Where to Eat in Singapore This Week: Mikuni, Art, Shabestan, Luke’s Lobster and More

Visit Art for a taste of executive chef Daniele Sperindio’s latest degustation menu, An Italian Tale Chapter 2. Choose between its six- and eight-course menu and enjoy delectable neo-Italian fare. Standouts include Oro Colato, featuring tender ribbons of tagliarini entwined with an aromatic saffron and spanner crab sauce, and finished with luxurious sea urchin and liquorice zest.
 
Another must-try is Cameo, Sperindio’s interpretation of a savoury panna cotta comprising finely textured cream pudding infused with flavours of cauliflower and topped with smoked Oscietra caviar. As for dessert, dig into Crescendo, an elegant medley of Stracciatella cheese, candied black olives, blood orange and pistachio. Book here.

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Persian New Year falls on March 20. Celebrate it in Singapore with a lavish buffet at Shabestan. Savour an array of traditional dishes including Kuku Sabzi, a Persian omelette consisting of vegetables, herbs and egg; and Tahchin, an Iranian rice dish of rice, yoghurt, saffron and eggs.
 
Try the Ghormeh Sabzi, a classic Persian herb stew known for its sweet and slightly sour flavour. Also known as Iran’s national dish, this aromatic stew comprises tender lamb gorgeously seared with sautéed fresh herbs and tangy dried lime. Available on March 20 and 21. Book here.

Shabestan Singapore, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, 1-13 The Pier at Robertson Quay, +65 6836 1270

Lobster and beer—what more can you ask for? Head to Luke’s Lobster and indulge in its latest Roll & Beer buddy set. It features beers from Ugly Half Beer, a microbrewery from Wugu, Taiwan.
 
Each set consists of its signature lobster roll, which is essentially juicy lobster chunks from Maine, US; as well as Luke’s Trio, a set offering half servings of lobster roll, crab roll and shrimp roll. Wash them all down with four choices of Ugly Half Beer flavours. We recommend the Guava Gose, a tropical and fruity pint brewed with Taiwan grown guava and wheat. Order here.

Luke’s Lobster (multiple outlets) | 350 Orchard Road #01-K4 Shaw House, S(238868) | 6592 7642

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Li Bai’s executive Chinese chef Chung Yiu Ming has teamed up with Japanese chef Akihiro Maetomo of Maetomo Japanese Cuisine to craft a mouth-watering eight-course dinner. The latest four-hands experience is a sumptuous display of fusion fare that showcases the culinary expertise of both chefs.
 
Whet the appetite with the mildly sweet flounder sashimi adorned with fragrant shaved truffle. Then, be enthralled with dishes such as buttery Hokkaido scallops and okra wrapped in a thin egg white crepe; rich coffee-glazed A5 Kagoshima Wagyu served alongside junsai vinegar; and Japanese abalone simmered for four hours and presented on a bed of charcoal beancurd. Available from March 31 to May 1, Thursdays to Saturdays. Book here.

Make a reservation at Gemma Steakhouse for its bottomless cocktail Sunday brunch, exclusively available on March 27. In collaboration with Employees Only, the weekend brunch provides guests with a selection of palatable dishes and specially crafted cocktails. Standouts include the creamy burrata campana with beetroot and toasted pine nuts; juicy Gemma duo steak featuring a premium duo is Jack’s Creek tenderloin and Sanchoku Wagyu skirt; and spanner crab ravioli finished with vongole sauce and cured trout roe.
 
For drinks, anticipate a free-flow selection of four craft cocktails, curated by Employee’s Only’s bartender Bryan Bonifacio and mixologist Darren Yeo. Try the Fraise Sauvage, a concoction of Bombay gin, strawberry, fresh lemon juice and Martini Prosecco. Book here.

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