rice Bowl Set Lunch, Tantalising Set Lunch, Hot Toban Set Lunch and Shokado Bento Box.

Opens from 12pm to 2.30pm for lunch and from 5pm to 10.30pm for dinner. On Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, it is open from 12pm to 10.30pm. Dashi Master Marusaya is a cosy chic 90-seater restaurant and offers a comfortable space for dining-in.


cosy interior


First things first. I'd recommend to place an order for the Shokado Bento Box as it is only available in limited quantity daily. Ideal for us who would like to have a bit(e) of everything. Multi-course meal that includes appetiser, chawanmushi, tempura, grilled fish, meat dish, 2 kinds of sashimi, small rice bowl, small udon and dessert. Beautiful Shokado Bento, a highly satisfying and enjoyable experience.


SHOKADO BENTO 松花堂弁当

Shokado Bento Box 松花堂弁当 @$58++


Super loved the thick-cut sashimi, the luscious fatty pork that glistened, healthy grilled salmon and best of all, one also gets their famed chewy udon in lovely dashi topped with katsuoboshi plus a bowl of salmon don to satisfy most cravings.

meat dish (Shokado Bento Box)
beautiful thick-cut sashimi of salmon, maguro and a white fish (part of Shokado Bento Box)

grilled fish (Shokado Bento Box)


Tempura (Shokado Bento Box)
small salmon don (Shokado Bento Box)
small udon (Shokado Bento Box)


Shokado Bento Box offers generous portions of food, but for the lighter eaters, fret not as there are enough variety from the various lunch sets that's bound to satisfy almost everyone.


RICE BOWL SET LUNCH 丼ランチ

Tuna Belly Don Set 大トロ丼セット @$38++


For most of the lunch sets (except for the Shokado Bento), one could choose 3 sides to go along with the meal. For example, one could add-on a small dashimaki tamago, fried chicken, edamame, hijiki salad, nanbanzuke, ohitashi, california roll or matcha cake.


beautiful tuna belly


For first-timers to Dashi Master Marusaya, the must-try would be the all-time favourite Dashi Shabu Set Lunch. There's Hokkaido Pork Shabu, Beef Shabu and Wagyu Beef Shabu Set to opt from. For the all luxurious mouthfeel, go for the Wagyu Shabu set!


DASHI SHABU SET LUNCH だししゃぶランチ

Wagyu Shabu Set 和牛しゃぶしゃぶセット @$48++
choose your salt


If you like your meal sizzling hot, do try the Wagyu Toban Set from the Hot Toban Set Lunch menu, Thick-cut wagyu slices, sitting pretty ontop of the grill plate. Tender meat with a good chew, with tasty jus and laid ontop of a spoonful of fluffy rice. Yums!


HOT TOBAN SET LUNCH 熱々陶板ランチ

Wagyu Toban Set 和牛陶板ランチセット @$48++


still thinking of this


Come on down to Dashi Master Marusaya today and enjoy their new set lunch menu! Price ranges from $13++ to $58++.


Once again, thank you Jennifer and Dashi Master Marusaya for the invitation.


Dashi Master Marusaya

Address: 86 Robertson Quay, #01-01 Robertson Blue, Singapore 238245

Website: http://bitejapan.asia/marusaya/

Contact: 6732 0383 or email: info@marusaya.sg

Business Hours:

Mon-Fri: 12pm to 2.30pm, 5pm - 10.30pm

Sat-Sun: 12pm - 10.30pm

 
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