Counting down to Christmas, many F&B outlets in Singapore are launching their version of festive menu. Located just a stone throw away from HarbourFront MRT, STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar is launching a seafood stubbed buffet for this festive season too. From 24 Dec to 2 Jan, diners can enjoy festive staples and stand a chance to win GOLDHEART Diamond Jewelry set worth over $2000!
Before the media tasting for the festive bufffet started, we ordered some beverages. Among the list of mocktails on the menu, the Ais Serai aka homemade lemongrass tea and iced lychee tea stood out amongst the rest. If you prefer something light and refreshing you can give iced lychee tea or the lemongrass tea a try. For people who like carbonated drinks, the soda gembira is a like an elavated version of iced bandung with soda. =D
For starters, we had the Salmon Carpaccio with Coriander & Pine Nut Vinaigrette. While salmon sashimi is commonly seen in the buffet line, salmon carpaccio is a breath of fresh air to the otherwise boring item. I like how the acidity from the pine nut vinaigrette cut through the oiliness of the salmon carpaccio and complemented the entire dish.
One of my favorites of the night is the Smoked Oyster & Crab Cake. I was expecting a slight fishiness from the smoked oyster. Instead, it added sweetness to the crab cake. With a crispy exterior that encased the succulent crab fillings, it is hard to stop at only one. Good news is this is on the festive buffet line, so grab a few more and eat my share too ok!
Alaska crab has met with a culinary twist! Black Pepper Alaska Crab Claws with Gingko Nuts is like an atas version of our local black pepper crab. The only thing is I don’t really understand is the usage of Gingko Nuts as it seems to be out of place in the dish. lol
We were taught to add a sprinkle of salt to enhance the taste for Bay Scallop with Warm Tomato Essence. However, I find the tomato essence somehow killed the natural flavors of the scallop. I would be a happy gal if they can skip the tomato essence and give me the scallop with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Seafood Paella was much like a galore of seafood over some mushy yellowish rice. Definitely not my favourite dish as it is somehow lacking the oomph. Perhaps using a thicker and richer broth to cook the paella might just bring it up a notch or two.
To be frank, I am not a huge fan of dishes with breast meat. Although the idea of Tandoori Turkey Breast seems to add a lot more flavours to the breast meat, I was left feeling disappointed with the tough and dry turkey breast. It was quite a pity as the seasoning and marination of the turkey breast was done perfectly.
A meal without desserts is like getting out of the house without wearing your shoes. Somehow it is never complete. I am so glad that the dinner ended well with Crepe Suzette with Mandarin Orange. The thinly cooked pancake was served in the caramelized sauce and the acidity from the the mandarin orange complemented the rest of the components. Having this dessert somehow brought back some warm fuzzy fond memories of how my grandma used to peel the orange peel and pith for me. So ya, this is the kind of desserts that I would be glad to eat more even when I am super full. lol
Bejewelled Christmas by the Bay Christmas Buffet is available from 24 Dec 2015 to 2 Jan 2016. Besides the items that I have reviewed in this post, there are other dishes such as Langoustine Perfumed with Thai Pomelo Salsa, Crayfish Printanier, Cranberry Trifle with Tropical Fruits…etc. Maybank Credit cardholders also get to dine free with every 2 paying adults! So do remember to grab a Maybank Credit cardholder along ah. If not, apply for one now. You still have 24 days to Christmas. =P
24 – 31 December 2015 $68.00++ per pax (Adult)
$32.00++ (Child 6-12years)
25 – 26 December 2015 / 1 – 2 January 2016 $58.00++ per pax (Adult)
$28.00++ (Child 6-12years)
Thank you Christine, Aloysius and Bay Hotel for the media invitation.
STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar
50 Telok Blangah Road Bay Hotel
Tel: (65) 6818 6681
Operating Hours: 6am to 4am Daily
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