The recent obsession saw me visiting a number of Blue Lotus outlets, or just heading back repeatedly for lunch just so I can try everything from their value for money $18++ set lunch.
Steamed Egg White, Shiitake Mushrooms
Steamed Egg, Chinese Wine, Shitake Mushrooms
Wobblier than the usual chawanmushi, this was definitely an appetizing start.
Oriental Salad, Crispy Enoki Mushrooms
Baby Greens, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Pearl Onions, Carrots, Yuzu Kumquat Sauce, Fried Enoki Mushrooms
I was reminded of yusheng with this order though the fried enoki mushrooms were delicious and particularly sold on the yuzu kumquat sauce.
Trio Mushroom Claypot Fried Rice ($18)
Fried Rice, Shiitake, King Oyster, Portobello Mushrooms, Aspragus, Garden Herbs
Very subdued as compared to the truffle fried lard rice and mapo tofu rice, this is one for the vegetarians.
Claypot Mapo Tofu Rice, Onsen Egg ($18)
Mapo Tofu, Fried Rice, Onsen Egg, Minced Pork, Fresh Herbs
This would be brunch food gone asian with the onsen egg and spicy tofu cubes. Very appetizing and not for the faint hearted.
Hot Stone Pork Lard Truffle Flavoured Fried Rice ($20)
Pork Lard Butter, Truffle Oil, Chinese Sausage, Baby Asparagus, Fried Rice, Coriander, Crispy Pork Lard, Spring Onions, Shallots, Soya Sauce
Theatrics aside, this was a substantial number with an aromatic whiff of truffles. Sold on lard and this was worth every single calorie.
Oven Baked Grilled Chicken Rice ($20)
Marinated Grilled Chicken Thigh, Pandan Rice, Green Ginger
With the full works of chicken rice, this could steal the thunder from our famed hainanese chicken rice with the presentation. However that said, the loyalists will always defer and diss this as just another oven baked grill chicken with pandan rice served with the condiments from hainanese chicken rice.
Chilli Pomelo La Mian Soup, Crabmeat ($22)
La Mian, Chilli Pomelo Soup, Broccolini, Fresh Herbs, Hand Picked Crabmeat
The power lies in the chilli pomelo soup that promises to bring on the tears and sweat. The spiciness is definitely of tolerable limits and hinging on shiok, I wish there was more crabmeat yet truly satisfying for that single dish that defines Blue Lotus.
Braised Beef Shank and Beef Tendon Dry La Mian, Mala Sauce ($24)
Low Temperature Braised Beef Shank and Beef Tendon, La Mian, Mala Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Herbs
I've always been a dry noodle person and this is my idea of best noodle around - on point with the consistency and la mian seasoning! That braised beef shank and tendon? So yummy and coming from someone who is not usually a fan of these dishes - tendon in particular yet in this dish, it was just so tender and jellylike.
Grilled Barramundi, Assam Curry, Fried Rice ($26)
Assam Curry, Seasonal Vegetables, Fried Rice, Crispy Beancurd Skin, Grilled Barramundi
I could simply label every course the bomb on Blue Lotus' menu! Well at least majority of the courses are and next to the chilli crab la mian, assam curry is hot on the heels for shiok factor. The tangy gravy is so tasty, it can be drunk almost and rendered the fried rice almost unnecessary. Barramundi was exceptionally fresh and I wish I had space for more.
Steamed Mee Sua, Silky Egg White, Chinese Wine, Boston Lobster Tail ($24)
Mee Sua, Egg White, Chinese Wine, Broccolini, Poached Boston Lobster Tail
This was steamed egg with an addition of mee sua, boston lobster meat and a generous dash of chinese wine. Perfect for the rainy day!
They ran out of yuzu and replaced it with raspberry!
Caramalised Apples, Yuzu Sorbet
Sesame Tang Yuan, Hot Almond Cream
Of the two, my vote goes to the former. The almond cream tang yuan dish albeit innovative was a tad heavy on cream.
Crab Balls, Chilli Pomelo Sauce ($22)
Tapas are also available over lunch and we could not resist getting an order of their best seller.
Lunch sets offer incredible value and with no reservation system, tables are hottest in CBD. I hear new items being added to the menu soon and I cannot wait to check them out!
Blut Lotus Chinese Grill
Tanjong Pagar Center
Steamed Egg White, Shiitake Mushrooms
Steamed Egg, Chinese Wine, Shitake Mushrooms
Wobblier than the usual chawanmushi, this was definitely an appetizing start.
Oriental Salad, Crispy Enoki Mushrooms
Baby Greens, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Pearl Onions, Carrots, Yuzu Kumquat Sauce, Fried Enoki Mushrooms
I was reminded of yusheng with this order though the fried enoki mushrooms were delicious and particularly sold on the yuzu kumquat sauce.
Trio Mushroom Claypot Fried Rice ($18)
Fried Rice, Shiitake, King Oyster, Portobello Mushrooms, Aspragus, Garden Herbs
Very subdued as compared to the truffle fried lard rice and mapo tofu rice, this is one for the vegetarians.
Claypot Mapo Tofu Rice, Onsen Egg ($18)
Mapo Tofu, Fried Rice, Onsen Egg, Minced Pork, Fresh Herbs
This would be brunch food gone asian with the onsen egg and spicy tofu cubes. Very appetizing and not for the faint hearted.
Hot Stone Pork Lard Truffle Flavoured Fried Rice ($20)
Pork Lard Butter, Truffle Oil, Chinese Sausage, Baby Asparagus, Fried Rice, Coriander, Crispy Pork Lard, Spring Onions, Shallots, Soya Sauce
Theatrics aside, this was a substantial number with an aromatic whiff of truffles. Sold on lard and this was worth every single calorie.
Oven Baked Grilled Chicken Rice ($20)
Marinated Grilled Chicken Thigh, Pandan Rice, Green Ginger
With the full works of chicken rice, this could steal the thunder from our famed hainanese chicken rice with the presentation. However that said, the loyalists will always defer and diss this as just another oven baked grill chicken with pandan rice served with the condiments from hainanese chicken rice.
Chilli Pomelo La Mian Soup, Crabmeat ($22)
La Mian, Chilli Pomelo Soup, Broccolini, Fresh Herbs, Hand Picked Crabmeat
The power lies in the chilli pomelo soup that promises to bring on the tears and sweat. The spiciness is definitely of tolerable limits and hinging on shiok, I wish there was more crabmeat yet truly satisfying for that single dish that defines Blue Lotus.
Braised Beef Shank and Beef Tendon Dry La Mian, Mala Sauce ($24)
Low Temperature Braised Beef Shank and Beef Tendon, La Mian, Mala Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Herbs
I've always been a dry noodle person and this is my idea of best noodle around - on point with the consistency and la mian seasoning! That braised beef shank and tendon? So yummy and coming from someone who is not usually a fan of these dishes - tendon in particular yet in this dish, it was just so tender and jellylike.
Grilled Barramundi, Assam Curry, Fried Rice ($26)
Assam Curry, Seasonal Vegetables, Fried Rice, Crispy Beancurd Skin, Grilled Barramundi
I could simply label every course the bomb on Blue Lotus' menu! Well at least majority of the courses are and next to the chilli crab la mian, assam curry is hot on the heels for shiok factor. The tangy gravy is so tasty, it can be drunk almost and rendered the fried rice almost unnecessary. Barramundi was exceptionally fresh and I wish I had space for more.
Steamed Mee Sua, Silky Egg White, Chinese Wine, Boston Lobster Tail ($24)
Mee Sua, Egg White, Chinese Wine, Broccolini, Poached Boston Lobster Tail
This was steamed egg with an addition of mee sua, boston lobster meat and a generous dash of chinese wine. Perfect for the rainy day!
They ran out of yuzu and replaced it with raspberry!
Caramalised Apples, Yuzu Sorbet
Sesame Tang Yuan, Hot Almond Cream
Of the two, my vote goes to the former. The almond cream tang yuan dish albeit innovative was a tad heavy on cream.
Crab Balls, Chilli Pomelo Sauce ($22)
Tapas are also available over lunch and we could not resist getting an order of their best seller.
Durian Creme Brulee ($14)
A must order even at lunch time and though we were already full to the brim, no regrets taking in these extra calories. Dare I say, worth every calorie.
Blut Lotus Chinese Grill
Tanjong Pagar Center
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