TIEN COURT

Copthorne Kings Hotel Singapore, 403 Havelock Road, S(169632) TEL: 6318 3193/98 millenniumhotels.com

Chef Ho Tien Tsai’s signature dishes such as the Taiwan-inspired braised pork trotter noodles (a recipe in place for 26 years) continue to lure loyal diners back for his exemplary cooking and superb roasted meats. For the uninitiated, the breakdown of dishes is about 70 per cent Cantonese, 20 per cent Sichuanese and 10 per cent Taiwanese, which allow for a diverse flavour profile. Service, while lacking finesse, is friendly and prompt, instantly putting diners at ease if you’re not looking to impress. Wines by the glass are practically non-existent and the uninspiring wine list stocks the usual entrylevel suspects.