Having some lobster dreams lately? Ellenborough Market Café at Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore will make those dreams come to life with its much-anticipated Lobster Nights Buffet.
From 15 to 30 November 2019, you can feast here on a myriad of succulent lobsters executed in innovative techniques.
(Also look out for the 25% OFF Lobster Nights DFD Exclusive Promo.)
Executive Chef Martin Tan and his team has prepared a selection from sweet to savoury all the way to spicy, and these include Rock Lobsters with Golden Salted Egg, Black Pepper Rock Lobsters, Singapore Laksa with Rock Lobster, Lobster Roll and Lobster Tartlet.
All these lobster dishes are designed to satisfy your curious palate in different ways.
Supporting the star lobsters are all-time Peranakan classics and an array of local favourites, along with Seafood on Ice specials. The freshest Boston Lobsters, crabs, tiger prawns, yabby (an Australian crustacean species of crayfish), black mussels, and whelk are over here.
You can also get unlimited servings of Lobster Salad on Brioche and Lobster Tartlets.
Ready to go bonkers over lobsters? Here’s what you can expect from the Ellenborough’s Lobster Nights Buffet: (Items above are available on a rotational basis, but there will be at least 6 special Lobster dishes per buffet night.)
Rock Lobster with Golden Salted Egg
The delightful sweet-salty flavour combination is featured in this dish, where the natural sweetness of fresh Rock Lobster meets the savoury salted egg.
Cooked till the salted egg sauce is rich, creamy and coats the crustaceans with grainy bits, the lobster meat remains succulent. Finger-licking good as the sauce can be very addictive.
Singapore Laksa with Rock Lobster
Probably my table’s favourite dish as we all decided to get an individual bowl (and finish it), this is a genuine taste-of-Singapore encounter when you try this fragrant Laksa made special as it is topped with fresh, tender poached Rock Lobster.
Slurp away that creamy curry and coconut-milk based broth as you munch bite-sized rice noodles and tender pieces of lobster meat. A must-try dish that will warm you up just right.
This is available on rotational basis with other types of noodle dishes such as fresh hand-pulled La Mian with dumplings in chicken broth.
Nyonya Curry Lobster
If Peranakan flavour is music to your ears, this Nyonya Curry Lobster is the hit single, especially when Ellenborough Market Café is known for its Nyonya dishes.
Expect classic Peranakan spices to grace the rich curry gravy and give it a wonderful depth of taste – not that spicy, and slight tanginess.
Recommended for lobster aficionados ready to explore a blend of traditional Chinese and Malay cuisines.
Lobster Rolls and Lobster Tartlets
A New England delight in a luxe sandwich form, these lobster rolls cradle a creamy blend of succulent cooked meat in warm toasted brioche buns.
Certainly a favourite as it was quite packed with the naturally sweet lobster meat accented with celery, onion and yuzu within buttery breads.
The Lobster Tartlets hit the right notes as well as the crunchy crust provides a lovely contrast to the sweet succulence of the lobster.
Lobsters on Teppanyaki Station
At the Teppanyaki station, feast your senses as the culinary team cooks the lobster “live”. Dress up your lobster with a variety of sauces at the station.
Go for the Tangy Coconut Sauce for that tropical vibe, or veer towards the sweet-spicy side with the Sweet Sambal Onion. Cheese lovers can go straight to the Cheese Sauce.
The sambal was my favourite, but nothing is stopping you for adding some cheese on top of that.
Szechuan Mala “Xiao Long Xia”
Next up, something spicy. Pay attention to this Szechuan-style “Xiao Long Xia”, aka mini lobsters, a type of crayfish.
Sporting a darker shade of crimson, these mini lobsters are packed with tongue-tingly (and for some, even tongue-numbing) spices and peppercorn for the signature Mala flavour.
Other than the rotating Lobster dishes, the buffet continues to offer other tempting Peranakan classics and local creations such as the signature Ayam Buah Keluak (chicken braised in a thick, spicy tamarind gravy with Indonesian black nuts), Babi Pongteh (Nyonya style braised pork with fermented soy bean sauce), Nyonya Chap Chye (mixed vegetable stew), Braised Beef Brisket, Fish Head Curry, Popiah, Kueh Pie Tee and more.
Always remember to leave some space for the colourful variety of Nyonya Kueh (some hard-to-find choices here) and signature Durian Pengat.
Lobster Nights at Ellenborough Market Café – 15 Nov 2019 to 30 Nov 2019
Monday to Sunday Buffet Dinner (6.30pm to 10pm):
$98++ (Adult), $49++ (Children aged 6 – 12)
Items above are available on a rotational basis
DanielFoodDiary.com (DFD) Exclusive Promotion:
DFD readers get 25% OFF Lobster Nights Buffet Dinner.
T&C:
– Quote “DFD” during reservation to enjoy promo.
– Valid for Lobster Nights Buffet from 15 Nov – 30 Nov 2019.
– Valid for food only, and not valid for alcohol.
– Minimum 2 to dine. Valid up to a maximum of 8 diners.
– Advance reservation is required at least one day in advance. Call +65 6239 1847 or email dining.merchantcourt@swissotel.com
Peranakan-Inspired Festive Buffet at Ellenborough Market Café (6 Dec 2019 – 1 Jan 2020)
After the Lobster Nights, you can treat your taste buds to a smorgasbord of international flavours and indulge in diverse ways of preparing Christmas ham and other holiday celebratory dishes.
Go ahead and complement your revelry with hearty servings of Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple, Honey Glazed Bone – in Champagne Ham with Port Wine Sauce, and Roasted Tom Turkey with Cranberry Sauce and Turkey Jus.
Don’t forget to have your fill of sweet treats of Christmas Fruit Cake, or other classic additions like Stollen, Mince Pie, and the quintessential Yule Log Cakes.
Mala Style Roasted Turkey Breast
Make it a spicy Christmas with Ellenborough’s Szechuan-style Roasted Turkey with a traditional accompaniment of cranberry sauce. Baste those tender slices of lean turkey breast with a savoury turkey jus, and pair them with winter veggies and pickled tomatoes on the side.
Complete your mala experience with a rich peanut sauce, packed with slight heat.
Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple
The Honey Baked Ham is glazed with caramelised pineapples. Prepared semi-bone in, you’ll enjoy carving out slices of the sweet, smoky flavoured gammon meat, then moistening it with the Caramelised Pineapples.
This dish is served accompanied with Seasonal Vegetables and a sweet-spiced Cinnamon Apple Sauce.
Purple Velvet Lychee Yule Log
Add a splash of colour and tropical fruity flavour to your dessert spread and bring in the Purple Velvet Lychee Yule Log.
If you’re a sweet tooth, you will love the delicate sweet flavour lychee and its slightly musky aroma blended in into this purple-tinged cake roll.
Acai Banana Chocolate Log
Combine the power of nutrient dense-acai berries and unique, sweet taste of bananas in this Christmas log, set in a base of chocolate flavour.
A different way to enjoy a good ole chocolate cake this time of the year.
This Peranakan-inspired festive buffet is the venue to reunite with your friends and family over sumptuous meals and a cheerful spirit.
Peranakan-Inspired Festive Buffet at Ellenborough Market Café – 6 Dec 2019 to 1 Jan 2020
Lunch (Mon – Sun) $58++ (Adult) $29++ (Child)
Dinner (Mon to Sun) $78++ (Adult) $39++ (Child)
Items above are on a rotational basis.
Ellenborough Market Café
Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore
Level 1, 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281
Reservations: +65 6239 1847, +65 6239 1848
Email: dining.merchantcourt@swissotel.com
* This entry is brought to you in partnership with Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore.
