CHISO ZANMAI JAPANESE BUFFET OPENS AT THE CENTRAL, SINGAPORE CLARKE QUAY

Chiso Zanmai  馳走三昧 Japanese Buffet Restaurant Kaiseki style from Osaka opens at The Central, 6, Eu Tong Sen Street,#02-17 Clarke Quay Singapore this month. The Japanese culinary team prepares the Kaiseki dishes consisting of fresh seasonally ingredients prepared in unique ways to enhance their flavours individually while seasonal signature items like  Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki are served for March and April.

With  up to 100 Japanese food buffet seasonal selection ranging from favourites like Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura to Cold Selection, Hot Selection and Desserts, you will be spoilt for choices. The buffet prices starts from S$14.90++ for weekday lunch to $29.90++ for weekend dinner.

Spanning over 8,000 square feet, Chiso Zanmai occupies the previous Fisherman’s Market and offers a scenic view of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay in the contemporary decor with a total seating capacity of 200. Located next to Barcook Bakery, take the escalator up to the land of Japanese Buffet with seasonal favourites!

At the Media Tasting, here are some of the seasonal highlights for the evening :-

Fresh decks of Salmon.

Freshly sliced Tuna !

Fresh Octopus

Oishi Sushi prepared by Itamae (Sushi Chef) on the spot right

Salmon are prepared in different styles and served Kaiseki – sashimi, sushi, Salmon Fishhead, crispy fried salmon skin and more !

Other Kaiseki style dishes include Eggplant with Miso Sauce and Spicy Yam, Tuna and Leek with Sweet Miso Sauce and Salmon fillet with roe on rice.

Grilled Yakitori  Chicken Skewer from the Yakimono and Agemono section

Live Stations – Tempura and Osaka-styled Okonomiyaki - Japanese style pancake with seafood, shrimp, pork or vegetables. Extremely popular with diners, the prawn tempura is always first to go but plenty of mushroom, eggplant, yam and vegetables tempura. Okonomiyaki with pork was also good.

Speciality for the night : Nabeyaki with Oysters and Vegetable in Miso broth or NabeUdon with tempura, chicken and mushroom.

Pick a pot, ladle the broth, light up and wait for the ingredients to simmer! Eggs are optional.

FAVOURITE : - Braised pork belly in soy and miso sauce from the hot selection was highly recommended by my friends. It is really good and flavoursome. I don't usually take pork belly due to the high fat content but this is so so good.

Chiso Zanmai Chawanmushi is very light in texture, seems popular with the diners. 

Matcha tofu, the hand made green tea tofu cold appetizer is one of my favourite as its silky soft with generous amount of matcha but the strong matcha flavour may not appeal to all. The texture is almost like Lao Ban Bean Curd pudding.

There is also a decadence chocolate fountain with fresh fruits, marshmallows, soft served ice cream with DIY condiments, lovely bite sized Cheesecakes, Panacotta, Tiramisu green tea cakes, Matcha Crème Brule, Japanese mochi, puddings and jelly.

There is a good selection of food for the price but popular dishes may not be replenished as soon as its Kaiseki style where the food is prepared fresh and individual.

Weekday Lunch - Adult : $14.90++ Child : $9.90++ Senior : $12.90++ Saturday, Sunday & PH : Adult : $19.90++ Child : $9.90++ Senior : $17.90++

Dinner - Sunday to Thursday and Public Holiday
Adult : $24.90++ Child : $14.90++ Senior : $22.90++
Friday-Saturday, Eve of PH, Adult : $29.90++ Child : $14.90++ Senior : $27.90++

*Free Flow drinks additional at $1.90++ DAILY

VERDICT : A value for money Japanese buffet in scenic, accessible central location, just above Clarke Quay MRT.

Chiso Zanmai Japanese buffet with seasonal fresh food selection and live stations is priced from S$14.90++ for weekday lunch to $29.90++ for weekend dinner and is located at 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-17 The Central, Singapore 059817. Open DAILY -  Lunch 12pm-3pm /Dinner 6pm – 10pm. Visit Chiso Zanmai Facebook Page for more updates.

THE ICING ROOM HIGH TEA INDULGENCE MENU WITH EUROPEAN DECADENCE DESSERTS

The Icing Room introduces a new High Tea Indulgence menu with European flavours for a delightful afternoon with friends, family and loved ones.

Indulgence in luxurious macarons ,Crème Brulee with Berries to special creations of dessert shooters, Panna Cotta, Ice Cream Cookie Puff with Pistachio and favourites like Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Brownie with Chocolate Ice Cream, specially created by The Icing Room’s pastry chefs.

Exclusively available at The Icing Room at 313@somerset and Junction 8, the delectable desserts are perfect for pampering the taste buds.

At the Media Tasting Session, we tried some of the new offerings.

HIGH TEA INDULGENCE MENU 

For starters, The Icing Room dessert shooters - Strawberry Kirsch Jelly and Lychee Jelly  ($3.50) shooters are so refreshing.

The  Macaron Ispahan  ($3.50) is perfect for those with a penchant for saccharine crystal pleasures, crowned with an enchanting macaron and deliciously paired with silky custard and strawberry infused jelly.

 

Blueberry Panna Cotta, Strawberry Panna Cotta and Peach Panna Cotta ($3.50) shooters are irresistible treats. Silky goodness of custard base and chunks of fresh fruit toppings.

New on the menu is the iconic  Ice Cream Cookie Puff with Pistachio ($3.80). A nutty accent of rich pistachio complements the creamy ice-cream tucked into crisp fluffy cookie puffs.

Ice Cream on the Rocks are an assortment of lip-smacking delights of gratifying interplay of textures. Take your pick from Cherry, Lemon Cream or Mixed Berries Crumble ($3.50) freshly baked in the kitchens of The Icing Room and pair it with smooth vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream.

                            

The Icing Room Crème Brulee with Berries ($4.80) is laced with the juiciest of berries and flamed to meticulous perfection of golden caramelization. This dessert is a perennial favourite to relish and a must have for sweet lovers.

Chocolate lovers will rejoice as the Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream  ($6.80) and  Brownie with Chocolate Ice Cream ($4.20) are decadence enough to satisfy the most intense of chocolate cravings.

 

 
THE ICING ROOM HIGH TEA INDULGENCE SET PROMOTIONS

• Indulgence Set A  ($13.80)
  A cookie puff, two macarons, cheese bar, choice of sliced cake with coffee or tea 
• Indulgence Set B ($5.80) Choice of sliced cake and coffee or tea 
• Indulgence Set C ($4.30)Two muffins, a cookie puff with coffee/tea  
• Dessert Shooters ($9.80) 2 shooters with coffee or tea 

The Icing Room High Tea indulgence sets for intimate high tea sessions with a selection of delightful macarons, Crème Brulee with Berries, cookie puffs, chocolate cakes, brownie and ice cream, sliced cakes,  muffins, dessert shooters, Panna Cotta  and fine coffee and tea are available daily, exclusively at The Icing Room 313@somerset and Junction 8. Visit The Icing Room Facebook for more promotions.

MCDONALD’S EAST COAST PARK CLOSING OFFER – FREE BLUEBERRY MELTS

McDonald’s at East Coast Park will cease operations on March 18th 2012. To thank customers for their support for the past 30 years, McDonald’s is giving a FREE Blueberry Melts with every Extra Value Meal, only at McDonald’s East Coast Park, after breakfast hours, while stocks last, From 12 to 18 March (Monday to Sunday).

McDonalds East Coast Park holds fond memories for many of us where school excursions, birthday celebrations, first dates and meaningful occasions were spent with friends and family.

The nearest McDonalds is located at East Coast Seafood Centre, Block 1202 #01-01 Seafood Centre East Coast Parkway S(449881) and was opened last November .

McDonald’ Singapore fast food restaurant is located at more than 115 restaurants island-wide. Share the link with your friends and join McDonalds Singapore Facebook for more updates !