Amara Singapore has completed its revamp of Cafe Oriental, the dining destination that reimagines Singapore’s beloved local favourites in a sophisticated setting offering lunch, high tea and dinners. With a refreshed menu and space, the venue invites guests to indulge in the rich flavours of the city’s culinary heritage. Premium ingredients and a luminous atmosphere elevate the dining experience, making it a feast for the senses.
Developed by design firm Studio HBA, Cafe Oriental exudes a warm, inviting ambience that pays homage to traditional hawker centres. Tiled floor patterns intermingle with sleek stainless steel counters, while lush greenery creates an immersive, engaging atmosphere. Under the guidance of Chef Danny Bong, the menu at Cafe Oriental celebrates Singapore’s iconic dishes through a contemporary lens. Highlights include the aptly-named CEO Laksa, an indulgent offering featuring poached tiger prawns and squid-ink fish noodles bathed in an aromatic soya milk gravy, and the Cafe Oriental Hainanese Chicken Rice, infusing the beloved classic with a luscious collagen abalone chicken stock.
Brimming with flavour is the XO Fish Noodles Soup, served with a teapot of rich brandy-infused broth for you to pour over the thick rice noodles and crispy Arctic halibut fillets. For seafood enthusiasts, the Golden Collagen Seafood Pao Fan includes it in droves, with juicy abalone, scallops, clams, and fish fillets doused in a pumpkin conpoy soup. Delivering a piquant kick is the Silk Road Kitchen’s Ma Po Tofu, where silken tofu is cooked with minced pork and an intense spicy mala sauce, and served with a hearty Chinese soup of the day.
Amidst the rich tapestry of flavours at Cafe Oriental, beverages are equally enticing, offering authentic preparations of traditional brews. Guests can savour fragrant blends, from the robust local coffee to the smooth iced milk tea. Complementing the beverages is a selection of assorted Nonya kuehs, showcasing the craftsmanship of Singaporean desserts and rounding off the culinary adventure. For something cooler, guests can enjoy the Mango Ice Kacang Bingsu or the Durian Chendol Bingsu, quintessential Singaporean favourites that have been elevated by the delicate ice shavings and decadent mouthfeel of Korean bingsu.