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AsiaOne
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
From Chin Mee Chin to Keng Eng Kee Seafood: Popular F&B brands serving SG60-special dishes in collab with cafe, Lifestyle News
With Singapore celebrating its 60th birthday, Cafe Quenino has a special dining experience planned just for the occasion. The restaurant, which is located in Artyzen hotel in Orchard, has a six-month-long culinary campaign featuring several big names in our local food and beverage scene like Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, Keng Eng Kee Seafood and Abundance. Each month, one local chef or restaurant will have their locally inspired dishes, which were jointly developed with Cafe Quenino's culinary team, featured in the menu. The brands will be on rotation over the campaign period. August is the only month that has a menu showcasing dishes from all the restaurants and chefs. AsiaOne had a preview of the August menu on July 2. Here's what you can expect: Hainanese beef brisket, seafood pao fan and more Chef Inderpal Singh of Meh'r, winner of MasterChef Singapore Season 4, already kicked things off earlier in May with his creation — Seafood Black Pepper Masak Kicap. This featured prawns and squid cooked in Inderpal's signature sauce. It was served atop an omelette and a bed of coconut basmati rice. I loved the sweet and slightly spicy black pepper kicap manis sauce, which paired well with the fresh, crunchy seafood. For dessert, there was creme brulee infused with Inderpal's house-made bru coffee caramel. Chin Mee Chin, one of Singapore's oldest confectioneries, was the restaurant in the spotlight in June. The brand happens to be celebrating their 100th anniversary this year, too. One can't dine at Chin Mee Chin without indulging in their kaya so for the campaign, they've created a unique Kaya Mille-feuille filled with kaya, mango and lychee. It also comes complete with a side of coconut ice cream. The Kaya Mille-feuille is among a few items on the menu that will be available throughout the six-month campaign. I was surprised by how light the pastry was and I loved how the kaya added a subtle sweetness to each bite. While Chin Mee Chin is mostly known for its nostalgic bakes and sweet treats, there are savoury options too. Just for the collaboration with Cafe Quenino, the confectionary has created its own rendition of the Hainanese Beef Brisket, paired with creamy mashed potatoes. I'm pretty fussy when it comes to beef and this gets a stamp of approval from me. Apart from being marinated well, the beef was extremely tender and juicy. The eatery for this month is Keng Eng Kee Seafood, which is known for its zi char dishes. On the menu are starters like the 'Hei Zho' Prawn Toast, which features fried bread stuffed with prawn mousse and topped with tomato jam. These were very addictive, and I was tempted to have more than one. Another dish to try is the eatery's Salted Egg Prawn. Yes, salted egg dishes are a little overdone in Singapore but this one left quite an impression on me. The crisp prawns were coated in the creamy, savoury and sweet salted egg sauce and came with a side of fried kombu rice and grilled baby corn. A very interesting pairing that surprisingly worked. For Singapore's birthday month, Goobybakes, which is known for its cheese baos, will have three unique local flavours to choose from — ginger chicken, house-made sambal and bakkwa. On top of that, there will be a special one-off lunch and dinner collaborative menu co-created by all participating guest chefs. Diners will also get to meet the chefs in person on Aug 1 and 2. The collaborative menu features dishes like Chin Mee Chin's Hainanese Beef Brisket, Abundance's 'Beef Bak Kut Teh' Ravioli and Keng Eng Kee Seafood's Salted Egg Prawns. In September, Abundance, which is known for its local and Taiwanese fusion flavours, will serve items like its Taro Pork Belly Bun, a fusion of Taiwanese gua bao and Hakka-style braised pork. As a bak kut teh lover, I thoroughly enjoyed their Beef Bak Kut Teh Ravioli, which featured beef short rib filling encased in ravioli skin and doused in a rich, herbal beef broth. This was finished off with a generous scattering of fried mee sua. I loved this dish so much that I wish it could have been a staple item on the menu rather than for limited time only. The overall campaign ends in October with Red House Seafood, which will have hearty bowls of Seafood 'Paofan' on the menu. The pao fan , which is a Teochew dish where rice is submerged in soup, comes accompanied with a piece of pan-seared Milkfish. This isn't your usual bowl of pao fan either — each serving comes with generous chunks of baby scallop and prawns. Very luxurious indeed. Diners can enjoy these dishes a la carte or opt for the lunch and dinner sets. A weekday lunch set costs $38 for a two-course meal and $48 for a three-course meal. Dinner features a communal set menu which costs $65 per person and requires a minimum of two diners. Apart from that, homegrown patisserie Cake Inspiration has three locally inspired desserts on Cafe Quenino's high tea menu. These are available throughout the entire six-month series. The bespoke cocktail series, which is inspired by Singapore's neighbourhoods and food habits, can also be ordered throughout the duration of the entire campaign. A must-try — especially if you love local coffee — is the Kaya Toastini, which is crafted with Roberto Cavalli Vodka and coffee liquor. It even comes with a side of Chin Mee Chin's kaya butter toast. For something more fruity, get the Swing Singapore Sling, made from No.3 Gin, Pink Guava Juice, lemongrass, saline and tonic. Address: 9 Cuscaden Rs, Level 1, Singapore 249719 Opening hours: Daily, 11am to midnight [[nid:719635]] melissateo@
Nylon
21-06-2025
- Business
- Nylon
Chin Mee Chin celebrates 100 years of heritage with exclusive merch and new menu
An iconic blue shophouse that has withstood the test of time, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery has been a staple for the Katong community since it first opened in 1925. In spite of its closure in 2018 due to a manpower crunch, the timeless icon was given a new zest of life when it was revived by the Ebb & Flow Group in 2021, ensuring its continued legacy of time-honoured kaya toast and kopi favourites. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. This year, Chin Mee Chin Confectionery celebrates its 100th anniversary and is celebrating it in style with a three-month-long series of anniversary activities featuring its series of commemorative collectibles and a variety of limited-time 100-Year menu specials. 100 thoughtfully designed, limited-edition coin pieces are up for grabs when you make a purchase of $25 and above on food and drinks. These coins comprise of 99 silver and just 1 rare gold, and have been embossed with the cherished coffee shop's iconic kopi cup. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. From 23 to 29 June, the coins will be distributed in limited quantities randomly between 12pm to 4pm, while stocks last. Those who managed to snag a silver one will need to hold on to the coin and return in July to exchange them for an exclusive 100-year CMC T-shirt (worth $38). Each receipt entitles customers to redeem a maximum of one coin per day, regardless of the total amount spent. The lucky winner who managed to snag the elusive gold coin will be able to redeem a 2D1N stay at Artyzen Singapore (worth $565++). Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Available for purchase at $38 each, the limited-edition 100-year CMC T-shirts come in four different designs in their respective black, white, beige, and dark green colours. Each of the designs have been inspired by Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, repping the heritage brand in various ways. In conjunction with SG60, Chin Mee Chin will be introducing blind bag keychains featuring miniature renditions of the iconic elements of this 100 year old brand. These include the iconic CMC shopfront, CMC's kaya and toast, CMC merchandise, the CMC pastry set, and the CMC Kopi Pour. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. To redeem a blind bag, all you'll have to do is spend $25 or more in a single transaction on food and drinks, from 1 to 15 August, and get a chance to play the CMClaw Machine to get your keychain. Only one blind bag can be redeemed per transaction, regardless of the total amount spent. Timeless local classics will be making their official debut in August 2025 as part of Chin Mee Chin's 100-Year Menu. Curry Pork Chop, $8.80. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens, $10.80. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. The mains include the Curry Pork Chop ($8.80) with breaded pork cutlet covered with Chin Mee Chin's homemade curry; and the Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens ($10.80) which has been stewed in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, cinnamon, ginger, and sesame oil. Pang Susi, $2.80. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. For the light bites, don't miss Chin Mee Chin's all-new Pang Susi ($2.80), a rare Peranakan treat that features a savoury filling of minced pork, candied winter melon, and mixed vegetables tucked into a soft sweet potato bun. Kaya French Toast, $6. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Peanut Butter French Toast, $7. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. Nutella French Toast, $8. Image courtesy of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery. There are also classics with a twist to enjoy such as the Kaya French Toast ($6), the Peanut Butter French Toast ($7), and the Nutella French Toast ($8) — all made with shokupan that has been coated in an egg dip for a crisp exterior.
CNA
06-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery in Katong celebrates 100 years with new menu items, limited edition merchandise
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery (CMC), one of Singapore's oldest coffee shops, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Since 1925, CMC has been at the same location, in the heart of Katong, serving time-honoured recipes of kaya toast and kopi including their signature kaya toast – iconic round buns generously slathered with homemade kaya and cold butter. In 2018, CMC weathered a manpower crunch that nearly forced its closure. A revival by Singapore's Ebb & Flow Group in 2021 ensured that CMC could continue serving the community with its breakfast favourites. Since then, CMC has also introduced a wider variety of contemporary flavours to complement its classic offerings. To commemorate their anniversary, CMC will be launching a series of anniversary activities from June to August, featuring limited-edition merchandise, memorabilia, blind bags, as well as new menu items. From Jun 23 to 29, between noon to 4pm, customers who spend S$25 or more in-store will get a chance to draw a limited edition CMCoin from a blind draw box. Embossed with the coffee shop's iconic kopi cup, there are 99 silver coins and just one rare gold coin available. These coins can later be redeemed for special gifts in July – a token of appreciation from CMC to its customers. Throughout the month of July, 99 lucky holders of the silver CMCoin can redeem an exclusive 100-year CMC T-shirt (worth S$38), while the one grand winner of the rare gold coin will win a two day one night stay at Artyzen Singapore (deluxe room with breakfast for two worth S$565++). The limited-edition 100-year CMC T-shirts are also available for purchase at S$38 each, while stocks last. From Aug 1 to 15, with every in-store purchase of S$25 and above, customers will get a turn at the CMClaw Machine for a guaranteed chance to take home a mystery keychain blind bag inspired by old-school calendars. Inside, its keychains are available in five designs inspired by CMC's iconic elements – the CMC Shopfront, CMC Merchandise, CMC Kaya and Toast, CMC Pastry Set, and the CMC Kopi Pour. Only one blind bag can be won per transaction, regardless of total spend. CMC will also be launching special 100-year menu items, including the Curry Pork Chop (S$8.80), Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens (S$10.80), and the Peranakan treat Pang Susi (S$2.80). Other new additions include the Kaya French Toast (S$6), Peanut Butter French Toast (S$7), or Nutella French Toast (S$8), each a playful nod to CMC's nostalgic menu. CMC has also collaborated with Artyzen Singapore hotel for The Heart of SG60, a special culinary campaign from May to October hosted at Cafe Quenino. From June to October, CMC's iconic kaya will be featured in a decadent mille-feuille and woven throughout the hotel's breakfast and high tea offerings. CMC's modern interpretation of Hainanese beef brisket will also be served alongside Cafe Quenino's creamy mashed potatoes. 'As one of the nation's oldest heritage coffee shops, this collaboration reflects our shared commitment to honouring tradition while embracing fresh, creative interpretations,' said Chin Mee Chin about the collaboration with Cafe Quenino. 'It's a celebration of where we've been, where we're going, and the enduring flavors that connect us all."
