Suckling Pig Feast 2015 at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Back again for it's 4th year, Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road makes a return with its wildly popular Suckling Pig Feast (大鸿乳猪宴)! The feast this time unveils two tantalising new flavours - the Barbecued Crispy Suckling Pig with Fermented Bean Curd and Whole "Pi Pa" Suckling Pig with Minced Black Garlic and Pineapple Sauce.
I can assure you that it is really a FEAST. In fact, feast might be an understatement.
Before the start of our suckling pig feast, we were treated to a round of "mini-performance" by the tea master. I was really amazed by his ability to pour the tea with extreme precision.
"Featuring Gerald from www.geraldpng.com as the model"
This 'shifu' can pour the tea from a distance, from the top of his head, and even from his chin. I can't help but clap in amazement. I mean, some guys can't even aim properly with the urinal right in front of them.
After a few cups of tea, our first suckling pig arrives with much fanfare:
"OH MY GOD SO HUGE?"
"OH MY GOD SO HUGE?"
"HOW ARE WE GONNA FINISH?!"
Barbecued Crispy Suckling Pig with Fermented Beancurd
Fermented bean curd is thoroughly rubbed into this rendition of suckling pig before it is put in the grill, which gives this pig a distinct piquant flavour. You should definitely eat this with the fermented beancurd sauce that comes with it. I found the sauce to be a bit tangy as it has a good mix of mild spiciness, sourness and sweetness.
And OHHH the skin.. Crispy is the only apt word to describe how well they were able to roast this suckling pig.
Whole 'Pi Pa' Suckling Pig with Minced Black Garlic and Pineapple Sauce
There are 2 main differences between this "Pi Pa" rendition and the Fermented Bean Curd rendition:
1. The fermented bean curd rendition consists of only the skin, while the "Pi Pa" rendition is sliced to have both the skin and a layer of the meat and tendons.
2. The sauces are different. The "Pi Pa' comes with a Minced Black Garlic and Pineapple sauce, which I thought was very interesting.
I preferred the "Pi Pa" rendition more as it is more satisfying to chew on both the skin and the meat. The garlic and pineapple sauce also helps in reducing the greasiness, which makes the dish much more refreshing and addictive! Another interesting thing about this is that the "Pi Pa' suckling pig is served with Garlic breads instead of the usual white buns!
The garlic flavour is very mild, but is distinct enough for you to taste the difference. You must admit that the chefs (Chef Zheng Guang Liang and Chef Leung Wing Chung) are super creative with their creations!
Steamed Pearl Garoupa in Preserved Vegetables
Not really a fan of fish, but I must say that the fish meat was quite tender. The sourish preserved vegetables also whets up your appetite for more food!
Roasted Barbecued Pork with Dried Scallop in Superior Pork Rib Congee
You would have the choice to cook the remaining meat of the suckling pig with either this congee or with "mee swa". It boils down to individual's preference and what you feel like having that day, but I would highly recommend the congee.
When it came to our table, the waft of sweet congee fragrance immediately made me exclaim: "SO FRAGRANT!". The presentation of the congee in the huge stone pot makes this dish that more lavish (wow that rhyme). You could almost imagine yourself to be an Emperor in the ancient times.
"ARE YOU EATING MY CONGEE?"
The broth of the congee is amazingly sweet, and the pork flavour is rich, yet light on your tastebuds. The aroma of the broth spreads in your mouth as you chew on the pork, while the crispy rice bits adds a solid texture to the soft, runny congee. This is the ultimate comfort food!
Roasted Barbecued Pork with Preserved Vegetable in "Mee Swa" Soup
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Of course, you can also choose to cook your suckling pig with this "mee swa", which we thought taste a lot like the "mian xian" that your mom would cook for you on your birthdays. This is a dish that would make you go:"很有妈妈的味道!“.
The soup is light yet refreshing, due to the sourness of the preserved vegetables. The tomato flavour was pretty strong, which makes the soup sweet in taste. This balanced combination of sour and sweet flavours will make you gulp down the soup in seconds.
Home-made Fine Beancurd with Ice Cream
Their desserts are something that you would not want to miss out on. Bring out that second stomach of yours and savour this smooth beancurd with vanilla and sesame ice-cream!
What makes this dessert special is the sprinkles of the crispy bits that adds a nutty taste to the whole dish. The "yuan-yang" combination of vanilla and sesame ice-cream hits the perfect spot after having a suckling pig feast.
Homemade Bean Curd with Wolfberry And Deep-fried Durian Ball
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There is no way you wouldn't want to try this after seeing all these photos. Take a bite into the deep fried durian ball that is coated with sweet potato, and pair it with a mouthful of the smooth, wolfberry beancurd.
HEAVEN I TELL YOU. HEAVEN.
This is a MUST-ORDER. You will not regret putting that ball in you.
The Suckling Pig Feast is available exclusively at Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant at PARKROYAL on Kitchen Road from now till 31st August 2015.
UOB Card Holders can rejoice because you get to enjoy the delicacy at a special price of $168 (U.P. $238) or 20% off the promotional set menu!
PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
@ Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant
@ Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant
181 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208533
Nearest MRT Station: Farrer Park
Tel: +65 6428 3170
Nearest MRT Station: Farrer Park
Tel: +65 6428 3170
Opening Hours:
Lunch : 11.30 AM - 2.30 PM
High Tea : 2.30 PM - 6.00 PM
Dinner : 6.30 PM - 10.30 PM
Lunch : 11.30 AM - 2.30 PM
High Tea : 2.30 PM - 6.00 PM
Dinner : 6.30 PM - 10.30 PM
Thank you PARKROYAL and Si Chuan Dou Hua for hosting us! For more information, check out their website at www.sichuandouhua.com.
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