![Jolie and Nadine at Royal China - cool baby blue interior](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3494279510_7138f51902_o.jpg)
We had a magical birthday lunch at Royal China. Wonderful food and immaculate service, in an ethereal baby blue setting. But most importantly, it was a meal with all the family together.
![Szechuan vegetable pickle](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3494279672_c569ea2425_o.jpg)
I'm always looking at the starters or appetisers that Chinese restaurants serve. Will it be a plate of standard peanuts or pickles? Or will they put in more effort into the very first thing people taste? Royal China serves a Szechuan vegetable pickle which has a subtly unique flavour - there's something umami in there, as well as crispy bits of garlic.
![Crispy Aromatic Duck in rolls](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3494281452_1224194d55_o.jpg)
Crispy aromatic duck rolled up in floury crepes - this was awesome! It's completely stuffed full of meat. Like Peking duck on steroids! Loved the delicious seasoning.
![Steamed Live Soon Hock in Superior Soy Sauce](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3494282582_a36151ab63_o.jpg)
A live steamed "soon hock" (marble goby?) in superior soy sauce. Sweet and fresh.
![Stir-fried Coral Clam and Scallops in XO Sauce](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3493465807_71236cbd02_o.jpg)
Stir-fried Coral Clam and Scallops in XO Sauce. I had no idea what coral clams were, but wow, they were crunchy delights! Juicy large scallops are such a treat. And sugar snap peas done to the right texture. Very good XO sauce.
![Braised Egg Noodles with King Prawn in Ginger and Shallot Sauce](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3494283094_a362eeb813_o.jpg)
Braised Egg Noodles with King Prawn in Ginger and Shallot Sauce. These are the biggest king prawns I have ever seen. Hubby pronounced this his favourite dish. He loves egg noodles.
![Chilled Cream of Mango with Sago and Pomelo](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3494283248_35cc485198_o.jpg)
Chilled Cream of Mango with Sago and Pomelo rounded up the meal. We also had (a lot of) dim sum earlier in the meal but I'll blog that tomorrow. I think we overate, but happily so.
ROYAL CHINA
Level 3 Raffles Hotel Singapore
1 Beach Road
Singapore 189673
Open daily
Lunch: Monday to Saturday - 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm
Lunch: Sunday and Public Holiday - 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
Dinner: Daily - 6.00 pm to 10.30 pm
Tel: 6338-3363
p.s. Please note that there is a dress code. No singlets, shorts, bermudas, sandals, slippers and pool attire permitted in the restaurant.
i want and need peking duck!!!!!! i've been craving for it since forever and i thought the ones we had at hua ting was something like that but sadly wasn't so :( great dishes, and lovely photography as usual!
ReplyDeleteWOW that all looks really delicious, but especially the duck wraps - YUM! I am craving peking duck and they look like the perfect thing to quash those cravings! :)
ReplyDeleteThe king prawn and egg noodles look gorgeous! Actually, everything sounds delicious. :)
ReplyDeleteI-told-you-so! Royal china is good man. heh. there is a dress code eh? i din notice
ReplyDeleteThe Crispy aromatic duck is a must have! :) I am glad you have that. I tried that 3 years ago and looks like the standard didnt drop, still stuffed with meat! Yumms...
ReplyDeleteLove the girls' matching attire. :)
ReplyDeleteEvan: let's put Peking duck on our to-eat list!
ReplyDeleteKatie: yes, those duck wraps were awesome, and I don't even like duck!
Julia: Yes, everything was delicious!
LIC: lol yes yes you told me so...and you were right!
Momo: I would so go back for it again!
SIG: haha, thanks!