Summer Pavilion: Applause or Avoid?
0 Comments Published by andrea on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 6:39 PM.
Zucchini with stuffed prawns & mushrooms
Summer Pavilion, which serves modern Cantonese cuisine, is everything you'll expect of a Ritz Carlton signature restaurant - exemplary service, classy ambience, and quality fare executed with meticulous pride.
But with a dearth of independent reviews on this restaurant, you may have some reservations about "risking" a meal there. Afterall, you'll be expecting to pay ritzy Ritz Carlton prices. (If you've been a victim of over-rated, over-priced hotel restaurants, you'll understand this emotion apprehension... or what I refer to as "hotel food" baggage.)
Here's the verdict:
Summer Pavilion may not have the "so-hip-it-hurts" factor of the Majestic, but the fare here is not what you'd call "safe and boring" either.
In fact, there are some innovative dishes worth trying, such as the Zucchini with stuffed prawns and mushrooms and the Chili Softshell Crab. Both are successful fusions:
- the Italian zucchini with Chinese-style prawn stuffing, garnished with fried wonton skin and Japanese seaweed;
- and the crispy Japanese softshell crab with Singapore-style chili crab sauce and bun.
Besides being creative and scrumptious, they are also fun to eat!
[L-R: Zucchini sliced-up to reveal fresh prawns and mushrooms; Softshell Crab soaks up the tasty goodness of the chili sauce]
Other recommendations - Superb Standard Fare:
- Fried Rice
There is a variety here to choose from. Go for the one with the minced duck. Both taste and execution are excellent. - Roasted Meat Platter
It's just duck, chicken and char-siew, but what a difference quality preparation and marinate makes!
[L-R: Roasted Meat Platter; Clear Lobster Broth]
Recommended for:
People who enjoy quality food and service in peaceful environments.
Price:
$110 nett. for 2 people.
Based on a sample menu of the stuffed zucchini, chili softshall crab, fried rice, roasted meat platter, and clear lobster broth.
Summer Pavilion
The Ritz-Carlton, Singapore
Tel: 6434 5286
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