Make the most out of your mealtime with our round-up of timely treats
The island’s top chefs pay tribute to spring with inspired menus, showcasing the exquisite produce and ingredients from this season. If you want to get a taste of these delicious dishes, start at Akira Back where the chefs have collaborated with pastry chef Janice Wong for a mouth-watering sweet and savoury six-course menu.
Follow it up with a visit to Osia Steak & Seafood Grill for its five-course seafood and meat menu, or Pura Brasa which has debuted its seafood-themed delights. Better yet, book Manhattan early so you’re guaranteed seats at its Friends of Manhattan series. Next week’s dinner event is the first time the bar will present a food and pairing menu, in partnership with one-Michelin-starred Braci.
Save one day of the week for your dim sum favourites, and Chinese stalwart Wan Hao will satiate your cravings with its classic and contemporary offerings.
1. Akira Back
In celebration of its fourth anniversary, Akira Back chefs Tomoyuki Yiga and Damian Chia have partnered local pastry queen Janice Wong to create a six-course menu inspired by spring.
From Akira Back, you have Dobin Mushi, an umami-packed dashi soup served in a teapot with kinmedai; and Maple Iberico pork jowl smoked in applewood for a smoky finish. As for Wong, her exclusive creations include Kyoto Garden and Nenrin, where the mushroom is paired with foie gras.
Enhancing the dining experience, Wong’s signature desserts—namely Chocolate, Kyoto Garden, Shizuka and Ichigo—will also be available à la carte. Special cocktails have also been created to mark the occasion. Available from March 15 to 28. Book here.