This week, our editors are checking out the gamut of Asian cuisines and revisiting an old favourite
Carabinero Prawn at Corner House, Singapore | Photo courtesy of Charmaine Mok
Welcome to The Digest—a new weekly bite-sized round-up of delicious highlights and food musings, brought to you by the team behind Hong Kong Tatler Dining. Find out what we've been tasting and rating to help you shape your eating agenda for the weekend ahead. Get more updates and dining inspiration by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
Isoya
Photo courtesy of Charmaine Mok
The season of extreme eating is upon us as we gear up for the 33rd edition of our annual Best Restaurants Guide, which means our team will be dining out at least 4-5 times a week for the next few months. Currently, Isoya is one of my favourite spots for guilt-free Japanese vegetarian meals when I'm feeling overindulged. Their lime somen and chuka soba (pictured) are a must for noodle fans. —Charmaine Mok, Editorial Director of Food & Wine
PS: check out our ultimate guide to the 12 Tokyo noodle bars you need to visit.
Isoya, 9/F, 83 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 5500 8812
Royal Garden
Photo courtesy of Wilson Fok
Celebrating the special characteristics of Zhongshan cuisine, the Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant is inviting guest chefs from four esteemed restaurants in the area to take part in a month-long cuisine showcase, allowing guests to taste the best that Zhongshan offers. Our pick? These golden brown spare ribs were deep-fried until crunchy on the outside but juicy within. It's totally addictive to have them one right after one another. —Wilson Fok, Dining Editor
Royal Garden, B2/F, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong; +852 2724 2666
Chesa
Photo courtesy of Charmaine Mok
This old favourite at The Peninsula isn't just for cold, dreary autumn and winter nights—and their buttery, flaky apple tart served with blueberries and yoghurt ice cream just became one of our favourite desserts of the month. While a typical meal here is pretty filling, make sure you save room for this pastry gem. —CM
Chesa, 1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong; +852 2696 6769
Brass Spoon
Photo courtesy of Wilson Fok
Sometimes a simple bowl of noodle soup is all you need. Here, pho from the hugely popular Brass Spoon has a great proportion of spice to meat in the rich broth. —WF
Brass Spoon, Shop B G/F 1-, 3 Moon St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 2877 0898
Corner House, Singapore
Photo courtesy of Charmaine Mok
All eyes were on Singapore last night as results of the first ever Michelin awards in the city were announced, and I had the fortune of dining at Corner House on the eve of the awards. It may have received one macaron, but it was hardly a surprise—our counterparts in Singapore already knew the extent of chef Jason Tan's culinary prowess when they appointed it 2015's Best New Restaurant in the newest edition of Singapore Tatler Best Restaurants. The meal featured creations such as carabinero prawn dish with variations of tomato with vintage sherry (pictured up top), chef Tan's incredible four-part Cévennes onion medley, and ended with a series of desserts and petits fours including these delightful salted egg yolk macarons. —CM
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Corner House, 1 Cluny Road, E J H Corner House, Singapore Botanic Gardens (Nassim Gate), Singapore 259569 , Bukit Timah, Singapore; +65 6469 1000