Where to Eat in Singapore This Week: Ginett, 1-V:U, Barossa Bar & Grill, Tim Ho Wan, Morton’s Steakhouse

Make the most out of your mealtime with our delicious round-up of timely treats

This week’s recommendations are a delectable mix of Chinese New Year menus and regular à la carte dishes from different restaurants across the island. If you want to dive straight into the festive celebrations, we recommend you visit the popular dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan for its seasonal offerings exclusive to the occasion. Or, if you’re looking different, Ginett’s team has created a special menu of contemporary French fusion dishes cooked up with auspicious ingredients.

Saving your appetite for traditional CNY dishes next week? It won’t be a problem when you can savour local chef Ace Tan’s progressive Asian cuisine with a pop-up menu at sister restaurant Stellar at 1-Altitude. Then, end the week with a lavish brunch of breakfast staples at newly-opened Barossa at VivoCity or decadent steaks at Morton’s The Steakhouse.

Photo 1 of 5 Hamachi carpaccio served yusheng style

Photo 2 of 5 Grilled lobster tagliolini

Photo 3 of 5 Crispy suckling pig

Photo 4 of 5 Burgaud Challans duck

Photo 5 of 5 Pineapple tart tatin

1. Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar

The CNY feasting has started and to ring in the Year of the Ox, the culinary team has created five French-Chinese inspired dishes, available for dinner throughout the month. There’s no better way to commence the meal than with the Hamachi carpaccio, a modern take on the quintessential yusheng and a medley of fresh carpaccio, crunchy winter radish and cucumber, and crisp homemade crackers drizzled with zingy sour plum dressing.

Mains give you three delicious options—perfect for pasta lovers is the grilled lobster taglioni tossed with garlic, chilli and XO sauce, while those who can’t get enough of meat may opt for the crispy suckling pig on a bed of sweet pumpkin puree as well as sautéed broccolini and tart kumquats. Dessert is the pineapple tart tatin, which takes cues from the famous French upside-down apple tart. Book here.

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

Above Mapo-Tofumushi

Above Rawon

2. 1:Vu

The restaurant may still be temporarily closed but chef Ace Tan is busy whipping up his progressive Asian fare with a pop-up menu at Stellar at 1-Altitude, which runs until February 28. Throughout this period, he’ll be serving his ‘Chinese Diaspora’ dinner menu showcasing eight courses from eight different countries.

Expect a parade of delights with creations such as the Mapo-Tofumushi, a cross between Szechuan and Japanese cuisines which is prepared by steaming the soy milk, dashi and eggs to create a chawanmunshi-like base. For extra flavour, it’s topped with Szechuan peppercorn, pork belly mince, eggplant and clams. Book here.

Stellar at 1-Altitude

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One Raffles Place, Level 62, Singapore 048616

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Above Big Brekkie

3. Barossa Bar & Grill

Before the mad rush towards CNY begins, why not spend the weekend with a relaxing brunch coupled with calming views of the sea. At Barossa’s new outlet in VivoCity, you’ll be able to dig into sumptuous staples such as the Big Brekkie, smoked salmon eggs benedict, French toast and more.

But for something different and healthier, you can also try the vegetarian options. The vegan stew uses Omnimeat pork, chickpeas and kidney beans cooked in a flavourful vegan broth and served with grilled sourdough bread and Middle Eastern-inspired tabbouleh. Book here.

Barossa Bar & Grill | 1 HarbourFront Walk, 01-161/162 Vivocity, S(098585) | 6255 1855

4. Tim Ho Wan

Dim sum is always a good idea for CNY festivities with family, and the dim sum chain’s founding chef Mak Kwai Pui has collaborated with its culinary team to create seven seasonal dishes, available across all its outlets until February 28.

Start with the addictive prawn paste wings, marinated in lemongrass and ginger powder and cooked until crisp outside and juicy inside. Follow it up with more delectable CNY inspired-creations, including the pan-fried water chestnut cake and nian gao, and the fried radish cake studded with chunks of lobster and scallops.

Tim Ho Wan | 68 Orchard Road, 01-29A/52 Plaza Singapura, S(238839) | 6251 2000

Above Morton's Chilled Ocean Platter

5. Morton’s Steakhouse

For a surf and turf type of dinner, it’s always a good idea to re-visit this stalwart steakhouse. The appetiser section is a showcase of the freshest catch of the day, served in cooked dishes such as meaty crab cakes and broiled sea scallops wrapped with bacon. Alternatively, you can have these fresh when you opt for the Chilled Morton’s Prime Ocean platter.

These dishes are a good precursor to the steaks, which is arguably the stars of the meal. Perfect for sharing are the centre-cut filet mignon and prime ribeye, cooked until their impossibly tender and served with side dishes of creamed spinach and sautéed spinach and button mushrooms. Book here.

Morton's of Chicago

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5 Raffles Avenue Level 4 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Singapore 039797