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After months of renovation, Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro reopens with refreshed interiors, captivating artwork, and an updated menu, cementing its place as Singapore’s top destination for Chūka Szechwan Ryori cuisine.
Menu highlights include the Steamed Kinmedai with Szechwan suan la sauce and Japanese yuba, alongside the seasonal Monkfish Liver Xiao Long Bao, a modern dim sum delight. The iconic mapo tofu is now available in its classic version or upgraded with wagyu beef tendon, both paired with premium Hokkaido rice.
Don’t miss the Foie Gras Chawanmushi with crab roe sauce or the Szechwan-style Stir-fried Hokkaido Mangalica Pork with aromatic Japanese garlic shoots—perfect with bowls of fluffy rice to complete the flavorful experience.
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Azuki Red Bean Pine Nut Mooncake
Shisen Hanten
From now to 30 September, the Crystal Jade Group of restaurant concepts will be paying homage to Singapore’s rich heritage with familiar specialities and reimagined classics. Over at Crystal Jade Golden Palace, get ready to be well pampered starting with the Abalone with Black Garlic Bak Kut Teh that is served in a teapot, a broth with so much depth in flavours you will drink every sip of it.
My parents love the next dish of Nanyang Fresh Rojak with Roasted Duck, which brings a new spin to the classic salad with an umami rich sauce. The Sautéed Squid and Petai is a dish calling out for a bowl of rice as both ingredients are elevated with the piquant homemade sambal. For our main, we got the Nyonya Fried Vermicelli Mee Siam with Assorted Seafood, the rice noodles having a wok hei aroma and coated evenly with the rempah. We ended with Durian Chendol in Coconut and I ❤️ SG Pudding.
Once a hawker has mastered a dish, they don’t really need to sell anything else. Every customer can be seen devouring a bowl of 𝐁𝐀𝐊 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐄 ($𝟖/𝟏𝟎/𝟏𝟐/𝟏𝟓).
I initially thought it was quite pricey, but portions are generoussss🙂↕️ The pork liver is also the softest and least pungent I've ever had. Would prefer the chilli to be spicier but I can see why this earned 1 Michelin star!🌟
The desserts were outstanding ,super complex flavours n delicious 🤤
We came back to Shinjii after over 12 years, and frankly that was a letdown. The food and service were good, but frankly underwhelming, compared to other top sushi restaurants in Singapore, like Ki-sho, Ashino when it was still operating, or even Jinhonten. We had the Omakase Wa for dinner, and it was not good value at $350++. No memorable signature dish. They even forgot to offer parking voucher (which didn’t even cover the full cost of parking for the duration of the meal!)
We came back to Shinjii after over 12 years, and frankly that was a letdown. The food and service were good, but frankly underwhelming, compared to other top sushi restaurants in Singapore, like Ki-sho, Ashino when it was still operating, or even Jinhonten. We had the Omakase Wa for dinner, and it was not good value at $350++. No memorable signature dish. They even forgot to offer parking voucher (which didn’t even cover the full cost of parking for the duration of the meal!)
We came back to Shinjii after over 12 years, and frankly that was a letdown. The food and service were good, but frankly underwhelming, compared to other top sushi restaurants in Singapore, like Ki-sho, Ashino when it was still operating, or even Jinhonten. We had the Omakase Wa for dinner, and it was not good value at $350++. No memorable signature dish. They even forgot to offer parking voucher (which didn’t even cover the full cost of parking for the duration of the meal!)
We came back to Shinjii after over 12 years, and frankly that was a letdown. The food and service were good, but frankly underwhelming, compared to other top sushi restaurants in Singapore, like Ki-sho, Ashino when it was still operating, or even Jinhonten. We had the Omakase Wa for dinner, and it was not good value at $350++. No memorable signature dish. They even forgot to offer parking voucher (which didn’t even cover the full cost of parking for the duration of the meal!)
That crab cake & asparagus was awesome
This is the only Crystal Jade with a Michelin star, and it’s a notch above the crystal jade stainless steel palace takashimaya, both in terms of food quality and ambiance. Avoid the Peking Duck though, it is mediocre compared to Imperial Treasure on the same floor of Paragon. Service is attentive, but incredibly slow and with mistakes.
This is the only Crystal Jade with a Michelin star, and it’s a notch above the crystal jade stainless steel palace takashimaya, both in terms of food quality and ambiance. Avoid the Peking Duck though, it is mediocre compared to Imperial Treasure on the same floor of Paragon. Service is attentive, but incredibly slow and with mistakes.