Hero Image: Treasures of the Ocean by Chef Kenny Kong. Ivories Chocolate, Bergamot Curd, Seawater Caramel, Seaweed Crumble
Following the overwhelming response to S.E.A. Aquarium’s Open Ocean Habitat Aqua Gastronomy, Expat Choice is delighted to announce the spellbinding experience is now extended till the year-end with a refreshed festive edition!
Where the launch edition’s marriage of the culinary and visual arts was a sold-out multi-sensory sensation, the festive edition will dazzle your senses as you experience a spectacular winter look, new gastronomic masterpieces, stunning dive performances and immersive themed décor. Additional surprises will be unveiled at a later date, but one thing is for sure – it will be even more breathtaking than the launch edition!
Seats for November are available for booking from Monday, 12 October! Available six days a week from Thursday to Tuesday in November, there will be two seatings at 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Follow social accounts for updates regarding reservations!
New festive culinary creations by Chefs Marvas Huang and Tony Choo include Snowy Morning - Braised "yumbah" abalone with French sea whelk, Shaoxing snow and tsukemono, and Holiday Lights - Miso cod with "yu xiang" cherry aubergine, doubanjiang and luminous pearl, paired with sparkling new cocktails specially concocted for the holiday season.
A destination dining from the very start, RWS has begun reimagining the future of dining by taking its unique combination of out-of-the-ordinary dining settings and diverse award-winning cuisines to greater depths. This September, guests will discover a brand new underwater dining experience where they can bond, share special moments and enjoy the here and now at RWS.
Guests will dine in the company of over 100,000 aquatic inhabitants such as Reef Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks and Giant Groupers, submerged in the dreamy realm of a beautiful underwater terrain. Specially conceptualised by award-winning RWS in-house creators, the imposing vista of the awe-inspiring marine world along with an extraordinary combination of dynamic lighting effects, atmospheric music, delectable cuisine and underwater entertainment enthrall all five senses and completely immerse guests in the mysterious deep blue ocean.
Diners will be pampered with a modern and inventive Asian culinary repertoire prepared with 100% sustainably sourced seafood and local produce. Specially designed by Chef de Cuisine Marvas Huang of Ocean Restaurant and Chef de Cuisine Tony Choo of Forest森, the four-course dinner menu creatively pays homage to the abundance of fascinating treasures in the ocean.
As each course is served, rich theatrics and effects are set in motion to excite and captivate the sense of taste, sight, smell and sound. Among the many surprises are graceful live choreography by professional underwater divers in the Open Ocean Habitat as they swim and glide among the curious marine creatures, which promise to be a sight to behold.
Image credit: Misty Morning Sea
Each dinner session exclusively accommodates up to 50 guests, where each pod is spaced more than 1.5 metres apart. Diners are assured of a clean environment with high air quality standards, as air conditioning units in the S.E.A. Aquarium are installed with high efficiency filters which eradicate more than 95% of all viruses, bacteria and particles.
Four magical culinary treasures prepared with 100% sustainable ingredients. An extravagant six hands menu showcasing the eclectic repertoire of three distinctively skilful chefs which showcases firstly the Misty Morning Sea (pictured above) by Chef Marvas Huang. MSC-certified Canadian Scallop, Thai-style Glass Noodle Salad, ASC-certified Trout Caviar followed by Ocean’s Reflections by Chef Tony Choo. Hong Kong-style Prawn (BAP-certified) Wanton, Norwegian Wild-caught Langoustine, Black Bean Sauce.
Shining Seas by Chef Marvas Huang articluates sustainably-farmed Kühlbarra Seabass, Straits Mussels and Clams, Luminous Shiitake Essence, Fried Japanese Pearl Rice. Treasures of the Ocean by Chef Kenny Kong. Ivories Chocolate, Bergamot Curd, Seawater Caramel, Seaweed Crumble and Petit Fours including Seashell Madeleines Sea Salt, Kelp.
Aqua Gastronomy will be held at the S.E.A. Aquarium’s Open Ocean Habitat, Thursdays to Tuesdays with one seating per night from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Detailed directions to the venue will be provided upon booking. Aqua Gastronomy’s four-course dinner menu is available at S$118++. RWS Members will enjoy the exclusive rate of S$98++. Children above the age of 10 years old are welcome. Reservations for Aqua Gastronomy are now available at www.rwsentosa.com/AquaGastronomy Reservations are strongly encouraged as seating is limited and subject to availability.
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