Royal China

Set within the lush, tropical haven of Raffles Sentosa Singapore is Royal China, where every visit offers a distinctive experience. Instead of a typical adjoining lobby layout, guests are transported to the restaurant via the resort’s dedicated buggy service, setting the tone for a culinary adventure. With beautiful views of the resort visible through its floor-to-ceiling windows, the well-lit dining room provides a serene setting for creative Cantonese favourites, reinterpreted through chef Ling Heng Yao’s modern lens. Yao shines in the three core tenets of Chinese cooking, whether it is a steamed beancurd skin dish with ikura and mala sauce, a traditional roast like Peking duck given a twist with rock melon condiment, or stir-fried scallop with foie gras. For a restaurant of its size, the wine list is impressive, featuring a strong wine-by-the-glass programme that utilises magnums and Coravin technology to ensure maximum freshness.