Marina Bay Sands welcomes a season of delightful dining experiences. The celebration kicks off with a farewell tribute to db Bistro & Oyster Bar, featuring its ‘Greatest Hits’ menu available until January 21. Additionally, a charity auction for 13 Bozo hand-carved fish puppets is taking place.
Explore the new 13-course Sushi Experience at WAKUDA. Embrace the Lunar New Year festivities with extravagant feasts at seven signature restaurants. Indulge in KOMA’s luxurious yu sheng, savor Mott 32’s eight-course set menu, enjoy RISE’s auspicious delicacies, and try Yardbird’s slow-cooked lamb Denver ribs—a Northern China delicacy.
Join the Lunar New Year edition of LAVO’s popular Sunday Champagne Brunch and add some spice to your celebrations with Black Tap’s Asian Black Pepper Burger. Don’t forget to bring home the joyous showpieces from Origin + Bloom and the grand dragon’s fortune festive hamper.
After 13 years of providing delightful culinary experiences, db Bistro & Oyster Bar is saying goodbye as it closes its doors on January 21. In a tribute to its loyal patrons, the restaurant is offering a special ‘Greatest Hits’ menu, featuring beloved dishes that have defined its legacy in French culinary excellence.
Diners can enjoy the simplicity and elegance of poached leeks dressed in a delightful vinaigrette and topped with black winter truffles in poireaux vinaigrette. Another option is to indulge in the original DB burger, an American classic with a French twist, featuring red wine-braised short rib with foie gras. End the meal on a high note with the traditional Mont Blanc, where the richness of chestnut and subtle sweetness of meringue and whipped cream take center stage in this timeless French dessert.
As a final act of generosity towards the community, the restaurant is organizing a silent auction for its set of 13 Bozo hand-carved fish puppets displayed on its walls. The auction, beginning today (15 January), aims to raise funds for Art Outreach, a Singaporean non-profit organization dedicated to making art accessible and appreciated within the local community. All proceeds from the auction will contribute to this noble cause.
Fans of WAKUDA Restaurant & Bar, under the expertise of renowned chef Tetsuya Wakuda, have a treat in store with The Sushi Experience (S$128++ per person). This new 13-course contemporary dining offering takes guests on a culinary journey through the seasons and flavors of Japan.
The evening begins with the intimate enjoyment of WAKUDA’s signature flan featuring Hokkaido sweet corn. Guests then get to savor nine different types of nigiri sushi, each highlighting seasonal ingredients at their peak. The adventure concludes with negi toro roll sushi and WAKUDA’s miso soup filled with fresh nori (seaweed), junsai (watershield), tofu, and a sweet ending with the chef’s dessert of the day.
For those looking to enhance the culinary experience, there’s the option to choose from the sommelier’s selection of sake by the glass (S$20++), a sake flight (S$48++) presenting three unique sake selections, or a curated sake by the carafe (starting from S$58++). The Sushi Experience is available from Tuesdays to Saturdays starting at 5 pm.
In addition, throughout February, WAKUDA will pay homage to the Côte-d’Or region of Burgundy, France, with a Pinot Noir Beyond Burgundy showcase, offering a selection of Pinot Noir priced at S$168++ per bottle.
Celebrate the auspicious Lunar New Year with Black Tap’s Asian Black Pepper Burger (S$24++), available from 1 to 14 February. This delectable treat combines bold Asian spices with a succulent prime beef patty glazed in a rich black pepper sauce. The flavorful burger is topped with shaved onions and scallion on soft toasted buns and comes with a side of fries. Enhance the experience by pairing it with a pint of Black Tap’s refreshing craft beer or a handcrafted cocktail to savor every delicious bite.
On 14 February, embrace love and sweet romance with Black Tap’s Red Velvet Cake Shake (S$24++). This exclusive CrazyShake® features a red velvet cake batter shake served in a towering glass with a vanilla frosted rim and red and white sprinkles. The shake is crowned with a slice of red velvet cake, whipped cream, and a chocolate drizzle, making it a delightful treat for the special occasion.
Diners have the opportunity to indulge in the one Michelin-starred CUT by Wolfgang Puck this Valentine’s Day with a special one-night-only menu (starting from S$198++ per person). The evening kicks off with a choice between refreshing Tsarskaya oysters drizzled with zesty ponzu vinegar or a decadent bone marrow flan topped with mushroom marmalade and black truffles. For the main course, diners can select from a distinguished list of premium beef cuts, featuring prized wagyu flown in from Japan, Australia, and the United States. The romantic experience concludes with the show-stopping Valrhona chocolate soufflé, serving as a delightful sweet finale to the evening.
During this Lunar New Year, KOMA Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar is offering its signature traditional yu sheng platters, exclusively for dine-in and available in two sizes. The small yu sheng platter (S$88++) is ideal for a cozy gathering of two to four persons, featuring an abundance of sliced salmon, tuna, hamachi (yellowtail), ikura (salmon roe), tobiko (flying fish roe), seasoned jellyfish, and a special touch of gold flakes atop assorted vegetables. Larger groups of five to eight persons can choose the medium yu sheng platter (S$128++). Both yu sheng options are available for lunch and dinner from 1 to 24 February.
For those seeking a perfect spot for date nights, KOMA is setting the stage for an impressive Valentine’s Day celebration with a special six-course menu (S$520++ for two persons), inclusive of a glass of rosé wine per person. The evening begins with a delightful line-up of fresh seafood, featuring succulent shrimp cocktail in wasabi with avocados and tomatoes, a chef’s sashimi platter of the day, and pan-seared scallops. For the main course, diners can choose between a Western-style surf and turf of chunky lobster and beef sirloin served with Brussel sprouts and shallots, or an Asian-style bowl filled with the prized Japanese Wafu Acqua Pazza seabass, known for its delicate flavors, presented in a tantalizing broth of Asari clams, cherry tomatoes, dashi stock, and mussels. The fifth course includes an exquisite platter with tuna chirashi roll, karei (flounder), and hamachi (yellowtail), followed by the chef’s special dessert, paying homage to Love.
On the extraordinary second day of the Lunar New Year (11 February), individuals can celebrate with a special edition of LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar’s Sunday Champagne Brunch, taking place from 12 pm to 3 pm. Attendees are encouraged to don auspicious gold and red colors while enjoying the festive atmosphere adorned with mandarins and lanterns at the sky-high venue. Alongside brunch favorites like chunky poached lobsters, charcuterie board, wood-fired pizzas, and comforting Italian American delicacies, such as LAVO’s famous ‘meatball,’ pasta tomato basil, and salmon oreganato, diners can relish a jubilant assortment of desserts, accompanied by free-flowing champagnes, cocktails, wines, and beers. For those opting for takeaway between 8 to 12 February, LAVO’s Lunar New Year edition of the signature 20-layer cake is available, promising a show-stopping entrance at reunions with its glorious gold exterior and mandarin orange chocolate cream layers (S$228++ for a whole cake; minimum 48 hours to pre-order).
For Valentine’s Day (14 February), couples can create an enchanting sky-high date at LAVO with a limited-time à la carte menu. The evening begins with an octet of fine de Claire oysters (S$60++), a refreshing starter topped with green apple granita, followed by the indulgence of risotto langoustine and champagne (S$50++). Those seeking a more extravagant celebration can choose the grilled lobster with crustacean butter and caviar (S$180++), featuring 1.2 kilograms of Australian spiny lobster, perfect for sharing. While reveling amidst twinkling city lights 57 stories high with a cocktail in hand, couples can conclude the date with the red velvet 20-layer cake (S$28++).
The award-winning Chinese restaurant Mott 32 is gearing up to welcome the Year of the Dragon by introducing an extravagant eight-course Lunar New Year set menu (S$238++ per person; minimum four guests), providing a remarkable culinary experience for those celebrating with loved ones. The opulent feast kicks off with the smoked salmon yu sheng, a lively and flavorful mix of fresh ingredients symbolizing good fortune and abundance in the upcoming year. The dish is topped with a zesty dressing, adding a contemporary twist to this traditional favorite.
Guests can then indulge in the decadence of succulent braised Boston lobster, where the delicate sweetness of the lobster meets aromatic savory notes of spring onion and ginger, creating a heartwarming dish. The culinary journey continues with the wok-fried glutinous rice, stir-fried to perfection and accompanied by a medley of crispy taro, preserved sausage, and Japanese dried shrimp, adding depth and richness to every bite. This symphony of flavors and textures is available in the set menu from January 29 to February 24, and reservations are strongly recommended for those eager to partake in this exceptional Lunar New Year dining experience.
Marina Bay Sands’ signature patisserie, Origin + Bloom, is kicking off an abundant year of good fortune with an array of Lunar New Year creations starting from the end of January. Led by executive pastry chef Hoi Kuok I, this year’s lineup features familiar flavors with seasonal fruits and elevated traditional treats for a joyous celebration.
Send wishes of prosperity to loved ones with the nian gao whole cake (S$68), a banana leaf-infused red date cake atop a brown sugar glutinous rice cake base. Roll in good fortune with the auspicious golden pineapple or the prosperity mandarin orange (S$88 each), delicate showpieces made of a Grand Cru white chocolate exterior revealing pineapple tarts, golden chocolate coins, and other treats when sliced open.
Origin + Bloom is also offering mini mid-day pick-me-ups throughout Lunar New Year. Welcome the beauty of Spring with the cherry blossom (S$13), a delightful pastry featuring Maotai-macerated cherries and silky mascarpone chantilly atop an almond short crust base. Transport yourself to festive bustling streets with the firecracker éclair (S$11) piped with luscious coconut custard and goji berries. Embrace the Year of the Dragon with the prosperity drum (S$13) filled with Sarawak pineapple sautéed with Szechuan pepper and salted caramel cashew nuts. Delight in the aroma of freshly baked viennoiseries with the mandarin orange bun (S$8), celebrating Japan’s famed Mikan orange, and the flaky angbao danish (S$8) layered with locals’ favorite salted egg yolk lava. Conclude your visit by taking home the winter melon sourdough (S$12), studded with candied winter melon and roasted black and white sesame seeds.
Express warm Lunar New Year greetings to loved ones and corporate partners with the grand dragon’s fortune festive hamper (S$288), available in limited quantities. Designed with health and wellness in mind, the luxurious hamper is filled with a premium selection of treats, including freshly brewed bird’s nest with rock sugar, a jumbo-sized can of abalone and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and American ginseng jasmine tea.
Pre-orders begin online on January 25, with collection available from January 29 to February 24 at Origin + Bloom, located in the lobby of Hotel Tower 3.
Marina Bay Sands’ signature buffet restaurant, RISE, is going all out in the Year of the Dragon to delight guests with a lavish selection of time-honored delicacies and crowd favorites, creating the ultimate feast. To start off reunions, guests can load up on their favorite ingredients at the DIY yu sheng live station and then toss to good fortune with loved ones.
Appetites can be whetted with popular cold appetizers from various regions of China at the salad bar. Selections include wood ear mushroom salad, Sichuan smashed cucumber salad, Shanghainese hong shao kao fu (braised wheat gluten with mushrooms), and sesame jellyfish salad.
Prosperity is ushered in at the Chinese barbecue meat live stations, showcasing centerpieces such as whole roasted suckling pig and crispy pork belly baked to perfection. Other highlights include succulent whole roast duck cradled in Chinese crepes and Hainanese chicken rice. Traditional Chinese delicacies continue with tender Chinese-style braised pork knuckle, Singapore-grown seabass steamed with oriental leeks, braised Chinese black mushrooms and abalone with bak choy. Dishes with a contemporary flair include roasted hoisin-marinated baby pork ribs and the signature Singapore chili crab with deep-fried mantou. Guests can receive sweet Chinese blessings with snow fungus soup, nian gao (sweet rice cake), and festive treats such as almond cookies, kueh lapis, and pineapple tarts.
RISE is also making afternoons merrier with a new midday program titled Alfresco Aperitivo, available daily from 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm at RISE Outdoor. This tranquil haven, nestled amidst lush greenery at the back of the restaurant, offers moments of pure relaxation with beer packages featuring a choice of Heineken or Singapore Lager, and champagnes and wines starting from S$12++ per glass and S$70++ per bottle. To beat the hot weather, guests can enjoy frozen DIY cocktails and mocktails with six delightful flavors, including corn, mango, lychee, and red bean, and various preparation styles such as Margarita (salt or sour), Daiquiri (sugar or salt), Mojito, or Colada.
Gourmands looking for a modern Lunar New Year celebration can head over to Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. The classic American restaurant offers its Lunar New Year menu all day from 5 to 11 February, featuring the highlight of slow-cooked lamb Denver ribs (S$128++; suitable for two persons), Yardbird’s take on the famous lamb delicacy from Northern China. The dish is accompanied by Chinese buns, pickled cabbage, and smoked Asian spice. Conclude the meal with the pineapple tart (S$18++), a decadent masterpiece infused with coconut cream and marinated pineapple chunks.
On Valentine’s Day (14 February), couples can enjoy a romantic setting by the glistening Marina Bay waterfront with Yardbird’s land & sea platter (S$168++). Seafood enthusiasts can savor the oceanic flavors of Yardbird’s house-made shrimp consommé paired with succulent buttermilk-poached lobster, Chilean seabass, Bouchot mussels, and smoked trout roe. Meat lovers will appreciate the pan-seared wagyu beef tataki and the smoked brisket rillette atop sourdough, spiced with Carolina mustard jus and osietra caviar. Surprise your date with Yardbird’s Valentine’s cocktail (S$22++) or opt to pair the meal with Yardbird’s American Cabernet Sauvignon bottle showcase, available daily from 1 to 29 February.
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