Cover Appetiser selection of marinated celtuce, cherry radish, marinated jellyfish head, Chaoshan-style smoked threadfin fish (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Singapore)
Appetiser selection of marinated celtuce, cherry radish, marinated jellyfish head, Chaoshan-style smoked threadfin fish (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Singapore)
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From gastronomic masterpieces served at Cherry Garden by Chef Fei to indulgent feasts at Embu and Dolce Vita’s chic Italian classics, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is a perfect culinary destination for the ultimate gourmet escapade
In the storied realm of Cantonese gastronomy, few masters command as much reverence as Huang Jinghui, fondly known as chef Fei. Known for helming one of Guangzhou’s most critically acclaimed fine dining establishments, chef Fei has brought his Midas touch to Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s iconic Cherry Garden by Chef Fei since mid-2025.
A native of Chaoshan in Guangdong, China, chef Fei is distinguished for his out-of-the-box adaptation of traditional Cantonese-Teochew cuisine for the modern palate. Cherry Garden by Chef Fei’s menu is exquisitely curated through a careful and precise selection of treasured ingredients, old-time favourites and innovative preparation techniques.
Read more: Acclaimed Chaoshan chef Fei reinvents Cherry Garden, Singapore’s Cantonese stalwart
Above Boneless crucian carp congee at Cherry Garden by Chef Fei
Boneless crucian carp congee at Cherry Garden by Chef Fei
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Chinese culinary excellence
With over 30 years of experience under his star-studded belt, chef Fei’s penchant for transforming age-old traditions into stirring works of art is perfectly exemplified in his dish of marinated celtuce with pickled chilli. A jaw-dropping display of precise knifework, every slice of succulent wosun stem is carved to a uniform thickness and presented cleanly with flawless symmetry.
The boneless crucian carp congee is another delectable marvel. Its silken texture is achieved through the arduous process of extracting each and every bone by hand, turning a seemingly humble classic into a luxurious and sophisticated culinary masterpiece.
The ocean’s most prized treasures take the spotlight in the menu, often imbued with influences from chef Fei’s hometown. The geoduck, in particular, is one of chef Fei’s most lauded signature dishes, prepared in a rich, umami broth of the diner’s choice—velvety chicken, piquant basil and chilli, or a briny Chaoshan-style clam soup.
Above Cherry Garden by Chef Fei dining room (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Singapore)
Cherry Garden by Chef Fei dining room (Photo: Mandarin Oriental, Singapore)
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Classics are refreshed and refined through skillful interpretations of dishes such as the delicate Chaoshan-style threadfin, smoked and chilled to bring forth an alluring and complex interplay of taste and texture. Equally impressive is the accentuation of the grouper’s buttery, firm flesh through methods such as braising with pickled vegetable and plum sauce, and steaming with aged tangerine peel and fermented soybean.
Prime seafood is also featured in the handmade dim sum menu, where xiao long bao is a sumptuous combination of crab meat and lobster bisque, and siew mai is topped not with the average roe but glistening spheres of baby abalone.
Surrounded by the muted and contemporary grandeur of the restaurant’s palatial backdrop, each Cherry Garden by Chef Fei experience is made even more exclusive when dining within one of the restaurant's four elegantly appointed private rooms.
Above Dolce Vita’s Italian fare that transports diners straight to Italy
Above An extensive international spread awaits diners at Embu
Dolce Vita’s Italian fare that transports diners straight to Italy
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World-class gastronomy
Just as the nuanced intricacies of Cherry Garden by Chef Fei’s cuisine linger on the palate, a different kind of expertise awaits at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s Dolce Vita. Flanked by dreamy blue hues of the hotel pool, guests are invited into a sun-drenched world of Italian charm and effortless elegance. Here, “the sweet life” manifests in the form of authentic Italian delicacies, from handmade pasta and pinsa to a pleasurably intoxicating affogato and vanilla gelato.
Also on the map of Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s culinary offerings is Embu, a welcoming verdant sanctuary where a world of international discovery beckons. Rediscover childlike wonder at the lavish buffet spread, with its smorgasbord of local and international gems that include fresh lobsters and oysters on ice, fragrant Indian curries, invigorating laksa, dainty desserts and more. Young food-lovers are especially pampered at Embu, which offers complimentary access to its dedicated jungle-themed kids’ buffet, ensuring a sensory feast for everyone in the family.
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