Showing posts with label Reunion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reunion. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

[CNY] Reunion Dinner at Hey Kee HK Seafood at Guillemard Road


We visited Hey Kee HK Seafood at Guillemard Road for our Chinese New Year reunion dinner. This restaurant which opened in January this year mimics the Hong Kong style concept of Da Pai Dong (大牌档).


We got there early and took a few photos at the various photo spots outside. 


Checking out the live fishes, lobsters and crabs. Some of the fishes are so unique that I've never even seen before.


We love the atmosphere here, the bright jade green tables and red chairs with the neon signage and posters of famous celebrities, this place really transported us to Hong Kong. 


There's a little barber shop at the corner that was set up just for photo purposes although the appliances there are real. 


The menu is in the form of a newsletter.


We ordered this big pitcher of Homemade Sugar Cane Chestnut Drink ($8.80), where you can still make out the mini sugar canes, water chestnuts, carrots and imperatae. This is a traditional Chinese drink that cools the body and reduce heatiness. The drink's natural sweetness makes it perfect. 


We began the feasting with this Prosperity Abalone Yusheng ($68) which was my first Lo-Hei for 2024. In this Dragon year, let's all Huat together! 


Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple ($22.80), good thing we ordered this dish in Large portion. It was yummy. 


Fried Chicken Wings with Garlic ($12.80) was nice too but the garlic was a little bit spicy and my girl was very sensitive to spicy so she did not eat more. We had wanted to order their famous Temple Street Crispy Roast Chicken but was told that it was sold out for the day. 


Pan Fried Beef Tenderloin Cubes with Potatoes ($36.80) was nice too, cooked with black pepper, the beef cube is tender well marinated. Even for a non-beef lover like me, I can accept it. 


Sizzling Kangkong with Shrimp Sauce in Claypot ($15.80), this dish is quite average for me. Probably because I prefer Kangkong in Sambal chilli. 


Finally the 1.2KG Red Grouper in soy sauce ($144). The most expansive dish of the whole meal must be the highlight right. Feeling like eating at a wedding banquet now. Fish is definitely fresh and good however, I felt that the meat is still slightly rough. 


Overall, I enjoyed this wonderful dinner with my group of friends, we now form the Lucky 7 group and we had this dinner on the 7th Feb at 7.30pm, so it's triple 7 for us. Many thanks to Jessie for planning and organizing this gathering. The food was on the higher end and the total bill was $380+ including GST and excluding service charge. 
 

Hey Kee HongKong Seafood
102 Guillemard Road
#01-01
Singapore 399719



XOXO


Saturday, January 12, 2019

[Event] Usher in the Year of the Pig with Exclusive Chinese New Year Deals and Promotions at Millenia Walk


This year, restaurants and stores at Millenia Walk are providing a special experience for everyone to celebrate the Year of the Pig. For those who are looking for a festive reunion meal, Millenia Walk is the perfect place to go to. From unique meat dishes to satisfy your carnivorous cravings to delicious vegetarian options. Not to mention all the various sweet desserts for there sweet tooths, there is  definitely something amazing for everyone.


I was invited to a private and exclusive Chinese New Year luncheon and I was overjoyed to know that I am allowed to bring my hubby and Rena along with me. I definitely appreciate the effort they took to make this special arrangement especially for Rena. We got to enjoy the special highlights of restaurants, eateries and even cafes in Millenia Walk with a 9-course feast.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CHINESE NEW YEAR MENU FROM THE DIFFERENT RESTAURANTS




The event started with a keg breaking session for a free flow of Premium Lager by PaulanerBrauhaus. We never got to try the beer as Rena was around.



Next we gathered around the 3 tables for a mass Lo Hei. Chinese New Year is never short of Lo Hei. Lo Hei is a cantonese word which individually meant tossing and up, it signifies tossing up a good fortune for the new year. However, after various transformation throughout the history, the Chinese in different parts of the world does Lo Hei differently.

In Singapore, we believed tossing higher gives us more luck! Everyone with their friends and family will partake in the tossing of the yusheng, the main of the ingredient in Lo Hei, to usher in good health and wealth for the Chinese Lunar New Year. We had the Original Yusheng, which is halal-certified, from Poke Doke is is full of fresh sashimi and raw vegetables. A total of 19 ingredients were used in this Yusheng. After the session we went back to our seats and the different dishes were served to us.


For vegetarians, there is the option to go meat-free at Elemen that offers a wholesome and eco-responsible meat-free dining experience that doesn't compromised the taste. They used the purest and freshest ingredients to ensure that diners get the very best in every bite . This Double-Boiled Truffle Soup by Elemen, had rich fragrance of truffle shavings and truffle oil, was slow-cooked for over 6-hours with goji berries, monkey head mushrooms and an assortment of Chinese herbs. The truffle taste was not too strong due to the chinese herbs. I was preparing to receive a conflicting taste. However, mix of chinese and western ingredient actually complimented each other. Not only was it nutritional, it also helped to reduce high blood pressure and promote blood circulation.


We came to the meat dish where meat lovers like my husband could rejoice. We were served the Crispy Pork Belly on Potato Cucumber Salad with Parsley Mousse and Paulaner Dark Beer Sauce by PaulanerBrauhaus. This was my husband's favourite dish of all as the pork belly meat was really juicy and soft. However, I found the skin a little too hard.


Next up was another vegetarian dish, the Yam Ring with Assorted Vegetables from elemen. It had a wide variety of vegetables and the yam ring almost melted immediately as I put it in my mouth. The yam ring was in black colour which is very special.


Another seasonal delicacy came next was the Whole Fortune Smoked Corn-Fed Chicken with House-Pickles by Plentyfull. The dish was marinated with 5 spices, smoked over apple wood chips and served with house pickled daikon, carrot and cucumber. The meat was well marinated with the concocted spices. I recommend trying this as it is only available from 14th January to 19th February.


We also got to satisfy our Japanese food cravings when the Tengawa Signature Truffle Oil Chawanmushi by Tengawa Hokkaido White Curry was served. This was a first of its kind in Singapore from Tengawa and was definitely a must-try for truffle lovers. The aroma of the truffle oil filled the event venue when it was served. The normal taste of chawanmushi came first then before the truffle taste. Again, another fantastic fusion dish.


Borrowdale Award Winning Free Range Pork Loin Katsu Gozen by Saboten was made from free-range pigs. The pork is sourced from an RSPCA approved farm and had no added hormones. This ensured diners that what they ate was safe and free from harm. The meat is a bit tough because there was no moisture infused.


For staples, we had the Torimon Ramen by Uma Uma. This is their famous raman which was both a comforting and traditional match of tori (chicken) and lemon. Thin Hakata noodles, chicken thigh and egg were served in a rich chicken broth that was well-balanced with a hint of citrus. The unique thing about this ramen was that it was boiled for 7-hours with chicken bones instead of their signature pork bones. The lemon added a zest of flavours to the already rich and thick broth.


Any meal had to be completed with desserts. We had the Frozen Smores by The Dark Gallery. This delicious sweet treat was made of a Graham Tart Shell with their Signature 80% Dark Chocolate Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Ganache, and Torched Marshmallow. Though dark chocolate was used, it did not taste as bitter as I imagined them to be. Do visit them as they also offered a variety of other choices.


Feeling thirsty while shopping? Just drop by Super Tea to enjoy a cup of refreshing 凤梨不知春 or Blossom Pineapple, which was a unique blend of pineapple, passion fruit and peach Oolong that truly reflects the essence of modern tea. I was quite surprised that this drink appealed to me as I was not a pineapple lover.


Overall, we had a very enjoyable time, where flavours, from the style of cuisine, from East to West, spreaded all over our taste buds. Indeed A Reunion To Remember!


We also got to bag home some vouchers and a beautiful card holder from ANASTASIA BY RAINE that is made from vegan microfiber leather.



SPEND AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN AMAZING PRIZES

Spend $88: Draw of Great Fortune - Try your luck at the Lucky Draw till 19th Feb :

○ 1st Prize - Bedroom Makeover from Harvey Norman worth $3,000
○ 2nd Prize - Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Tower Fan worth $899
○ 3rd Prize - 2D1N Staycation at Conrad Centennial Singapore worth $500

With a minimum spend of $88 a day, which can be combined with up to 3 receipts of the
same date from any shop at Millenia Walk, you stand a chance to win. Each shopper can
claim up to 10 chances in a day. Present your receipts worth $88 or more at the mall's service
desk to enter the electronic lucky draw.

You can come back the next day and shop more at Millenia Walk to increase your chances of
winning till 19th February. All the chances will be accumulated till the draw date at the end of
the campaign. The more you spend, the more chances you have of winning.

Reunion Giveaways - Consolation Prize for lucky draw

20 x $50 vouchers from Rakuzen Japanese Restaurant
10 x $50 vouchers from Saboten Japanese Restaurant

There will also be a variety of other exciting promotions and giveaways during this festive
period, so be sure to stop by Millenia Walk to be rewarded. The highlights include:

Fashion Fridays Promo: (Every Fri from 18 Jan – 1 Mar)
○ Shop for stylish Chinese New Year outfits at participating fashion stores and get
a $50 Rakuzen Dining Vouchers with a minimum of $350 spent. Valid at Angel
Republic, Stylesuite, Superlatives, Déjà vu Vintage and Hue

Spend $888 - Sweet Sweet Success Valid till 4 Feb
○ Redeem a box of Kueh Lapis (500g) from The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore*
*Maximum of 3 same-day combined original receipts. Limited to 1 redemption per shopper per day

● Spend $50: Parking Treats
○ Be rewarded with complimentary parking this Lunar New Year

● Spend $228: Packets of Good Luck Valid till 4 Feb
○ Receive an exclusive set of limited edition Red Packets*
*Maximum of 3 same-day combined original receipts. Limited to 1 redemption per shopper per day

Different decorative Red Packs available for redemption every six days between 12th
Jan and 4th Feb 2019. Receive an exclusive set of Red Packets, with a new design
released every 6 days!

Design 1 : 12 Jan to 17 Jan
Design 2: 18 Jan to 23 Jan
Design 3: 24 Jan to 29 Jan
Design 4: 30 Jan to 4 Feb

*Maximum of 3 same-day combined original receipts, Limited to 1 redemption per
shopper per day.


So with so many great deals and promotions going on, why not make Millenia Walk a choice when it comes to celebrating this Chinese New Year reunion?

Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039596
Service Desk Tel: 65 6883 1122
Nearest MRT Station: Right above Promenade Station, Circle Line
Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm
URL: http://www.milleniawalk.com
fb: fb.com/milleniawalkofficial
ig: @milleniawalk


XOXO