Marina Bay Sands’ restaurants are shining a spotlight on the Lion City’s most beloved flavours through a series of gastronomical menus in the lead-up to National Day.
Starting from July, fans of Yardbird can vote for the Nasi Lemak Chicken Sandwich, a Singapore- exclusive specially created for Yardbird’s global competition ‘Battle of the Bird’, before capping the month with a ‘Burgundy & Red’ themed ‘Shades of Spago’ featuring a one-night collaborative menu with Meatsmith Little India.
Come National Day (9 August), commemorate Singapore’s love for crustaceans at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar and LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, and elevate the celebrations with Black Tap’s SG Pepper Crab Burger and the return of the gravity-defying National Day CrazyShake®. Indulge in the best of Singapore’s diverse culinary scene over a splendid buffet at RISE, a National Day edition of KOMA’s signature dessert omakase, WAKUDA’s bespoke ‘Homage to Singapura’ cocktail, and keep the glasses flowing with champagne at Yardbird.
Throughout July and August, rejoice in an array of spectacular gourmet experiences, from KOMA’s signature Japanese delicacies to the best of Summer’s produce with db Bistro’s ‘Summer in Provence’ creations, before bringing home Origin + Bloom’s new fruit danishes.
Singapore’s National Day delights at Marina Bay Sands
Black Tap Singapore
This August, Black Tap puts a tantalising twist to Singapore’s signature flavours and must-try delicacies with the SG Pepper Crab Burger (S$26++). Satisfy seafood cravings with the burger’s tempura soft shell crab as robust flavours of homemade black pepper rub envelop every bite. Complete the feast with a creamy black pepper slaw served with fries.
Revel in the nation’s celebrations with the Singapore-exclusive National Day CrazyShake® (S$23++) – a tribute to the classic rose and milk beverage that many locals love. Decked in patriotic colours of the Singapore flag, the pastel pink hued bandung CrazyShake® is a photo-worthy indulgence of red and white star sprinkles on a vanilla frosted rim, a red and white slice of cake, whipped cream, crescent icing cookie, red sprinkles, and a bright red cherry on top.
For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/black-tap.html.
a. 10 Bayfront Ave #L1-80, Bay Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018972
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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar is celebrating Singapore’s National Day (9 August) with its one-day exclusive mud crab with XO sauce, available during lunch and dinner. A modern remake of the iconic chilli crab, this special dish retains the familiar fiery taste elevated with spicy seafood sauce to result in a burst of umami flavours. Pair this with Bread Street Kitchen’s all-time signatures, from scrumptious appetisers such as the seared scallops and tamarind spiced chicken wings, to sweet endings like the sticky toffee pudding and dairy-free pineapple & kiwi carpaccio.
For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/bread-street-kitchen.html.
a. 10 Bayfront Ave, L1 - 81, Singapore 018956
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KOMA
This National Day (9 August), KOMA Singapore will be presenting four special items in addition to its mainstays. To begin, whet your appetite with the refreshing fruits roll sushi (S$28++) starring avocado, dragon fruit and mango wrapped in soy rice paper, topped with caviar and gold leaf, and relish tuna carpaccio (S$38++), a cold dish featuring generous slices of big eye tuna complemented by micro cress salad, tomato and radish, capped with caviar. These appetisers are available during lunch and dinner.
As night falls, KOMA will offer limited sets of its special National Day dessert omakase (S$88++) comprising nine delectable sweets in patriotic colours of Singapore, from a red and white version of KOMA’s signature chocolate bell and bonsai, to popular sweets like Japanese cheesecake, pistachio raspberry dome, strawberry and vanilla macarons and more. Round off the memorable evening with KOMA’s National Day cocktail (S$27++), a modern remake of Singaporeans’ favourite rose and milk beverage with fruity touches of lychee and raspberry.
For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/koma-singapore.html.
a. 2 Bayfront Ave, # B1 - 67, Singapore 018972
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LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Ring in the National Day revelry at LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar this 9 August, as the sky-high restaurant presents three splendid one-night-only specials. Gather around the table for the whole chilli crab (S$69++) starring a melange of fiery chillies, ginger, garlic, ketchup and fermented soybeans, best enjoyed with crispy mantou.
The Italian American restaurant also nods to Singaporeans’ love for crustaceans with the whole grilled lobster thermidor (S$80++) served with crispy salad and a side of lobster bisque, and cool off from the heat with LAVO’s National Day edition of ice cream sandwich (S$19++) decked in patriotic colours of red and white with strawberry and vanilla gelato respectively between two red velvet burger buns. Pair these indulgent creations with LAVO’s signature series of handcrafted cocktails in hand as you enjoy unparalleled views of the fireworks from 57 storeys above.
For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/lavo.html.
a. 10 Bayfront Ave, Tower 1, Level 57, Singapore 018956
RISE
Marina Bay Sands’ signature buffet restaurant RISE is celebrating Singapore’s 58th birthday with an array of special one-day-only dishes, culminating in a spectacular line-up of over 100 dishes during lunch and dinner on 9 August. Begin with a fresh selection of seafood on ice, including Alaskan king crabs, Boston lobsters and Irish sea whelks, before tracing Singapore’s food culture through the best of Chinese, Indian, Malay and Peranakan delights.
Choose from responsibly sourced steamed barramundi fillet, pickled Guangzhou mustard leaves, preserved chillies and ikan panggang with garam rempah alongside a jubilant assortment of Peranakan Tok Panjang staples, before feasting on an array of Indian dishes made in handi pots, including lamb roti kebab malai (lamb marinated with yogurt, cream and spices), murgh malai tikka (chicken marinated with Indian spices) and lahsuni jheenga (tiger prawns marinated with fresh garlic and spices).
Guests can also look forward to RISE’s all-time signatures, including the Singapore-style Sri Lankan chilli crab and glorious 12-hour slow-cooked Australian wagyu beef cheek rendang, and sweeten the celebrations with local treats like kaya tart, durian ball and more.
Refresh your palate and keep the glasses flowing with three special local beverages, from limau asam boi (calamansi lime juice with preserved plum) and teh ice limau (iced black tea with lime) to the classic bandung (rose syrup with milk). Guests can also top their feast with Tiger Beer available in a bucket of five (S$35++) or enjoy the iconic Singapore Sling at a special price on National Day (S$15++; U.P. S$22++).
For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/rise.html.
a. 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore 018956
Spago Bar & Lounge
Spago Bar & Lounge will be celebrating the nation’s iconic flavours during its July edition of ‘Shades of Spago’, as the year-long monthly party series presents a one-night only collaborative menu on 29 July (6pm till late) with Singapore’s first-ever modern Indian barbeque restaurant Meatsmith Little India.
Tantalise your tastebuds with a unique East meets West menu featuring Spago’s crispy cauliflower (S$16++) served with a spicy jalapeño coriander dressing and dusted off with chat masala powder, the bincho grilled Spanish octopus (S$29++) starring tender and succulent octopus served on a bed of lime aioli and miso sand, as well as Meatsmith Little India’s ikura papadum (S$14++), an Indian crispy flatbread topped with red caviar on a bed of smoked crème fraiche, and spatchcock tandoori chicken (S$26++) accompanied with spice yoghurt and lime crema. Pair these delicacies with the Bespoke Negroni (S$26++), Spago’s cocktail of the month, to round up the evening on a high note.
To complete the National Day festivities, ‘Shades of Spago’ will see the alfresco bar & lounge transform into a party venue decked in shades of ‘Burgundy & Red’, complete with swanky beats by renowned DJ Patrick Oliver from 8pm until midnight. The best dressed of the night will stand a chance to win a round of four shots. Admission to ‘Shades of Spago’ is free, and reservations are strongly recommended; visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/spago-bar-and-lounge.html.
a. 10 Bayfront Ave Tower 2 Level 57 Sands Sky Park Marina Bay Sands 018956
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WAKUDA Restaurant & Bar
From 5 to 12 August, WAKUDA Restaurant & Bar will be commemorating Singapore’s National Day with Homage to Singapura (S$18++), a bespoke cocktail that reflects Singapore’s dynamic arts scene.
Boasting a vibrant red crescent, the cocktail embodies Singapore’s national identity and forward-looking spirit. Featuring dry, citrusy notes with refreshing hints of floral and herbs, this limited-time cocktail is best paired with WAKUDA’s delectable array of sushi, octopus, sashimi and the signature yuba (fresh beancurd skin) from Kyoto topped with generous amounts of Hokkaido sea urchin and mountain caviar.
For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/wakuda-singapore.html.
a. Lobby, Hotel, Bayfront Ave, Tower 2, Singapore 018972
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Yardbird
All of Yardbird’s seven restaurants across the globe, including its Singapore outpost at Marina Bay Sands, are inviting guests to participate in ‘Battle of the Bird’, a contest that sees each location present their own interpretation of a fried chicken sandwich. Running throughout July in celebration of National Fried Chicken Day, the competition welcomes Instagram users to ‘like’ their favourite sandwich via Yardbird’s Instagram account (@yardbirdrestaurants), and the winning city’s sandwich will be featured on all Yardbird restaurants’ menus throughout the month of August.
Guests can flock to Yardbird Singapore for the Nasi Lemak Chicken Sandwich (S$28++), a modern remake of the iconic Malay dish. The succulent chicken sandwich stars a crispy boneless chicken thigh drenched in sambal chilli, topped with creamy smooth egg rémoulade, naked slaw and dried anchovies, and is available daily from 11.30am to 10pm throughout July.
Come National Day (9 August), welcome the early evening with two hours of free-flow Deveaux champagne (S$150++ per person) from 6pm to 8pm at The Loft on Level 1. Set against the backdrop of the glistening Marina Bay waterfront, the semi-alfresco spot offers prime views of the majestic fireworks display and is available for guests to chill back and lounge throughout the evening with a minimum spend of S$100++ per person.
The restaurant has also specially concocted the Majulah Singapura (S$22++), a refreshing cocktail with touches of sweet cherries and lime with a bold Aviation American gin and tonic base.
For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/yardbird-southern-table-and-bar.html.
a. 2 Bayfront Ave, # B1 - 07, Singapore 018972
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Spectacular experiences await through July and August
db Bistro & Oyster Bar
Traverse the South of France at db Bistro & Oyster Bar (4 August – 3 September, Friday – Sunday, dinner only)
Journey to the South of France and bask in the flavours of the region’s most prized dishes every weekend (Friday to Sunday) from 4 August to 3 September with db Bistro & Oyster Bar’s ‘Summer in Provence’ à la carte menu. Located in Southeastern France on the Mediterranean, Provence is renowned for its high-spirited cuisine and abundant use of native herbs, glorious produce and fresh seafood.
Dive right into fresh Hokkaido scallop ceviche featuring oscietra caviar, broccolini chutney and a dill and gin emulsion, or savour the quintessential French classic of bouillabaisse with the bistro’s signature wild caught New Zealand bouillabaisse for two. This deeply flavourful Mediterranean fish soup with fennel, tomato confit, potatoes and saffron rouille will transport guests right to the shores of Marseille.
Diners seeking a hearty feast can look forward to the mixed grill of wild caught New Zealand seafood for two brimming with tender fresh catch such as fish, scallops and prawns in classic sauce vierge, and round up the meal with tarte tropézienne, the legendary French dessert of fluffy brioche layered with light orange blossom cream. For special occasions, pair the Provence themed specials with a double magnum Château de l’Escarelle Rosé ‘Les Deux Anges’ 2021 by the glass for S$28++.
Reservations are highly recommended. For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/db-bistro-and-oyster-bar.html.
a. 2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-48, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
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KOMA
Cool off from the Summer heat with KOMA’s unagi festival (20 July – 7 August)
From 20 July to 7 August, KOMA Singapore is inviting all to commemorate the unique Japanese tradition of Doyō no Ushi (the Day of the Ox), a day during the peak of Summer where it is a custom to eat eel for good health and prosperity. Rich in nutrients, the popular grilled freshwater eel nourishes the body with high content of vitamins and minerals to help locals combat Japan’s hot summer days.
During this special unagi festival, guests can enjoy the popular delicacy in four different ways during dinner daily, from appetisers such as the smoked uzaku (S$26++), a cold dish served with wakame, cucumber, watermelon radish and sweet vinaigrette, and una tamayaki (S$22++), a grilled eel rolled dashi Japanese omelette with daikon ankake, to the tantalising unadon (S$52++) for a satisfying main.
Seek a cosy soirée out by the intimate bar & lounge amidst the restaurant’s dramatic setting and relish a trio of una temaki (S$36++) while sipping signature cocktails such as the eye-catching KOMA Canary (S$25++), a refreshing concoction brimming with Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Gin, lemon juice and a touch of saffron.
For reservations, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/koma-singapore.html.
a. 2 Bayfront Ave, # B1 - 67, Singapore 018972
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Origin + Bloom
Origin + Bloom introduces new baked treats
Visitors to Marina Bay Sands’ signature patisserie Origin + Bloom can delight in a new series of baked viennoiseries starring a delectable array of fruit danishes and quiches. Drawing inspiration from the patisserie’s beautiful garden oasis theme, the new series features an expanded selection of danishes, with the addition of mango and kiwi (S$4 each) generously filled with custard cream, and premium danishes (S$6 each) comprising almond pear and apple crumble.
For a quick pick-me-up, opt for the classic quiche Lorraine (S$8), filled with bacon and French cheeses, or the smoked salmon quiche (S$8).
For enquiries, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/origin-and- bloom.html.
a. 10 Bayfront Ave Singapore, Singapore 018956
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