Make the most out of your mealtime with our round-up of timely treats
January 2019 is off to a good start with some of our favourite restaurants moving to more accessible locations, while others are offering not-to-be-missed special menus.
1. Chef's Table at Capella Singapore
It might be too cold to visit Kyoto this time of the year, but you can still savour its delicious offerings at Capella Singapore’s Kyoto Gourmet Festival happening in the next two weeks.
Two Japanese chefs will be coming down to prepare satisfying kaiseki menus made with ingredients flown in from Kyoto. First up is chef Yozo Ueda, chef-owner of two-Michelin-starred Ankyu, who will craft The Beauty of Kaiseki from January 9 to 13 (dinner only). Bring an appetite so you can fully appreciate his signature dishes like the persimmon with fine sesame paste and roasted chestnuts accompanied by monaka ice cream.
From January 16 to 20, dig into chef-owner Akira Umehara of Sushidokoro Man’s immaculate sushi. Again, it’s best to come with an empty stomach so you’ll have space for his grilled mackerel with sudachi (citrus fruit) and chrysanthemum flower, grilled Kyoto beef and an array of his signature hand-rolled sushi creations.
Chef's Table | 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, S(098297) | 6591 5089 | chefstable.singapore@capellahotels.com
(Related: Kyoto's Best Chefs Cook To Inspire New Traditions)