Treat yourself to a lavish afternoon tea spread at The Lobby Lounge. Curated by executive pastry chef Desmond Lee, the ‘A Blissful Autumn Indulgent’ afternoon tea set sees bite sized gems inspired by fresh produce and comforting ingredients of autumn. Start with the savouries and dig into a selection of sandwiches and quiche, including the crispy walnut bread topped with egg, tobiko caviar and affilla cress. Save room for dessert and indulge in decadent treats like the salted caramel cream with pecan maple frangipane, a dessert inspired by Lee’s favourite ingredient, pecans. This treat sees a fluffy frangipane base layered with light salted caramel cream and crunchy pecans. Available from now until October 31. Book here.

The Lobby Lounge, 80 Middle Road, S(188966), +65 6825 1008

Tucked away in The Capitol Kempinski Hotel is Sushi Sakuta, a new omakase concept by chef-owner Yoshio Sakuta. Through his menu and immaculate skills, Sakuta brings out delicate flavours of seasonal ingredients, creating an alluring experience for his guests. While the menu changes on a regular basis, anticipate tantalising plates like comforting hamaguri (clam) soup; steamed abalone bathed in a creamy abalone liver sauce; and charcoal grilled kinki. Book here.

Sushi Sakuta, 01-88, 15 Stamford Road The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, S(178906), +65 9863 9302

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Chef de cuisine Chanik Chang now helms Akira Back and has debuted a new a la carte menu that is sure to delight. The refreshed menu offers modern Japanese dishes created with a Korean twist. Head down and dig into the likes of Futomaki and octopus crudo. The former is a new sushi roll that sees akami (tuna), salmon, shrimp, and tamago encased in fluffy Japanese rice and seaweed. The latter features thinly sliced octopus bathed in tosazu, a vinegar-based Japanese dressing. Book here.

Offering a taste of Japan is One-Ninety Bar & Garden’s latest afternoon tea set. Dreamed by Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto’s pastry chef Reiko Yokota, this elegant spread draws on Yokota’s memories from her childhood in America and culinary heritage of her hometown in Japan. Better bring your appetite, as there’s a selection of tantalising bites to savour. From the savoury menu, you have the likes of King crab chawanmushi; saikyo miso foie gras terrine; and bottarga and chive tart. Desserts are also a sweet affair with options like citrusy yuzu white chocolate bon bon; soft and pillowy Japanese strawberry mochi; and sweet kuri kinton (candied chestnut). Available from September 3 to November 27. Book here.

One-Ninety Bar & Garden, 190 Orchard Boulevard, Lobby Level, 190 Restaurant, S(248646), +65 6831 7250

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