The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat And Drink In Singapore This Week

Say goodbye to a sizzling hot month and embrace the cool, calming rain with Cassia’s reinvigorating winter menu or have a smoky, flavourful lunch from Jinjo’s charcoal grill before settling and resting your weary self alongside a warm pot of tea and sweets at MO BAR. As the weekend draws close, relax by the quayside as Publico serves up its island-inspired brunch retreat, complete with free-flow bubbly.

Flavours Come Alive with Jinjo’s Charcoal Grill

Jinjo celebrates Japanese charcoal-grilling mastery with it’s new set lunch menu, where prime seasonal ingredients are sourced from all over Japan to be masterfully cooked over charcoal. Jinjo employs a straightforward approach to their set lunch menu with something to satisfy every palate. Three options are presented: the Stick Set (S$22), Charcoal Set (S$27) and Fire Set (S$37). The basic structure of the set menu is the same, consisting of hot/cold bites, grilled items and dessert, with the only variation being the amount of dishes served. You’ll also have the option of adding on a bowl of Japanese rice served with a side of pickles and a bowl of hot soup to any of the sets.
Jinjo’s Charcoal-grilled Set Lunch is available from 12pm – 2.30pm daily at Jinjo, #02-19/20 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road, Singapore 228208, p. +65 6732 2165.

Nourish Yourself with a Multi-Course Lunch at Yellow Pot

Renowned for it’s revolutionary Chinese culinary techniques, Yellow Pot at Six Senses Duxton has launched two new set lunch menus with health and sustainability in mind. The Lunch Set for Two (S$48++ per pax) is a wholesome seven-course menu perfect for an intimate dining affair, while the Lunch Set for Four (S$30++ per pax) ups the ante with eight-courses and is perfect for business or social gatherings. Expect Chinese heritage delights curated with fresh and organic ingredients, such as the Double Boiled Fish Maw Soup and Roast Pork Belly paired with mustard. Both set menus include a complimentary glass of Natural Tonic to refresh and recharge each guest for the day ahead.

Yellow Pot’s nutritious set lunch menus can be found at Yellow Pot, Six Senses Duxton, 88 Duxton Road, Singapore 089540, p. +65 6914 1420. Open daily 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm.

Indulge in a Black & Gold Afternoon Tea at MO BAR

To commemorate its first anniversary, MO BAR is launching an afternoon tea inspired by its swanky location and contemporary interior. Priced at S$48++ for one and S$88++ for two, the Black and Gold Afternoon Tea is a delight to the senses.

Sink your teeth in a selection of savouries and sweets like the Wagyu Pastrami with Japanese Pickle, Cured and Smoked Hamachi on Seaweed Cracker, Black Sesame Sponge with coconut ganache, and Citrus Confit with Yuzu Cream.

Paired with the delicate Malacca Gold BOP TWG Tea, its the perfect way to chill out for the afternoon.

Black and Gold Afternoon Tea is available from 1 September to 31 October 2019, Mon-Fri 3pm – 5pm, Sat-Sun 12.30pm – 2.30pm & 3pm – 5pm, at MO BAR, The Mandarin Oriental, 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797, p. +65 6885 3500.

Publico’s Menu Refresh with Bettina Arguelles

World Gourmet Awards’ Female Chef of the Year Bettina Arguelles brings her signature, innovative spin to Publico’s Italian favourites this season with an all-new section of salads, pizzas and indulgent desserts to balance its previously meat-focused menu. Highlights of this added dimension include the Al Metro (S$90++), a dominating, oven-fired, metre-long pizza that’s ideal for sharing; the flavoursome Burrata (S$33++) served with shaved black truffle; and the Panna Cotta (S$14++) with fresh fruit and toppings.

Experience Publico’s new menu and weekend brunch at Publico Ristorante, 1 Nanson Road, Singapore 238909, p. +65 6826 5040. Open Mon-Thu 5pm –11pm, Fri 5pm – 12am, Sat 12pm – 12am, Sun 11am – 11.30pm.

Warm Your Soul This Winter with Cassia

Winter may not be an option for sunny Singapore, but Cassia’s reinvigorating Cantonese winter menu perfectly recreates the season’s dishes for that warm and wholesome feeling.
Drawing inspiration from the Chinese character for ‘fresh’ (鲜), Executive Chef Lee Hiu Ngai incorporates a fine selection of light fish dishes as well as heart-warming lamb delicacies, elevated with different spices and cooking techniques into the menu. Think Baked Cod Fish with Bonito Sauce and Seasonal Greens and Deep-Fried Spiced Lamb Chop with Fish Paste in Barbecue Sauce.
Available for both lunch and dinner on the tranquil property of Capella Singapore, Cassia warmly invites you in for an exquisite haute Cantonese dining experience.

Cassia’s sophisticated winter menu is available from September 2019 to February 2020 at Cassia, Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297, p. +65 6591 5045. Open daily 12pm – 2pm, 6.30pm – 10pm.

Top Image: Jinjo

 


An avid reader with an adventurous personality, Shannon has always sought for new and challenging experiences to expand his learning horizons. When he’s not out and about exploring, you will be able to find him cooped up in a cafe with his trusty ol’ MacBook and a cup of coffee.