PEACH BLOSSOMS

Marina Mandarin Singapore, Level 5,

6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, S(039594) TEL: 6845 1111 Looking to sample authentic Cantonese cuisine? Peach Blossoms at Marina Mandarin has always been regarded as a stalwart—and for good reason. This is the perfect place to bring guests or business associates for a meal, as the food doesn’t disappoint. For lunch, have a go at its dim sum buffet; must-tries include the baked lobster blanketed with gooey cheese; and pan-fried foie gras with smoked duck, best eaten with deep-fried mantou buns. You can also savour a variety of flavours from the à la carte menu; start with the Five Combination Platter that includes light bites and deep-fried goodies. For something that’s both decadent and refreshing, go for the chilled abalone with konbu and jellyfish with yuzu sauce. The tangy notes from the yuzu bring out the delicate flavour profile of the abalone. Tom yum may be a Thai classic, but the tom yum goong with otak, served in a whole coconut, is given a Cantonese spin and tastes as delicious as it is intriguing. Beautifully plated, the dish has a unique spicysweet flavour that’s incredibly moreish.