Expat Choice | Celebrate the Season of Singapore's National Day With "Go Lokal" at Peppermint and Portman's Bar

Celebrate the season of Singapore’s National Day and immerse in the diverse flavours of Singapore with “Go Lokal” at Peppermint and Portman’s Bar at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore. From 14 July until 12 August 2023, Peppermint presents “Go Lokal”, created by Chef de Cuisine, Leon Yee and his culinary team. Indulge in an array of local delights, such as Chicken Bak Kut Teh (Chicken Broth Cooked in Herbal Soup), DIY Kueh Pie Tee (Crispy Pastry Shells, filled with Radish and Prawns), Seafood Otak (Spicy Fish Cake) in Banana Leaf, Prawn Roll with Sweet Sauce and Chilli, and BBQ Chicken Wings.

Seafood lovers will be delighted by a variety of seafood options, featuring Singapore-style Chilli Lobster, Steamed Hokkaido Scallops with Vermicelli, Scallion Ginger Garlic, and more! This year, Chef Leon is also adding on new seafood dishes, which includes Lychee Prawn Ball with Durian Cream Dip and Crab Claypot Rice.

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For meat lovers, Peppermint offers the Buah Keluak Wagyu Beef Belly "Kong Bak Bao,” Herbal Roasted Duck, and lots more! Indulge in other mouthwatering meat options, available during dinner on weekends, such as Truffle Black Angus Minced Beef Roti John, an omelette baguette filled with minced beef and truffle, as well as the Grilled Australian Baby Lamb Rib Satay.

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But that's not all! Indulge in the Seafood Island, which features fresh seasonal produce, including Tiger Prawn, Pacific Flower Clam, Tiger Topshell, and Half-shell Scallop, or savour fresh Sashimi, Chilled Soba Noodle, a selection of Tempura, as well as comforting Oden. And make sure to head to the Indian Vegetarian station, where diners may delight in a wide array of authentic dishes.

To end the feast on a sweet note, diners can enjoy local desserts, such as Grated Coconut and Sesame Muah Chee (Glutinous Rice Balls), Deep-fried Durian Ball, Chendol Gelato (Pandan Ice Cream), Classic Durian Pengat and an assortment of Potong (Popsicle) Ice Cream that will surely evoke nostalgic memories.

Peppermint

Calling durian lovers! Indulge in a unique outdoor dining experience with Peppermint’s exclusive durian buffet, available only during dinner on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. From Musang King (Maoshan Wang) to Red Prawn (D13), and D24, diners can indulge in unlimited servings of the King of Fruits.

“Go Lokal” at Peppermint:

Weekday Lunch (Mondays to Fridays, 12:00pm to 2:30pm) SGD68++ per adult and SGD34++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekday Dinner (Mondays to Fridays, 6:30pm to 10:00pm) SGD98++ per adult and SGD49++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekend Lunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, 12:00pm to 3:00pm) SGD78++ per adult and SGD39++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Weekend Dinner (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, 6:30pm to 10:00pm) SGD118++ per adult and SGD59++ per child (6 to 12 years old)

Peppermint

a. 6 Raffles Blvd, Level 4 PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore 039594

e. [email protected]

w. www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-collection-marina-bay/dining/peppermint.html

s. www.facebook.com/PeppermintSingapore

t. +65 6845 1111

Afternoon Tea at Portman’s Bar

Portman's Bar offers an exquisite “Go Lokal” Afternoon Tea experience, curated by Pastry Chef Christopher Eng and his pastry team. Inspired by the vibrant flavours and unique ingredients found in Singaporean cuisine, indulge in local delights, such as Chicken Floss Sliders, Crab Wanton, Satay, Fruit Rojak with Sakura Ebi, and more. For a sweet respite, guests can enjoy the Urban Farm Pandan, a pandan coconut tiramisu, infused with the fragrant flavours of gingko nut, or delight in the nostalgia of the Classic Butter Cake.

Guests can also satisfy their sweet cravings with a selection of patisseries, macaroons, pralines, and cookies from Portman’s Bar’s roving Sweet Wagon. The “Go Lokal” Afternoon Tea at Portman's Bar is available from now until 31 August 2023, priced at $58++ per person. Enhance this Afternoon Tea experience with a two-hour free-flow of Taittinger Champagne at $68++ or Prosecco at $38++.

Portman's Bar

a. 6 Raffles Blvd, Level 4 PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore 039594

e. [email protected]

w. www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-collection-marina-bay/dining/portmans-bar.html

t. +65 6845 1119

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The Peppermint Restaurant, located within the Parkroyal Collection hotel at Marina Bay, celebrates Singapore's vibrant local flavours with its Go Lokal buffet. The Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee and his culinary team curate this gastro journey of some local and familiar favourites.

The buffet offers flavours that represent the best snippets of Singaporean cuisine. There are classics like the Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Cordyceps, where this herbal-infused broth warms the soul. It was a great starter. And if you love soup, two other soups are offered; a rich, thick tomato soup and a delicate miso soup. I also made my own Kueh Pie Tee, filling the crispy pastry shells with braised radish, prawns, crushed peanuts, and a piquant chilli sauce.

Seafood lovers are well looked after with a feast of oceanic delights. The Cold Seafood Buffet overflows with fresh oysters, prawns, lobster, conch, crab legs and clams. I tried the yellow and green chilli sauces besides Tabasco and lemon wedges. Wow…superb condiments for the cold seafood. The prawns were bright and had a crunch indicating approving freshness. Singapore-style Chilli Lobster takes centre stage, presenting lobster tossed in a tasty chilli-crab sauce that effortlessly combines lobster's decadence with chilli crab's familiar spiciness. The Lychee Prawn Ball with Durian Cream Dip is a new addition with a touch of novelty to the seafood spread. At the Japanese counter, more seafood is offered, such as fresh tuna, salmon and octopus sashimi as prawn tempura.

Peppermint's Go Lokal Buffet also caters for meat enthusiasts. Indulge in the succulent Buah Keluak Wagyu Beef Belly, with pandan bao buns encasing a velvety filling of wonderfully tender beef. This was a nice twist from the usual pork belly filling. Weekend dinners offer additional dishes, such as the Truffle Black Angus Minced Beef Roti John, a gourmet take on street food, and the Grilled Australian Baby Lamb Rib Satay, featuring perfectly grilled lamb ribs bathed in a very familiar satay sauce. The Grilled Chicken Wings, reminiscent of the East Coast food centre, are finger-licking good with a zesty and spicy chilli sauce.

Sweet endings are a trademark of the Peppermint buffets; this time abound with delightful local desserts such as Grated Coconut and Sesame Muah Chee, Deep-fried Durian Balls, and a most wonderful Chendol Gelato. This pandan-flavoured ice cream was a treat. Can I have more? There are a variety of cakes like red velvet and a good choice of traditional Malay kuehs.

Now, please wait for this, as it could be a first for hotels in Singapore. For durian enthusiasts, an exclusive outdoor dining experience awaits on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, featuring unlimited servings of the King of Fruits, including Musang King (Maoshan Wang), Red Prawn (D13), and D24 durians. The most interesting has to be the open-flame barbecued durian. I am not known to wax lyrical about durians, but as the BBQ version is new to me, I had to give it a go. The high heat helps soften the flesh and caramelise the sugars, intensifying the flavour. The heat and the flames tame the notoriously strong aroma of durians, giving the durian a more decadent taste. So how was it? The unmistakable aroma lingers, and the flesh is creamy, sweet and smoky. The drizzle of gula Melaka probably helped me to savour and appreciate this unique treat. A million times better than my expectation!

Peppermint's Go Lokal Buffet celebrates Singaporean culinary heritage, a whirlwind of familiar flavours that tantalise the senses and capture the essence of Singapore’s diverse food culture. Don't miss this opportunity to savour the best of Singapore's flavours at Peppermint.