{Media Invite} Monkey Magic with Peony Jade
Time flies so rapidly and now it is entering the Chinese New Year — the Monkey Year in particular. Restaurants have come up with their own unique CNY menus and decorations to celebrate the vibrancy of the Monkey Year and Peony Jade is no different.
Keppel Club
Peony Jade @ Keppel Club
Location:
Bukit Chermin Road (Off Telok Blangah Road)
Keppel Club (Level M)
Singapore 109918
Tel: 6276 9138, 6375 5562
Operating Hours:
Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 14:30 & 18:00 – 23:00
Sat & Sun, 10:00 – 15:30 & 18:00 – 23:00
Cantonese Opera Performance
We were welcomed with a very fun and vibrant Cantonese Opera performance with Sun Wukong (Monkey God) jumping about gleefully in our midst 🙂
First up, both the hubs and myself loved their Pu’er Tea served because it smelt and tasted very fragrant. We were told that they included glutinous rice in the tea which rendered it to be so smooth tasting upon inquiring with the restaurant crew.
“Instant Enormous Windfall, Good Health and Longevity” – Monkey-shaped Yu Sheng
猴（厚）瑞添财，连年步步高捞生
How can we not Lo Hei for this festive occasion?
The “Instant Enormous Windfall, Good Health & Longevity” – Monkey-shaped Yu Sheng (SGD388.88 ~ 10 pax) served its purpose. I think its the cutest Yu Sheng ever seen for 2016.
“Instant Enormous Windfall, Good Health and Longevity” – Monkey-shaped Yu Sheng
猴（厚）瑞添财，连年步步高捞生
According to the manager of the restaurant, this Yu Sheng is a fusion of the East and West and lavish ingredients such as Lobster from Canada, Premium 2-head Golden Abalone from Australia, Geoduck Clam, Tuna (Sashimi-grade), Salmon (Sashimi-Grade), Crispy Salmon Fish Skin, Champagne Jelly, Lychee Pulp-pops and Edible 18K Gold Leaves were used in this mixture.
The Yu Sheng is then garnished and dressed with Fresh Apricot and Peach Jam dressing, and Peony Jade’s deep-fried Thin Taro Strips, Roasted Pine Nuts and Toasted Sesame Seeds.
“Instant Enormous Windfall, Good Health and Longevity” – Monkey-shaped Yu Sheng
猴（厚）瑞添财，连年步步高捞生
When it comes to Lo Hei, the luckiest person of the table will end up with a plate full of sashimi whereas the most pathetic might end up with the other garnishings.. Hence it is wise for you to aim at the premium ingredients before they are being “snatched” by others!
“Instant Enormous Windfall, Good Health and Longevity” – Monkey-shaped Yu Sheng
猴（厚）瑞添财，连年步步高捞生
Do note that the “Instant Enormous Windfall, Good Health & Longevity” – Monkey-shaped Yu Sheng is only available for dine-in at both Peony Jade outlets and 1 day advance order is required for food preparation.
The Yu Sheng tasted queer with the herby taste from mint leaves which were not so much to my liking though.
“Progress and Advancement Wealth” – Sautéed Boston Lobster with Egg White topped with Crispy Golden Convoy, Fish Roe and Caviar
禧龙添满福（鱼子，瑶柱，蛋白炒波士顿龙虾）
Feeling like having something bland and yet posh at Peony Jade? The “Progress and Advancement Wealth” – Sautéed Boston Lobster with Egg White topped with Crispy Golden Convoy, Fish Roe and Caviar (SGD128.88 ~ 8 pax) is definitely for YOU!
Presented in a somewhat 2-dimensional way (perfect for flatly) in a gigantic round plate, this dish consists of Lobster Meat set on Silky Egg White with the light-savoury-yet-rich-caviar.
Oh a note of caution – the brownish tree branches on the plate are solely for decoration purposes only, not suitable for consumption!
“Triumph” – Premium Black Truffle and Braised Whole Abalone Poon Choi
满载而归珍饈( 黑松露原隻发财鮑鱼盆菜)
Pricing: SGD88.88/ pax, min order of 2 sets
SGD498.88 for Medium Pot (serves 6 pax)
SGD698.88 for Large Pot (serves 10 pax)
By the way, I was told by a friend that Poon Choi (盆菜) literally means “basin vegetables” when translated from Cantonese is traditionally served to the Emperor in wooden wash basins during the Song Dynasty.
Nowadays as the world progresses, people are no longer satisfied with a mere basin of vegetables but have higher expectations and hence the Poon Choi served in restaurants usually contain a mixture of pricey seafood.
“Triumph” – Premium Black Truffle & Braised Whole Abalone Poon Choi 满载而归珍饈( 黑松露原隻发财鮑鱼盆菜)
Peony Jade‘s interpretation of Poon Choi – the “Triumph” – Premium Black Truffle and Braised Whole Abalone Poon Choi is a pot with 12 premium ingredients – Shaved Black Truffles, 6-Head Whole Abalone from Australia, Dace Fish (Red Grouper), Shrimp Balls with Foie Gras, Fresh Plump Scallops, Spikes Sea Cucumber from South Africa, King-Size Prawns, Shitake Mushrooms Premium Golden Oysters, De-shelled Crab Claws, High-Grade Fish Maw, Taro and Broccoli.
“Triumph” – Premium Black Truffle & Braised Whole Abalone Poon Choi 满载而归珍饈( 黑松露原隻发财鮑鱼盆菜)
Indeed the taste was so rich that I thought I would be damn full just by eating this dish alone!
“Abounding Wealth” – Pit-fire Roasted Deboned Suckling Pig Rolls with Fragrant Wok- fried Glutinous rice and Chinese sausages (SGD198.88 / half; SGD388.88 / full)
黄金大丰收,大地亨通 (玉河畔发财鸿运生炒腊味糯米乳猪)
Next up, we have the “Abounding Wealth” – Pit-fire Roasted Deboned Suckling Pig Rolls with Fragrant Wok- fried Glutinous rice and Chinese sausages (SGD198.88 / half; SGD388.88 / full).
“Abounding Wealth” – Pit-fire Roasted Deboned Suckling Pig Rolls with Fragrant Wok- fried Glutinous rice & Chinese sausages.
黄金大丰收,大地亨通 (玉河畔发财鸿运生炒腊味糯米乳猪)
We were told that Ms. Piglet is imported from Malaysia and it so happened that she was throwing a tantrum that night which made her skin so so hard instead of being perfectly crisp with melt-in-your-mouth velvety texture 🙁
We were speculating that Ms. Piglet might not have obtained the perfect tan from the Chef in the kitchen but the restaurant manager explained that the fault might have lied with Ms. Piglet herself.
“Abounding Wealth” – Pit-fire Roasted Deboned Suckling Pig Rolls with Fragrant Wok- fried Glutinous rice & Chinese sausages.
黄金大丰收,大地亨通 (玉河畔发财鸿运生炒腊味糯米乳猪)
Jokes aside, we personally think that there is still room for improvement in the consistency of the dishes served in Peony Jade especially when diners are paying premium prices to enjoy the food at the reputable dining outlet.
“Triumphant Harvest and Longevity” Gift Set (SGD118.80)
灵猴献桃添寿 ,乐陶陶礼盒
Looking for impressive corporate gifts to impress your business partners?
Then this super duper cute “Triumphant Harvest and Longevity” Gift Set (SGD118.80) with adorable monkeys crafted with chocolate might be the coolest things you must get to welcome the Monkey Year!
“Triumphant Harvest & Longevity” Gift Set (SGD118.80)
灵猴献桃添寿 ,乐陶陶礼盒
Laid atop of soil-looking Nestle Cereal – Koko Krunch and decorated with peach-like pastries, this gift set is simply too adorable not to stare at!
“Triumphant Harvest & Longevity” Gift Set (SGD118.80)
灵猴献桃添寿 ,乐陶陶礼盒
Pray hard that the monkey can last throughout CNY without melting under the warm climate though *LOL*
“Double Blessings” and “Bountiful Treasures” Chinese Pastry Gift Sets (SGD68.88 per set)
Do you have sweet cravings?
You can opt to get the “Double Blessings” (exquisitely handcrafted Kumquat-shaped Mochi and Peach-shaped Pastries) and “Bountiful Treasures” (signature flaky Teochew Orh-Ni Pastry with Egg Yolk) Chinese Pastry Gift Sets (SGD68.88 per set) for your loved ones to show your sweetness instead!
Peach-Shaped Pastries with Low Sugar White Lotus and Macadamia Nuts
The pastries tasted delectable and I loved the pastries from “Double Blessings” gift set the most as I love how the texture and taste resemble Snow Skin Mooncakes!
Kumquat-shaped Mochi filled with Yuzu-infused White Lotus Paste
It seemed that mid-autumn is back again right after a few months after tasting the Kumquat and Peach pastries *LOL*
Peony Jade’s Signature Flaky Teochew Orh-ni Pastry with Egg Yolk
Check out the playful CNY Décor!
Peony Jade 100% Mao Shan Wang Durain Layered Nian Gao (SGD88.80 per order) ~ serves up to 10-12 pax
Leaving the best best best to the last – that’s so my style.
Am so loving this decadent 100% Mao Shan Wang Durain Layered Nian Gao (rice cake). With alternating layers of Mao Shan Wang Durain flesh and thinly sliced chewy Nian Gao, this dessert tasted so exquisite that I might consider forking out SGD88.80 to bring it home!
Peony Jade 100% Mao Shan Wang Durain Layered Nian Gao (SGD88.80 per order) ~ serves up to 10-12 pax
As traditional Chinese, I understand that some of you still enjoy having your reunion dinners in the comfort of your own homes as you get to taste your mom’s home-cooked flavours and it is a lot more affordable too!
Hence, when it comes to CNY, it wouldn’t be complete with the goodies to be served to visiting guests!
Peony Jade has a booth at Takashimaya Atrium from now till 6 February 2016 showcasing their new year goodies. Featured in the photo below are 2 of their new flavours for cookies – the Salted Egg Yolk Cookies (SGD32.88) and Fragrant Lychee Cookies (SGD32.88).
Salted Egg Yolk and Fragrant Lychee Cookies (SGD32.88 each)
The hubs said he likes the savoury Salted Egg Yolk Sookies but the presentation of the cookie could have been improved as we realised that the pastry skin of the heart-shaped Salted Egg Yolk Cookies fall off pretty easily and some of them looked bald after opening the tin.
I would personally prefer the Fragrant Lychee Cookies because it is very fragrant as the name suggests but the taste is still somewhat subtle.
You may consider visiting Peony Jade‘s booth @ Takashimaya Atrium to sample their wares and happy shopping for CNY!
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Special thanks to Peony Jade and 37 Communications for hosting this media tasting and for the delectable new year cookies!
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CNY Shopping
On a separate note, have you guys done your CNY Shopping? Its always good to start early before all the good stuff gets snatched!
If not, you may check out Picodi for deals on sites such as Zalora, Redmart, Dressabelle and many more!
Have fun shopping!
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