Triple Three @ Mandarin Orchard Hotel

We were at Triple Three for this year CNY dinner and I was a bit surprised to find the buffet offering was different from others, especially the steak counter.

Recently, I heard the head chef changed so when we went there, I was hoping there were total revamp of the buffet; but it was not much different, even the steak counter was removed.

What was different was the grill section, replacing the steak counter was a cook-on-the-spot cubes of beef wagyu, stir-fry bean sprout, ready for you to spoon out. Something new also the baked gindara fillet and few others; but the star was the Mentaiko Lobster which clearly the fave.

Still loving the Japanese counter next to it, the tempura and cold cha-soba for your taking.

What I disliked the most, was the new Drunken Prawn section, I always think it is such a cruel way of cooking live prawns. 

The rest of the section was still similar to previous, the Chilled Seafood, Sushi, Indian, Roast, Dessert...

As it was still during Mooncakes festival, the dessert section also served the hotel mooncakes for your taking.

I felt the cakes on dessert section relied to much on chocolate cakes in various types.

Service was okay, I think they were overwhelmed once the crowd was starting pouring in.

A bit confusing on their counter arrangement, I expected the sushi counter to be next to tempura but it's on next lane.

Tables next to window was dimmer as there was no direct lighting above it.

For the price they are charging, it definitely being peg on upmarket hotel buffet but somehow I felt it is not really a buffet I am keen to return...

The fave section

The wet tissue which expanded when poured with water

A new menu, I found the food tag on display was similar to local restaurant and not classy as what hotel should display

The Indian section

Dessert section

Ice Cream section

The mooncakes

Salmon sashimi and california rolls

My tempura with cold cha-soba

Baked gindara with long beans and kani croquette

The seafood 

The black pepper crayfish

The wagyu beef

The cubes wagyu beef, bean sprouts and prawns

The Mentaiko Lobster

The made on the spot orange crepe

Some chocolate desserts

Green Tea ice cream

Triple Three

Mandarin Orchard Singapore

Level 5

333 Orchard Road

S 238867

Dining Reservations: +65 6831 6288/71

Operating Hours

Daily
Breakfast: 6.30am – 10.00am
Lunch: 12.00pm – 2.30pm
Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.00pm

Sunday International Lunch   
12.00pm - 3.00pm

Island Cafe @ Tang Orchard

Island Cafe at Tang Orchard is my comfort eating place, if you couldn't find any seats around Orchard, just come here and most probably you will get one. 

Service is always excellent, friendly and attentive service from familiar faces.  Selection of dishes are very palatable to most of patrons. It has Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Western dishes for your selection.

From what I've tried so far, the ones we like are Penang Char Kwey Tiauw, Crayfish fried rice, Chicken Rice set (the most popular as sometimes it ran out), Chicken Briyani Rice and my fave appetizer, the Tahu Telor, their version is the best one compared to others.

I do hope Tang will continue to keep the Island Cafe once they are done with renovation, it's quite a gem and anyone who comes across this cafe most likely will like it and return for 2nd time.

What I also like from this cafe is their selection of drinks, it's quite comprehensive from teas to mocktails, and special drink menu also appears for alternate months.

If you never been there and happen to be around Tang, just proceed to 4th floor and it is located at the other direction of the elevator/near the escalator.

Will return again and again...

The entrance to Cafe

View to tables along the window, they have some seats at the balcony area

Wall decor, it changed from my last visit

View from our table

I do like how the decor of this cafe, it's simple but feel the warmth and cohesive even though it has different textures, patterns and materials.

Simple menu packs with punches

The special drink of the month, I wanted to try these teas next time

The normal arrangement on table, they will change the utensils after your order if necessary.

The best I've encountered for Penang Char Kwey Tiauw in Singapore, it's definitely my liking and I could request for No Cockles. Far cry from Singapore version that usually oily, mix with yellow noodle and with sweet soya sauce.

It has prawns, squid, chinese pork sausage sans cockles as per my request

Trying the special of the month, Soursop Smoothies..Refreshing and Sourish for sure

Island Cafe @ Tangs Orchard
310 Orchard Road 
Singapore 238864
Tel: 6737-5500

http://www.tangs.com.sg/lifestyle-concepts/islandcafe.php

Opens from: 

Mon - Thu, Sat: 10.30am - 9.30pm

Fri: 10:30am - 11:00pm
Sun: 11:00am - 8.30pm

Salt Grill & Sky Bar - Part II

Back to Salt Grill and Sky Bar and this time, I did remember to take photo of the interior before it got dark, that's why I am posting this restaurant again; and first time I tried their steaks range.

This time we got the table closer to the slope going up to Sky Bar but still by the window seats.

Service standard is still excellent and prompt as usual.

Again, it's one of my fave place for celebrating an occasion or to impress your guests.

 

Always admired the ceiling

The pretty standing chandelier

View to kitchen counter

A impressive work

The tasty breads, I couldn't get it enough with those seeds and vinegar oil dips

The Luke Mangan's Martini

My lycheetini

The champagne

My fave appetizer, the 'glass' Sydney Omelette of crab meat and miso broth

The striploin with green beans and red wine au jus

Rib eye with red wine au jus

View on the night

A stylish modern restrooms

Illuminating view to the city from restroom..:)

While waiting for our elevator

The elevator, reminded me of Le Jules Verne at Eiffel Tower

Salt Grill and Sky Bar by Luke Mangan

ION Orchard, Level 55

Private lift from Level 4

2 Orchard Turn

Singapore

http://saltgrill.com/

Opens daily with hours for:

Lunch from 11.30 am to 2 pm

Dinner from 6 pm to 10 pm

All Day Bites from 11.30 am to 5 pm

Sky Bar from 6 pm to 11.30 pm

Dress Code: Smart Casual