EAT | Divine Cantonese flavours | Man Fu Yuan
This April, Man Fu Yuan at InterContinental Singapore presents for the first time a limited edition showcase of heritage Cantonese flavours via individual and sharing set menus of reimagined classics as four celebrated chefs come together for 8 Hands — Taste Of The Yesteryears (今日事，当年情).
From April 1 to 30, diners can enjoy specially curated set menus that spotlight reimagined traditional classics by the stalwarts of Cantonese cuisine in Singapore, chefs Pang Lu Tin, Fok Wing Tin, and Peter Tsang, along with Man Fu Yuan’s executive Chinese chef Aaron Tan.
This lunch and dinner experience comes in two exquisite six-course sharing menus suitable for groups of three to five diners, as well as six and seven-course individual menus with options for wine pairing, ranging between $88++ and $398++. The menus will showcase dishes conceptualised by each of the master chefs and will be presented in a harmonious evolution of delicate appetisers, comforting soups, meat and seafood mains, vegetable dishes, rice and noodles, and the sweet finish of the dessert.
Apart from sampling these exquisite dishes, diners will also enjoy interacting with the master chefs present on rotation to speak with guests and share anecdotes on their craft, technique and choice of dishes and ingredients. Reservations can be made via singapore.intercontinental.com/mfy8hands
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Lunch omakase | Noka by Tippling Club
Discover a culinary journey at Noka by Tippling Club with its new seven-course omakase lunch at $80++. The unique experience, curated by chef-owner Ryan Clift, deviates from traditional Japanese omakase. Each course is expertly curated to showcase the flavours and textures of modern Japanese fare, offering Noka’s innovative ingredient-focused dining experience at an accessible price.
Begin your lunch with the delicate Scallop Snow Crab containing seared scallops and Japanese snow crab enrobed with shungiku in yuba atop a refreshing vinegar jelly. Open your palate further with the sashimi courses of Hirame garnished with ikura, hanaho flowers, menegi and Amaebi accompanied by myoga, fresh wasabi and greens harvested from the edible garden.
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A hearty Gindara Saikyo Miso comes next and features seared, oven-roasted black cod served with wild rice and nori, doused in a piping-hot reduction of deep-fried cod bones boiled for over seven hours. The Unagi Rice Cracker presents a harmonious blend of texture and flavour: The glazed eel is served with a cracker made from pan-seared rice that is then broiled in a salamander oven for an extreme crunch.
The omakase lunch ends with a selection of seasonal Japanese fruits, which changes frequently and includes favourites like umeshu-compressed melon, Japanese persimmon and snow-white strawberries.
Noka by Tippling Club Lunch Omakase is available every Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Visit www.noka.sg to book.
SEE | Ramadan night bazaar | Kampong Gelam
The Kampong Glam precinct is set to bring back its annual Ramadan night bazaar and entertainment programmes with Raikan Cahaya Ramadan (or Celebrating Ramadan). Positioned as an exciting lead-up to Hari Raya Puasa, this year’s festivities welcome the biggest selection of booths to date, with dazzling light installations, performances and a charity drive for a truly “glam” culmination of heritage experiences and community spirit from March 15 to April 16.
Along Baghdad Street, Kandahar Street and outside Sultan Gate, visitors can look forward to Kampong Glam’s biggest food line-up, with up to 86 stalls. Featuring a mix of vibrant food trucks, outdoor grills and a two-storey mezzanine for dining, expect a galore of favourites such as traditional Hari Raya cakes, satay, seafood and deep-fried snacks.
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Strategically dotted between various F&B zones are 23 retail booths selling modern arts, traditional crafts and clothes by independent artists for a varied showcase of creativity that one can bring home. There will also be a mainstage right by the Baghdad Street car park where visitors can wind down over a backdrop of live music performances with a roster of singers, traditional and modern dances, and enriching live dialogues.
To rally the community to break bread together, One Kampong Glam will hold a mass Iftar on April 1 along Arab Street, where attendees can purchase tables in advance for their own Iftar or pay it forward for beneficiaries of the Mosque Sultan Community Chest and Jalan Besar GRC. For updates, visit @visitkamponggelam on Instagram.
DO | Be one with nature | Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo’s “Glamping in the Wild” programme returns on April 1 with a refreshed programme featuring behind-the-scenes tours to thrill the heart of any animal lover looking for a meaningful respite amidst nature.
Kickstart your adventure by getting acquainted with an enigmatic herd of Asian elephants during a special feeding and chat session with their carers. You can also peep into animal healthcare and discover the inner workings of the Wildlife Nutrition Centre, which caters to the nutritional needs of some 15,000 animals that call Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and River Wonders home. Your private guide will then transport you to Wild Africa for an introduction to the charismatic carnivores and priority seats at the Splash Safari presentation.
After a hearty dinner, breathe in the evening smells of the rainforest with a relaxing stroll as the park winds down for the day. Retreat to the cosy comfort of your dome tent and let the soothing sounds of the Upper Seletar Reservoir rock you to sleep. Wrap up your night with Breakfast in the Wild, featuring a tantalising array of local and international flavours thoughtfully created with ingredients that are friendly to wildlife and the planet.
For guests who prefer getting up close with aquatic animals, River Wonders’ Glamping with the Manatees is also available from April through August. Guests can look forward to drifting to sleep while watching the manatees, behind-the-scenes sessions and a meet-and-greet with charming capybaras at the Once Upon a River presentation.
Prices start from $1,299 per tent. Bookings can be made at www.mandai.com/en/singapore-zoo/things-to-do/whats-on.
