Old and New of Singapore

In my brief visit to Singapore, I had the chance to sample the new and the old.

We went to db Bistro Moderne, owned by Daniel Boulud, at the brand new Marina Bay Sands complex for a late supper. At S$55, the home made pasta with 3g of white truffle was on the expensive side. However the fragrance of the dish was obvious and quality of service was excellent.

Upon leaving I visited Yet Con Restaurant, an institution serving Hainan chicken rice for 70 years. The traditional dining room didn’t offer much room. But the chicken rice was top notch.

Details: 
db Bistro Moderne 
B1-48, Galleria Level 
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 
2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 
http://danielnyc.com/dbbistroSingapore.html 
http://www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Restaurants/Fine-Dining/DB-Bistro-Moderne/ 


Yet Con Chicken Rice Restaurant 
25 Purvis Street, Singapore
(Opposite national library, next to Raffles Hotel)

Mellben Seafood (Singapore)

Taking a trip back to the memory lane, I wish to go back to a crab feast that I had in Singapore. Rather than going to the regular tourist spots along the east coast, my cousins took me to Mellben Seafood restaurant which is hidden among housing estates in the centre of the island.

The signature crab hotpot is a must. The crab is soaked inside the pot with this milky texture, flavourful soup. Make sure you order an extra serving of noodles to soak up all the soup.

I am salivating just by thinking about it.

Details:
Mellben Seafood
232 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Singapore