Starting now, restaurants at Marina Bay Sands will welcome diners back in phases, as dine-in resumes for fully vaccinated individuals in groups of up to five persons. Unvaccinated children aged 12 and below from the same household as well as unvaccinated individuals with a valid negative Pre-event Test (PET) result may join the group.
From August 20, Marina Bay Sands continues to celebrate Singapore’s 56th birthday with a series of gastronomical delights. Explore reinvented dishes inspired by Singapore’s well-loved local flavors, including Black Tap’s all-new bandung National Day CrazyShake®, Bread Street Kitchen’s sensational pairing of Laksa Martini with chili crab pizzetta, LAVO Singapore’s luxurious lobster laksa, Mott 32’s rendition of prawns in Singapore chili crab sauce with deep-fried steamed bun, and Origin + Bloom’s chili crab croissant and ondeh-ondeh cheesecake.
From August 20 to 31, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer will commemorate National Day with the all-new National Day CrazyShake® (S$23++), a creative twist on bandung, Singapore’s nostalgic rose and milk beverage. Decked in patriotic colors of the Singapore flag, the pastel pink hued bandung CrazyShake® is served in a tall glass rimmed with red and white star sprinkles, topped with a slice of cake, a white crescent icing cookie and a bright red cherry.
Bread Street Kitchen Singapore’s bartending stars will be shaking up four unique cocktails (S$20++ per glass) to celebrate National Day, exclusively available on August 21 and 22. Tickle your tastebuds with the Laksa Martini, a tiki tipple starred by a blend of coconut rum, vodka and a secret concoction of laksa syrup, set with warm coconut cream and a dash of chili bitters. A refreshing twist on the classic mojito, the National Day Special G&T features elements reminiscent of Hainanese chicken rice condiments by incorporating sesame infused gin, ginger liqueur and cucumber tonic swizzled in a highball glass. Enjoy the traditional breakfast dish of kaya toast in the form of Kaya Espresso Martini, a T&T-vodka based cocktail infused with kaya jam and shaken with lychee extracts and a single shot of espresso, or opt for 56-Singa Tea, a reimagination of bandung milk tea elevated with rose gin.
Toast to the nation’s 56th birthday with one-for-one Singapore Sling (S$28++) at db Bistro & Oyster Bar, available from August 21 to 31. Enjoy the refreshing tipple with the bistro’s newly-refreshed menus, starring a repertoire of authentic seasonal French recipes and Chef Daniel Boulud’s original creations. Highlights include luxurious seafood platters, succulent lobsters, as well as hearty French bistro classics such as moules frites (S$40++) and Burgundy escargots (S$28++).
KOMA Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar is celebrating National Day with a new take on the classic Singapore Sling cocktail and a decadent maki roll. The KOMA Sling (S$23++) will offer a refreshing take on the gin-based Singapore Sling by using Brasslion Butterfly Pea gin, and a pineapple infused umeshu liqueur in place of the usual Cointreau and Dom Benedictine liqueur. KOMA will also be offering the Kiat Roll (S$25++) in the month of August, an inside-out maki roll featuring prawn tempura, grilled scallions, avocado, topped with sliced tuna and scallops. Both the KOMA Sling and Kiat Roll will be available from August 21 to 22, 2021 for lunch and dinner.
On August 21, LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar will fly the Singapore flag high with a National Day Menu that features popular local fare and a themed dessert that gives a nod to the island-republic’s national colors. Guests can look forward to homegrown favorites such as chili crab (S$58++), or the lobster laksa (S$48++), a more indulgent take on the traditional spicy noodle soup with coconut milk. The menu will also feature pulled beef pizza (S$38++), and a red velvet 20 layer cake with cream cheese frosting (S$28++), a red and white rendition of the restaurant’s popular 20 layer chocolate and peanut butter mascarpone cake, to commemorate Singapore’s independence. The dishes will be available for both lunch and dinner on August 21. Reservations are required for dine-in.
From August 20 to 22, contemporary Chinese restaurant Mott 32 is set to present a six-course National Day lunch menu (S$56++ per pax; minimum two pax), combining its best-selling signature dishes with uniquely local creations. Begin with a trio of starters comprising the tender double-glazed barbecue pluma Iberico pork with yellow mountain honey, apple wood roasted 42 days Peking duck “signature Mott 32 cut”, as well as crispy squid, baby corn, salt and pepper. Next, savor delicate dim sum such as the signature soft quail egg, Iberico pork, black truffle siu mai and South Australian scallop, prawn, hot & sour Shanghainese soup dumpling, before a comforting bowl of double boiled abalone soup, bamboo pith, Chinese cabbage.
For mains, the restaurant draws inspiration from Singapore’s well-known crowd favorites to present prawns in Singapore chili crab sauce with deep-fried steamed bun, as well as the stir-fried vermicelli Singapore style brimming with wok-hei. Draw the meal to a close with a nourishing dessert of peach gum, lemongrass and aloe vera cubes.
This National Day, Marina Bay Sands’ Executive Pastry Chef Antonio Benites presents an ode to Singapore’s well-loved flavors at Origin + Bloom through a delectable line-up of fresh bakes, available daily from now until August 22. Spice up your mornings with the chili crab croissant (S$6.50) and artisanal curry sourdough (S$9), filled with curry potatoes, spices and cashew nuts. Enjoy indulgent mid-day treats with the picture-worthy bandung milk bubble tea cake (S$10), featuring rose Chantilly cream, lychee and raspberry compote on an almond biscuit, or the ondeh ondeh cheesecake (S$9), a creative twist on the Nyonya sweet treat. Little ones will also relish Singapore’s nostalgic desserts with the pulut hitam muffin (S$4) and chendol gelato (S$5 for a single scoop).
Coffee lovers can look forward to two delightful creations in Origin + Bloom’s bi-weekly coffee series (S$8 for small; S$8.50 for large), namely the milo dinosaur cappuccino and ondeh-ondeh ice blended coffee topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
The all-day restaurant at Hotel Tower 1 offers an all-new à la carte menu that presents over 35 heritage recipes and elevated local favorites by RISE’s culinary team. Rekindle memories from childhood with the traditional pork rib prawn noodle soup (S$35++), which follows the old-school recipe of retaining the natural sweetness of pan-fried prawn heads alongside premium pork ribs, as well as time-honored recipes of Chinese rojak (S$12++) and lamb shank nasi biryani (S$43++; serves two). Indulge in RISE’s modern interpretation of the har cheong gai (S$35++ for a whole spring chicken), before tucking into comforting fare like nasi lemak (S$26++) and glorious wok-kissed Hokkien mee (S$35++).
RISE Nasi Lemak RISE Lamb Shank Nasi Biryani for two RISE Hokkien Mee RISE Har Cheong Gai RISE Bubur Cha Cha RISE Chinese Rojak
In between mains, enjoy free flow assorted kacang puteh from the roving trolley, before rounding off the meal with a warm bowl of bubur cha cha (S$12++) or cool treats like ice kacang (S$12++). RISE’s beverage program also puts a modern spin on local desserts, such as the towering Cendol Colada (S$18++) starred by Bacardi white rum, house made pineapple gula melaka syrup, cendol jelly and red bean, and Milo Godzilla (S$18++), elevated with T&T-Vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur and Bailey’s Irish cream.
From now until August 31, indulge in the epic Burger & Brew combo, available for takeout (S$40+) and dine-in (S$40++). Alongside a pint of Pabst Blue Ribbon draft beer, guests are given the option of The Great American Burger, starred by the dynamic duo of short rib, brisket and chuck blend double patty and house-smoked pork belly, or the plant-based Impossible burger. Both are served with a generous serving of house fries.
On August 21, Yardbird will offer its ultimate crowd-favorites Chicken ‘N’ Watermelon ‘N’ Waffles and mac & cheese in a special National Day picnic bundle at S$56+ (U.P. S$70+), served with two soft drinks. Add S$15+ (U.P. S$22+) to pair the hearty meal with one of Yardbird’s signature cocktails like the Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade and the refreshing Southern Revival, an American whiskey stirred with passionfruit, lemon, basil and ginger ale.
Yardbird Chicken N Watermelon N Waffles Yardbird The Great American Burger
Savor the vibrant diversity of Singapore’s local flavors in the comfort of Marina Bay Sands’ luxurious hotel rooms and suites with an exclusive in-room dining spread, available daily from August 20 to 31 between 11am to 11pm. Relish in soulful dishes such as the prawn & pork noodle soup (S$35++), featuring succulent king prawns and tender pork ribs in a superior prawn broth, as well as the aromatic claypot dum biryani (S$36++), presented with a choice of chicken or lamb and accompaniments such as the delicious raita, crispy papadums, vegetable dalca and egg. Elevate the meal with the combo platter (S$55++ for two pax) and enjoy delectable snacks such as lemongrass chicken satay, chilli crab with mantou chips, har cheong pork ribs and otah otah prawn, complete with a choice of two bottles of locally brewed lager beer or two glasses of gula melaka bubble tea.
Round up the savory feast with a nostalgic treat of bubur cha cha (S$16++), or indulge in the decadent durian filo pastry (S$19++), starring a blend of durian and almond cream, pineapple chutney and refreshing passionfruit and mango sorbet. Pair the dishes with a series of locally inspired beverages, including the citrusy Tanglin Orchid Gin Sling (S$26++), the Brass Lion Gin Fizz (S$26++) concocted with locally produced Brass Lion dry gin, lemongrass cordial, lemon juice and ginger beer, as well as the thirst-quenching fresh coconut shake (S$12++).
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