The Best Restaurants to Visit This Week: December 6 to 12

Make the most out of your mealtime with our roundup of timely treats

We’re already in the first week of December, and many establishments have begun updating their menus to include delectable Christmas offerings. Get into the holiday spirit with Ryan’s Kitchen’s festive eats, as well as Ginett Restaurant’s Christmas dinner menus. Save the weekend and surprise your family with a meal at House of Wèi.

1. House of Wèi

This modern Chinese restaurant helmed by master chef Mok Wan Lok offers classic dishes, presented with a modern twist. Highlights include the decadent Mok-style Shanghainese braised lion head, featuring tender pork served in rich superior stock that’s perfumed with black truffle; deep-fried pork ribs drenched in an aromatic espresso Kahlúa sauce; and oven-roasted cod infused with aged balsamic vinaigrette.

Another must-try is the wok-fried venison with Sakura shrimp & fermented soybean sauce. This dish showcases tender and fragrant slivers of venison coated with umami fermented soybean sauce and wok-fried with aromatic onions and bell peppers. Book here.

House of Wèi | 80 Bras Basah Road, S(189560) | 6431 6156

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2. Ryan’s Kitchen

The yuletide season has inspired the chefs at Ryan’s Kitchen to prepare a lavish feast to share with your loved ones. Highlights include tender chunks of beef cheeks on smoked duck risotto; juicy pork belly rolled with Irish pork sausage; and luscious St Louis pork ribs. Complete your meal with a bottle of Richard Hamilton Almond Grover Chardonnay 2017 or Sileni Cellar Selection Merlot 2017. Book here.

Ryan’s Kitchen | 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-146 Great World, S(237994) | 6767 0118

3. Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar

Embark on a gastronomic journey with Ginett’s festive menu, available for dinner from December 9, 2021 to January 2, 2022. Among standouts are the rich and earthy mushroom soup; salt-crusted and baked Mediterranean seabream; and the showstopping Tournedos Rossini (beef tenderloin). Ginette’s take on the classic French dish features the tender and juicy beef tenderloin served with rich foie gras and red wine sauce. Save room for dessert and indulge in the Floating Island, an indulgent confection consisting of baked meringue, crème anglaise (custard) and crunchy caramel almond popcorn toppings. Book here.

Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar | 200 Middle Rd, S(188980) | 6809 7989

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4. La Levain

Start the weekend with La Levain’s delectable viennoiseries, curated by executive chef Wythe Ng. Opening on December 11, you’ll be able to indulge in delectable bakes such as pain au chocolat, houjicha mochi croissant and Speculoos cruffin. Can’t decide what to get? Opt for the La Levain Signatures Box, comprising generously filled pistachio salted caramel cruffin; rich brown sugar kouign-amann (sweet Breton cake) with Himalayan sea salt; and savoury Pommery mustard sausage croissant.

La Levain | 23 Hamilton Road S(209193) | 9822 3924

5. Book Ahead: Level 33

Celebrate Christmas with Level 33’s Christmas sharing menu, available from December 24 to 26. Perfect for two, this menu showcases classic favourites, including its juicy beef Wellington, wonderfully smoked New Zealand lamb chops, and succulent Iberico pork jowl. Finish the meal on a sweet note with its homemade Christmas pudding, studded with dried fruits soaked in the restaurant’s house-brewed stout. Diners with a hearty appetite can opt for add-ons from its à la carte Christmas menu, such as a luxurious charcuterie board; creamy red pesto risotto; and rich Mont d’Or cheese. Book here.

Level33

Modern | $ $ $ |