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

PUBLISHED September 9th, 2020 05:00 am

This week, a range of gastronomic delights are bound to keep you satisfied. Indulge in a lunchtime dim sum buffet on the weekdays, and keep the party going on the weekend with a bottomless brunch in lush Dempsey. Love your meats grilled and smoky? Try ADRIFT’s yakitori with a modern twist or Fat Prince’s modern Middle Eastern cuisine that’s celebrating old-school ways of cooking.

New Yakitori Menu at ADRIFT by David Myers

ADRIFT by David Myersis back with brand new offerings, including a mouth-watering Yakitori menu with over 30 types of skewers freshly grilled to order. The menu features a range of innovative flavour combinations like the Char Siu Quail (S$7++) and the Octopus and Pickled Lemon (S$7++), but all-time favourites like Pork Collar (S$4++) and Ox Tongue (S$5++) haven’t been left out either. Pair your favourite skewers with a tipple from their menu of Japanese craft beers and highballs with over 30 bourbon and whisky options, including rare Japanese whiskies.

ADRIFT by David Myers is located at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Lobby Tower 2 Hotel, Singapore 018956. Open daily 11.30am — 10.30pm. Reservations required.

Dine Well And Do Good With Hi5SG

The folks behind #savefnbsg are back with a new non-profit dining campaign, Hi5SG, that aims to create a positive loop of giving back among restaurants, consumers, and underprivileged communities. Enjoy special dining experiences at all sorts of venues, from gastro-bars to Michelin-starred restaurants like Braci. Playing on the 5-pax dining rule, enjoy S$5 dishes and drinks, 55% discounts, and S$55 set menus. Part of the proceeds from these experiences goes to =DREAMS, a mentorship program for underprivileged children to pursue a better future. More information here.

The full list of F&B partners and promos for Hi5SG is available on their website. Information on =DREAMS can be found here.

Dim Sum Delights at Beng Hiang’s Lunch Buffet

Stalwart Chinese restaurant Beng Hiang Restaurant is bringing back their popular Weekday Dim Sum Lunch Buffet (S$21.80+ per adult), featuring a variety of local fare and dim sum delights. One of the few restaurants that continues to serve up traditional hand-crafted dim sum, Beng Hiang is a must-visit for yum cha lovers. Don’t feel hungry enough for a whole buffet? Beng Hiang is also offering 10% off à la carte items for the month of September!

Beng Hiang Restaurant is located at 135 Jurong Gateway Road #02-337, Singapore 600135. Open daily 11.30am — 3pm and 6 — 10pm. Dim Sum Lunch buffet available Mon — Fri 11.30am — 3pm.

Flavourful Fare From Fat Prince’s Earth Pit Oven

Fat Prince’s refreshed dinner menu features three succulent sharing meats prepared in a traditional earth pit oven. Slow-roasted in a custom underground oven, the meats are allowed to braise in its own juices, rendering fork-tender and flavourful roasts. Try the Omega Lamb Porterhouse (S$12++ per 100g), smothered in a fragrant mix of Moroccan 7-spice, pistachio dukkah, and juniper, or the Iberico Pork Rack (S$25++ per 100g), prepared with Turkish coffee, Szechuan peppercorn, and zhoug.

Fat Prince is located at 48 Peck Seah Street, #01-01, Singapore 079317. Open daily 11.30am — 3pm for lunch and 5pm — 10.30pm for dinner.

Toast To The Weekend With Da Paolo’s Free Flow Brunch

A bottomless brunch is the perfect way to start (or end) the weekend, and Da Paolo Dempsey’s new offering might just be the ticket. Enjoy a range of classic Italian cocktails like Americano and Aperol Spritz and savour a pint of Peroni with the Campari Peroni Brunch (S$48++ per person), or opt for the Ferrari Brunch (S$78++ per person) for some additional bottomless Ferrari Brut. Pair these with their wholesome and hearty brunch options like Burrata Bruschetta and Spicy Italian Shakshouka for a perfect afternoon out.

Da Paolo Dempsey Restaurant & Bar is located at 8 Dempsey Road #01-13, Singapore 247696. Open Mon — Thur & Sun 8am — 10.30pm and Fri — Sat 8am — 11pm.