With its curated selection of renowned restaurants and bars, Hilton Singapore Orchard offers an array of innovative dining experiences that make it a go-to destination for foodies.
Since its opening in February 2022, Hilton Singapore Orchard has been the paragon for exceptional hospitality, leading design, and world-class dining experiences in Singapore. With 1,800 rooms, it sets a new benchmark for hospitality as the largest hotel in Asia Pacific. Just a 25-minute drive away from Changi Airport, the hotel is conveniently located at the heart of Orchard Road—the country’s renowned shopping district, which includes high-end shopping mall Mandarin Gallery. Inimitable and vibrant gastronomic experiences are also a hallmark of the hotel. Its selection of innovative, critically-acclaimed restaurants and bars offer everything from elevated global cuisine to rich regional flavors, making the hotel a prime destination for gourmands.
What’s more, as part of its “Like A Member” campaign, Hilton Honors members can enjoy up to 25% off food and beverage at its establishments, namely Estate, Ginger.Lily, and Osteria Mozza, until December 31, 2024.
So for travelers with discerning palates who are in search of new and unparalleled dining experiences, here’s what Hilton Singapore Orchard can offer to make your next trip a truly memorable one:
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Estate
A modern, all-day dining buffet restaurant inspired by Singapore’s historic grand colonial residences with residential-style open kitchens, Estate offers a comprehensive spread of culinary flavors from around the world, while elevating familiar regional favorites.
Dinner Like Never Before
Estate’s Cooked-to-Order Dinner Buffet, which is available from Sunday to Thursday, features 10 chefs’ signatures prepared a la minute served to table, alongside an expansive spread of premium seafood, Western and Asian fare, and artisanal desserts. Here, guests can savor outstanding options such as Slow-Roasted Tomahawk paired with black truffle sauce, or Pan-Seared Foie Gras with apple and passion fruit compote, among many other delicacies.
Seafood lovers also have much to look forward to on Friday and Saturday nights, as Estate serves up a mouth-watering Seafood and Wine buffet. The buffet includes a vast selection of cold seafood (including tiger prawns, whelks, maine lobster, and snow crab); freshly-shucked seasonal oysters (served with an assortment of condiments); sashimi; nigiri sushi; maki rolls; and smoked and cured fishes like salmon gravlax, smoked snowfish, and cured tuna with tōgarashi (Japanese chili flakes). This doesn’t begin to cover the cold appetizers like Crab Rillette with Avocado and Crab and Soba Noodles with Ginger Yuzu-Shoyu, which take seafood to new heights.
Lavish Sunday Brunches
On Sundays, Estate kicks it up a notch with its new Grand Sunday Champagne Brunch menu, making it one of the city’s best brunch spots. The new menu blends classic brunch favorites with innovative twists to delight even the most discerning palates. Guests can watch the chefs in action at Estate’s array of live kitchens, shucking freshly shucked oysters at the cold seafood bar and expertly grilling meats with that enticing sizzling sound, marrying the aromas of Asian-Western delights.
Guests can begin their journey at the Texas Hill Country-inspired Barbecue station, where the rich, smoky flavors of the South take center stage. Relish in the variety of grilled-to-perfection meats featuring dishes like Angus Beef Tomahawk, Demi-Glazed Pork Spare Ribs, Kurobuta Pork Tomahawk, Market Chicken, and homemade sausages, all served with hearty sides like Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Hot German Potato Salad, and Confetti Coleslaw. House-made sauces like Sweet and Spicy Apple Barbecue Sauce and Honey Garlic Sauce also perfectly compliment the dishes, completing every meat lover’s dream experience.
There’s also the new Tempura Station and Japanese Bar, where the artistry of sushi, sashimi, and
deep-fried tempura shine. Delight in Nigiri Sushi, Maki Rolls, and top-grade sashimi that transport diners to the heart of Japan with each bite. At the Tempura Station, one can enjoy unlimited rounds of piping hot battered shrimp, cuttlefish, and soft-shell crab alongside classic tempura vegetables like eggplant, sweet potato, okra, and lotus root.
Meanwhile, the Asian Kitchen offers a delightful fusion of traditional and modern Asian dishes. Savor the Braised Pork Ball in brown sauce with local greens, the aromatic Chinese Chicken Roulade with ginger and scallion paste, and the Wok-Fried US Asparagus with truffle paste and goji berries. Each dish is crafted to highlight Asia’s rich culinary heritage, bringing bold flavors and vibrant colors to the buffet line. Diners can also look forward to bowls of traditional Nyonya-style laksa prepared à la minute with fragrant coconut broth, plump Boston lobster meat, and quail eggs.
In Estate, the breakfast never ends as guests can indulge in a lavish all-day breakfast experience with Estate’s signature brunch offerings of breakfast classics to satiate the morning cravings. From the appetizing Shakshuka of poached eggs in tomato and bell peppers sauce, to Estate’s Signature Eggs Benedict with a twist on the traditional hollandaise sauce using Korean Gochujang, there’s no shortage of options to choose from.
Of course, no brunch is complete without a sweet ending, and Estate serves just that with its lineup of dessert stations, which serve everything from irresistible Summer Peach Crispy Mochi Waffles to decadent cocoa-filled house-made 68% Dark Chocolate Banana Crêpes. Also available are artisanal tarts, cakes, and an ice-cream bar featuring cold treats like Vanilla Bean Gelato and Mango Sorbet.
Sunday brunch at Estate promises to be a fun experience for everyone, from the young to the young at heart. The dedicated kids’ corner offers a selection of children’s favorite Popcorn Chicken, Pasta Pomodoro, and Cheesy Potato Wedges. The activity corner will keep the little ones entertained with limitless fun through games and activities, like a roving magician, canvas painting, and board games, to name a few.
Ginger.Lily
Ginger.Lily is Hilton Singapore Orchard’s multi-faceted lobby lounge and bar. A sophisticated, botanical-inspired oasis that seamlessly transforms throughout the day, it features airy, double-height ceilings and and fluted glass panels mimicking the Ginger Lilies’ fins that effortlessly draw guests’ attention.
Vibrant Afternoon Tea
The establishment’s botanical theme extends to its food and beverage offerings, including its newly-launched afternoon tea series, “Teatime Soirée,” which takes inspiration from storybooks.
Teatime Soirée is a refined fusion of French flair and Japanese artistry; the result of an exclusive collaboration between Ginger.Lily and La Maison de l’Excellence Savencia®: an esteemed French culinary institution in Viroflay, France, renowned for its dedication to fine dairy craftsmanship.
In addition to the new afternoon tea menu, Ginger.Lily introduces “Botanique En Fleurs” — a capsule collection of three botanical-inspired cakes, inspired by a blooming garden. The Purple Daisy enchants with delicate layers of violet cream and luscious berry compote, while the White Daisy offers a delicate blend of coconut mousse and pineapple gel. The Tiramisu offers an imaginative twist on the beloved classic, featuring a rounded shape and rich espresso-soaked sponge with velvety mascarpone, edible “soil,” and verdant greenery.
The Journey of Flavor
Ginger.Lily’s Teatime Soirée is a journey of flavor that begins with a refreshing prologue. Here, guests will start with a choice of a signature cocktail or mocktail. The Yuzu Breeze (with Cirka Vodka, whipping cream, yuzu, and soda water accented by edible paint) offers a colorful start. For a non-alcoholic option, the Sparkling Peach Mocktail blends Moscato grapes with natural peach juice for a refreshing welcome.
Then comes the symphony of savory pastries, which includes expertly-crafted bites like the Truffle Croque Monsieur Twist, a luxurious take on the classic French sandwich with grated black truffle, turkey ham, parmesan shavings, and truffle cream cheese; and Miso Brioche with Scallops, which pairs the umami of scallops, tobiko, wasabi-yuzu mayo, and katsuobushi with a white miso brioche for a fusion of French and Japanese flavors.
Then there’s pre-dessert, a sweet prelude to the sweeter conclusion. Here, guests can enjoy a dish of poached pears in blackcurrant wine, served with sour cream ice cream and a refreshing mint jelly drizzle. Standouts include Ginger.Lily Chouquettes, featuring a signature tea-infused crémeux and tea gel, and delicate garnish of lemon verbena; The Pistachio “Flan Parisien” with Orange Blossom, which captivates with creamy pistachio custard, aromatic orange blossom essence, and buttery shortcrust; and the more decadent Violet Chocolate Gâteau with its delightful layers of banana jam, milk chocolate mousse, and raspberry crêpes.
Finally, guests will receive a memorable memento to mark the epilogue of their storybook journey: sachets of Ginger.Lily’s signature tea to take home, leaving them with an aromatic reminder of their Teatime Soirée experience.
Osteria Mozza
The only Asian outpost of celebrated American chef, Nancy Silverton, the one Michelin-starred restaurant Osteria Mozza arrives in Hilton Singapore Orchard, straight from Los Angeles. The restaurant serves great Californian-Italian classics done well.
Pizza, Pasta, Burgers, And More
These delectable dishes include Nancy’s Caesar and Burrata Apricot from the antipasti selection; lunch-exclusive, wood-fired pizzas such as the Meat Lover and Fennel Sausage; house-made pastas such as Tagliatelle with beef cheek ragù, Rigatoni ala Vodka; and signature desserts such as the Rosemary Olive Oil Cake and house-made Gelati.
In 2024, Osteria Mozza also introduced burgers to its lunch menu, including the Classic Burger (featuring a juicy dry-aged beef patty with Calabrian chili aioli and all the works) and the flavourful Smash Burger (with two dry-aged smash patties seared to perfection on a flat-top grill). Sandwiches like the Sooner Smash (dry-aged Mozza beef double smash patties, yellow mustard, shaved onion, pickles, New School American Cheese, and fries), Tuna Melt, and classic Grilled Cheese are also exciting new additions to the restaurant’s lineup of dishes.
Guests can also pair these dishes with a wine from the restaurant’s extensive list, which features over 280 labels displayed in a floor-to-ceiling vino wall. Curated by Osteria Mozza’s partner and celebrity winemaker Joe Bastianich, the selection is predominantly Italian, including house labels Bastianich and La Mozza.
A Warm Ambiance
Osteria Mozza’s interiors feature rustic elements reminiscent of a Tuscan farmhouse, with its open kitchen, stacks of firewood, gabion stone walls, and natural brick screening.
Supple caramel leather covers much of the restaurant’s upholstery, and soft, warm lighting lends an air of intimacy to the dining experience. A lively, convivial vibe is also evident throughout the dining spaces, particularly around the mozzarella bar and indoor dining room, which faces the open kitchen. Outdoors, its alfresco terrace and adjoining herb garden overlook the bustle of Orchard Road, and are sheltered from the elements to offer guests the ideal open-air dining experience.
Chatterbox
Synonymous with its world-famous Mandarin Chicken Rice, Chatterbox is an award-winning icon. Since 1971, the restaurant has cemented its reputation as a go-to spot for generations of Singaporeans, serving the country’s authentic hawker food and robust-flavored Asian cuisine.
Blending nostalgia and modernity, some of its beloved specialties—which the restaurant prepares with time-honored recipes—include the Lobster Laksa, “Hokkien Style” Bak Kut Teh, and Rendang and Beef Short Ribs.
Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro
Last but certainly not least on the list is Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, a one Michelin-starred Japanese Szechuan cuisine restaurant that has held its prestigious status for six consecutive years. Today, it remains one of the highest Michelin-rated Chinese cuisine restaurants in Singapore.
Shisen Hanten distinguishes its Szechuan cuisine by emphasizing the seven fundamental flavors that give Szechuan food a distinct boldness: sour, spicy, hot, sweet, bitter, aromatic, and salty. Its signature dishes include Chen’s Mapo Doufu, Chen’s Original Spicy Soup Noodle, and Deep-fried Diced Chicken with Szechuan Chilli Peppers. The restaurant also features a selection of traditional Cantonese delights for diners to sink their teeth into.
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