PEACH BLOSSOMS

Marina Mandarin Singapore, Level 5,

6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, S(039594) TEL: 6845 1118

Chef Edward Chong’s attempt to break out of traditional Cantonese cuisine conventions have resulted in an innovative menu that surprises at every turn. Take, for example, the baked sea perch drenched in teriyaki sauce that’s accompanied by a refreshing grape salad with a sprinkle of bonito flakes. The same goes for the roasted tomahawk steak, infused with unexpected spices from China’s Xinjiang province and served with green papaya salad. Make it an even merrier feast by ordering the honey-glazed barbecued pork belly; instead of grilling over fire, the cut is marinated in a secret concoction for 12 hours, then cooked sous vide for six hours before a layer of sugar is caramelised using a blowtorch for an appetising crunch. Always a nice complement to a feast like this is Chinese tea, of which there are 16 varieties available.