FOOD & WINE

10 Lavish Feasts To Consider For The Holidays

by SG Magazine
10 Dec 2018

'Tis the season for merrymaking, so indulge in the finest holiday-themed dinners around Singapore. Here are the top 10 places to make reservations at now

The holiday season is a time to be thankful and the perfect excuse to spend quality time with your loved ones. Here, we've curated a comprehensive guide to do just that over Singaporeans' favourite pasttime — feasting on amazing food. 

Alley on 25

Kick off the festivities at this scenic sky-high restaurant at Andaz Singapore. Besides a free-flow sustainable seafood bar on ice, look forward to staples at their Christmas buffet with a wide range of meats, such as their Prime Rib Roast Beef, Turkey Breast Roulade, and Glazed Kurobuta Ham. Fill up on Egg Nog and Mulled Wine as you end off your meal with classic Christmas desserts such as Marzipan Stollen, Tropical Fruit Pavlova and a special glazed Pandan Chiffon Cake covered in creamy mint mousse. Their Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas day Lunch are both priced at $108 per person, or $158 to include free-flow alcoholic drinks.

Ash & Elm

On Christmas Eve, indulge in a lavish European dinner at InterContinental Singapore with their live culinary theaters bringing to you mouth-watering epicurean delights in the form of Charcoal-Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Port Wine Sauce, Roasted Tom Turkey with Citrus Fruits, and Honey Ham and Spinach Flatbread. Relax and soak in the Christmas spirit with log cakes, fruitcakes and warm gingerbread spiced bread and butter pudding. On Christmas day itself, head for their Champagne brunch to enjoy seafood on ice, festive charcuterie and cheese, and special small plates of Pan-Fried Foie Gras with Cranberry Chutney and Brioche Chips. Both offerings are at $148 per person, or at $188 to include unlimited Taittinger Champagne and other alcoholic beverages.

Basilico

Regent Hotel no doubt houses one of the most prominent Italian buffets in Singapore — enjoy authentic, traditional Italian Christmas breads such as Panettone and Pandaro alongside tantalising meats such as a 12-hour Slow Cooked Traditional Pork Cotechino and Parma Ham-wrapped Turkey Roulade filled with Foie Gras and Chesnuts. On Christmas day, gain access to their dedicated cheese room carrying over 50 Italian speciality cheeses and an impressive spread of seafood with Alaskan king crabs, mussels as well as poached and spiny lobsters. Join them for their festive buffet during lunch ($85) and dinner ($199) on Christmas Eve, or brunch ($168) and dinner ($125) on Christmas day. Add from $40 onwards for free-flow Prosecco, Champagne and wines.

Colony

Vintage meets luxury at this gorgeous dining house at the glitzy Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. For Christmas, prepare your bellies for Grilled Butterfly Tiger Prawns, Wagyu Beef Wellington and more, in addition to the whopping seven live stations showcasing Singapore’s heritage cuisines. Christmas Eve lunch is priced at $148 including unlimited pours of Prosecco and house pour wines, while Christmas Eve and actual day dinner are priced at $208, including Champagne at the latter. 

Folklore

Inspired by the chef’s Eurasian-Peranakan parentage, experience a truly authentic journey on Singapore’s culinary heritage with their Christmas menu, featuring their all-time favourites dishes such as Feng ($30), an assortment of pig’s offal cooked in a blend of 18 spices and the Eurasian Christmas Pie ($30), that's filled with a scrumptious mix of chicken, meat balls, pork sausages and vegetables encased and baked in buttery puff pastry. If you love traditional Eurasian desserts, Sugee Cakes ($10 for three slices) and coconut sponge cake Bolu Cocu ($8 per slice) will make an appearance for you to go nuts over.

Lawry's

Most of us will know of this distinguished American restaurant for their exquisite prime rib of beef and unique table-side showmanship. This year, delight in an extensive whimsical six course dinner on Christmas Eve (from $168), featuring Lobster Bisque with Alaskan King Crab, Atlantic Lobster Tail and Sea Urchin. The seafood medley continues on Christmas day, with Foie Gras, Hokkaido Scallop and other oyster and lobster dishes as part of the Enchanted Christmas Day six course set, available for lunch and dinner ($138).

Mezza 9

Go a la carte from 1-25 December and have a taste of Grand Hyatt Singapore's flagship restaurant's festive offerings such as Atlantic salmon and spiced apple crumble, or join in for a grand Christmas Eve buffet spread where signatures such as their roasted whole tom turkey, tuna poke bowl and roasted suckling pig await. On Christmas day itself, enjoy cuisine from the world over cooked fresh from six live stations.  

Nami

If you prefer quality sashimi and wagyu beef over the basic turkeys and pumpkin pie, treat yourself to a stunning seven-course Christmas Surf and Turf dinner at Nami ($238), located within Shangri-La hotel. From 23-25 December, experience their winter creations such as Poached Hiroshima Oyster marinated with Sesame Oil, Truffle with Soy Bean Croquette and of course, the decadent A4 Saga Wagyu Beef Sirloin with Ginger Sauce.

The Knolls

A breathtaking seafront view awaits at The Knolls, perfect for an intimate celebration with your loved ones. With it’s Mediterranean-inspired menu, savour a three ($78) or four-course ($98) lunch on Christmas Eve and day, or opt to splurge on a five-course dinner on Christmas Eve ($168). On this special occasion, unwind and bond over exquisite culinary creations by Chef Ignacio Moreno, including a beautifully plated Halibut Confit with Citrus Eunos.

Lime Restaurant

This popular buffet spot at Parkroyal on Pickering is upping the ante this Christmas with an extensive line-up of festive delights. Throughout the month, feast on premium items like Wagyu Beef Rump, Pork Prime Ribs, and Honey & Citrus Glazed Ham ($68-$98), or take it up another notch on Christmas Eve and day ($108-$178) with eats like Boston Lobsters on ice, Baked Oyster in Chilli Crab Sauce and Durian Gula Melaka Yule Log. Enjoy Christmas carolling too on 24 and 25 December.


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