11 places that deliver the best and most innovative Christmas grub right to your doorstep
Additional notes by Reta Lee
SINGAPORE — If dining out seems like too much of a hassle and you can’t, for the life of you, seem to get a reservation at your favourite restaurant, perhaps ordering some Christmas magic home would be for the best. Invite friends and family over the course of the week (for social distancing purposes) and celebrate Christmas with specially curated menus that bring the festive merriment right to your doorstep.
This year’s bumper crop of unique Christmas menus will spoil you silly with selections that include a Thai-inspired feast, Har Cheong turkey, and a Tze Char Christmas feast for the lovers of all things local. And with restaurants more aware of how carefully consumers are spending their money, you can trust that the prices for this year’s Christmas delivery would be the most competitive ever seen in recent years.
Also, some of the restaurants featured in this list offer deep discounts in partnership with select household credit cards. Do remember to check for such deals and other important information you need to know in the hyperlink provided. Here are 10 restaurants that deliver the best (and most innovative) Christmas grub right to your doorstep.
Blue Jasmine
At Blue Jasmine, Christmas comes with a twist with two roast sets dedicated to the culinary country of Thailand. Diners can look forward to the Festive Roast Turkey set (S$150 nett, for four people) cooked in Esarn-style with smoked chilli sauce and the Festive Roast Beef slathered in Pepper sauce (S$200 nett for four people). Both sets come with Crabmeat Pineapple Fried Rice stir-fried Thai-style with plump crabmeat, pineapple, cashew nut and spring onion, and traditional Thai Mango Sticky Rice for a sweet ending.
Additionally, Blue Jasmine will be giving away four bottles of Tiger Crystal with any order of the festive roasts or its sets. Otherwise, simply spend S$100 at Blue Jasmine’s e-store to enjoy the same offer.
Click for more information and to order | 10 Farrer Park Station Road Level 5 Park Hotel, Farrer Park, 217564; +65 6824 8851
So France
Christmas meals in France are a serious affair—feasting starts on Christmas Eve and goes on for as long as six hours. Bring home some of that holiday indulgence with So France’s special festive menu, that includes such luxuriousness like their homemade Foie Gras Terrine (S$65/250g) or Pate en Croute (S$85/500g), and pair them with toast, sweet jams, and charcuterie.
Meat lovers can also partake in a Roasted Lamb Leg (S$195), or a rack of lamb for two (S$120) served with a side of creamy polenta, ratatouille, and flavourful lamb jus.
Click for more information and to order | 7 Fraser Street Duo Galleria #01-51/56 Bugis MRT, Singapore 189356; +65 6909 6449
Goodwood Park Hotel
For Christmas, Goodwood Park Hotel can be considered an overachiever. Every year, they introduce brand new food concepts that are sure to impress. This year is no different, as they unveil an impressive Asian-inspired ‘Har Cheong’ Turkey (S$118 for 8 turkey pieces) served with Vegetable Rice, accompanied by housemade spicy Thai-style dip and scallion sour cream. The Asian slant is duly followed by a Crispy ‘Char Siew’ Turkey with Pine Nuts Kataifi (S$38 for 8 pieces) and Shredded Turkey with Leek in Sesame Pockets (S$38 for 10 pockets; serves 4 to 6).
Fans of the establishment can also look forward to this year’s sweet creations such as the Ivory Christmas Celebration Log Cake (S$108 for 1kg; available in limited quantity), Christmas Holiday Cabin Log Cake (S$82 for 1kg; available in limited quantity), Chocolate Nutty and Berries Tart (S$68 for 8 pieces), and, of course, the Goodwood Black Thorn Durian Christmas Log Cake (S$88 for 500g).
Click for more information and to order | 22 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228221; +65 6730 1867/68
Marmalade Pantry
At Marmalade Pantry Christmas revellers can bring home an exciting and vast array of carved meats that are sure to excite everyone young and old. In their menu, diners can find a Traditional Whole Roast Turkey with Fresh Herbs (S$128) that comes with traditional accompaniments of homemade gravy and cranberry sauce, and a separate side of Traditional Stuffing (S$24) and a Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Fresh Herbs (S$42).
To add to the gastronomical Yuletide cheer, there’s Marmalade Pantry’s Maple and Clove Glazed Gammon Ham (S$128) and a slow-roasted Silverfern Farm Beef Ribeye (S$98) glazed with a house-made black pepper sauce. To round up the carvery party, a Moroccan Lamb Rack (S$75) perfect for diners with a healthy appetite. It’s tender, cooked to medium-doneness and is sure to be a hit at your next Christmas party.
Click for more information and to order
Oasia Hotel Novena, 8 Sinaran Drive, #01-02/04, Singapore 307470; +65 6664 0348
Oasia Hotel Downtown, 100 Peck Seah Street, #01-01, Singapore 079333; +65 6385 0741
Tablescape, Grand Park City Hall
Tablescape’s Festive Takeaway Set focuses on variety with portions suitably adjusted for a party of two to 10. Each takeaway set comes with cold cuts of Italian parma ham and Spanish Chorizo, Burrata, Tagliatelle, and a slice of Foie Gras. Mains come in the form of an Oven-baked Line Seabass, Roasted Flat Chicken BBQ, and a Braised Lamb Shank that has been braised in red wine, carrots, celery, onions and served with a grilled polenta bramata.
Dessert comes by way of an Artisanal Panettone imported from Italy, made from scratch according to a heritage recipe. On it, there’s raisins, lemon zest, and candied orange which makes for such a great party closer—or opening if dessert first is your thing. Head over to their website for more information on their various deals that make this offer all the more enticing.
S$128+ (for 2 to 3 persons)
S$248+ (for 4 to 6 persons)
S$588+ (for 8 to 10 persons)
Click for more information and to order | 10 Coleman St, Singapore 179809; +65 6730 1867/68
New Ubin Seafood
Nothing screams authentically local more than a spread of zi char over dinner with family and friends—yes, even for a Christmas dinner celebration. A stalwart of all things local, New Ubin Seafood, joins the festive fray with two bundles that will satiate diners with a hankering for something a little closer to home.
Truly Singaporean Tze Char Bundle A (S$178+), comfortably feeds a social-distance friendly party of five and comes with chicken or pork satay, chicken sambal chinchalok with petai, claypot brinjal with salted fish paella, and cabbage with garlic & dried shrimps. Bundle B, on the other hand, is priced at S$208+ and comes with egg foie gras special, brinjal delight, green dragon vegetables or sambal Kang Kono, and chye poh kway teow.
More importantly, included in both bundles are a selection of three live crabs cooked in your preferred cooking style, whether you love your crustacean with Black Pepper, Chilli, or just good old garlic. New Ubin Seafood also offers a hulking 4.5kg house-smoked whole turkey (S$188+) and 2kg house-smoked turkey breast (S$108+) which diners can purchase at S$20 off with any Truly Singapore Tze Char Festive Bundle.
Click for more information and to order | Various locations; +65 9740 6870
Raffles Hotel
For a touch of decadence, train your festive gaze towards the offerings from Raffles Hotel (S$428 for a party of 3 and more) with a lavish feast of holiday favourites—Roast Turkey, bone-in Gammon Ham, 26-day dry-aged grass-fed Cote de Boeuf, and an artisanal French Cheese Platter. Up the glam with Kristal Caviar, Maine Lobster, and Foie Gras Terrine and be crowned the hostess with the mostest.
End on a sweet note with Raffles Hotel’s Raffles Kaya and Pineapple and Chocolate log cakes. Totetallers will also adore the selection of Champagnes and wines curated by the Raffles sommelier team as well as the Crystal Clear Christmas Milk Punch crafted exclusively for Christmas this year.
Click for more information and to order | 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673; +65 6412 1280
Cafe Noel, Fairmont
Tradition lies at the heart of Café Noel’s Christmas delivery menu. There’s the Family Christmas Bundle (S$275) with a robust selection of traditional holiday dishes such as Parma Ham & Honey Melon, Juniper Maple Glazed Ham with Apple Sauce and Sweet Onion Jus, Villi’s Beef Pie Roasted Winter Root Vegetables, and Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Like its moniker, the Decadent Christmas Bundle (S$500) promises curated culinary luxury with Fairmont’s Prego’s selection of homemade antipasti, cheese and charcuterie, Crab & Lobster Mango Ginger Salad, Slow Roasted Turkey With Truffle & Chestnut Stuffing, Roasted Angus Beef Tomahawk, and hearty side dishes and desserts. There’s also a wine and champagne package add-on priced at S$126 with every purchase of a bundle.
Click for more information and to order | 2 Stamford Road Swissôtel, Level 1 The Stamford, Singapore 178882; +65 6338 8785
Porta, Park Royal Clarke Quay
Porta’s four-course festive feast (S$66+) promises value and a modern European menu selection that impresses. It starts with a Butternut Pumpkin Soup and an appetiser of pan-seared Hokkaido Scallops served with avruga caviar, crumbled bacon bits, and a bed of fresh green salad leaves.
Mains come by way of either a ‘surf and turf’ pan-seared black cod or a hearty Australian Beef Tenderloin, cooked to medium-rare and served with king oyster mushroom cooked in butter, celeriac purée, and a red wine sauce. Festive feasting concludes with a Chocolate Log Cake served with shaved chocolate, and a bright raspberry purée.
Click for more information and to order | 1 Unity Street, Level 1, Park Hotel Clarke Quay Singapore 237983; +65 6593 8855
The Garage
If you and your partner are staying-in this Christmas, you can’t go wrong with one of the few restaurants in Singapore that caters a festive dinner for an intimate party of two. Priced at S$98+, the team at The Garage has curated a hearty menu that includes Palermo Pepper, served with burrata, anchovies, and ginger flower; Sucrine Lettuce, served with miso cream and almond; and Roasted Brussel Sprouts served with an orange reduction.
For mains, there’s a Turkey Bacon Roulade with slices of bacon-wrapped turkey roll with a “stuffing” or crumbs of bacon, cranberry, bread and chestnuts; a Wagyu Rump Cap, simply grilled; and a tender grilled Kurobuta Pork Belly, that has been brined for 48 hours, and sous-vide for another 24. There’s also a “Chicken Rice” Couscous that makes for an ideal accompaniment to your Christmas feasting.
For a sweet ending, The Garage has included a chocolate lover’s favourite, the Chocolate Merlot Cake—a dark chocolate sponge with a luscious merlot and chocolate mousse, draped in a dark chocolate glaze.
For a bigger dinner of three to four people (S$168+), the portions of the menu will be increased accordingly and will include a second dessert course of a Panettone served with house-made miso caramel.
Click for more information and to order | 50 Cluny Park Rd, Singapore 257488; +65 9815 3213
Stamford Catering
Why cook when you can cater? Stamford Catering has curated bundle deals that consist of must-try items including 23 scrumptious side dishes.
Each of the six bundles consists of four dishes and come in four prices at S$68+, S$88+, S$168+ and S$268+. For hosts who wish to impress gastronomically and visually at the dinner table, the S$268+ menu include highlights such as The “Hulk” Herb Crusted Green Turkey and Baked Honey Lemon Scented Whole Salmon Fillet with Chilli & Lime Cream.
We reckon you should also try the Roast Turkey with Poutine Sauce (S$69 for 2kg), a succulent turkey breast roasted to perfection, with the poutine sauce serves as a dip, or to drench the dish for a luscious finish.
For dessert, pick up the Mao Shan Wang bread and butter pudding (S$35 for 1kg); a twist on the classic English dessert, this localised bread pudding features a generous layer of creamy Mao Shan Wang durian filling that envelopes your mouth.
Order now at www.stamfordcs.com.sg | Contact their customers service at 6852 3338 or sales@stamfordcs.com.sg.
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