Swap the usual steaks and meat-focused menus for a lavish spread of seafood this Father’s Day. Here are some restaurants to consider for Father’s Day 2024 celebration in Singapore this weekend.
Hai Tien Lo
From now till Jun 16, Hai Tien Lo presents two set menus for Father’s Day, showcasing nostalgic and elegant Cantonese cuisine. Diners can look forward to the eight-course “Harmony Parents Feast” menu ($188++ per person) featuring wholesome dishes such asBraised Lobster with Fish Maw and Superior Stock, Wok-fried Australian Scallops with Prawns, Seasonal Vegetables, and Truffle Sauce, and Braised Whole Abalone with Homemade Bean Curd, Seasonal Vegetables and Oyster Sauce.
A six-course “Heart-Warming Kinship Platter” ($178++ per person) is also available for the festivities. The exquisite platter showcases favourites such as the Sliced Crispy Barbecued Suckling Pig, Jelly Fish, Scallops, Prawn Paste, wrapped with Vermicelli, Double-boiled Lobster, Abalone, Fish Maw, and Young Coconut, and the Sauteed Dragon Grouper Roll, Asparagus, Lily Bulbs, with Signature Homemade XO Chilli Sauce.
Hai Tien Lo is at Pan Pacific Singapore, Level 3, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595. For reservations, call 6826 8240 or email [email protected].
Red House Seafood
Treat dad to a Nanyang-style feast at Red House Seafood, as the homegrown restaurant chain presents an array of dishes, from outlet exclusives to familiar soul-satisfying classics. The Parents Day eight-course set menu ($98 per person, minimum two persons) is perfect for families. Mouth-watering creations include Kung Fu Crabmeat Prawn Roll, Fresh Pineapple Chicken Satay, Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber & Dried Scallop Soup, Sauteed Pork Jowl with Shrimp Roe & Taro Fritters served with Broccolini, and Giant Grouper Fillet in Seafood Broth infused with Martell Cordon Bleu.
The “Ya Lim” Baked Mud Crab, an exclusive dish that is available as part of the course menu, is a 1980s Malaysian classic that features plump mud crabs whose sweet and flaky flesh is accentuated by a sticky, piquant sauce of malt honey, soy sauce, and star anise. Relive the celebratory spirit of the Lunar New Year with the Prosperity Longevity Noodles ‘Lo Hei’ Style, a lavish ensemble that resembles an elegantly plated ‘Yu Sheng’ with longevity noodles at the centre. Conclude with the Chilled Passion Fruit with Lemongrass Jelly, followed by Steamed Longevity Buns for a sweet finale. Additionally, dads dine for free with every four set menus ordered. The promotion is valid until Jun 30.
Red House Seafood is at Grand Copthorne, Esplanade and Clarke Quay. To book, visit www.redhouseseafood.com.
Colony, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
Colony’s Crab Fest — an exclusive two-day dinner event on Jun 14 and 15 — will delight dads who love seafood. Look forward to crabs presented in a variety of cooking styles across seven conservatory kitchens. Tuck into dishes from crab dum biryani and crab masala from The Tandoor, to braised flower crab vermicelli and soft-shell crab with golden mantou from The Wok.
Other masterful culinary highlights include the unusual but exquisite pairings of king crab with compressed watermelon and horseradish mascarpone cream; soft shell-crab spaghetti with Singapore Chilli Crab sauce; and crab truffle naan. Executive Pastry Chef Richard Long also works his magic on dessert, in the form of a crab pudding with Singapore Chilli Crab ice cream. Guests enjoy a seafood ice bucket and themed mocktail upon arrival. The dinner is priced from $158 per adult and is inclusive of unlimited soft drinks, with champagne and wine available as add-ons.
Colony is at Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore,S039799. For reservations, call 6434 5288 or visit colony.com.sg/offers.
Ginkyo by Kinki
The modern Japanese bistro promises an exciting Father’s Day Weekend on Jun 15 and 16, spotlighting a contemporary menu of Japanese favourites served in a convivial setting. A complimentary glass of Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc sets the tone for the meal, followed by the bistro’s iconic Rock & Roll makis, including the AC/DC Dynamite, featuring a tempura-fried mixed seafood rice roll capped by Japanese cucumber with raw seafood, avocado, and drizzled over with house-made Sriracha sweet soy.
Indulge in Ginkyō’s exclusive rice crispies like the Uni, Caviar, Ikura, which brims with fresh Japanese seafood given a luxury flourish with caviar and edible gold flakes; or go for hearty mains like the Okonomi-Rosti ($32), a creative take on the classic okonomiyaki but with shredded potatoes and Hokkaido scallops as the base and topped with generous amounts of bonito flakes, mentaiko sauce, and shredded seaweed. Complement the food with a creative cocktail menu of east meets west, with drinks such as Blackout, which blends charcoal-infused shochu, Campari, and sweet vermouth; or the Ohh-Shancho, crafted with shiitake-infused kakubin Japanese whisky with subtle earthy undertones and a subtle hint of spice from the Sansho pepper.
Ginkyo by Kinki is at 7 Holland Village Way, #03-01 to 04, One Holland Village, Singapore 275748. For more information, visit ginkyo.sg.
The Line, Shangri-La Singapore
The Line is pulling out all the stops for Father’s Day this year with a seafood-centric buffet brunch. Available on 16 June 2024 from 12pm to 3pm and priced at $148 per adult, the buffet includes free flow of soft drinks, chilled juices, coffee, and tea. Kick off the meal with appetisers such as freshly sliced sashimi and a seafood platter, before indulging in the ocean’s bounty served in a myriad of cooking styles.
The outdoor BBQ station offers an extensive spread of both meat and seafood cooked fresh on the grill and straight to the plate. There is also an array of savoury delights from the carving station. Round off the experience at the Dessert Station with baked pastries, cakes, and other sweet meats.
The Line is at Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350. For reservations, call 6213 4398 or visit bit.ly/SLSDAD2024.
Maison Boulud Singapore
Seafood takes centre stage at Maison Boulud, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud’s latest dining venture at Marina Bay Sands. Like its award-winning sister concept in Montreal, the 146-seater French restaurant carries Chef Boulud’s signature style of cooking, which embodies soulful French cuisine, inspired by his travels around the world. Creative interpretations of French dishes are made using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Must-try items include the signature seafood platter, brimming with oysters, Maine lobsters, and prawns, as well as Mediterranean-inspired claypot rice where a confit Chilean sea bass is drizzled in a black pepper squid ink sauce.
Take dad on a leisurely weekend brunch, which takes place exclusively Fridays to Sundays until 4.30pm and features a lavish spread of half dozen freshly sourced French oysters, an exquisite trio of salmon, tuna, and crab tartar, and a two-hour free-flow champagne service at $88 per person. Or opt for the upsized spread ($176), where diners can enjoy a dozen French oysters, topped with a touch of opulence with N25 caviar.
Maison Boulud is at B1-15 & L1-83, The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972. For more information, visit marinabaysands.com/restaurants/maison-boulud.html
A version of this article first appeared in epicure.
