Last but certainly not least of what we had from their small plates section:
ππππ πππ¬π‘ ($16++)
π Cabbage, Green Tomato, Mustard, Dill
The exterior batter provides a welcomed crunch, as you bite in to unveil a dense, meaty mini-patty. The slaw on top is necessary to cut through the heaviness of the meat.
Thanks Evan (@indulgentism) for the invite & Team Origin Bar for the hospitality! π
πππ© πππ¨ ππ’πππ¬ ($12++)
π½ Vietnamese Style Roasted Corn, Lager, Butter, Chilli
This is also part of the Small menu. It's practically a Mexican kueh pie tee - reminiscent of the buttery goodness of elotes at Cinco de Mayo parades. This fusion experiment works!
Thanks Evan (@indulgentism) for the invite & Team Origin Bar for the hospitality! π
Also part of Origin Bar's "Bar Bites" menu (served from 5:30 - 11PM) are these ππΌπ°π»π» plates. Great options if you're looking for bite-sized nibbles to share:
ππ«πππ€ & ππ«ππ°π§ ($12++)
π¦ Smoked Tiger Prawn, Paprika, Yuzu, Caviar, Coriander
An explosion of refreshing flavours in my mouth - smokey, umami, & zesty. I love the contrast of the crispy light cracker with the freshness of the prawn.
Thanks Evan (@indulgentism) for the invite & Team Origin Bar for the hospitality! π
Their "Bar Bites" menu is served from 5:30 - 11PM, & here another good dish from the π»π°ππΆπ΄ section:
ππ¨π§ππ₯ππ¬π¬ ππ‘ππ«ππ¨ππ₯ ππ’ππ¬ ($28++)
π· Pork Ribs, Homemade BBQ Sauce, Lime
Thanks Evan (@indulgentism) for the invite & Team Origin Bar for the hospitality! π
Truth be told, I've never had a nibble at Origin Bar until this tasting π€ I had high expectations, because it's Shangri-La after all.. & I've also enjoyed the food at Origin Grill multiple times + have brought friends & family there to feast together.
From the Bar Bites menu, π»π°ππΆπ΄ section:
ππ‘π’ππ€ππ§ πππ¨ ($18++)
π Panko Fried Chicken, Kimchi Mayo, Cabbage, Chives
Thanks Evan (@indulgentism) for the invite & Team Origin Bar for the hospitality! π
The INFINITY cocktail menu is beautifully designed & a good read - admittedly, I didn't get to read through everything thoroughly that night. Will do so the next time I'm back π
ππ ππ¨ ππ ππ¨ ($26++)
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Fords Gin Distilled Ketchup, Mezcal, Green Tomato
Thanks Evan (@indulgentism) for the invite & Team Origin Bar for the hospitality! π
I would expect that not all of these "future-forward creations" would be my cup of tea, but from the brief read I had of their menu, I'm mostly curious to try.
ππ©π₯ππ¬π‘ & πππ¬π‘ ($27++, left)
π₯ Whey Cordial, Raspberry, Amaretto, No. 3 Gin
π ππ’π¬π‘ ππ πππ―ππ« ππ§ππ¬ ($27++, right)
π§ Burnt Butter, Aquavit, Berries, Highland Park 12
Thanks Evan (@indulgentism) for the invite & Team Origin Bar for the hospitality! π
Shangri-la's Origin Bar has launched their newest cocktail menu - INFINITY! This adventurous menu captures the talented bartenders' far-fetched ideas in 18 unique drinks.
Here's a sneak peek of some of their creations that I had - & coincidentally, both of these are served on a neat coaster with a story behind them:
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ππ ππ₯ππ¬ππ’π ($27++, left)
π Peach, Oolong, Cranberry Wine, Patron Silver
ππ’π§πππ©π©π₯πππ¨π₯πππ ($25++, right)
π Pine, Caramelised Apple, Coconut Water, Naked Malt Whisky
Thanks Evan (@indulgentism) for the invite & Team Origin Bar for the hospitality! π
[B3] Prawn & Char Siew ($5.80 nett)
There are a total of 3 prawns & a lot more char siew hidden under the skin. Prawns had a great crunch to them, & charsiew was delicious. Would order this again!
Hope to try the special skins next time as that is something really unique.
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In general, the cheung fun I had were alright. Would've liked a little bit more sauce, although these weren't dry by any means. Silky smooth skin was the best part.
The chilli is somewhat lacking - pales in comparison to my personal favourite cheung fun. Perhaps good for those who don't enjoy spicy food.
[A2] Egg & Veggie ($4.90 nett)
The veggie is a little odd to me from the contrasting texture perspective. Not sure how I feel about it. Personal preference, I reckon. Loved the egg though.
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Unfortunately, Grandpa Cheung Fun didn't have the pink dragonfruit skin or green veggie skin (+$0.20nett each) that I wanted to try... So I just got the regular cheung fun.
Overall, I enjoyed what I had I would return to patronize this stall again!
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The main courses are even more substantial than the appetizers (obviously)... I was so happy to be able to share them & try a greater variety than if I dined alone π«Άπ»
π³ππππ ππππππππππ / π΄πππ πͺππππππ
πΈπ¬ Our Singapore Laksa ($34++)
π¦ Seafood Fried Hokkien Mee ($30++)
π Angus Beef Short Rib Goulash ($54++)
I'm partial to the noodle dishes; the laksa & hokkien mee won my heart with their robust flavours & fresh seafood. Also, considering you're dining in a hotel, this is a good price point.. & these dishes were considerably cheaper than the goulash.
Thanks Accela Communications for the invite & Lobby Lounge + Intercontinental Singapore for the hospitality! π