[Review] Resplendent Reunions at Sheraton Towers Singapore

Christmas is over and with Chinese New Year around the corner, we have been busier than ever having just returned from our holiday in Macau and just recently, Perth. We will share our overseas adventures in another post.

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But for now, the hedgehog would like to share with his esteemed readers one of his recent local gastronomic adventures at Sheraton Hotel Singapore.

Chinese New Year 2020 Menu
Earlier this month, the hedgehog was privileged to be invited for a preview their line-up of heartwarming reunion feasts featuring the exquisite Cantonese cuisine specially prepared by the culinary brigade at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant.

Sheraton hotel lobby’s Christmas decorations

Above is the brochure of their Lunar New Year menu.  In 2020, we celebrate the Year of the Rat.

Yu Sheng & Appetisers

1) Yu Sheng
And what better way to start off the tasting than with the traditional Yu Sheng prosperity toss, symbolizing good fortune and abundance for the coming year. The hedgehog really enjoyed the Yu Sheng, which featured quality ingredients such as coral clam, salmon roe, boston lobster and sea whelk.

 

2) Lotus Seed Cake
A new dish introduced by Li Bai this year, the hedgehog also rather liked this savoury cake with preserved meat, lily bulb, Chinese yam and dried shrimp.

 

3) Kamquat-infused Caesar Salad
This salad had a refreshing tanginess with parmesan cheese toppings, well executed with culinary flair and right balance of flavours.

4) Black Pepper Crab Meat Timbale
This dish, served with avocado and chives, was a burst of dynamic, spicy flavours.

Soup & Mains



2) Lobster and Prawn with Broccoli in XO Sauce
The hedgehog found this dish to be a delectable, luxurious treat. This is destined to be a crowd favourite.

 

3) Crispy Roast chicken with Black Truffle and Spices
The chicken, infused with various spices, was tender and succulent. The hedgehog really liked how the truffle enhanced the flavours!

4) Australian Baby Abalone in Stuffed Beancurd Skin
Abalone is one of the must-haves during Chinese New Year and Li Bai’s abalone dish, creatively served in stuffed beancurd skin with dried oyster and black moss, was superb.

5) Wok Fried Beef Cube with Sha Sha Sauce
For those who wish to have something simpler, one can consider this wok-fried beef dish. The beef was tender and the hedgehog savoured every bite.

6) Black Sesame Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage, Asparagus and Tobiko
This was certainly an interesting dish. Tobiko is the Japanese word for flying fish roe and is most widely used in Japanese sushi. The innovative addition of Tobiko really enhanced this Chinese New Year staple.

Desserts
1) The Water Chestnut Cake with Osmanthus and Strawberry was a delightful indulgence.

2) The Hibiscus Cheesecake and Rose Raindrop Dome was an exciting addition too!


3) And of course, the Cream of Almond with Peach Gum was light and satiating. Peach gum is well-known for its nourishing benefits, so that was a personal favourite!

Overall

With a smorgasbord of choice on offer at Sheraton Hotel Singapore, the hedgehog reckons a meal there will surely cater to the diverse tastebud profiles of every discerning Singaporean diner.

The Chinese New Year Set Menu at Li Bai starts from S$448++ for 4 pax, and festive buffets at The Dining Room from S$68++ per pax. Various takeaways are available too; please refer to Sheration Towers Singapore's webpage for more information.



The hedgehog would like to thank Sheraton Towers Singapore for the wonderful preview of the Lunar New Year dishes.